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GFSI Conference

Programme

SINGAPORE
8-11 APRIL 2024
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All times are in Singapore Standard Time (GMT+8)
9:00 am - 9:05 am
Welcome to Day 3 of the GFSI Conference 2024
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Plenary Hall

Isabelle KUMAR
Presenter and Journalist - Moderator
9:05 am - 9:30 am
Leadership Talk: Vikas Gupta, Tata Consumer Products
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Join us for an insightful Leadership Talk with Vikas Gupta, President and Global Head of Research and Development at Tata Consumer Products, as he addresses the distinctive challenges facing food safety in India and offers valuable insights into the broader Asian market. With a focus on industry, Vikas will discuss the necessary measures businesses need to take in order to address these challenges effectively and shed light on the evolving regulatory landscape surrounding food safety, providing a comprehensive overview of the current context and potential future developments.

Plenary Hall

Vikas GUPTA
President and Global Head - R&D
Tata Consumer Products
9:45 am - 10:30 am
Tech in Focus: Remote Auditing in Food Safety
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Join us as we explore the realm of remote auditing in food safety, drawing on the invaluable lessons gained from the COVID era and latest advancements in the space. Panelists will provide insights on innovations and best practices that have emerged in response to the evolving landscape of food safety assessments, highlighting how remote auditing has not only weathered the storm but paved the way to ensuring the integrity of our food supply chain.

Breakout Room 1

Mary Weaver GERTZ
Chief Food Safety & Quality Officer
Yum! Brands, Inc.
Julian M. COX
Associate Dean (International - Emerging Markets), Faculty of Engineering
University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)
Adam ZAMORSKI
Director of Global Quality Auditing
Mondelēz International
Linda QUEK
Co-chair, Technical Committee on Food Safety
Singapore Standardisation Programme
Dave CREAN
Director
STRIDE Food R&D Consultancy Ltd.
9:45 am - 10:30 am
Navigating Uncertainty: Digital Solutions Revolutionising Food Safety in a Turbulent World
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Amid the pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and extreme weather events fueled by global warming, supply chains face unprecedented challenges. The list of challenges is only getting longer; this constant flux and challenge has been described by concepts such as VUCA – Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity.

Join us for a dynamic discussion focusing on the latest digital and technological food safety approaches that have the potential to revolutionise how the industry can become more agile and adapt. We will highlight the potentially transformative impact of digital technologies and explore how these nascent advancements may contribute to more resilient and sustainable approaches to food safety and, therefore, food security.

Breakout Room 2

Isabelle KUMAR
Presenter and Journalist - Moderator
Deirdre RYAN
Director of Quality Assurance and Sustainability
Bord Bia – the Irish Food Board
Zoltan SYPOSS
Senior Vice President, Chief Quality, Safety and Environment (QSE) Officer
The Coca-Cola Company
Ricky LIN
CEO & Founder
Life3 Biotech
10:30 am - 11:15 am
Networking Break
11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Foodborne Pathogens as Adulterants: Is this the way to play the food safety game?
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Typically, pathogenic microorganisms are considered contaminants in foods, particularly those foods that receive little or no processing. Following an outbreak involving E. coli O157:H7 in the USA in 1993, their government introduced legislation declaring that specific bacterium an adulterant in food, with significant implications for the meat industry and beyond. Currently, similar legislation has been proposed for outbreak Salmonella strains in selected poultry products. But what is a contaminant and what is an adulterant? Is legislating pathogens as adulterants appropriate? What are the arguments for and against? This somewhat philosophical presentation will explore a range of arguments around food safety and such legislation, from the biological, to the analytical, and beyond, leaving you, the audience, to contemplate the title and the question.

Plenary Hall

Julian M. COX
Associate Dean (International - Emerging Markets), Faculty of Engineering
University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
THIS IS FOR YOU - Turning Stories Into Actions
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How many times have you found yourself lost in the realms of imagination, envisioning alternative stories for your life? Perhaps you’ve dreamed of being a world-famous chef, an astronaut, or even pondered the responsibilities of being a prime minister or president. “THIS IS FOR YOU – Turning Stories into Actions” – explores the power of turning these imaginative narratives into tangible actions. Join Nigel Sutton as he delivers an unforgettable and highly engaging keynote.

Plenary Hall

Nigel SUTTON
Special Keynote Speaker - Director, Creative Learning and Audience Engagement
NDS Productions
12:30 pm - 12:45 pm
Conference Closing Remarks
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Plenary Hall

Isabelle KUMAR
Presenter and Journalist - Moderator
Erica SHEWARD
Director of the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI)
The Consumer Goods Forum
Dirk Van de PUT
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Mondelēz International
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