2024 ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit
June 11-13, 2024 | Baltimore, MD
Baltimore Convention Center
Mike Wolf
Founder and Editor
The Spoon
Bio:
Michael Wolf has been following the food tech revolution since 2015 when he launched the Smart Kitchen Summit, the first conference focused on the digitization of the consumer meal journey. He is the publisher of The Spoon, a news and analysis site focused on all things food tech, and the creator of the CES Food Tech conference, the food innovation conference and exhibition portion of the world's largest technology conference and exhibition. He keynotes conferences around the world about the future of food and cooking. Previously, Wolf worked at the seminal tech blog GigaOM
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.
Wednesday, June 12
2:45pm - 3:45pm
Solution Provider Showcase 3 | Knowledge to Action: Solutions for Reducing Consumer Food Waste
Showcase
Be prepared to be inspired! Our Solution Provider Showcases feature inventive presentations, thought-provoking discussions, and opportunities to forge connections with like-minded individuals passionate about creating positive change in the food waste sector.
Consumers generate the most food waste—an alarming fact that underscores the urgent need for effective, practical, and scalable solutions that empower individuals to make every bite count. Join this session to learn about a range of solutions aimed at giving consumers the tools and resources they need to make more informed choices and reduce waste in their daily lives.
Wednesday, June 12
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mainstage 2 | We Mean Business: Leaning in Across the Food Sector
Mainstage Session
As waste generators, food businesses play a critical role in the fight against food waste. Yet while enthusiasm for waste reduction initiatives is high, it can be hard to translate those commitments into concrete action that yields results. Building on our opening session’s theme of accelerating action, this second mainstage session examines opportunities for food businesses to step up and do their part. We’ll hear from a panel of sustainability leaders from the some of the largest food retailers as they discuss what they’re doing to drive progress in their own operations – and throughout the broader food system. Plus we’ll get updates on some promising opportunities for business collaboration.