Nominations are officially open for the Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation (ARKI) Awards, a celebration of the companies, technologies and visionary innovators who are driving the future of self-service forward. From smart vending machines serving up fresh produce to sleek interactive kiosks that simplify everything from payments to product pickups, self-service tech is becoming a […]
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The National ATM Council Inc. and Networld Media Group are pleased and excited to announce they have entered into a first-of-its-kind mutual media sponsorship agreement. Through this partnership, they aim to help facilitate the broadest, most complete, accurate, and well-informed news coverage of the U.S. ATM industry and related business issues. As part of this […]
The Self-Service Innovation Summit is now the Automated Retail and Kiosk Innovation Show (ARKI), an event focused on the future of automated retail, December 10-12, 2025, in Tampa. Reflecting on last year’s Self-Service Innovation Summit brings it all into sharp focus. It was my first dive into this world, and one thing was crystal clear: […]
The Self-Service Innovation Summit announced the winners of its fifth annual Automation & Self-Service Awards on Dec. 10, recognizing the most innovative solutions in kiosks, vending, artificial intelligence and more. One purpose of the Self-Service Innovation Summit is to recognize products and technology innovation contributing to the dynamic industry. Hence, a key event at the summit is […]
Gong cha’s successful implementation of self-service kiosks, highlighted at the Self-Service Innovation Summit, enhances customer experience, boosts efficiency and drives business growth, especially among Gen Z. In a keynote address at the Self-Service Innovation Summit, Rebecca Kahn, franchise business leader of Gong cha US and Canada, shared insights into the brand’s successful implementation of self-service kiosks. Gong […]
Dr. Anora Morton, CEO and founder of The Nori Project, a pioneering “Food Equi-Tech” company, will be a keynote speaker at the upcoming Self-Service Innovation Summit, which brings together industry leaders, innovators and B2C brands to explore the future of self-service technology. Dr. Anora Morton is redefining the landscape of self-service innovation as CEO and founder […]
Steven King is a keynote speaker at the Self-Service Innovation Summit, where he will discuss how AI-powered robots are revolutionizing industries. The summit is from December 9-11 in Tampa, Florida. As artificial intelligence continues to advance, so does its integration into the realm of robotics. The powerful combination is reshaping industries, from manufacturing to retail […]
The winners will be honored during an awards presentation on Dec. 10 during the upcoming 2024 Automation and Self Service Summit. One purpose of the Self-Service Innovation Summit is to recognize products and technology innovation contributing to the dynamic industry. Hence, a key event at the summit is the Automation & Self-Service Awards, formerly known as the Self-Service […]
Nominations are now being accepted for the Automation & Self-Service Awards (formerly Self-Service Innovation Awards). The awards honor innovators who are leading the way in the advancement of automation and self-service technologies, including vending, kiosks, robotics and AI. Nominations are now being accepted for the Automation & Self-Service Awards (formerly Self-Service Innovation Awards). The Automation & Self-Service […]
Elliot Maras, the editor of Vending Times and Kiosk Marketplace will retire Feb. 26. He plans to work on creative writing and travel in his retirement. Elliot Maras, editor of Vending Times and Kiosk Marketplace, is retiring effective Feb. 26. Maras has headed the editorial content for the sites since 2016. Vending Times and Kiosk […]
