Food Automation & Manufacturing Symposium and Expo 2024 | BNP Media | 7 April 2024 | Hyatt Regency Coconut Point, 5001 Coconut Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34134, USA

The expo (FA&M) brings real-world sustainability solutions to the forefront of the food manufacturing space. With an emphasis how engineering practices can be used to find efficiencies that not only save resources but costs. FA&M will address the latest innovations in the design, construction and operation of food manufacturing and processing facilities, including topics like LEED construction, greenfield developments, energy-efficient materials and design, and more. Learn from some of the best in the industry about how state-of-the-art systems and technology can help food and beverage companies better manage water, electricity and natural gas usage, realizing emissions reductions and costs savings.

2024 Speakers

Mike Leonard
Publisher, FOOD ENGINEERING

Tom Kelly
CEO, Automation Alley

Wayne McIntyre
CEO, ReLocalize

Alexander Kanaris
Founder & President, VDG (Van der Graaf)

Dr. Toby Strite
Senior Director of Strategic Marketing, IPG Photonics

John Krbechek
Vice President, Engineering, Taylor Farms Foodservice Division

Joe Johnston
SVP of Engineering and Operations, Meati Foods

Derrick Teal
Editor-in-Chief, FOOD ENGINEERING

Billy Gillispie
Client Delivery Partners, Microsoft

Andrew Daly
Client Delivery Partner, Microsoft

Grant McKinlay
Vice President, Operations, Coatings and Proteins, Kerry North America

Colm Gavin
Portfolio Development Manager, Siemens Digital Industries Software

Tyler Newcombe
Portfolio Development Lead - Consumer Products & Retail, Siemens Digital Industry Software

Joe Machetta
Head of Operations, JBS Prepared Foods

2024 Sponsors

GOLD SPONSORS:
• Austin
• Burns & McDonnell
• Dennis Group
• IPG Photonics
• Siemens
• Unified Purchasing Group
• Van der Graaf

SILVER SPONSORS:
• Burns & McDonnell
• Doral Plex
• Renix
• Sani-Matic
• Whiting Turner