Restaurant R-Evolution is coming: the first new event in Italy dedicated to telling the real story of how a successful restaurant is created. From business models and technology to emerging formats and design, it covers everything you need to know about the new needs of today’s consumers. A unique event on the national scene, designed for those who want to understand how the restaurant industry is evolving and what the true competitive drivers are today for building a solid, profitable, and long-lasting project.
Created by Teamwork Hospitality, Restaurant R-Evolution is founded on the belief that the success of a restaurant is never accidental, but rather the outcome of a system combining expertise, entrepreneurial vision, creativity, technology, branding, and strategy. Taking place on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at the Melià Milan, the event will welcome restaurateurs, entrepreneurs, hoteliers, designers, consultants and supply-chain professionals for a day of inspiration, discussion and valuable networking.
“It’s a new and much-needed event that Italy has been missing,” says Mauro Santinato, President of Teamwork Hospitality. “For years, we have been exploring and studying the world of foodservice. We have seen a growing number of events dedicated to food, chefs, and culinary techniques. However, what was missing was an event that focused on everything that comes before the dish itself: the idea, the concept, the project, the strategy, the spaces, and the numbers. This is where the true success of a restaurant is born. Restaurant R-Evolution was created to fill this gap”
Created by Teamwork Hospitality, Restaurant R-Evolution is founded on the belief that the success of a restaurant is never accidental, but rather the outcome of a system combining expertise, entrepreneurial vision, creativity, technology, branding, and strategy. Taking place on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at the Melià Milan, the event will welcome restaurateurs, entrepreneurs, hoteliers, designers, consultants and supply-chain professionals for a day of inspiration, discussion and valuable networking.
“It’s a new and much-needed event that Italy has been missing,” says Mauro Santinato, President of Teamwork Hospitality. “For years, we have been exploring and studying the world of foodservice. We have seen a growing number of events dedicated to food, chefs, and culinary techniques. However, what was missing was an event that focused on everything that comes before the dish itself: the idea, the concept, the project, the strategy, the spaces, and the numbers. This is where the true success of a restaurant is born. Restaurant R-Evolution was created to fill this gap”
A programme rich in innovative content and case studies
More than 50 speakers have been confirmed, including restaurant managers, architects, designers, entrepreneurs, consultants, and leading figures from the HoReCa world. A full day of training is planned, with content focused on innovative formats, trends, and real case studies. Among the prestigious names taking part are: Majestas Group, Zuma Restaurants, Giraudi Group, Caprice Holding, Gioia Group, Signorvino, Macellaio RC, Pescaria, Kebhouze, Temakinho, Giangusto, La Romana, Cioccolatitaliani, Da Vittorio, Maré and QuintoQuarto, Ikoyi, Hotel Portrait Milano, Lungarno Collection, Hotel Principe di Savoia, Dorchester Collection, Valtur Cervinia Cristallo Ski Resort, TheFork, Soplaya, Deliverect, and many others. The exclusive patron partner is Ali Professional.
The programme will be structured around different content formats across three rooms and will focus on discussion and in-depth analysis from both a theoretical and practical perspective: from the Main Stage, which will host panels with architects, entrepreneurs, and consultants, to Innovation Talks dedicated to new trends, design, sustainability, and emerging aesthetics in the industry. The Lab Experience will offer practical workshops on concept development, while the Taste Expo will showcase solutions, technologies, and materials for the HoReCa sector.
In addition to training, the programme will also include relationship building activities. A Networking Lounge will be available, offering a dedicated space for meetings and facilitating the exchange of contacts among professionals, investors, and suppliers.
Who the event is for
Restaurant R-Evolution is designed for everyone who operates, invests in, or designs for the restaurant industry. It is aimed in particular at food entrepreneurs and industry professionals, HoReCa consultants and specialists, investors and startups interested in new business models for the sector, as well as architects and designers involved in the creation of innovative spaces and formats. The event also targets companies and suppliers of technologies, furnishings, and equipment for the industry.
An event born from a real market need
According to Santinato: “Today, opening a restaurant requires multidisciplinary skills: business planning, marketing, design, operations, and technology. Those entering the restaurant industry need tools, inspiration, connections, and replicable models. Restaurant R-Evolution was created to build connections and spread professional culture. We will not talk about cooking, but about everything that makes it possible to exist: from space to profitability, from concept to brand, from customer experience to sustainability.”
More than 50 speakers have been confirmed, including restaurant managers, architects, designers, entrepreneurs, consultants, and leading figures from the HoReCa world. A full day of training is planned, with content focused on innovative formats, trends, and real case studies. Among the prestigious names taking part are: Majestas Group, Zuma Restaurants, Giraudi Group, Caprice Holding, Gioia Group, Signorvino, Macellaio RC, Pescaria, Kebhouze, Temakinho, Giangusto, La Romana, Cioccolatitaliani, Da Vittorio, Maré and QuintoQuarto, Ikoyi, Hotel Portrait Milano, Lungarno Collection, Hotel Principe di Savoia, Dorchester Collection, Valtur Cervinia Cristallo Ski Resort, TheFork, Soplaya, Deliverect, and many others. The exclusive patron partner is Ali Professional.
The programme will be structured around different content formats across three rooms and will focus on discussion and in-depth analysis from both a theoretical and practical perspective: from the Main Stage, which will host panels with architects, entrepreneurs, and consultants, to Innovation Talks dedicated to new trends, design, sustainability, and emerging aesthetics in the industry. The Lab Experience will offer practical workshops on concept development, while the Taste Expo will showcase solutions, technologies, and materials for the HoReCa sector.
In addition to training, the programme will also include relationship building activities. A Networking Lounge will be available, offering a dedicated space for meetings and facilitating the exchange of contacts among professionals, investors, and suppliers.
Who the event is for
Restaurant R-Evolution is designed for everyone who operates, invests in, or designs for the restaurant industry. It is aimed in particular at food entrepreneurs and industry professionals, HoReCa consultants and specialists, investors and startups interested in new business models for the sector, as well as architects and designers involved in the creation of innovative spaces and formats. The event also targets companies and suppliers of technologies, furnishings, and equipment for the industry.
An event born from a real market need
According to Santinato: “Today, opening a restaurant requires multidisciplinary skills: business planning, marketing, design, operations, and technology. Those entering the restaurant industry need tools, inspiration, connections, and replicable models. Restaurant R-Evolution was created to build connections and spread professional culture. We will not talk about cooking, but about everything that makes it possible to exist: from space to profitability, from concept to brand, from customer experience to sustainability.”
The full programme is available at: www.restaurantrevolution.it and LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/company/restaurant-r-evolution is constantly updated.
