The Connected Consumer: Technology, convenience and the future of food ordering

Limited free seats available – Registration now open!

Limited free seats available - Registration is now open!

The Connected Consumer:
Technology, Convenience and The Future of Food Ordering

Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Breakfast Networking: 9.45 AM - 10.15 AM
Topic Presentation: 10.15 AM - 11 AM

Hall 1, Singapore EXPO (Part of FutureFWD Conference and Showcase Area)
1 Expo Drive, Singapore 486150

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Registration will close on 20 April 2026

“Technology is no longer just a convenience in foodservice—it’s a necessity for meeting evolving consumer expectations and driving operational efficiency.”

This session will explore consumer comfort with technology for food delivery and Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) ordering in Asia. Moderator Paul will use GlobalData PLC research to compare Southeast Asia (SE Asia) with global consumer behavior and discuss technology’s impact on foodservice in the region. Benjamin Boh, Regional Vice President of Domino’s Pizza, will share local examples of technology use in foodservice, drawing on his 20 years of experience in F&B, FMCG, and consulting. Ravi Nahappan, CEO and Co-Founder of Rolo Robotics, will also provide valuable insights based on his extensive international experience spanning over 20 years in food-tech, robotics, investment banking, and FMCG.

Meet Your Speakers

Benjamin Boh

Regional Vice President, Domino’s Pizza

Ben is the Regional Vice President of Domino’s Pizza, covering 30 markets and over 5,500 restaurants in Asia, Middle East and Africa. Prior to Domino’s Pizza, Ben spent 12 years at McDonald’s, 2 years at Analytic Partners and 5 years at Procter & Gamble. He comes with a wealth of experience in the F&B, FMCG and consulting industries after working across industries, markets and functions in the past 18 years since he graduated from Singapore Management University.

Outside of Domino’s Pizza, Ben also serves as President of Restaurant Association of Singapore (RAS), council member for Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF) and member for the most recently formed Economic Strategy Review board, specifically on the “Impact of Restructuring” committee.

Paul Desmond Savuriar

Business Development Manager, Southeast Asia, GlobalData PLC

Paul Desmond Savuriar is the Business Development Manager, Southeast Asia at GlobalData Plc, a leading provider of data, research, and analytics that power strategic decisions across the Food & Beverage ecosystem.

With over a decade of experience helping businesses identify the right solutions for growth in Southeast Asia, Paul specialises in translating complex market dynamics into commercial opportunity. At GlobalData, he works closely with QSR brands, food manufacturers, retail innovators and tech partners — leveraging proprietary data and trend forecasting to unlock future-ready strategies.

Paul’s work focuses on how shifting economic forces, evolving consumer behaviour, and technological disruption are reshaping the regional QSR landscape. His insights help organisations anticipate demand, optimise digital engagement, and forecast growth — including long-term consumption and channel forecasts across quick-service, delivery, and digital ordering formats through 2030.

Recognised for his practical yet forward-looking approach, Paul delivers research-backed perspectives that bridge data intelligence with real-world execution.

Ravi Nahappan

CEO and Co-Founder, Rolo Robotics

Ravi Nahappan is the Co-Founder and CEO of Rolo Robotics, a food-tech automation company developing modular autonomous micro-kitchen platforms that combine robotics, AI and smart vending to deliver freshly prepared food on demand. He also founded Foodsta Kitchens, a next-generation restaurant company operating across Singapore and India, focused on tech-enabled food brands and scalable cloud kitchen concepts.

An entrepreneur with over 20 years of international experience spanning food-tech, robotics, investment banking and FMCG, Ravi previously worked as a FIG specialist analyst and broker in London and Zurich with Fox-Pitt Kelton and Credit Suisse. He holds engineering and finance degrees from University College London, the University of Warwick and Cass Business School.

Why Attend?

Understand how Southeast Asian consumers differ globally in adopting technology for food delivery and QSR ordering.
Access cutting-edge data on technology trends in the foodservice sector from GlobalData.
Learn practical examples of technology use in foodservice.
Gain insights into emerging technologies shaping the foodservice industry in South East Asia.
Be part of the networking session with industry professionals.

Attendees

This Business Breakfast event is part of the FutureFWD Conference and Showcase. Once registered, you will gain access to FutureFWD Conference and Showcase (21 – 24 April 2026).

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