smart manufacturing food and beverage

Optimizing Organizational Efficiency, Workforce Transformation and Data-Driven Decisions through Technology

3 April 2025

Chicago, IL, USA

Staying competitive has never been more complex for food and beverage manufacturers. In addition to changing consumer preferences and demands, many face growing challenges of squeezed margins, ongoing resource constraints, and industry-wide labor shortages.

Smart Manufacturing technologies such as Automation, Robotics, IoT, AI, and Data Analytics are a game-changer for the sector. By adopting these solutions, manufacturers are streamlining processes, boosting efficiency, reducing waste, enhancing quality, ensuring compliance, and improving agility to respond swiftly to evolving market demands.

Join industry 4.0 leaders at the Smart Manufacturing for Food & Beverage Summit to discover how digital solutions can enhance sustainability, boost profitability, and optimize your workforce, supply chain, and production processes.

2025 Food & Beverage Industry 4.0 Expert Speakers

Roger Brecht of Nestlé Purina North America speaking at AMG World

Roger Brecht

Vice President Of Digital Manufacturing

Nestlé Purina North America

Dr Heitor Cauneto of Bunge speaking at AMG World

Dr Heitor Cauneto

Global Manufacturing Excellence and Digital Transformation (Operations 4.0) Sr. Director

Bunge

Dimitri Tavernakis of Mondelez International speaking at AMG World

Dimitri Tavernakis

Global Hygienic Design Excellence Lead

Mondelez International

Angela Reamer of Monin Americas speaking at AMG World

Angela Reamer

Vice President Of Manufacturing

Monin Americas

Niels Helkov of Orange Business Americas speaking at AMG World

Niels Helkov

VP Smart Industries and Digital Solutions

Orange Business Americas

Raj Iyer of Kraft Heinz speaking at AMG World

Raj Iyer

Enterprise Transformation Coach

Kraft Heinz

Andy Hunt of The Hershey Company speaking at AMG World

Andy Hunt

Manager, Applied Digital Innovation

The Hershey Company

Chris Christie of Cargill Inc. speaking at AMG World

Chris Christie

Process Control Capability Lead Engineering & Data Sciences

Cargill Inc.

Orija Olasunkanmi of AB InBev speaking at AMG World

Orija Olasunkanmi

Manufacturing Systems Manager

AB InBev

Cameron Bergen of Mode 40 speaking at AMG World

Cameron Bergen

CEO

Mode 40

David Mendoza of Kraft Heinz speaking at AMG World

David Mendoza

Staff Data Scientist

Kraft Heinz

Stephen Gnidovec of Ingredion speaking at AMG World

Stephen Gnidovec

Senior Data Analyst, Global Quality

Ingredion

Fernando Garcia Vidal of Monogram Foods speaking at AMG World

Fernando Garcia Vidal

Staff Data Scientist / Sr Principal Scientist

Monogram Foods

Scott Burkey of Smurfit WestRock speaking at AMG World

Scott Burkey

Technology Fellow, XR

Smurfit WestRock

Chris Nimietz of MSI Express speaking at AMG World

Chris Nimietz

Director of Supply Chain

MSI Express

Socrates Krishnamurthy of Kraft-Heinz speaking at AMG World

Socrates Krishnamurthy

Principal Data Scientist

Kraft-Heinz

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Attending this event will enable you to:

• Explore emerging case studies and real-world success stories to develop your smart manufacturing roadmap and revolutionize food & beverage manufacturing

• Unlock the value of industry 4.0 technologies including IoTPredictive Maintenance, Data & Analytics, Robotics, AI, ML, and Immersive Technology to minimize downtimes, accelerate production, increase safety, enhance quality, and increase efficiency

• Develop effective talent attraction and retention strategies to overcome labor shortages within the manufacturing industry

• Navigate the complex vendor landscape to identify and select technology vendors that best align with your organizational objectives and capabilities

Who Should Attend:

Smart Manufacturing for Food & Beverage is designed for VP’s, Directors, Heads and Managers from:

  • Process Control/ Process Automation
  • Smart Manufacturing/ Industry 4.0/ Digital Manufacturing
  • Operational Technology
  • Predictive Maintenance
  • Manufacturing Analytics/ Manufacturing Operations
  • Digital Innovation/ Digital Strategy/ Digital Transformation
  • Power Controls / Information Systems
  • Robotics/ IIoT & Connected Devices
  • Data/ AI Strategy / ML
  • Emerging Technology
  • Digital Supply Chain / Supply Chain Innovation

Our sponsors include technology, service & solution providers specializing in:

  • IIoT
  • Big Data, AI, ML, Analytics
  • Automation and Robotics
  • Autonomous Mobility  / AGV’s
  • AR/VR
  • Smart Sensors / Advanced Sensors
  • Additive Manufacturing/ 3D Printing
  • Human-Machine Interface (HMI)
  • PLC
  • Cloud Computing
  • Cyber Security
  • Recipe Management Tools
  • Mobile Devices
  • Integrators

2025 Sponsors

Get in touch to be positioned as an industry expert amongst the most prominent and influential players in the development of IoT, AI and Machine Learning.

2025 Media Partners

Testimonials

Sr. IoT Sales Expert, Orange Business

Great event. Very dedicated and customer-oriented with OT professionals. Next time we will try to have some tech demonstration package

Manager, Global Supply Chain Analytics, Ingredion

It was a pleasure to participate. The event was wonderful. Looking forward to other events in the future.

Senior Process Control and Automation, Cargill

I liked the format with a mix of presentations and roundtables and the panel discussion at the end.

Global Director and Head of Data Sciences, Mars

The event was well conducted, and I had a great time networking with some high calibre practitioners. I found that a lot of the attendees resonated with the presentation because they are facing similar issues. Most conversations I had at lunch and even in the panels were around scaling technology effectively. Some great takeaways for me and I hope I added value to everyone else’s experience.

Senior BRM/FRM, Business Process Automation, Nestlé

The opportunity to exchange experience and get to meet peers and learn from each other is invaluable.

Technology Fellow, XR

I do like that you keep the pace up. The quick cadence of the day is good. Very organized also. Food was good. Venue was good. Thank you for the coffee and pastries and lunch. Very nice touch. You do a lot it seems for your sponsors. Good visibility.

SICK Sensor Intelligence

Thanks for putting together an excellent event. Happy to participate!

National Key Account Manager / SICK Sensor Intelligence

Nestle

It was a great conversation.

Senior BRM/FRM Business Process Automation / Nestle

Kellogg’s Company

Thanks a lot, honored to participate.

Industry 4.0 Development Led / Kellogg's Company

Zaptic

"Excellent forum and thanks to all of the panellists for your perspective and insights. Great event."

Enterprise Account Executive / Zaptic

SugarCreek

"It was a pleasure to participate and I hope our panel discussion was insightful to the attendees!"

Director Operational Technology / SugarCreek

Content Highlights

Complimentary Recording: Bridging the IT/OT Divide

We recently spoke with Smart Manufacturing and Operational Technology experts to debate and discuss key strategies to overcome the traditional IT/OT divide, ensure comprehensive visibility across interconnected systems, and build resilient and compliant security architectures. Panelists include: Niels Helkov, VP Smart Industries and Digital Solutions, Orange Business Americas Anthony Huffman, Enterprise Architecture Strategies, Industry 4.0,… Read more »

Data-Driven Food Manufacturing: Complimentary Presentation

At our 2024 Smart Manufacturing for Food & Beverage Summit US, Stephen Gnidovec, Manager; Global Supply Chain Analytics at Ingredion shared his insights on Data-Driven Food Manufacturing Complete the form to download the complimentary presentation and uncover key points such as: Understanding the ethical implications of data collection, management and analytics in food manufacturing• Putting… Read more »

Developing a Robust Data Management Strategy: Enhancing Real Time Decision-Making and Streamline Existing Manufacturing

Defining the best practice approach to manufacturing transformation and data automation journey: Knowing where to start and what to do. Laying the foundations for technology integration and upskilling across your smart factory: Evaluating existing data infrastructure, digital maturity, and future business goals to extract maximum value. How to approach technology implementation: Ensuring continuity and connection... Read more »

Preparing Your Data Infrastructure for AI Integration in Food & Beverage Manufacturing

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