Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how the food industry identifies risks, manages compliance, and improves operational performance. This dynamic workshop brings together leaders from industry, academia, and government to demonstrate how AI can be practically applied in food safety—from data strategy to daily execution. Through short, expert talks, real-world examples, and hands-on group work, participants will leave with clear next steps for implementing AI tools that drive measurable improvement.

• Cindy Jiang, M.S., Senior Director, Global Food Safety Risk Management, Global Supply Chain, McDonald's (retired)
• Seán Leighton, M.B.A., M.Sc, Senior Vice President of Food Safety, Quality, and Regulatory, Cargill
• Ben Chapman, Ph.D., Department Head of Agricultural and Human Sciences, North Carolina State University
• Liz Duffy, Vice President, Global Food Safety and Compliance, Walmart
• Steven A. Lyon, Ph.D., Director, Food Safety–Field Operations, Chick-fil-A Inc.
• John Spink, Ph.D., Director and Lead Instructor, Food Fraud Prevention Academy and Assistant Professor, Michigan State University
• Matthew Stasiewicz, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Applied Food Safety, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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