PLEASE NOTE: Exact schedule times subject to change.
*Sunday night arrival recommended to participate in Monday activities

8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
PGA Foyer
 
 
8:15 AM - 12:45 PM
 


Join fellow attendees for a relaxed round of golf before the Summit begins. Tee time is 8:40 AM, offering an ideal opportunity to enjoy the course and start the day in true PGA style. Participants will play The Fazio, a distinguished course honoring five-time PGA champion Walter Hagen, which blends timeless design with modern elements. Notable features include the legendary par-5 4th hole, widely regarded as one of PGA National Resort’s most memorable.

Please arrive by 8:00 AM if you require club rentals to allow sufficient time for check-in prior to tee-off.

 

* Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Please note this activity is open to Qualified Restaurant Operators and select Sponsors. 

 
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
 

Exclusive Offsite Experience: MTech Mobility Innovation Lab & VIP Lunch

Join fellow MURTEC Executive Summit attendees for an invitation-only visit to MTech Mobility’s Innovation Lab on Monday, October 20 (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM). 

Explore immersive restaurant and retail environments where systems seamlessly integrate, universal POS platforms and RTN standards come to life, and the future of hospitality technology is built. After the tour, connect with industry leaders over a VIP waterfront lunch at Lucky Shuck. Roundtrip transportation provided from PGA National Resort. 


*Space is limited & RSVP is required. This activity is open to Restaurant operators only.

 
4:00 PM - 4:10 PM
PGA Ballroom AB
 
Abigail Lorden
4:10 PM - 5:00 PM
PGA Ballroom AB

What does it take to upgrade an iconic restaurant brand while retaining what makes it unique? Doug Cook, SVP and Chief Technology Officer of Jack in the Box, sits down with Josh Gurley from The Coca-Cola Company to discuss how strategic partnerships and smart tech investments are driving growth, improving operations, and staying a step ahead of guest expectations.

Doug Cook Josh Gurley
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Lakeside Lawn

MURTEC Executive Summit hosts you in true VIP style at the welcome reception, hosted outdoors on the stunning Lakeside Lawn. The executive-level networking promises an evening of elevated conversation, curated cocktails, and strategic connection. Whether you're driving innovation or profitability — or both! — this is your first chance to “go for the green” alongside fellow executives who are shaping the future of restaurant technology. Join us as we raise a glass to what's ahead.

 
6:30 PM
 
 
 
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
PGA Ballroom C

Start your day with a high-impact networking opportunity. Connect with fellow restaurant leaders, tech innovators, and industry peers over coffee and breakfast before the sessions begin.

 
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
 
 
 
8:50 AM - 9:00 AM
PGA Ballroom AB
 
Abigail Lorden
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
PGA Ballroom AB

Ready to lead like a champion? Paul Epstein — former NFL and NBA executive, bestselling author of The Power of Playing Offense and Better Decisions Faster, and founder of the San Francisco 49ers Talent Academy — has transformed teams from the bottom to the top, broken Super Bowl revenue records, and opened a billion-dollar stadium. Now he’s empowering business leaders to build game plans for growth, culture, and long-term wins. Suit up — Epstein is sharing his playbook on the MURTEC Executive Summit stage.

Paul Epstein
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM
PGA Ballroom AB

Wonder has made a dramatic entrance into the restaurant/food space. As restaurant brands seek to expand into nontraditional spaces to unlock new profit streams, boost brand visibility, and future-proof growth, we'll dig into the ways platforms like Wonder offer a scalable path forward.

Jason Rusk Courtney Radke
10:25 AM - 11:00 AM
PGA Foyer

Refresh, recharge, and connect. Grab a coffee and spark conversation with peers between sessions.

 
11:05 AM - 11:35 AM
PGA Ballroom AB

Labor is more than a line item, and we’ll arm executive leaders with the insights and tech tools needed to improve retention, efficiency, and satisfaction among the people critical to delivering on a restaurant brand’s value prop.

Dan Anfinson Erick Von Merveldt Lee Holman
11:35 AM - 11:55 AM
PGA Ballroom AB

Presented by Hospitality Technology, these awards celebrate the restaurant brands that aren’t just pushing the boundaries of innovation but delivering measurable ROI. Their stories will showcase what's possible and inspire your next breakthrough.

 

Presented by:

Anna Wolfe
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Carnoustie

Annual gathering for RTN's Vendor Advisory Council and Board of Governors. 
Please note this is a by-invitation private activity.

 
Master's Terrace

Recharge mid-day and connect with peers over a relaxed networking lunch. This is your opportunity to continue meaningful conversations, meet new colleagues, and exchange fresh ideas in a casual, welcoming setting.

 
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM
PGA Ballroom AB

Frictionless checkout is already changing customer experience and expectations in retail. Learn how restaurants are testing and implementing seamless, secure “dine & dash” transactions that have the potential to reshape the front and back of house. 

Kelly MacPherson Scott Lawton Abigail Lorden
1:50 PM - 2:30 PM
PGA Ballroom AB

Unlock the current state of AI adoption and applications and the latest customer attitudes and preferences around self-service, voice ordering, dynamic pricing, and other restaurant tech. This session, powered by HT Research, will equip restaurant leaders with the insights they need to drive smarter, more targeted tech strategies.

Siddarth Shetty Rob Tedesco Ankit Gupta
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
PGA Foyer

Refresh, recharge, and connect. Grab a coffee and spark conversation with peers between sessions.

 
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
PGA Ballroom AB

From delivery platforms to ghost kitchen partners, third parties can be a powerful growth lever—if you know how to manage them. Learn how to turn external partnerships into strategic assets that amplify reach, data, and ROI.

Casey Hilder Christopher Gumprecht Skip Kimpel
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
PGA Ballroom AB

How do you spark creativity across thousands of restaurants—and turn bold ideas into real business outcomes? Learn how top brands are cultivating a culture of innovation that empowers teams, embraces experimentation, and keeps iconic brands ahead of the curve. 

Toby Malbec Chris Padilla
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Masters Terrace & Pavilion

Kick off the evening on the stunning terrace at PGA National Resort, where success, style, and connection take center stage. Embrace the theme by donning your best green attire — the color of growth and prosperity — and enjoy an evening of craft cocktails, a seaside-inspired clambake featuring lobster, clams, mussels, and steak, and vibrant conversation beneath the Florida sky.

Relax and unwind with a touch of local flair — lawn games and live music will set the perfect tone for an unforgettable start to the Summit.

 
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
PGA Foyer
 
 
8:15 AM - 9:30 AM
PGA Ballroom AB

Grab a coffee, some breakfast — and inspiration from our 2025 Breakthrough Award winners! This interactive session will explore truly game-changing initiatves from panelists plus event highlights, insights, and questions from attendees.

Joey Cioffi Doug Cook Cameron Davies Leon Davoyan
9:30 AM - 9:40 AM
PGA Ballroom AB