Be a voice at cdat 2026
Are you looking to inspire leaders in the industry?
Help independent restaurant delivery services grow, connect, and scale. Share what you’ve learned—in operations, tech, partnerships, driver success, and more—on stage in Las Vegas at CDAT 2026!
Event: March 30–31, 2026 • Paris Las Vegas Hotel
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Apply by: December 2, 2025 (11:59 PM ET)
Decisions begin: January 15, 2026
Speaker assets due: February 28, 2026
6 Reasons to Speak at CDAT 2026
Attend CDAT on us
Receive complimentary registration as a speaker selected through our Call for Participation.
Make an industry impact
Equip operators and partners with practical playbooks they can put into action immediately.
Get noticed
Showcase your brand and share your thought leadership with a global audience of delivery founders, operators, and tech innovators.
Build your network
Connect with leaders shaping the future of catering, delivery, and restaurant tech.
Champion inclusion
Create momentum by sparking dialogue, sharing insights, and advancing what’s possible in the industry and beyond.
Post-event amplification
We’ll spotlight your session across CDAT and The RMDA channels (website, newsletter, and social) so your ideas reach far beyond the room.
Session Formats
Panel (45 min)
A moderated, multi-perspective discussion (1 moderator + 3–4 panelists).
Presentation (45 min)
30 minutes of content + 15 minutes of Q&A (1–2 presenters).
Workshop (60 min)
Hands-on learning with clear takeaways (2–3 facilitators).
Tracks & Topic Ideas
Choose the topics that best fit your expertise — proposals may cover multiple tracks or themes.
Operations & Dispatch
Capacity planning, batching, route design, SLAs, on-time %
Marketplace vs. direct: when to use each and how
Driver Workforce & Safety
Recruiting, onboarding, retention, incentives, gamification
Insurance, compliance, safety protocols
Restaurant Partnerships & Sales
Prospecting playbooks, menu & pricing alignment, co-marketing
Enterprise vs. SMB motions; contract terms that work
Logistics & Last-Mile Tech
Routing engines, telematics, tracking/ETAs, cold-chain, packaging
AI & Data
Driver performance analytics dashboards
AI inbox & message routing agents
Demand forecasting, fraud detection, customer LTV
Customer Experience & Growth
Service recovery that keeps CAC down
Reviews/ratings, loyalty, referrals, B2B catering growth
Finance & Unit Economics
Profit levers, pricing, driver pay models, tipping, cost control
Leadership & Culture
Building resilient teams, hybrid work, change management, DEIB
Legal & Compliance
Contracts, data privacy, wage/hour considerations, accessibility
Things you should know
Designing Sessions That Deliver
We prioritize sessions that are:
Actionable: Playbooks, frameworks, metrics, checklists, and real outcomes.
Relevant: Clear fit for independent delivery services, restaurants, and partners.
Proven: Case studies, data, and lessons learned (wins and fails).
Inclusive: Diverse speakers and perspectives across company size, role, and background.
No sales pitches: Educational first. (Vendors welcome—submit thought leadership or real case studies with customers.)
Policies
Code of Conduct: All speakers must uphold a respectful, inclusive environment.
Sales-free stage: Product demos belong in sponsor activations; main-stage content must be educational.
Diversity & inclusion: We encourage proposals from underrepresented voices across roles, regions, and backgrounds.
Accessibility: Tell us what you need—we’ll partner with you and the venue.
Recording: Sessions may be recorded and shared with attendees.
FAQs
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Yes. Submit educational content or a customer case study with clear takeaways. Pure pitches won’t be accepted.
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Yes, but we prioritize distribution across speakers and companies.
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Rolling notifications begin January 15, 2026.
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Primary speakers receive comp registration. Limited travel assistance may be available for independent operators (case-by-case).
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Many will—details shared upon acceptance.
Ready to speak?
Submit your speaking proposal for CDAT 2026 below.
Applications Open: October 15, 2025
Application Deadline: December 2, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET
Decisions Released (rolling): Starting January 15, 2026
Speaker Confirmation Deadline: January 22, 2026
Speaker Slides & AV Needs Deadline: February 28, 2026