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About the event
Deliverect Annual Customer & Partner Summit
Event: Annual Customer & Partner Summit
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Timing: Late September 2026 (exact date TBD)
Audience Size: ~100–150 attendees
Audience Profile:
- Predominantly C-level executives (CEOs, CTOs, CIOs)
- Leaders from the restaurant, hospitality, and technology ecosystem
- Approximately 80–85% existing customers, with the remainder being prospects and partners
- Audience composition is approximately 70% male
Event Purpose
Deliverect’s annual summit convenes senior leaders across the restaurant and technology sectors to explore industry innovation, exchange insights, and strengthen relationships within the ecosystem. The event is designed to foster peer-to-peer conversation and networking among executives navigating the evolving future of restaurant technology. The focus is less on traditional conference-style programming and more on bringing industry leaders together in one room to discuss the future of the space.
Program Structure
While the 2026 agenda is still being developed, the event will likely include:
- Industry panels featuring customers and partners
- Discussions on the state and future of the restaurant and technology industry
- Networking sessions designed to encourage peer dialogue
- Potential breakout sessions or interview-style conversations
- One featured keynote-style moment
Historically, speakers have primarily been industry experts already attending the event, typically contributing to panels or discussions. This year, the team is exploring bringing in a dedicated keynote speaker to create a more engaging and memorable moment within the program.
Speaker Goals
The keynote speaker should:
- Deliver a high-impact and engaging presentation that captures the audience’s attention
- Provide insights relevant to leaders navigating technological and industry change
- Balance inspiration with practical relevance for executives in the restaurant and technology sectors
- Contribute to the overall experience by creating a memorable “wow factor” moment for attendees
Topic Areas of Interest
Potential themes discussed include:
AI and the Future of Business: Practical perspectives on how AI is shaping industries and decision-making today. The client specifically prefers insights grounded in real-world application rather than purely futuristic speculation.
Human Leadership in an AI Age: How leaders maintain creativity, intuition, and human connection as technology becomes increasingly integrated into business operations.
Innovation in the Restaurant & Hospitality Industry: Insights connecting technology, operational efficiency, and the evolving restaurant ecosystem.
High-Performance Teams & Leadership: Lessons from sports, entrepreneurship, or other high-performance environments that translate to business leadership.
Speaker Preferences
- Strong female speaker preferred, given the predominantly male audience
- Speakers with expertise in AI, technology, or the restaurant industry are of particular interest
- Ideally Europe-based to help manage travel costs
- Speaker who combines thought leadership with engaging storytelling
The team is open to speakers who bring an engaging or creative delivery style, including storytelling or “edutainment” elements, provided the content remains grounded and relevant to business leaders.
Budget
Budget is currently TBD but expected to be modest, and will be confirmed as internal planning progresses.
Booking Timeline
- Shortlist requested: within the week
- Final decision target: by April 2026
AI & Digital Commerce Expert | Former Alibaba Executive | Author of Ecommerce Reimagined and How To Do More With Less: Future Proofing Yourself in an AI-Economy
Sharon Gai is an internationally recognized keynote speaker and expert on artificial intelligence, digital commerce, and innovation. A former executive at Alibaba, she advised global brands and heads of state on digital strategy, helping organizations leverage AI, data, and emerging technologies to transform how they operate and compete.
Sharon is the author of Ecommerce Reimagined, a book exploring how digital platforms and emerging technologies are reshaping the global marketplace. She has delivered keynote presentations for organizations including TEDx, Singularity University, UBS, Deloitte, Walmart, and Nestlé, and her insights have been featured in major media outlets such as Bloomberg, Reuters, ABC, and TechCrunch.
Known for translating complex technological shifts into practical strategies for leaders, Sharon equips audiences with the tools and mindset needed to thrive in an AI-driven economy.
Speaking Fee: $28,000 + Travel & Expenses (RT Business Class Airfare, RT Ground Transfers, plus Hotel for 1-3 nights)
Gravity Profile: https://www.gravityspeakers.com/speakers/sharon-gai
Speaker Website: https://www.sharongai.com/
Sharon is based in New York.
“Learned so much about the different types of AI that I will definitely utilize to increase my productivity, personally and professionally. Can’t wait to learn more!” - Texas Economic Development Council
“It’s great for all levels in the ai lifecycle. From skeptic, curious, active user, and maven. Highly suggest locking in with your content very insightful and enlightening.” - Deloitte
“A spectacular overview of how businesses can leverage AI in their companies today” - Lisa Driver, Walmart
Speaker Highlights
Why Sharon Gai is a Great Fit
- Brings a global AI and digital transformation lens, ideal for Venon’s audience of senior tech leaders
- Offers firsthand experience with enterprise-level AI deployment at Alibaba, directly aligning with the event’s tactical focus
- Delivers cross-cultural strategy and case studies that expose attendees to innovative models beyond Western markets
- Known for her clear, engaging storytelling that resonates with executive audiences navigating change
- Adds valuable perspective to a GenAI event by connecting AI with consumer behavior, digital platforms, and brand-building
Recommended Keynotes:
Future-Proofing in the Age of AI
As AI systems are able to take on longer and longer tasks that humans were originally hired to do, knowledge workers must adapt to stay relevant. But there is also a missing piece to the puzzle. There are a wealth of things that AI is bad at: being original, critical thinking, having theory of mind and many others. Knowledge workers of today must learn this sharp difference and reorient their skills for this new age. Sharon Gai, who saw the power of Gen AI in 2018 change her team at Alibaba learned this lesson early. In this energising keynote, Sharon shows how individuals and teams can build the mindset, skills, and habits that keep them relevant and future-ready in an economy shaped by automation and intelligent tools
Takeaways:
- How to upgrade your mindset to stay relevant as AI reshapes every industry.
- Daily practices that build adaptability, resilience, and creative thinking.
- How to use AI to work smarter, not harder, so your value increases over time.
- What skills matter most in an AI-powered workplace and how to develop them.
- How to future-proof your career by embracing change instead of resisting it.
Agentic Commerce 2.0: When AI Becomes Your Newest Customer
Consumers are no longer the only ones making purchase decisions; their AI agents are. In the new world of Agentic Commerce, autonomous systems discover, negotiate, and transact for us, reshaping every touchpoint between brand and buyer.
Sharon Gai, a former Alibaba executive and global commerce strategist, takes audiences deep into how agentic technologies are transforming retail as we know it. From product discovery to post-purchase loyalty, she shows how brands must evolve their storytelling, data models, and customer experience to stay visible and relevant when algorithms become the gatekeepers of choice.
Drawing parallels between China’s super-app ecosystems and Western AI-driven platforms, Sharon reveals what the future of shopping looks like — and what brands must do now to thrive in it.
Key Takeaways:
- Meet Your New Buyer: The AI Agent
Understand how autonomous agents interpret intent, filter products, and make purchase recommendations — often faster and more precisely than humans. - The End of the Funnel as We Know It
See how the buyer journey collapses when agents shop on behalf of users, and how brands can influence decisions in a world without search. - Data as Brand Language
Learn how to translate brand identity into machine-readable metadata so that AI agents “understand” your products, story, and values. - Loyalty in an Algorithmic World
Explore how brand affinity and retention will shift when loyalty is driven by machine logic and contextual personalization. - Practical Playbook for Readiness
- Structure product data for agentic visibility.
- Build agent-friendly APIs and discoverability layers.
- Use AI to co-pilot marketing and merchandising strategies.
AI Futurist & Innovation Strategist | Future of Work & Technology Expert
Nikki Greenberg is a world-leading futurist and innovation strategist who helps organizations prepare for a tech-enabled future. Through her high-energy keynotes, she shows leaders how emerging technologies—including artificial intelligence, robotics, and digital platforms—are transforming industries and redefining how people live, work, and interact.
With more than two decades of global leadership experience, Nikki previously served as Head of Technology Strategy at QIC, a $70B investment manager, where she helped guide large-scale digital transformation initiatives.
A globally recognized thought leader, Nikki has spoken on five continents and is known for translating complex technological shifts into practical strategies that help leaders navigate disruption, embrace innovation, and build future-ready organizations.
Speaking Fee: $30,000 + Travel and Expenses (RT Business Class Airfare, RT Ground Transfers, plus Hotel for 1-3 nights.)
Gravity Profile: https://www.gravityspeakers.com/speakers/nikki-greenberg
Website: https://www.nikkigreenberg.com/
Nikki is based in New York
“Truly wonderful having Nikki at the event! It was standing room only in the main stage. She brought such an inspiring, innovative, and insightful perspective to the future of our cities.” - President, Anteverti and Smart City Expo World Congress (Barcelona, Spain)
“Fresh and fantastic. Really challenged our audience to look at the issues and opportunities our industry is facing at this moment in time in an optimistic way.” -CEO, NABCA - National Alcohol Beverage Control Association (Orlando, FL)
"The main room was completely full, as was the overflow space! We had tremendous feedback from senior management and clients alike." - UBS
"Nikki showed how there are points in time that change everything & that today, with AI is one of those - really hit home." - Stanford University
Speaker Highlights
Why Nikki is the Right Fit for Deliverect
- Expert in AI, emerging technologies, and digital transformation, helping leaders navigate rapid technological change
- Delivers high-energy, forward-looking keynotes that inspire executives to rethink how their industries will evolve
- Brings global technology and innovation leadership experience, including leading digital strategy at a $70B investment firm
- Recognized thought leader and award-winning futurist who has delivered keynotes on five continents
- Known for translating future trends into clear, actionable insights leaders can apply today
Suggested Keynote:
Included below are Nikki’s most requested topics, which can be tailored to your event’s audience.
Journey to 2040: Leading the Future of Your Industry
Becoming Your Industry's Most Admired & Forward Thinking Company
World renowned futurist Nikki Greenberg equips leaders to proactively shape their organization’s future by navigating the major forces reshaping every industry, including AI, generational shifts, and workplace evolution. Drawing on her experience leading the digital transformation of a seventy billion dollar organization, Nikki provides practical tools and a forward thinking framework to embrace change, harness emerging technologies, and accelerate success. Delivered in her light hearted, dynamic, and entertaining style, this keynote blends inspiration, motivation, and practical insight on how to become future ready today.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Actionable Strategies Today: Learn Nikki’s Five Step Future Ready Framework to turn bold ideas into real outcomes that create impact, build momentum, and earn genuine organizational support.
- AI & Tech Made Simple: Understand how technology is reshaping industries without the overwhelm, as Nikki simplifies complex trends and shares lessons from leading global tech strategy.
- Overcoming Barriers to Change: Learn strategies to overcome the biggest barriers to innovation, from misaligned incentives and tight resources to budget pressures and multigenerational dynamics.
- Become a Visionary Leader: Discover how visionary leaders bring bold ideas to life and learn how to spark inspiration, shape a future-ready culture, and step confidently into what comes next.
Additional Relevant Topic:
Robots and Restaurant Tech: Serving Up the Next Era of Dining
Nikki Greenberg takes you inside the future of dining, where AI, robotics, and spatial computing are redefining how restaurants operate and create standout experiences. Through global examples, she reveals how industry leaders are innovating to stay ahead.
You’ll leave with practical strategies to future-proof your role – whether you’re leading a team or shaping an organization in this rapidly evolving space.
Restaurant & Hospitality Leadership Expert | C-Suite Executive | Creator of Activate the Remarkable™
Shira Miller is an award-winning keynote speaker, author, two-time TEDx speaker, and C-suite executive who helps organizations activate engagement, optimism, and performance during times of change. She currently serves as Chief Communications Officer of National DCP, a $3 billion national supply chain organization supporting Dunkin’ franchisees, bringing real-world leadership experience from the restaurant industry to the keynote stage.
Creator of the Activate the Remarkable™ leadership platform, Shira equips leaders with practical strategies to reenergize teams, strengthen culture, and unlock growth. Known for blending executive credibility with powerful storytelling, her keynotes leave audiences energized, inspired, and ready to take action.
Speaking Fee: $16,000 + Unrestricted first-class airfare on an airline and itinerary of speaker's choosing, event-city ground, transportation, and hotel accomodations
Website: https://shiramiller.com/foodservice-restaurant-and-hospitality-keynote-speaker/
Shira is based in New York.
"If you have a large group, Shira has a rare ability to bring intimacy, interactivity, and innovation to the room faster and better than nearly anyone I’ve seen. She creates genuine connection at scale." - Stephen Michael Brown, President, Cookerly Public Relations
"Shira’s ‘Activate the Remarkable’ message resonated deeply with our leaders and teams. She blends authenticity, humor, and actionable insight in a way that inspires people to reflect, realign, and lead with renewed confidence." - Cindy Hannafey, Managing Director, UHY Advisors
Speaker Highlights
Additional Videos: https://shiramiller.com/videos/
Why Shira is the Right Fit for Deliverect
- Deep restaurant and hospitality industry experience, currently leading communications for the $3B supply chain cooperative serving Dunkin’ franchisees
- Brings C-suite credibility and real-world operational insight, not just theory
- Speaks directly to leaders navigating rapid industry change, technology disruption, and workforce challenges
- Engaging keynote style combining storytelling, research-backed insights, and practical leadership strategies
- Proven ability to inspire high-performing teams in fast-paced service industries
Suggested Keynote
Activate the Remarkable™: Igniting Engagement, Optimism, and Performance in Times of Change
In high-pressure industries like hospitality and foodservice, leaders must inspire teams while navigating constant disruption. In this energizing keynote, Shira Miller introduces her Activate the Remarkable™ framework — a powerful leadership approach designed to help organizations move beyond burnout and disengagement toward a culture of energy, recognition, and performance.
Drawing on her experience as a C-suite leader in the restaurant supply chain ecosystem, Shira shares practical strategies leaders can implement immediately to strengthen culture, motivate teams, and unlock growth.
Audiences will learn how to:
- Reignite engagement and optimism within their teams
- Build cultures where people feel recognized and empowered
- Strengthen leadership influence during times of change
- Turn everyday moments into powerful drivers of performance
#1 Ranked Futurist in the World by Forbes, Futurist in Residence at Amazon and the world’s leading transformation architect according to Harvard Business Review.
Jonathan Brill is a globally recognized futurist, bestselling author, and innovation strategist who helps organizations turn disruption into opportunity. Ranked the #1 Futurist in the World by Forbes, Jonathan advises Fortune 50 companies, frontier technology firms, and government leaders on how to navigate rapid technological, economic, and societal change.
He has served as Global Futurist at HP, Futurist-in-Residence at Amazon, and Executive Chairman of the Center for Radical Change. Across his career, Jonathan has helped develop more than 350 products generating over $27 billion in revenue, including innovations ranging from artificial intelligence technologies to consumer products like Taco Bell’s Gordita.
A dynamic and engaging keynote speaker, Jonathan combines strategic foresight, storytelling, and practical frameworks to help leaders anticipate change, embrace innovation, and build organizations that thrive in the AI era.
Speaking Fee: $35,000 plus a travel buyout for business class airfare and ground transportation (home and event city). Client to also masterbill hotel accommodations, onsite meals, and incidentals.
Website: https://jonathanbrill.com/
Johnathan is based in Northern Calfornia.
"His rigorous, unifying message drives results." - Doug Warner, Head of Business Innovation, Amazon
"An actionable framework for driving change instead of being blindsided by it." - Adam Grant, #1 NYT Bestselling Author
Speaker Highlights
Why Jonathan is the Right Fit for Deliverect
- Ranked the #1 Futurist in the World by Forbes, helping global organizations navigate AI, technology disruption, and rapid market change
- Former Global Futurist at HP and Futurist-in-Residence at Amazon, advising Fortune 50 companies on innovation and transformation
- Developed 350+ products generating more than $27B in revenue, including consumer innovations such as Taco Bell’s Gordita, demonstrating firsthand experience bringing new food products to market
- Helps leaders understand how AI, technological disruption, and shifting consumer expectations are reshaping industries
- Known for delivering practical frameworks that help organizations anticipate change and turn disruption into opportunity
Recommended Keynote:
AI & the Octopus Organization™: The gap between firms that adopt AI holistically and those that dabble at the edges will be the gap between survival and extinction.
The age of AI is upon us. How can your business use it to grow?
Over the next five years, the gap between companies that integrate AI and those that merely experiment with it will spell the difference between survival and extinction. The companies who are willing to embrace change, fundamentally shift mindsets, and adapt at lightning speed will dominate.
In a world of constant change, resilience is no longer enough. Organizations must evolve beyond endurance to agility—developing the capacity to sense market changes early, respond intelligently to customer needs, and adapt faster than competitors. Agility is not about moving faster; it’s about thinking faster—through decentralized intelligence, AI-augmented decisions, and empowered teams at every level.
This means rethinking the traditional hierarchical model and imagining an organization structured like an octopus. While it has a central brain for strategy and oversight, each arm has its own mini-brain—autonomous, responsive, and deeply aware of its market surroundings. A neural ring coordinates these nodes in real time, allowing the institution to make rapid, informed decisions across its entire system—often faster than the central brain could alone.
This isn't theory. Brill has studied organizations already moving in this direction, guided dozens of transformations, and drawn on over a million workforce surveys. What he found is clear: success comes not from simply automating tasks, but from reimagining how organizations function at every level.
Outcomes and Experiences
By the end of this transformative keynote, you’ll know exactly how to:
- Understand how to redesign your organizations around adaptability, not control.
- Learn how to use AI to create autonomous SuperTeams that push creative boundaries, and make better, faster decisions.
- Cultivate the vision, values, and goals your org & team needs to leverage AI effectively.
Win the Next Five Years: Spot, Lead, Win
The future might be crazy but your business doesn’t have to be.
Jonathan Brill helps you spot the societal, geopolitical, economic, and technological trends colliding and impacting your business. He will show you how to lead through the chaos and take action today to win the next five years.
Right now, geopolitics, economics, and AI are all colliding with social change to create chaos, and the reality is, by the time something makes news, it’s history. But this isn’t a threat—it’s an opportunity. This is your moment to spot, to lead, and to win your five year future.
Why five? One year is too short. Ten is science fiction. We can action the five-year future. It’s close enough to know a lot about AI, society, geopolitics and economics, yet it’s far enough to be able to pivot and reinvent.
It’s fine to plan just for this year, or year three—but when you get there it sure helps to have prepared. The decisions you make now will determine how well you can adapt to the changes AI will bring in the next five years.
We can already spot the outlines of tomorrow in what’s happening today. Jonathan Brill will show you why your future is changing, what you can do about it, and the small actions you can take today to win the next five years.
By the end of this transformative keynote, you’ll know exactly:
- Why your future is changing: How AI, economics, social and geopolitical trends drive the next five years.
- What you can do about it: The science-based frameworks that will create the best outcomes for your business, your family and your life.
- How to start: The small actions you can take today, this year and in the next three to win the next five years.
Restaurant & Franchise Industry Leader | Former CEO, President & COO of Global Food Brands
Kendall Ware is a nationally recognized franchise executive, keynote speaker, and consultant with more than two decades of leadership experience in the restaurant and franchise industries. Over the course of his career, Kendall has served as CEO, President, and COO of multiple global food brands, including leading Cinnabon and Carvel within a $2.5 billion global portfolio of franchise concepts.
Beginning his career in the back of a restaurant as a busser, Kendall quickly rose through the ranks of the hospitality industry, gaining firsthand experience as both a franchisee and franchisor. His leadership journey has included scaling restaurant systems, turning around franchise brands, and driving operational excellence across thousands of locations.
Today, Kendall works with restaurant and franchise brands to strengthen alignment between operators and corporate teams, improve operational consistency, and accelerate growth. His keynotes blend real-world leadership experience with practical strategies that help organizations build stronger systems, cultures, and long-term brand success.
Speaking Fee: $18,000 + travel expenses and hotel accommodations
Gravity Profile: https://www.gravityspeakers.com/speakers/kendall-ware
Website: https://kendallware.com/
Kendall is based in Northern California.
“Kendall has a rare ability to see both the big picture and the details that make a franchise successful. His insights into franchisor-franchisee relationships, operational execution, and long-term brand strategy are invaluable to any organization looking to strengthen its system. He’s someone I’ve trusted and respected in the industry for years because he brings real solutions—not just theory.” - Darin Harris, CEO, Jack in the Box
“Kendall Ware is a dynamic leader with a deep understanding of the restaurant and franchise industry. His ability to translate complex leadership and operational strategies into actionable insights sets him apart. Whether speaking on stage or working with teams directly, Kendall delivers practical, results-driven guidance that empowers leaders to build strong teams and sustainable systems. His expertise and passion make him a go-to resource for anyone looking to elevate their business.” - Sara Bray, VP of Workforce & Business Development at National Restaurant Association
Speaker Highlights
Why Kendall is the Right Fit for Deliverect
- Deep restaurant and hospitality leadership experience, having led global franchise brands including Cinnabon and Carvel
- Brings firsthand perspective as both a franchisee and franchisor, giving him unique insight into the full restaurant ecosystem
- Former CEO, President, and COO responsible for multi-billion-dollar food brand portfolios and thousands of restaurant locations
- Expert in restaurant operations, franchise growth, and leadership development within complex multi-unit systems
- Known for translating executive leadership experience into practical insights restaurant leaders can apply immediately
Suggested Keynote:
Your Brand, Your Keynote (CUSTOM)
Most keynote speakers deliver one core message — valuable, but not always aligned with where a brand is in its current life cycle. While Kendall Ware has signature keynotes, he also offers a rare ability to customize his approach based on each brand’s unique situation.
Having built, led, and supported brands through every phase — from triage to stabilization to growth — Kendall knows firsthand that while a one-size-fits-all message can be effective, some brands benefit most from a message tailored to their specific stage and strategy.
He’s been on both sides of the stage: as a brand executive planning conferences and as a keynote speaker delivering them. That real-world experience enables him to quickly connect with your brand's strategy, mission, and present landscape.
Whether your organization is navigating change, celebrating momentum, or tackling critical challenges, Kendall will create a keynote that’s relevant, timely, and tailored to where your brand is today — ensuring the message resonates and drives real impact.
The Power of FranShip®: Transforming the Franchise Relationship Through Collaboration
In this powerful keynote, Kendall Ware introduces The Power of FranShip®, a philosophy built on the belief that stronger relationships between franchisors and franchisees lead to stronger performance across the entire system.
Drawing on more than two decades of experience leading and scaling major restaurant brands, Kendall shares practical strategies for building trust, alignment, and operational consistency across franchise networks.
Through compelling stories and actionable insights, Kendall shows leaders how collaboration, communication, and shared accountability can unlock growth, profitability, and long-term brand success.
Audience Takeaways
- Insights from leading brands on what strengthens franchisor–franchisee relationships
- Tools to identify and fix operational gaps that create inconsistency across locations
- Strategies to align brand strategy with execution at the restaurant level
- Practical frameworks for turning collaboration into measurable business performance