Tastewise Growth Summit 2026: Agentic Future of Food
Schedule
Wed Jun 03 2026 at 08:00 am to 06:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
City Winery Chicago | Chicago, IL
About this Event
Where food & beverage leaders grow their edge
A strategic forum for leaders shaping and guiding industry transformation.Proof. Frameworks. And practical ways to combine human expertise + AI agents for real advantage.
- What retailers and operators now expect from brands to earn their spot
- How leading brands use AI agents to shorten the path from signal to shelf
- Case studies from brands transforming how they innovate, sell, and scale
- A view into the latest Tastewise Product Roadmap
Why to attend?
Turn insight into action
Spot where demand is growing, understand what buyers want, and walk away with frameworks you can apply immediately
Connect with industry leaders
Meet and exchange ideas with senior F&B leaders driving transformation across CPG, retail, and foodservice
Get more from Tastewise
Unlock more value, move faster from insight to shelf, and see how agentic solutions drives real commercial impact
Agenda
Registration & Networking Breakfast
Welcome
Host: Michael Bortinger
Info: Director of Marketing, Tastewise
The Agentic Era of Food
Host: Alon Chen
Info: CEO, Tastewise
The Transformation Imperative: AI-Driven Growth at Scale
Host: Peter Hall
Info: President, Elevation Business Unit, Kraft Heinz
Developing Retailer Bespoke Innovation & LTO Ideas
Host: Jen Lyons
Info: Sr. Marketing Manager – Team Leader, Sensient Flavors North America
The P2P Paradox: How the Most Human Industry Will Continue to be Transformed b
Host: Deepak Subramanian
Info: President & Managing Director, Unilever Food Solutions North America
The Operator’s Edge: Foodservice Leaders on AI, Culture, and Growth
Host: Heather Neary
Info: Heather Neary, President & CEO, Taco John’s /
Abigail Pringle, Former President U.S., Wendy’s /
Mike Schwartz, SVP – Chief Engagement & Innovation Officer, IFMA
The New Culinary Playbook: How AI is Accelerating Ideation and Menu Strategy
Host: Renee Howarth
Info: Director of Culinary Research & Development, Acxion Foodservice
Lunch
Synthetic Consumer Agents to Scale Gen Z Insights & Decisions
Host: Kevin Wilson
Info: CEO, Esrock
How DoorDash Uses AI to Meet Diners at the Point of Their Need
Host: Seye Carrena
Info: Selections Intelligence Lead, Strategy & Operations, DoorDash
Building an Innovation Engine Inside Dot Foods
Host: Jeff Barry
Info: Head of Innovation, Dot Foods
Tastewise’s Agentic Product Vision & Roadmap
Host: Tal Tochner
Info: COO, Tastewise
Closing Remarks
Host: Alon Chen
Info: CEO, Tastewise
Where is it happening?
City Winery Chicago, 1200 West Randolph Street, Chicago, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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