Salão Abrasel 2026 highlights AI and automation in food service

The Salão Abrasel 2026 event is highlighting the integration of artificial intelligence and automation within the food service sector. Through the ‘Restaurante do Futuro – Cozinha 4.0’ space, the event demonstrates how technology can be applied to professional kitchen management, including inventory control, production planning, and purchasing organization.

These technological advancements aim to integrate data from various operational stages—such as sales, stock, and production—into a single database for real-time monitoring. The initiative focuses on increasing operational efficiency and optimizing the delivery ecosystem while addressing the challenge of integrating these tools alongside human staff.

In addition to technical automation, the event features interactive arenas designed to address strategic industry challenges. Topics include the creator economy and influencer management, consumer experience, labor models (CLT, PJ, and intermittent contracts), and evolving beverage consumption trends.