Agenda

Time: 08:15
Registration and refreshments
 

Time: 09:00
Welcome address from the moderator
 

Time: 09:10
Title: A snapshot of the future: highlighting the trends of tomorrow
Synopsis: Technology is developing faster than ever and is shaping the F&B industry in a way that is almost unrecognizable from the industry 10, 20 years ago. The lines between the food industry and others, such as healthcare, pharmaceuticals and fitness, are blurring and this is enhancing the offering provided to consumers, enabling them to take a more holistic approach to living healthier lives. How might this change in the future? Are the trends of today still going to be relevant in 5+ years’ time? Learn about how the consumer landscape will evolve in the future, and understand how the F&B industry will need to adapt to the changes.
Speaker(s): TBC
 

Time: 09:35
Case Studies: Securing a sustainable future
Synopsis: The worlds natural resources are not unlimited and as the population continues to grow, and climate change affects the natural landscape, they are being used up more rapidly. Not only is there a moral obligation to protect our environment, but it also makes good business sense. Savvy companies are tackling this challenge and developing innovative and commercially viable solutions. Hear about some of these exciting solutions, including:

• Case study 1: Lab grown meat
  Aleph Farms: sustainable meat-eating for the future
  Synopsis: ‘Clean’ meat could make eating a burger even more satisfying. By growing meat in the lab, you can select which cuts to produce in a safe environment: no waste, no mass farming, better for the environment. Learn more about the science and assess the commercial viability of these products.
  Speaker(s): Didier Toubia, Co-Founder & CEO, Aleph Farms
   
• Case study 2: Edible packaging
  the edibles: customization and sustainability
  Synopsis:  As well as contributing to the fight against single-use plastic straws, these edible straws can be designed to include certain nutrients that benefit specifically targeted demographics. Learn more about the technology behind the product, and the potential applications it could have as a sustainable supplement in the future.
  Speaker(s): Divya Mohan, Co-Founder, the edibles

Time: 10:05
Title: How will the future consumer shop?
Synopsis: E-commerce has already completely changed the way that consumers shop for food, and Amazon’s entry into the online food retail space has shown the strength this sector’s future. But how is traditional retail evolving to keep up? Amazon Go and Alibaba’s Hema are perfect examples of how technology is completely revolutionizing the traditional supermarket experience. Learn more about how retail will look in the future.
Speaker(s): TBC

Time: 10:30
Title: Digital health and its impact on the nutrition category in consumer health
Synopsis: Digital health is gaining importance for all stakeholders around consumer health and nutrition. Technologies like smartphone & wearable sensors, cloud storage, and data analytics are playing an increasing role supporting consumers with a broad range of applications. It is well accepted that nutrition is playing a key role in health and wellness and the combination of a smart nutrition strategy with physical activity and digital health tools (incl. diagnostics, tracking of medical records, education etc.) can further increase its. This will lead into new and more holistic consumer health industry opportunities.

During this presentation different examples of digital health solutions will be explored targeting different aspects incl. educational / behavioral change tools, diagnostics leading to personalized nutrition recommendations, interplay possibilities with Pharma companies, AI and machine learning, and digital substitutes. Furthermore, current and future business models will be discussed.
Speaker(s): Dr. Volker Spitzer, Global Principal, Consumer Health R&D - Consulting Services, IQVIA

Time: 10:55 - 11:25
Refreshments and networking

Time: 11:25
Title: Artificial intelligence has moved from science fiction to reality
Synopsis: The advent of applied machine learning and artificial intelligence can make sensory science a predictive tool for product development. Advanced algorithms and models can be trained and updated to accurately reflect the perceptions of demographic tasting populations and monitor changes in consumer preferences. Such insights can be used to create better, more targeted products that best meet the dynamic nature of consumer preference. 
Speaker(s): Jason Cohen, Founder & CEO, Gastrograph
 

Focus: Open innovation: Harnessing the power of open innovation
Moderator: Dr. Volker Spitzer, Global Principal, Consumer Health R&D - Consulting Services, IQVIA

Time: 11:50
Introduction from moderator: Open innovation as a new business driver in the consumer health and nutrition industry
Synopsis: For many years multi-national consumer health companies relied mainly on internal resources to develop new products leading to a broad range of line extensions and “add-ons” not always providing relevant new health benefits. Knowledge and ideas coming from academia, entrepreneurs, consumers etc. were not considered properly due to the lack of related business models and processes. During the last decade a more decentralized “Open Innovation” approach gained strong interest encompassing the whole chain of innovation from ideation to co-developments. By applying an overarching architecture connecting inside and outside activities the industry realizes that open innovation approaches can be more profitable, accelerate time to market, and increase differentiation in the market.

Time: 12:10
Interview: Open innovation within Bayer
Interviewee: Adrian Percy, Head of Research & Development, Bayer 

Time: 12:30
Workshop: Identifying the benefits and challenges of implementing an open innovation strategy 
Synopsis: With open innovation becoming increasingly important in driving development, delegates will be invited to think about and share their experiences of open innovation and, after discussion with others in the room, come up with ideas of how to overcome typical challenges.

Time: 12:45 - 13:45
Lunch and networking