Curbivore 2026

As commerce rapidly moves to the curb, Curbivore is thrilled to announce that we are once again gathering in person – April 16 & 17 in Downtown LA – giving the delivery and mobility community a chance to see, touch and feel the technology that's reshaping our future, as well as meet with the civic leaders and forward-thinking entrepreneurs that are ensuring nobody is left behind as we reshape our transportation systems, cities and local businesses for the better. This gathering is not only a call to rethink our streets – it's a celebration of the amazing organizations making that transition possible, and a chance to sample some of the best street food in the country and kick the tires of new vehicles and technology!

The last few years have marked an unprecedented shift in how people view and use their cities, streets, delivery and transportation networks, as well as the restaurants, bars, and small businesses that make them unique. Commerce has moved to the curb at an unprecedented pace—and now local businesses, startups, retailers & eateries (and the cities that depend on them) live or die based on how they can adapt: to delivery, to pickup, to retrofitting their curbs, sidewalks, parking lots and disused facilities into civic spaces where citizens can engage.

Now as these trends solidify into a new normal, and cities across the world prepare for a rapidly changing future, it’s time to work together to ensure this new pattern – of consumption on the curb – works to serve everyone. Join us outdoors in sunny Downtown LA to meet the movers and shakers driving these trends, see the new technologies and designs pushing the industry forward, and taste the amazing cuisines that have emerged from this maelstrom.

Speakers have included:

RANDALL WINSTON - Deputy Mayor of Infrastructure, City of Los Angeles

SHIN-PEI TSAY - Global Head of Policy, Cities & Sustainability, Uber

SAM POLK - CEO & Founder, Everytable

LAURA FRIEDMAN - Representative, California State Assembly

LAUREN SWEENEY - Co-Founder & CEO, DeliverZero

TIYA GORDON - Co-Founder, Itselectric

RICHARD REA - Corporate Executive Chef, Butcher’s Daughter

LAURA BLISS - Editor, Bloomberg News

ARIELLE FLEISHER - Policy Development & Research Manager, Waymo

CHAD DENNIS - Manager, Global Safety Product Strategy & Operations, DoorDash

ALFONSO “PONCHO” MARTINEZ - James Beard-Nominated Chef, Poncho’s Tlayudas

MARCEL PORRAS - Deputy Chief Innovation Officer, Metro

SUHAUNA HUSSAIN - Reporter, Los Angeles Times

CHRIS NEIDER - VP, Business Development, Starship

Reserve your spot today. Space is limited.

Info: Thursday Evening's Opening Reception is nearby. Make sure you have the appropriate ticket type, and have RSVPed in advance, to attend.

Info: Our main festivities are all day Friday, with amazing panels, hands-on workshops, inspiring speeches, award winning (and free) street food, and the coolest new tech for the curb-curious, at 826 Mateo St.

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