25 September 2025 Block 7 Seminars

In the complex landscape of modern food manufacturing, digital transformation requires a nuanced approach that seamlessly integrates data capabilities, advanced technologies, and overarching business strategies. This panel will explore how manufacturers can leverage data and Industry 4.0 technologies to drive meaningful business transformation, creating a holistic approach that transcends traditional operational boundaries. Industry leaders will share insights on building integrated frameworks that connect shop floor innovations to boardroom strategies, ensuring sustainable competitive advantages in an increasingly digital world.

• How manufacturers are successfully deploying IIoT, advanced analytics, and AI to transform daily operations and create measurable operational improvements
• Building compelling business cases: Demonstrating ROI across multiple metrics including quality, safety, and sustainability to secure investment for digital initiatives
• Measuring and scaling success: Using analytics to drive concrete improvements in KPIs such as cost, quality, sustainability and overall equipment effectiveness
• Developing unified approaches that bridge technical and business teams to turn data into actionable intelligence
• Navigating organisational dynamics: Managing competing priorities between engineering, operations, and business teams while fostering a collaborative mindset shift from siloed improvements to integrated transformation initiatives
• Aligning technological capabilities with long-term business transformation goals while ensuring measurable returns on investment

All attendees are invited to attend our networking drinks reception at the end of the day’s proceedings. This is our way of saying thank you for your contribution and to create an additional opportunity to continue your discussions in an informal setting.