European Foodservice Summit

The most relevant conference for European restaurant leaders.

📅 15–17 September 2026
📍 Real Fábrica de Tapices, Madrid, Spain

27th European Foodservice Summit – Madrid

Why attend?

27 years of strategic exchange for restaurant decision-makers. Personal. Relevant. International.

Momentum is strong: Expect 300+ industry leaders – the highest registration level we have seen so far, with names already registered such as McDonald’s, Coffee Fellows, Quick France, Burger King, KFC, Little Caesars, Big Mamma, 5 to Go and more.

Networking that delivers: Face 2 Face Speed Networking, collaborative roundtables, breakouts, lunches, coffee breaks and two premium evening events.

Growth-driven insights: market and macro pressure, scaling stories, AI, GenAI branding, guest experience, pricing, international expansion and operational transformation. PLUS 3 trendtours and 2 workshops.

48 hours that pay off: more relevant contacts, strategic input and peer exchange than weeks of individual travel and meetings.

Secure your ticket today for the 27th European Foodservice Summit in Madrid!

What is new for 2026?

  • Enhanced programme based on participant evaluations, with more networking, more interaction and stronger peer-to-peer exchange.

  • Limited TukTuk Trend Tours and two complimentary workshops on pricing and international expansion.

  • New international moderator: Michael Jones, FCSI, bringing 20+ years of technology and industry background.

  • Strong Spanish anchoring through partnerships with City of Madrid, Circana, AECOC and other local industry players.

Partners 2026

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