Deadline extended for Top Women in Retail Technology Awards

September 11, 2026

The deadline for the Top Women in Retail Technology Awards has been extended to Sept. 18.

Don't forget: ARKI Awards nomination deadline is Sept. 4

August 27, 2026

Time is running out to submit nominations for the 2026 Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Awards. The Sept. 4 deadline is approaching for companies…

Nominations open for 2026 Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Awards

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

The organizers of the Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation (ARKI) Show are accepting nominations for the 2026 ARKI Awards, recognizing the companies, products…

Tord Olav Dønnum on the future of autonomous foodservice

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Tord Olav Dønnum discusses how robotics, automation and artificial intelligence are reshaping foodservice operations and how autonomous kitchens can help…

What makes the Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show a must-attend event?

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

The Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show takes place December 14-16 in Miami Beach this year. Here are the many reasons to attend.

9 self-service tech trends to watch

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

The recent Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show kicked off with a keynote on nine self-service trends to keep an eye on in the coming years: including…

The Retail Nomad explores the Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show

Nick Harbaugh (aka "The Retail Nomad") takes viewers inside the recent Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show in Tampa.

Self-service innovators honored at ARKI Awards

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

The Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show Awards honors innovators and influencers in automated retail, kiosks and responsible self-service.

Transforming high-traffic operations: The power of strategic self-service

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

A panel of experts at the Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show Dec. 10-12 will discuss how strategically deploying smart self-service solutions can elevate…

Integrating AI into self-service

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Learn how AI will change self-service at the upcoming Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show.

How to scale a self-service rollout

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

A panel at ARKI will discuss how to complete a national self-service rollout through actionable strategies and blueprints.

Steven King on leading ARKI and the future of automation

Steven King joins The Automation and Self-Service Podcast to discuss ARKI’s rebrand and how automation, AI and human connection are driving the next phase of…

Speaker Spotlight: John Walsh, CRO, Farmer’s Fridge

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Learn how a background in international policy issues is playing into Farmer’s Fridge CRO John Walsh’s strategy skillset and decision making.

Speaker’s Spotlight: Ira Blumenthal, founder/CEO, Co-Opportunities, Automated Restaurant Solutions

Ira Blumenthal will be sharing his insight on implementing strategic self-service solutions at the upcoming Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show.

Speaker Spotlight: Guy Carmeli, Pasta di Guy founder/chef

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Guy Carmeli, founder and chef at Pasta di Guy, is participating in a panel talk on crafting kiosk experiences at the upcoming Automated Retail & Kiosk…

10 reasons to attend ARKI 2025 in Tampa

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Formerly known as the Self-Service Innovation Summit, ARKI brings together operators, brands and technology leaders for three days of learning, networking and…

Steven King to keynote, co-host ARKI 2025: A new era for automated retail and kiosk innovation

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Steven King of BlueSky Robotics will co-host and keynote ARKI 2025, exploring how automation and AI are redefining self-service and retail.

Speaker spotlight: Jeff Rogers, BetterHealth Vending

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Former police officer Jeff Rogers is now an owner of a vending company. Learn more about him in today's speaker spotlight for ARKI.

Exhibitor spotlight: Tech 2 Success

by Kiosk Marketplace

Tech 2 Success will be displaying its innovative task management app at ARKI.

Presented by Tech 2 Success

Exhibitor spotlight: INFI

by Kiosk Marketplace

The Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show(ARKI) is the place to be to see the past, present and future of self-service technology. Held in Tampa from…