Agenda - Day 2

Enter Networking Lounge, Connect with your Industry Colleagues

• Start your day off right and make connections with industry leadership
• Join “drop-in” roundtables discussing current industry issues
• Schedule private 1-2-1 video meetings with peers
• Gather essential content and get exclusive offers at virtual exhibit booths

Plan your day to maximize your learnings and takeaways. This will ensure that you don’t miss any of the key highlights of the event.

• Reduce the risk of non-compliance
• Evaluate the impacts of a dynamic regulatory landscape on your organization
• Gain awareness and prepare for challenges that lie ahead

The efficiency of LEDs, data storage, and AI are all increasing, while costs are dropping. Understand how these are primary technology inputs in an innovative growing system that are changing at an incredible rate. Re-evaluate your supply chain to create a world in which access to data equals brand integrity, transparency, safety and better food for all by:

• Capitalizing on data-driven decision making to improve quality and safety
• Controlling total product quality throughout the chain
• Leveraging new technology and your employee base to deliver better results for all

Share this innovative thinking to invigorate your organization regarding the use of big data!

Your consumers are talking about your brand – good, bad, or other. Make sure you’re on top of what they’re saying, especially in the area of quality. Cut down on foodborne illness by tracking comments on your suppliers. Confirm your packaging is saying what your consumers want to read. Map out an action plan to:

• Get a jump on potential problems early
• Increase understanding of the correlation between consumer trends and food/beverage safety
• Educate others on an important way track consumer sentiment regarding your brand(s)

Capitalize on a popular communication method to exceed your customers’ expectations 

SMBs are at the heart of our economy, and the food industry has no shortage of them. Delve into the top issues and challenges that innovative companies encounter. Uncover how they manage to thrive despite the lack of in-house safety and regulatory staff — and, in some cases, when the development and manufacturing is outsourced.  Leverage SMB’s secrets to profitability by:

• Capitalizing on funds and services using government resources
• Establishing supply chain partners – and trusting them
• Scoping out cost-effective opportunities for export

Take note of the innovative and creative entrepreneurial endeavours of SMBs — they could be your future partners!

Review the top solutions and takeaways from today’s sessions. Source a summary of action points that you can immediately implement at work.

• Get to know fellow delegates in “drop-in” virtual roundtable chats
• Engage in 1:1 video conversation with peers or vendors
• Connect with other delegates based on similar interests and business objectives using our “recommend matches” tool