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Presenting you with a timely and popular collection of the biggest AI trends shaping the industry, an increasingly important topic, from some of the most knowledgeable experts, recorded live at IFE Manufacturing, part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week 2025.
AI in Manufacturing: Driving Innovation, Efficiency, and Resilience
Artificial Intelligence has been transforming the manufacturing sector, revolutionising how businesses optimise operations, enhance productivity, and respond to disruptions. This session explored the practical applications of AI in manufacturing, from predictive maintenance and quality control to supply chain optimisation and workforce augmentation. Industry leaders and tech experts discussed how AI technologies such as machine learning, robotics, and digital twins are reshaping production, reducing costs, and driving sustainability and innovation. Attendees gained insights into overcoming implementation challenges, ensuring ethical AI use, and aligning AI strategies with long-term business goals.
Moderator:
- Richard Werran, Global Director Retail, Consumer & Food - BSI
Panelists:
- Alina Sartogo, Co-Founder - The Wonki Collective
- Paul Wilson, CEO - Scorpion Vision Ltd
- Simon Brentnall, Head of Health & Safety - British Frozen Food Federation
The New Shape of Procurement, Logistics and Pricing in the Era of AI
This session delved into how AI-driven technologies have been reshaping procurement, logistics, pricing strategies, and inventory management across food and beverage supply chains. From AI’s role in demand forecasting and dynamic pricing to its impact on streamlining global trade and improving supplier relationships, AI enhanced operational efficiency and enabled smarter, data-driven decisions. Attendees gained insights into how AI was being applied to solve challenges in the wholesale sector, optimising everything from buying processes to cross-border logistics. The session also explored the future of AI in food and drink distribution and how businesses could leverage these tools to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market.
Moderator:
- James Bielby, Chief Executive - Federation of Wholesale Distributors
Panelists:
- Agnes Gudwanska, Co-Founder - AI For Business Ltd
- David Walker, CCO - Cerve
- Declan Kevener, Partrner - TPP Procurement