{"id":134590,"date":"2026-04-15T07:00:47","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T11:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/?p=134590"},"modified":"2026-04-14T17:05:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T21:05:09","slug":"the-industry-group-and-kiosk-association-to-showcase-next-gen-restaurant-automation-and-accessibility-at-2026-nra-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/the-industry-group-and-kiosk-association-to-showcase-next-gen-restaurant-automation-and-accessibility-at-2026-nra-show\/","title":{"rendered":"The Industry Group and Kiosk Association to Showcase Next-Gen Restaurant Automation and Accessibility at 2026 NRA Show"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>CHICAGO, Ill., April 15, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/industrygroup.org\">The Industry Group<\/a>, the leading authority on self-service technology and digital signage, today announced its comprehensive technology showcase for the upcoming <strong>National Restaurant Show (NRA)<\/strong>, held May 16\u201319 at McCormick Place, Chicago, IL. Located in the North Building at <strong>Booth #5829<\/strong>, the exhibit will feature a curated ecosystem of restaurant automation, AI-driven ordering, and accessibility solutions.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/images\/26-0415-s2p-tig-polytouch-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"POLYTOUCH Kiosk\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-134589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/images\/26-0415-s2p-tig-polytouch-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/images\/26-0415-s2p-tig-polytouch-800x600-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/images\/26-0415-s2p-tig-polytouch-800x600-200x150.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/><em>Image caption: POLYTOUCH Kiosk.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>As the restaurant industry faces continued labor pressure and evolving guest expectations, The Industry Group (TIG) and the Kiosk Association (KMA) are moving the conversation beyond standalone hardware toward integrated, &#8220;infrastructure-level&#8221; digitization.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Restaurant operators are no longer looking for isolated kiosks; they are looking for a unified operating system that handles throughput, accessibility, and high-level data processing simultaneously,&#8221; said <strong>Craig Keefner<\/strong>, Chief Editor for The Industry Group. &#8220;Our showcase at Booth #5829 demonstrates how edge computing\u2014specifically Intel-powered platforms\u2014serves as the backbone for modern restaurant automation, from AI age verification to conversational voice ordering.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>KEY TECHNOLOGY HIGHLIGHTS AT BOOTH #5829:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>High-Performance Hardware:<\/strong> <strong>Pyramid Computer<\/strong> will showcase sleek, industrial-grade self-order kiosks designed for high-volume quick-service (QSR) environments.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Universal Accessibility:<\/strong> <strong>Vispero \/ JAWS for Kiosk<\/strong> will demonstrate industry-leading screen-reading technology, ensuring self-service is accessible to blind and low-vision guests in compliance with ADA standards.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Secure Infrastructure:<\/strong> <strong>SiteKiosk<\/strong> will present its secure software stack for unattended digital signage and kiosk management.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conversational AI:<\/strong> <strong>URway<\/strong> will feature natural-language voice-ordering systems that reduce friction at the point of sale.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Identity &amp; Compliance:<\/strong> <strong>MyCheckr<\/strong> will display AI-based age verification technology, a critical tool for automated restricted-item sales.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The booth will also highlight the role of <strong>Intel-powered edge infrastructure<\/strong>, illustrating how modern processors (including the Core Ultra series) enable real-time AI workloads without the latency of cloud-only solutions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>IN-PERSON BRIEFINGS AND STRATEGY SESSIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Craig Keefner and technical experts from the partner network will be available throughout the show for private briefings regarding:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ADA and accessibility strategy for national rollouts.<\/li>\n<li>The transition from traditional POS to AI-integrated self-service.<\/li>\n<li>Securing the software stack in unattended retail.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To preview the technologies on display or to schedule a meeting during the show, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/kioskindustry.org\/nra-national-restaurant-show\/\">https:\/\/kioskindustry.org\/nra-national-restaurant-show\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT THE INDUSTRY GROUP <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Industry Group is a collective of specialized websites\u2014including Kiosk Industry, Retail Systems, and Thin Client Computing\u2014dedicated to providing data-driven insights and technical analysis of the self-service and digital signage markets. Led by Craig Keefner, a 40-year veteran of the industry, TIG prioritizes fact-based reporting and technical integrity. Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/industrygroup.org\">https:\/\/industrygroup.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>MEDIA CONTACT:<\/strong><br \/>\nCraig Keefner, Chief Editor<br \/>\nThe Industry Group<br \/>\n720-324-1837<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/industrygroup.org\/contact\/\">https:\/\/industrygroup.org\/contact\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CHICAGO, Ill., April 15, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; The Industry Group, the leading authority on self-service technology and digital signage, today announced its comprehensive technology showcase for the upcoming National Restaurant Show (NRA), held May 16-19 at McCormick Place, Chicago, IL.. 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