Agenda - Day 1

Gain insight into today’s sessions so you can get the most out of your conference experience.

Grow your network by meeting like-minded individuals to share your latest ideas and projects with: 

• Enjoy a quick icebreaker, exchange LinkedIn information, and build lasting business relationships. 
• Achieve your conference networking goals in a fun and agile fashion.  
• Join a community of food safety and regulation leaders and gain invaluable support. 

Unlock the potential of AI to anticipate and manage food safety risks before they escalate. By converting vast amounts of real-time data into actionable insights, generative AI enables smarter decision-making and stronger prevention strategies. Achieve a step-by-step action plan to:

• Deploy predictive food safety models powered by generative AI for early risk detection.
• Integrate real-time monitoring systems to continuously strengthen risk assessments.
• Translate technical capabilities into compelling ROI to gain executive buy-in for digital food safety investments.

 Empower your organization to act faster, invest smarter, and safeguard both compliance and consumer trust through data-driven innovation.
 

• Explore the latest food safety and compliance technology and strategies with our industry-leading sponsors. 
• Share your challenges with the biggest innovators in the business.  
• Schedule one-to-one private meetings for personalized advice.

Maximize the effectiveness of food safety inspections by blending AI-driven analysis with expert human judgment. Technology can detect patterns and anomalies at scale, but human insight ensures nuanced, context-sensitive decision-making. Implement a structured approach to:

• Deploy AI tools to identify potential risks and anomalies in real time.
• Integrate human expertise to validate AI findings and make informed inspection decisions.
• Continuously refine AI models based on feedback and evolving regulatory standards.

Combining AI with human oversight enhances inspection accuracy, ensures practical application, and strengthens both compliance and consumer confidence.

Leverage automation to elevate food safety standards while reducing risk across every stage of production. From smart sensors to robotics, the next wave of technology is transforming how contamination is prevented and compliance is achieved. Achieve a step-by-step action plan to:

• Deploy smart sensors and robotics to proactively detect and prevent contamination.
• Balance digital maturity with workforce training to ensure safe and effective adoption.
• Integrate automation strategies into existing food safety frameworks for measurable impact.

Future-proof your operations by combining intelligent automation with human expertise to achieve resilient, compliant, and safe food systems.

Achieve operational excellence and regulatory compliance by integrating robust food safety practices across production, distribution, and oversight functions. This holistic approach ensures not only adherence to legal standards but also operational efficiency and consumer trust. Implement a structured strategy to:

• Align food safety protocols with operational workflows to minimize contamination risks while maintaining productivity and cost-effectiveness.
• Embed regulatory compliance into daily operations through clear documentation, traceability systems, and proactive internal audits.
• Leverage cross-functional collaboration to identify bottlenecks, anticipate compliance risks, and adapt processes in real time.

Balance food safety, operations, and regulation to create a resilient system where compliance drives performance.

• Enjoy exclusive sponsor demos and experience the next level of food safety and compliance innovation firsthand. 
• Meet one-on-one with leading solution providers to discuss organizational hurdles. 
• Brainstorm solutions and gain new perspectives and ideas. 

Leverage cutting-edge AI vision technology to detect foreign materials faster and more accurately, reducing risk and improving product safety. As production speeds increase and quality expectations rise, advanced detection systems are essential for maintaining compliance and consumer trust. Follow a practical roadmap to:

• Implement AI-powered vision systems for real-time identification of contaminants 
• Integrate detection data with quality control processes to prevent defective products from reaching consumers. 
• Future-proof operations by continuously adapting AI models to emerging risks and evolving regulatory standards. 

AI vision systems enhance detection speed, accuracy, and adaptability, safeguarding both product quality and brand reputation.

By combining science with regulatory alignment, organizations can build stronger, more reliable prevention strategies. Benefit from insights into how food manufacturers plan to:

• Use DNA barcoding and other genomic tools to verify ingredient authenticity.
• Align food fraud prevention practices with global regulatory standards.
• Integrate advanced authentication into supply chain monitoring for ongoing risk mitigation.

Advanced genomic authentication strengthens fraud prevention by providing scientific certainty, regulatory compliance, and greater supply chain transparency.

Review the key solutions and takeaways from today’s sessions. Source a summary of action points to implement in your work. Discuss tomorrow’s highlights!