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- Financial strain on reduced purchasing power – Creating efficient tactics against inflation
- Overcoming current trade barriers and minimising the impact on global food supply chain
- Adjusting to changing products requests and new acquisitions channels
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- Global demographic shifts and demand: population growth and urbanization driving the need for reliable, high-quality food supplies
- Resilient Supply Chain: Strengthening market access and need for adequate infrastructure to facilitate food supply and reduce waste
- Sustainable strategies to assure a solid food system: significance of public-private collaboration to drive a unified approach and sustainable practices
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- Profit vs. Planet: Can sustainability and profitability coexist in the F&B industry?
- The Conscious Consumer: Meeting demands for ethical, healthy and transparent products
- Tech-Driven Growth: Leveraging innovation to build a smarter F&B future
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- Exploring Asian and South American market potential
- E-Commerce: Creating new distribution channels for importers
- Are F&B companies evolving into a One-Stop-Shop?
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- Investment strategies for financial pressure and shrinking budgets
- Exploring new convenient sourcing markets and partnerships
- Growing the level of capital investment in F&B
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- Changing regulatory landscape, sanctions and trade barriers – Global supply chain diversification as a shield against global instability
- Risk mitigation and new opportunities through strategic partnerships
- Future Forward: Accelerating growth in the food industry
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- How can AI transform the F&B sector? Mastering innovation to meet consumer needs
- New AI driven consumer experience and personalised approach
- Envisioning the future consumer – Exceeding expectations in rapidly evolving scenery and converting rising costs and more focused spending into opportunities
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- ‘Newstalgia’ – Increased demand for authentic products and recipes
- Plant based revolution – New fresh products golden opportunity
- Fusion of local tastes with globally sourced fragrances – Great chance to develop customer tailored approaches
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- How is the consumer and AI shaping future F&B market?
- What are the key AI challenges and the way forward
- How can new tech advances ensure a sustainable and highly profitable F&B development
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- Exploring the Future of Food as a leadership responsibility
- Danger of thinking linearly in an exponential world
- Key tools for understanding the Future of Food
- Strategies for leading the way in alternative futures
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Join us for a friendly start to the day. Register, grab a coffee, and network with fellow counteparts.
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Dubai Chambers is leading the way as one of the pioneering chambers worldwide,
driving innovation and economic progress. H.E. Mohammad Lootah will explore the
chambers’ strategic path, highlighting its tailored services and initiatives, and
illustrating how international businesses can utilize these avenues for growth.
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This session paints a picture of Dubai’s thriving F&B sector and will provide a comprehensive overview of the latest updates, figures, and statistics in the F&B sector, highlighting key trends and opportunities that have emerged in recent times.
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A dynamic and insightful session led by the head of a prominent company, exploring key trends and developments shaping Dubai's F&B sector. This engaging discussion provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights into Dubai's evolving culinary landscape. The speaker will also highlight the company’s significant contributions to the sector, showcasing its pivotal role in driving growth and innovation within the industry.
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Dubai Chambers is delighted to offer an exceptional opportunity for the visiting delegation interested in expanding into Dubai. This engagement will facilitate meaningful interactions with our team, who are dedicated to providing guidance and support throughout the delegate's journey in establishing a presence in Dubai.
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- What actions can be taken to give higher priority to food security and agriculture?
- What can realistically be achieved in the next 5 years on a national and international plan?
- Global vs Local: how to optimise your supply chain
- Increase ideas to improve country value
- Ramping up agriculture investment in emerging markets
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- Exploring the future of food with the advent of new technologies: Blockchain, AI and Robotics
- Future-proofing your business with tech: from operations to marketing innovations
- The impact of Web3: the era of community, not just the customer
- How can we help companies be more efficient and resilient?
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- Exploring technologies applied to optimize agricultural practices
- Data is King! Revolutionizing food tech through the use of data-driven and result-oriented decision-making
- Innovative solutions and strategies to keeping track of food quality products
- Emerging home farming solutions: the latest trends in precision agriculture
- What major roadblocks are faced by our sector?
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- What is the link between climate change and food production/consumption?
- How do we assure in a world of strong rising demand to 2025 that we produce sustainably?
- How do we measure and decide the climate impact of our food production systems?
- What can national and local governments do to promote climate smart food systems?
- How can we help farmers grow environmentally friendly crops?
- How are businesses adapting to change and building out supply chain resilience?
- Will consumers be willing to pay for sustainable products?
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- Are businesses expected to be a one-stop shop?
- How can food companies rapidly adapt to meet shifting consumer preferences?
- How do we envision the future consumer?
- What are large caps and SMEs doing to retain existing customers and attract new ones?
- With consumers being more informed and concerned, how can businesses increase their brand reputation and market share?
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- How is the evolving consumer mindset shaping the industry?
- Trending healthy and alternative products
- GCC Market Dynamics: Competitors or collaborators?
- Driving growth in a scale market
- Mastering innovation to meet consumer needs
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- Sanctions and trade barriers and its impact on the supply chain
- Manging supply chain risk
- The great need for collaboration amongst nations
- Building a secure food system
- The role of government to ensure resilient systems and further ensure safe and nutritious foods for consumers
- Delivering a sustainable supply chain process to avoid shortage in food supply
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- Prerequisites to importing food products to Dubai
- Important rules and regulations to be aware of
- Channels to apply for food-related services
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- Current landscape of novel food ingredients in China
- Regulatory framework for novel food ingredients
- Navigating challenges and unlocking strategic opportunities
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- Exploring the interplay of science, history and artistry and its significant role for the future
- Redefining our boundaries with ever-expanding spectrum of food design
- Shifting consumer spending habits and its impact on technology and culinary arts
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- How can diversification of protein consumption contribute to a more global food ecosystem?
- What are the ongoing challenges and obstacles with producing high quality proteins in an uncertain market?
- What could AI mean for the alternative proteins space?
- How does protein diversification support the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goal?
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Understanding the Connection:
Explore how multisensory experiences—ranging from colour and aroma to taste—activate complex brain systems, influencing emotional responses and consumer behaviour in the food and beverage industry.
Framework for Product Development:
Learn about Givaudan's innovative framework that integrates extensive research and consumer insights to understand the specific moods and emotions associated with food and beverage. Discover the challenges and methodologies for capturing consumer emotions, including both explicit and implicit response measures.
Interactive Experience:
Engage in an interactive session where attendees will experience the emotional impact of various food and beverage products first hand. Participants will also have the opportunity to use some of the latest innovative tools and devices employed in this research.
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- Healthy diet and nutrition – history overview and modern trends
- Healthy and sustainable diet – overview of available guidelines
- Healthy product concepts – voice of the consumer
- How to stay focused on your goals, navigate the flow of information effectively, and resist manipulation
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- Digital Technologies for Precision Farming - Role of AI, IoT, and blockchain in optimizing yields, reducing waste, and enhancing climate resilience.
- Biotechnologies for Sustainable Practices - Development of climate-resilient crops, bio-based inputs, and regenerative farming techniques.
- Policy and Ecosystem Building - Government initiatives, public-private partnerships, and farmer empowerment through technology and training.
- Challenges and Opportunities - Tackling adoption barriers, infrastructure gaps, and fostering global collaboration for resilient food systems.
- Vision for the Future - Integrating innovative solutions to achieve a balance between productivity, sustainability, and affordability.
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AI is fundamentally reshaping the FMCG sector, enabling businesses to achieve operational excellence, cost efficiencies, and innovation across critical functions. By strategically deploying AI-driven tools and technologies, organizations can unlock unparalleled growth opportunities while maintaining agility in a competitive marketplace.
Brand Marketing: Redefining Creativity with AI
- AI Tools for Social Strategy and Insights
- AI-Driven Content Creation
- Programmatic Buying
Trade Marketing: Transforming Retail Execution with AI
- Shopper Research with Eye Tracking (Retail Shelf Analytics)
- Image Recognition for Perfect Store Audits
- AI-Powered Analytics
Revenue Management and Finance: Driving Trade Promotion Excellence
- Trade Promotion Optimization (TPO)
- Strategic Benefits
Supply Chain: Building Resilient, AI-Powered Operations
- BOT-Driven Operations
- Strategic Example
- Strategic Outcomes
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- The Rise of Healthy Snacking: Explore the evolution of consumer labelling and key historical milestones that have shaped the increasing demand for healthy snacking in Europe.
- Adapting to the New Retail Landscape: Discover how shifts in Marketing and Retail strategies have been driven by evolving Government policies and what this means for businesses.
- Navigating the Pressure on Manufacturing: Learn how manufacturers have successfully adapted, creating innovative new product developments and reformulating beloved classics to meet changing consumer needs.
- Implications for the GCC: Understand how these transformations in the West will ripple into the GCC market and discover the lessons we can apply to navigate and thrive in the growing global health challenge.
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- Mastering the Fundamentals: Understand your target consumers and how they influence your ideal retail partners. Learn why assessing key capabilities—such as manufacturing, financial stability, logistics, and team resources—is crucial for sustained growth.
- Crafting the Perfect Pitch: Discover how to create a compelling retail pitch deck highlighting your brand’s unique value and aligning with buyer expectations. This section will cover the essential components to include in your deck.
- Preparation is Key: Learn about the critical documents, certifications, and data you need to bring to buyer meetings to ensure you exceed retailer expectations.
- Building a Scalable Team: Develop strategies for hiring and managing a team that can support your retail growth and sustain long-term success, even in a "remote" work environment.
- Avoiding Common Pitfalls: Identify the most common challenges founders face so you can avoid wasting time, money, and resources. This section will also cover the three biggest mistakes founders often make when entering retail.
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Innovation is key to address the many food system challenges facing us, from climate change and water scarcity to food waste and loss, and from obesity and non-communicable diseases to food safety and security. New technologies and approaches are essential to find solutions and to keep a competitive advantage in the sector. At the heart of this progress are talented, skilled professionals who act as the driving force behind creating innovation powerhouses.
- The right skills are key ingredients to build agrifood innovation powerhouses that can significantly shift the food system – what are the best investments to make in skill and talent development?
- How do you support and gain advantage by engaging with key skills strategies such as MENA2050, Pact for Skills in agrifood and others?
- What do you need to focus on to develop if you are a country, if you are a company, if you are a startup?
- How to do you attract and retain the talent to strengthen competitive and innovative food sectors?