Margin pressures, labor shortages, rising costs, and shifting consumer demands are redefining the US food & beverage industry. Modernization through automation, digitalization, and Industry 4.0 isn’t optional; it’s critical for survival.
Early adopters are already unlocking efficiency and safety gains through AI, Automation, Robotics, Digital Twins, IIoT, and emerging technologies. The question is: how will you cut through the noise and deliver measurable ROI?
Don’t navigate this transformation alone. Join us in Chicago and collaborate with leading Manufacturing, Supply, and Technology innovators to build your roadmap for the future.
2026 Food & Beverage Industry 4.0 Expert Speakers Include:

Chris Nimietz
Director of Distribution & Logistics
Amylu Foods

David Mendoza
Group Lead, Data Science
Kraft Heinz
Leo Rajapakse
Global Head of Platform Infrastructure, Digital & Advanced Technologies
Bimbo Bakeries USA

Larry Megan
Former Head of Digital
Baldwin Richardson Foods

Cameron Bergen
CEO
Mode 40

Bill Nazario
OT Cyber Security Expert
Orange Busines

Michael J. Bradford
CIRM, Strategic Business Development Director
Dassault Systèmes DELMIA

David Ting
Chief Technology Officer
Bespin Global

Devin McCarthy
VP of IT
Eagle Family Food

Gabriel Saad
Manufacturing Industry Process Senior Consultant
Dassault Systèmes DELMIA

Andrew Dahl
Client Executive
Dassault Systèmes DELMIA
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Attending this event will enable you to:
- Explore emerging case studies and real-world success stories to develop your smart manufacturing roadmap and revolutionize food & beverage manufacturing
- Drive manufacturing and supply excellence with connected, transparent, traceable operations that strengthen resilience and optimize workforce capabilities
- Uncover data-driven, actionable insights from real-time and legacy datasets to guide strategic decision-making for superior outcomes
- Identify high-impact, scalable technology use cases and build bulletproof business cases to secure resources for smart manufacturing innovation
Who Should Attend:
Smart Manufacturing for Food & Beverage is designed for VP’s, Directors, Heads and Managers from:
- Process Control/ Process Automation
- Smart Manufacturing/ Industry 4.0/ Digital Manufacturing
- Operational Technology
- Predictive Maintenance
- Manufacturing Analytics/ Manufacturing Operations
- Digital Innovation/ Digital Strategy/ Digital Transformation
- Power Controls / Information Systems
- Robotics/ IIoT & Connected Devices
- Data/ AI Strategy / ML
- Emerging Technology
- Digital Supply Chain / Supply Chain Innovation
Our sponsors include technology, service & solution providers specializing in:
- IIoT
- Big Data, AI, ML, Analytics
- Automation and Robotics
- Autonomous Mobility / AGV’s
- AR/VR
- Smart Sensors / Advanced Sensors
- Additive Manufacturing/ 3D Printing
- Human-Machine Interface (HMI)
- PLC
- Cloud Computing
- Cyber Security
- Recipe Management Tools
- Mobile Devices
- Integrators










































