FoodTech Innovation Summit
Thank you for joining us in 2024!
An immersive day of FoodTech programming
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Day 1: Showcase
Pitch Showcase and Reception for the FoodTech Innovation Lab Cohort. Discover cutting-edge innovations, expand your network, and participate in roundtable discussions with leading corporate innovators.
Day 2: Summit
This event connects 250+ startups, investors, corporate partners, industry experts & public attendees all in one place!Â
Day 1: Showcase
Day 2: Summit
This event connects 250+ startups, investors, corporate partners, industry experts & public attendees all in one place!
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8:30 AM
Welcome Breakfast
Networking, coffee, and light breakfast.
9:00 AM
Opening Remarks
Betsy Ziegler, CEO @ 1871
9:10 AM
Opening Keynote
Lior Ron, CEO & Founder @ Uber Freight
9:50 AM
FoodTech Breakout Sessions
Breakout Session #1
Ferrero & SCO2: A Partnership Story
With Katie Whalen & Michael Sigel
Breakout Session #2
Eating in the Age of AI: How Technology is Reshaping Our Relationship with Food
With EX3
10:55 AM
Corporate Innovation Panel
Inside the Enterprise: Leaders Driving Innovation
11:55 AM
Lunch & Networking
12:55 PM
FoodTech Finalist Pitches
1:55 PM
Startup Expo
2:15 PM
Afternoon Keynote
Jason Weingarten, CEO @ the Alinea GroupÂ
3:00 PM
Closing Keynote
Filipe Capella, CEO & Co-Founder @ Loadsmart
3:40 PM
Closing Remarks
Patty Riedl, Managing Director North America Supply Chain and Operations Lead @ Accenture
Betsy Ziegler, CEO @ 1871
3:55 PM
Happy Hour
Location reveal coming soon!
Who
should attend
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Public
Early-stage startups
Growth-stage startups
Late-stage Lab partners
Corporate innovators
VCs
FoodTech Innovation Lab
Our 2024 FoodTech Innovation Lab cohort showcased their products and pitched their startups at the 2024 Innovation Lab Summit. Explore what these industry innovators are up to & more about emerging FoodTech solutions!
Closing fireside chat
4:15 PM
Big Mac to Big Impact: Supply Chain Leadership
Hosted by 1871 CEO, Betsy Ziegler
Featuring:Â
Gail Crockett, Operations and Supply Chain Officer of Cleveland Avenue
Gain valuable insights as Gail shares her journey from overseeing Supply Chain Operations for the world’s largest restaurant chain to her current role, where she collaborates with numerous FoodTech startups to enhance their Supply Chain design, operations, and optimization.Â
Join our 2025
FoodTech Innovation Lab cohort
Apps open 5.13
Closing remarks
4:50 PM
1871 sends everyone off with warm thanks for joining our celebration of Foodtech innovation.
Happy hour
5:00 PM
Enjoy a wind-down from a full day of programming & content.
Happy hour
5:00 PM
Enjoy a wind-down from a full day of programming & content.