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Unlocking Tomorrow’s Flavours

A Roundtable event for R&D and Innovation Leaders
on Disrupting Product Development in Food & Beverage

September 26, 2024 | Deloitte Studios, Amsterdam, Netherlands

A networking event led by industry experts from DSM-Firmenich, Aviko and Atlantic Grupa.

The food sector is undergoing a massive revolution. As consumer preferences shift at an unprecedented pace, innovation has become more than a buzzword; it’s the lifeline to stay ahead. From unlocking new flavors, disruptive new food ingredients and health benefits to pioneering eco-friendly alternatives, the journey toward a dynamic and innovative product portfolio has never been more thrilling and pivotal.

We are excited to invite you to join us along our compelling line-up of industry experts!

Deloitte Netherlands and Centric Software are delighted to invite you to an exclusive roundtable discussion for R&D and Innovation leaders. This isn’t just another event; it’s a confluence of minds where transformative ideas take flight. We expect to have 3 to 5 roundtables filled with R&D and Innovation leaders in the food sector. We think you are a great addition to this scope and audience and look forward to welcoming you.

Why should you attend?

  • Sustainability Reporting: Understand how to effectively communicate and valorize your sustainability efforts in a world increasingly focused on eco-consciousness.
  • Collaborative Excellence: Learn how coalition shaping is driving performance and innovation, ensuring your company stays ahead of the curve.
  • Private Label Challenges: Discuss strategies to outperform private labels and secure your market position.
  • Securing the Food Supply: Tackle the pressing issues of food security and supply chain resilience.
  • Harness GenAI for Product Development: Discover how generative AI is redefining the landscape, enabling faster and more impactful product innovation.
  • Digital Twins in Agriculture: Explore cutting-edge technology that’s revolutionizing agricultural practices.

Agenda:

13:15 – 14:00   Registration and Late Lunch 
14:00 – 14:15   Welcome by Deloitte and Centric Software
14:15 – 14:35   The Green Fries Revolution – Innovation, Sustainability, and the Future of Food (Keynote by Aviko)
14:35 – 15:1  Round Table: Sustainability 
15:10 – 15:25   Break
15:25 – 15:45   Road to sustainability – embrace  the journey, but don’t hate the bumps! (Keynote by Atlantic Grupa)
15:45 – 16:2  Round Table: Business Transformation
16:20 – 16:35   Break
16:3516:5  Unlock the sustainable value of your footprint (Keynote by dsm-firmenich)
16:55 – 17:30   Round Table 
17:30 – 17:40   Close  
17:50                 Drinks & Dinner (within the same building at Neni Amsterdam) 

What’s in it for you?

  • Smart insights: Gain valuable perspectives that sharpen your strategic thinking.
  • Challenge resolution: Put your biggest challenges on the table and explore actionable solutions.
  • Innovative solutions: Witness firsthand the groundbreaking strategies that are setting new standards in the industry.

Date: Thursday, 26 September
Time: approx. 13:15-18:00, followed by a dinner
Venue: Deloitte Studios, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Join us to unfold the future of food innovation, where your ideas and experiences are not just valued but are the catalysts for change. This is your opportunity to lead the change in transforming the food sector.

As we have limited seating, we encourage you to secure your spot soon! Please sign up
by 20th September via the form to secure your seat at this pivotal discussion.

We look forward to your participation in what promises to be a truly transformative experience.

Note that we will respect the Chatham House Rule, participants are free to use the information received, but neither the identity nor the affiliation of the speaker(s), nor that of any other participant, may be revealed.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Tom Berkvens tom.berkvens@centricsoftware.com or Sandra van Doorn sv.doorn@deloitte.nl. We are looking forward to seeing you at the event!

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A glimpse of our keynote speakers:

David Nickell

Vice President Sustainability & Business Solutions, DSM

Willem Fijten

Willem Fijten

Innovation Director, Aviko

Lejla Dautović

Lejla Dautović

Innovation and R&D Director, Atlantic Grupa

Anouk Wentink

Anouk Wentink

Sustainability Manager, Aviko

Daan van der Zanden

Senior Manager Solution Strategy and Transformation, Deloitte