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PLEASE NOTE: Due to the national rail strikes taking place on the 30th of March, we have made the decision to postpone our event to the following week to Wednesday the 5th of April.
Can FoodTech create certainty in today’s uncertain era? Will technological innovation change the way the world eats forever?
On 5th April, SODA Social is teaming up with Equals Money to explore the future of FoodTech – Come and join us on our latest networking initiative, as we unpick the latest trends that are advancing the global food sector.
FoodTech businesses are using automation in restaurants such as virtual kitchens, remote controlled vehicles robotic chefs to help businesses run more efficiently and create a smarter customer experience. The food industry is a massive market, and it’s only getting bigger. By 2026, the Food & Beverage industry is expected to be worth a staggering 8.9 trillion dollars, and if the latest innovations in FoodTech are anything to go by, this number is set to increase substantially.
With the help of an expert panel, we’ll be delving into:
Utilise technology to build products such as online booking systems and contactless payments
How tech can enhance the customer experience
The synergy between technology and hospitality
The power of automation and robotics to improve production, supply, and demand
Our panel will include:
Jack Herbert - Host and Chair @ SODA Social
James Simcox - Chief Product Officer @ Equals Money
Michael Day - Marketing Manager @ Peazi
Frankie Fox - CEO & Co-Founder @ FoodSquared
James Simcox
As Chief Product Officer, James leads product strategy, delivery and data at Equals Group. James is passionate about payments and complex supply chains after starting his career in FMCG at both Procter & Gamble and a large drinks manufacturer.
Michael Day
Michael is Peazi's Marketing Manager and oversees all the strategic marketing growth for the business. He has worked for companies such as Loading.Bar, Trafford Housing Trust, Monzo, The Raspberry Pi Foundation, and more. He has a keen interest in perspective engineering and startup growth.
Frankie Fox
Frankie is CEO & co-founder of FoodSquared, which is creating the UK's first plant-based range of shellfish starting with prawns. Previously she spent 7 years building and scaling a multi-award-winning all-natural condiment brand (The Foraging Fox) from a kitchen table start-up to major UK and US listings.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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