Centric Connect 2025 - London F&B and Grocery Edition

Welcome Lunch

A time to connect and open discussions on today’s industry challenges.
An informal start to the day, where participants can meet peers, share first impressions, and begin conversations on how digital transformation can address today’s industry pressures.

Setting the Stage: Objectives and Path for the Day

Kick-off session outlining the agenda and goals.
This introduction sets the tone: why digital transformation is no longer optional, what participants can expect to take away, and how today’s sessions link strategy, technology, and real-world outcomes.

From Cost Pressures to Circular Packaging: Emerging Trends Reshaping Food & Beverage

Expert insights on the forces redefining the industry.
A deep dive into the market dynamics pushing companies to transform: regulatory frameworks (EPR, packaging taxes), supply chain pressures, and shifting consumer expectations. We’ll explore why digital solutions are key to tackling these challenges and building resilience.

From Vision to Reality: How AI is Powering Innovation, Sustainability and Compliance

How artificial intelligence powers digital transformation across the product journey.
We’ll explore how AI supports every stage—from market and trend analysis to formulation, packaging design, labeling, compliance, supplier collaboration and quality—helping teams make smarter, faster and more sustainable decisions.

Concept-to-Launch Demo: Fast, Compliant, Sustainable

A complete journey across the product lifecycle.
Follow the full process—from market insights and ideation through product development, formulation, specifications and packaging design, compliance, supplier collaboration, and quality control—right up to launch readiness and post-launch improvements. A live illustration of how an integrated approach accelerates time-to-market, reduces risk, and embeds sustainability by design.

Customer Story #1: Innovating Under Regulatory and Market Pressure

A real-world case study from the food industry.
Hear how a leading brand used digital transformation to adapt to regulatory demands and packaging challenges, while continuing to innovate and remain competitive in a shifting market.

Networking Break

Share experiences and exchange ideas with peers.
A chance to connect with fellow professionals, compare digital transformation journeys, and gain fresh perspectives on how others are addressing similar pressures.

Customer Story #2:

Another inspiring customer success story

From Strategy to Transformation: Best Practices for a Successful Digital PLM Journey

Practical lessons from real transformation projects.
Explore how food businesses are turning PLM into a driver of digital transformation—breaking silos, aligning teams, and modernizing ways of working. We’ll share proven practices that deliver measurable impact: faster innovation, stronger compliance, smarter supplier collaboration, and sustainable growth.

Interactive Demo Hubs: Digital Transformation in Action

Hands-on group sessions tackling real-world challenges.
Participants join breakout hubs to role-play scenarios on compliance, sustainability, formulation powered by AI, packaging innovation, and more—reflecting the full spectrum of cosmetic product lifecycle challenges. A practical way to experience how digital solutions simplify complexity, improve decision-making, and accelerate launches.

Networking Cocktail

A relaxed moment to exchange and expand your network.
End the day by connecting with peers, customers, and experts—sharing reflections on how digital transformation can turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities.