Name
General Session
Description

Innovation in the Era of AI
Thierry Duvanel, Director of Innovation, Buhler Group

Navigating New Complexities in SNAP and School Meals
Brandon Lipps, Founder, Caprock Strategies

Data Strategy and Risk Management
Claude Yoder, Chief Data, Analytics and Digital Officer, Lockton

Food Halos and Demonized Ingredients - What do Consumers Actually Want?  
Ty Kane, Account Manager, Innova Market Insights

AI Powered Packaging Systems
Yan Gagne, Packaging Automation Specialist, Premier Tech

FDA Update
Conrad Choiniere, Ph.D., Director, Office of Microbiological Food Safety, FDA (Invited)

Ty Kane Brandon Lipps Claude Yoder
Date
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Time
8:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Location Name
Ballroom ABC