Grow National: Ripe & Ready - AI in the Food & Beverage Sector - Scaling with Technology and Enhancing the Customer Experience

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the food and beverage sector—redefining how products are made, distributed, and experienced.

This Grow National workshop will explore how AI is driving innovation in F&B manufacturing, new product development, and customer experience. You’ll hear from experts from UQ and CSIRO, dig into real-world use cases, and get hands-on insights into how AI can streamline your operations and boost your market relevance.

Whether you’re just getting started or looking to scale smarter, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge and tools to take your next step with confidence.

You'll learn:

• How AI is driving change across the food and beverage value chain

• Where AI meets NPD – from idea to shelf

• Ways to enhance the customer journey through data and automation

• Applications in smart manufacturing and production

• Challenges and considerations when implementing AI

Your presenters: 
Joel Andrade
Commercialisation and NPD Manager & UQ PhD researcher in AI applications for food

Dr Kai Knoerzer
Principal Research Scientist and AI Strategy Lead – CSIRO Food Program

This workshop will be presented in collaboration with FaBA, Australia’s Food and Beverage Accelerator.

A nominal fee to cover catering (tea/coffee, morning tea and lunch)

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