Sara Jane has led R&D, quality, and regulatory teams throughout the NPD lifecycle from innovation to commercialization. She has over 10 years of experience in the natural foods industry and an educational background in Nutrition Science and International Food Law and Regulations. Her professional designations include Lead Instructor for the FSPCA Preventive Controls Qualified Individuals (PCQI), BRCGS Professional, and Certified Food Safety and Quality Auditor (CFSQA) through the American Society for Quality (ASQ). She works as a Networked Ingredients Functional Consultant for TraceGains guiding our Strategic Accounts through continuous improvement projects and streamlining their quality and R&D initiatives.
Day 1: Dec 2, 2025
9:30 am
INDUSTRY EXPERT
Beyond the Hype Cycle: Driving Real-World ROI from AI Investments
2025 has been a big year for Generative AI, and many organizations are taking a hard look at whether the technology can really deliver on transformational change. This discussion takes a no-nonsense look at both the hype and the reality of emerging AI technologies for food and beverage brands, providing practical insights on goal setting and success measurement, data security, managing AI accuracy and choosing strong partners in a technology environment that continues to change rapidly.
- State of the industry for Generative-AI based solutions
- Applied AI Hype vs. Substance: Key Trends
- Goal Setting & Success Measurement
- Data Security and Information Privacy
- Driving Accuracy & Minimizing Hallucination Risk
- Partner Selection & Future-Proofing Investments
10:20 am
C-SUITE PANEL
Harmonizing Canadian Food Regulations with Global Standards: Trends and Opportunities
As global trade expands, aligning Canadian food regulations with international standards is key to market access and consumer trust. Explore how regulatory harmonization supports both compliance and competitiveness. Take away specific solutions to:
- Navigate Canada’s evolving food regulatory landscape in relation to Codex and other global frameworks.
- Identify key areas of alignment and divergence that affect exports and imports as well as engages regulators and stakeholders to shape a globally aligned compliance strategy.
- Leverage harmonized standards to streamline regulatory approvals and expand market reach.
Advance in the global marketplace by understanding the opportunities and challenges of regulatory harmonization.
Day 2: Dec 3, 2025
