The FoodTech Innovation Summit brings together the most influential voices across the food ecosystem for a dynamic, one-day experience. Join founders, investors, corporate leaders, and innovators for exclusive insights, meaningful connections, and conversations driving the future of food. Designed as a catalyst for industry disruption, 1871’s Innovation Summits convene 250+ startups, investors, corporate partners, and experts to explore emerging technologies, uncover new opportunities, and shape what’s next in FoodTech.
Who You’ll Meet
We strategically connect the core pillars of the industry.
Founders
Visionaries building the next generation of InsurTech.
Corporates
Industry leaders looking to scale and integrate innovation.
Investors
Strategic capital seeking the next big breakthrough.
Innovation Ecosystem
The mentors, experts, and allies driving growth.
What to Expect
✅ Deep-Dive Insights: Keynotes and panels from leaders shaping the future of food, agriculture, and food technology.
✅ Strategic Connections: Curated opportunities to connect with founders, investors, operators, and partners across the food ecosystem.
✅ Startup Showcases: First looks at the technologies transforming how food is produced, distributed, and consumed.
2024 Keynote
Greg Case
CEO
Greg Case is Chief Executive Officer of Aon, a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement, and health solutions. He is also a member of the company’s Board of Directors.
Before joining Aon, he served on the governing Shareholders; Council at McKinsey & Company, a leading international management consultant, and led their Global Insurance and Financial Services Practice. Prior to McKinsey, he worked for the investment banking firm of Piper, Jaffray
and Hopwood and at the Federal Reserve Bank.
Welcome breakfast
9:00 AM
Networking, coffee, and light breakfast.
Opening remarks
9:30 AM
1871 CEO Betsy Ziegler
Morning fireside
A Global Perspective on AI Driven Transformation.
9:45 AM
Serbia’s AI driven transformation, the intersection of AI & Public Service, Responsible AI policies, AI education.
Ana Brnabić, Prime Minister of Serbia
AI breakout rooms
10:50 AM
Topic 1: Practicing Trustworthy and Responsible AI
Topic 2: Design thinking and AI: Growth catalysts for your business
Topic 3: Quantumblack: How to scale, organize, and win in the artificial intelligence sector
Topic 4: Exploring AI use cases with EX3 Labs
Networking lunch
11:50-12:45 PM
Boxed lunches to move around while you enjoy engaging with our community.
AI Tech Challenge winners announced
12:45 PM
Expert AI panel
Navigating the AI Frontier
12:55 PM
Gain valuable insights from industry leaders on the latest advancements, ethical considerations, and potential societal impact of AI, as they discuss its revolutionary potential to shape industries and our world in the coming years.
AI startup
pitch session
Session 1
1:50 PM
Session 2
2:40 PM
Discover the best of 1871’s AI Cohort during the pitch showcase, featuring the winners of the AI Innovation Lab Pitch Competition. Get inspired as you hear how our founders are reshaping industries and driving innovation with their AI powered solutions.
AI startup alley
3:20 PM
Meet the cohort of startups from the AI innovation lab in this trade show-like experience deemed Startup Alley. Engage with passionate founders, explore their innovative technologies, and foster valuable connections with the founders shaping the future of your industry.
Keynote
4:00 PM
Scaling AI Infrastructure with Max Hjelm Hosted by Ernie Rogers
Closing remarks
4:50 PM
1871 sends everyone off with warm thanks for joining our celebration of AI innovation.
Happy hour
5:00 PM
Enjoy a wind-down from a full day of programming & content.
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