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Ireland Food & Beverage Manufacturing Conference 2026

Theme: "Sustainable & Smart Food Production for the Future"

Agenda

Day 1: Industry Trends, Innovation & Policy

08:30 – 09:30 | Registration & Networking

• Welcome & networking with exhibitors

09:30 – 09:45 | Opening Remarks

• Keynote Speaker: TBC

• Overview of Ireland’s food manufacturing landscape

09:45 – 10:30 | Keynote Session: The Future of Food Manufacturing in Ireland

• Trends shaping the industry: Sustainability, Automation, and Consumer Demands

10:30 – 11:15 | Panel Discussion: Ireland’s Role in the Global Food Supply Chain

• Experts from Bord Bia, Teagasc, Enterprise Ireland, and leading food manufacturers

11:15 – 11:30 | Coffee Break &

11:30 – 12:15 | Breakout Sessions

   -  Session A: Innovations in Sustainable Packaging
   -  Session B: Digital Transformation in Food Manufacturing
   -  Session C: Regulatory & Compliance Challenges Post-Brexit

12:15 – 13:15 | Networking Lunch

13:15 – 14:00 | Fireside Chat: AI & Robotics in Food Processing

• How AI and robotics are enhancing efficiency and quality

14:00 – 14:45 | Case Study Presentations

• Case Study 1: Implementing Smart Factories in Food Processing

• Case Study 2: Reducing Carbon Footprint in Dairy & Meat Production

14:45 – 15:00 | Coffee Break

15:00 – 16:00 | Expert Panel: Food Safety & Quality Assurance in a Changing World

• Discussion on the latest trends in food safety regulations and best practices

16:00 – 16:30 | Closing Keynote: What’s Next for Ireland’s Agri-Food Sector?

16:30 – 18:00 |Networking

• Meet industry leaders and continue discussions in an informal setting