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Senior Representative, SS&C

In a world of increasing volatility—supply chain disruption, climate pressure, and shifting consumer expectations—protecting food is protecting people. This presentation will explore how dairy industry leaders can strengthen performance across the value chain by focusing on:

• Using end-to-end automation and digital tools to lift yield, uptime, and quality
• Packaging innovations that extend shelf life and improve sustainability
• Scaling new dairy and hybrid products efficiently from pilot to full production

• Enhancing traceability throughout the supply chain to manage risks effectively
• Implementing circular economy practices to promote sustainability
• The Role of Technology in Green Supply Chains
• Strategies to prevent unintentional greenwashing
• Improving Operational Efficiency for Sustainability

• Sharing Sustainable and Climate-Smart Practices
• The Journey from Farm to Consumer: Promoting Sustainable Farming Practices and Encouraging Customer Support for Farmers
• Achieving Fewer and Friendlier Food Miles with Smart Transport Practices
• Redefining Sustainable Retail for Modern Brands

A unique opportunity to deep dive into the most challenging issues and best practices. Develop solutions to critical challenges facing the industry. Hosted by industry experts and each focused on a single issue, roundtables are an exciting, interactive way to build your personal network and learn from the experience and expertise of others. 

Each roundtable session lasts for 30 minutes, and delegates may attend up to 2 roundtables.

Roundtable 1) Growth vs. Sustainability: The Food & Beverage Balancing Act

Explore the dynamic interplay between growth and sustainability in the food and beverage industry. Do you believe that rapid expansion and eco-friendly practices can coexist harmoniously?  Where can tech help and data support a sustainable profitable future?

Alex Broadley, Vertical Market Head, Industry Sector, Siemens

Roundtable 2) Food Waste in Focus: Practical Steps to Reducing Food Waste in the Supply Chain 

A collaborative session focused on understanding and addressing the everyday causes of food waste in factories. This round table is designed to help you take informed, achievable steps toward reduction, ranging from fixing internal inefficiencies, removing value chain constraints and where to find overlooked losses.

James Watson, Partner, Argon & Co

 Roundtable 3) Harnessing Gen AI in the Food Supply Chain: A game-changer in waste reduction & emissions

Available for Sponsorship