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AI for Success: foundational requirements to achieve excellence

Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring industry leaders and AI experts as we explore the vital AI requirements shaping the future of the food and beverage industry.

In this panel discussion, we delved into the essential elements that organizations must establish to harness the full potential of Artificial Intelligence while mitigating the risks associated with its deployment.

In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands out as a transformative force capable of driving unparalleled operational efficiency and innovation.  However, the journey to successful AI implementation is fraught with risks and challenges. Organizations put themselves and their brands at risk without a proper strategy and purpose-built solutions for a robust foundation.  Prevent mistakes, wasted resources, operational disruptions, and significant financial losses with tools that ensure data quality, integrity, and security.  Manage data models across the environment to take full advantage of opportunities to share and leverage among an expanded ecosystem.

Data Management and Quality:

  • Learn more about why high-quality data is the foundation of AI.
  • Explore strategies for effective data collection, cleaning, and integration.
  • Understand the importance of maintaining data privacy and security.

Infrastructure and Technology:

  • Discover the crucial technological infrastructure necessary for AI.
  • Learn about building scalable and flexible architectures for AI initiatives.
  • Understand the role of cloud computing and edge computing in AI deployment.

Governance and Change Management:

  • Prepare your organization for AI-driven transformation.
  • Understand strategies for aligning stakeholders through effective communication.
  • Learn how to address resistance and foster a culture of innovation.

Discover best practices for implementing AI governance frameworks.

Speakers

Ted Combs, Industry Principal, Consumer Products, AVEVA

Ted Combs is the Industry Principal for Consumer Products at AVEVA.  Ted has fifteen years of experience working directly in the Consumer Products industry and over twenty-five years’ experience in Information and operations Technology.  He was Global VP for Consumer Products Solutions at SAP and Global Managing Director of Consumer Goods industry at Microsoft.  He has worked with many companies both large and small helping them discover value and transform digitally.  Ted earned a BA from the University of Notre Dame and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Professor Chris Elliot, Professor of Food Safety at Queen’s University Belfast

Chris Elliott

Chris is Professor of Food Safety and Founder of the Institute for Global Food Security at Queen’s University Belfast.

He served as Pro Vice Chancellor responsible for the Medical and Life Sciences Faculty between 2015 and 2018 and has published more than 450 peer-reviewed articles, many of them relating to the detection and control of agriculture, food, and environmental contaminants.

His main research interests are in the development of innovative techniques to provide early warning of toxin threats across complex food supply systems. Protecting the integrity of the food supply chain from fraud is also a key research topic and Chris led the independent review of Britain’s food system following the 2013 horsemeat scandal.

Sterling Crew, President of the Institute of Food Science and Technology

Sterling is a seasoned food safety expert with over 40 years of experience in the industry. He has held leadership roles at major retailers, brands, and manufacturers. His expertise spans regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and international food standards. Sterling is currently involved in various advisory and governance positions, including the Safe to Trade, Eurofins, and OLIO.

Carrie Rigdon, Director,Association of Food & Drug Officials (AFDO)

Darren Logan,  VP of research, Mars

A member of the Mars Science Leadership Team, Darren leads the Corporate Science Discovery, including two research organisations that support all Mars’ segments and divisions with world-class science and technology capabilities: he leads the research programme at the Waltham Petcare Science Institute. As the fundamental science centre for Mars Petcare, Waltham generates knowledge, publishes research and investigates solutions to improve the health, well-being and the quality of life of pets worldwide.

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