Chris Bowman joined Sesotec in 2022 and brings a high level of Passion and Energy. Chris has over 25 years of experience in the Manufacturing and Automation space, as well as almost a decade of Teaching experience. He brings creative solutions to some of the most complex problems and believes that the impossible is “a piece of Magic that hasn’t been figured out yet!” He is committed to helping others succeed and loves contributing to their growth.
Day 1: Dec 2, 2025
Day 2: Dec 3, 2025
9:30 am
PANEL
Regulating Resilience in the Food Supply Chain
Global disruptions, trade disputes, and increasing regulatory scrutiny have exposed the vulnerabilities of food and beverage supply chains. Explore how regulatory frameworks are evolving to ensure safety, transparency, and resilience across the chain — from farm to fork. Take back to your office strategies to:
- Ensure compliance under pressure by adapting inspection and traceability requirements amid global supply disruptions.
- Harness digital traceability tools to maintain compliance and reduce recall risk in a complex international supply chain.
- Navigate cross-border friction, regulatory mismatches, and customs delays between Canada, the U.S., the EU, and other major trading partners.
Enhance your supply chain’s resilience and regulatory compliance to meet evolving global challenges confidently.
10:00 am
FIRESIDE CHAT
Smart Safety in Food Service: Using Technology to Detect and Prevent Foreign Material Contamination
In today’s fast-paced food service and catering environments, maintaining food safety and quality is critical to reputation and compliance. With new technologies reshaping how foreign materials are detected, operators can now strengthen safety controls while improving efficiency and customer trust.
Source practical insights to:
- Implement advanced detection tools (AI-assisted vision systems, smart sensors, and metal or X-ray detection etc) to identify contaminants before they reach the customer
- Integrate digital monitoring systems for real-time alerts, automated recordkeeping, and traceability across kitchen and supply operations
- Adopt proactive risk management practices that reduce incidents, minimize waste, and safeguard brand integrity
Empower food service operations teams with effective food safety procedures, keeping every plate compliant, clean, and customer-ready.
