2024 ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit
June 11-13, 2024 | Baltimore, MD
Baltimore Convention Center
Ignacio Ramirez
Managing Director
Winnow, US
Bio:
Ignacio Ramirez is the Managing Director for Winnow in the Americas, based in Chicago. Prior to joining Winnow in 2016 he spent 15 years in the weeds of the F&B industry, managing operations from quick-service outlets all the way through to Michelin star restaurants and global hotel chains such as Hilton. With his extensive knowledge of the industry, Ignacio is passionate about helping large hospitality businesses embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) for good.
Winnow builds AI tools to help chefs run more profitable and sustainable kitchens by cutting food waste in half. Since launching in 2013, Winnow has been deployed in 77 countries and has saved its customers over $50m by reducing food waste. Clients include global brands like Hilton, Iberostar, IKEA and many more.
Schedule
Wednesday, June 12
11:00am - 12:00pm
Bytes to Bites: AI's Role in Tackling Food Waste
Breakout Session 1
Will leveraging AI revolutionize our fight against food waste? From predictive analytics optimizing supply chains to smart sorting systems reducing spoilage, AI offers endless possibilities for revolutionizing food waste measurement and management. But let's not overlook the challenges. This session goes beyond the basics, exploring the complexities of AI's role in tackling food waste head-on. Join us as we delve deep to uncover a holistic view of AI's implications, both good and bad. AI has the power to be more than just a “trendy tool” — it's a paradigm shift in our mission to solve food waste.