AI for Food & Drink Businesses: Opportunities, Risks and What Comes Next

Artificial Intelligence is already transforming the food and drink industry - from how businesses source ingredients and predict trends, to how recipes, marketing and content are created.

But alongside the opportunities come important questions: Will AI replace creativity? Can it really help food businesses grow without job losses? And how do we protect originality in an age of AI-generated content?

One thing is certain: AI isn’t going away.

So how can we use it responsibly, creatively and to our advantage?

Join us for an inspiring event exploring how AI can support food and drink businesses while leaving more room for human creativity, innovation and connection.

Through fireside chats, workshops, expert panels and practical discussions, we’ll explore real-world uses of AI and the opportunities it presents for the industry.

✨ Inspiring Speakers
Hear from leading voices in AI including:

• – World-renowned AI musician and TV presenter who has hosted global AI events including the UN’s AI for Good Summit.
• – Senior commercial leader at Opply helping food and drink brands grow with AI-driven strategy and smarter supply chains.
• – AI Enablement Consultant and founder of The GPT Club, the UK’s first AI implementation community.
• - CEO of Pesto helping founders and operations teams build resilient food and drink brands using AI to replace risky manual workflows like order management and inventory.
• – Co-founder of Avalon Insights specialising in practical AI implementation across businesses and organisations.
• Hosted by – Co-founder of Women in the Food Industry and award-winning advocate for equality, sustainability and ethical food.

They’ll share insights, lived experience, and bold ideas on how the industry can use AI responsibly and create lasting change.

✨ Who should attend

• Food and drink founders and entrepreneurs
• Hospitality and restaurant operators
• Food and drink producers and brands
• Food and drink writers and content creators
• Marketing and brand professionals in food & drink
• Anyone curious about how AI will shape the future of the food & drink industry

✨ Why attend?

✔ Learn how AI is already being used in the food and drink sector
✔ Discover practical tools that can save time and improve efficiency
✔ Explore the ethical challenges around AI-generated food content
✔ Hear from leading experts working at the intersection of food, technology and creativity
✔ Connect with others shaping the future of the industry

We’re being kept refreshed with non alcoholic spicy sodas – thanks to co-founder !

Lunch is not included in the ticket price but you can buy lunch from Sireli at Corner Corner or choose from one of the many venues around Canada Water.

Corner Corner is a vibrant hub where food, culture, and community come together under one roof. Located in the heart of Canada Water (a short walk for Canada Water Tube Station), the multi-use space is designed to inspire, connect, and celebrate creativity and collaboration.

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Host or Publisher Women In The Food Industry