Foodservice

Sodexo deploys AiFi autonomous shopping in Salt Lake City convention center

Sodexo Live! has installed the Salt Shaker Grab-and-Go at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City. Image provided by Sodexo Live!.

February 13, 2023

Sodexo Live!, the hospitality partner to the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City managed by ASM Global, has introduced AiFi's autonomous store technology for all meetings, events and conferences in the facility, according to a press release.

The installation marks AiFi's debut in a convention center setting. The store — called Salt Shaker Grab-and-Go — is now open and utilizes AiFi's AI-powered computer vision technology allowing shoppers to enter the store, make their selections and walk out without having to wait in any lines. The same solution is also opening this month at the local Mountain America Expo Center.

The store will offer pastries, sandwiches, soups, coffee and other quick-serve items created by Sodexo Live!'s culinary team.

The opening of the AiFi store also comes just in time for the NBA All-Star events that the Salt Palace Convention Center will host as basketball fans take over Salt Lake City Feb. 17-19. Guests can use the autonomous store during the three-day NBA Crossover fan experience, and those who scored tickets to the sold-out NBA Legends Brunch will enjoy hospitality from Sodexo Live!'s chefs.