The intricate web of our food system faces profound challenges at the intersection of food security, robust supply chains, the preservation of biodiversity, and responsible land usage. To navigate these complexities and ensure a sustainable future for all, stakeholders across the entire value chain must collaborate to foster resilience and drive transformative change. This discussion brings together 20 invited guests to explore cooperative strategies for building resilient food systems, with a particular focus on the role of innovative technologies like AI and blockchain in optimizing and enhancing the transparency and efficiency of food supply chains, ultimately impacting biodiversity and land management practices.
Predicting the harvest: How can AI-powered predictive analytics, leveraging data on commodity prices, weather patterns, and consumer trends, strengthen sourcing strategies and anticipate severe climate disruptions?
Climate smart ingredients sourcing: Examine how commodities, CPGs and retailers can harness AI to unlock opportunities for producer rotation between peers, which further supports the development of adaptive offtake ingredients for climate-smart ingredients
Blockchain for traceability from origin to consumer: Explore the potential of blockchain and IoT technologies to enhance transparency and security in supply chains, enabling true origin-to-consumer tracking
Speakers: David Lestage, Chief R&D Officer, Kellnova; Julie Reneau, Head of Coffee Sustainability and Regenerative Agriculture, Nespresso
From pilot to portfolio: Hear how top brands are embedding regenerative agriculture into core sourcing strategies to meet climate, nature, and consumer expectations
Tech-enabled soil health: Understand how satellite monitoring, AI, and MRV tools are transforming regenerative claims into verifiable outcomes
Nature-positive ROI: Explore how regenerative practices are driving long-term value from risk mitigation to brand equity and investor confidence
Speaker: Adrien Geiger, CEO, L’Occitane Group
AI and blockchain for end-to-end traceability: Discover how digital tools are enabling real-time emissions tracking and supplier accountability across complex global networks
Resilience meets regulation: Learn how leading companies are future-proofing supply chains against climate shocks while staying ahead of CSRD, CBAM, and other evolving mandates
Supplier engagement at scale: Explore scalable strategies for incentivizing low-carbon practices across Tier 1–3 suppliers, unlocking both climate impact and commercial advantage
Speakers: Arthur Karuletwa, Vice President of Sustainable Sourcing and Impact, Chobani; Jason Weller, Global CSO, JBS Foods
