Welcome, introductions and agenda overview with Dan Phillips from Industry IoT (organisers) and Agnieszka Dyduch from Danone (Hosts).

Join us for an exclusive guided tour of Danone’s state-of-the-art Research & Innovation Center. Explore how Danone pioneers cutting-edge food science, sustainable nutrition, and advanced manufacturing to shape the future of health-conscious and environmentally responsible products.

Get behind-the-scenes and gain insights into how science and technology drive Danone’s mission of bringing health through food to as many people as possible.

As a dairy product manufacturer, Danone sources milk from farmers, spot markets, its own factories, etc. How much milk should be sourced from where, and when, is a recurrent question that milk buyers and planners need to answer.

To that end, they leverage DeepBlue, a Gurobi solver-based solution integrated into Danone’s milk Source to Pay process, designed to find the optimal milk model.

Danone speakers include:

• Clement LEREBOURS : Milk Efficiency Manager

• Xuanhao HU: Lead Data Scientist

• Antoine ISNARDY: Head of Data Procurement & Sustainability

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Welcome, introductions and agenda overview with Dan Phillips from Industry IoT (organisers) and Agnieszka Dyduch from Danone (Hosts).

As we move beyond traditional automation, Industry 5.0 redefines the future of manufacturing and supply chains by prioritizing human-machine collaboration, sustainability, and resilience. This presentation explores how businesses can harness advanced technologies—AI, robotics, and IoT—while fostering a human-centric approach that enhances creativity, decision-making, and well-being.

Discover strategies to integrate cutting-edge innovation with purpose-driven leadership, ensuring a more adaptive, inclusive, and sustainable industrial future.

Speaker: Simon Ross, VP Technology Delivery - Operations & Supply Chain at SLB

In today’s evolving business landscape, operational excellence must go hand in hand with sustainability. This presentation explores how organizations can optimize efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance productivity while aligning with environmental and social responsibility goals.

Learn how to integrate sustainable practices into core operations, leverage technology for greener processes, and drive long-term value creation through a balanced approach to performance and sustainability.

Take a moment to connect, exchange ideas, and build valuable relationships during this Networking Break. This is your opportunity to engage with industry peers, speakers, and thought leaders in a relaxed setting.

Enjoy refreshments while fostering meaningful discussions that can spark new collaborations and insights.

In an era where sustainability and digitalization are reshaping supply chains, how can businesses leverage technology to drive environmental and operational excellence?

This panel will bring together industry leaders to discuss the role of AI, IoT, and data-driven strategies in reducing carbon footprints, improving efficiency, and building resilient, sustainable supply chains.

Join us for an insightful discussion on the future of sustainable supply chain innovation.

Speakers Include:

• Susanne Lehrfeld, Senior Director E2E Supply Chain CE at Kenvue

• Linda Imessaoudene, Director Commercial Strategy & Sustainability Lead at Rio Tinto

• Joanna Vera, Group Global Customer Quality Director at Forvia

The supply chain landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, shaped by geopolitical tensions, tightening regulations, and shifting consumer trends—especially in food and beverage. Meanwhile, AI is rapidly transforming the consumer and enterprise spheres, raising crucial questions: Is this a dystopian future, a mere PR stunt, or the key to unlocking a new era of efficiency?

Traditional supply chain planning approaches are struggling to keep up, with inefficiencies, waste, and limited planner adoption hindering performance. Based on insights from the new RELEX report “State of the Supply Chain 2025”, surveying 519 business leaders globally, AI-driven supply chain planning has emerged as the top investment priority, with Generative AI, Predictive AI, and cloud-based solutions leading the way.

In this keynote, we’ll explore The RELEX Way: an adaptive, autonomous, and aligned approach to end-to-end supply chain planning. From 98% touchless forecasts with Machine Learning to AI-assisted diagnostics, production scheduling, inventory automation, and synchronized distribution planning, RELEX is pioneering the future of AI-powered supply chains.

Finally, we’ll look ahead at the RELEX product roadmap and the importance of an AI-first mindset, including workforce reskilling—an urgent priority as only 45% of non-managers feel equipped for internal mobility.

Join us to discover how AI is revolutionizing supply chain planning and how your organization can stay ahead in an increasingly complex world.

Enjoy a refreshing break over lunch while connecting with fellow attendees, speakers, and industry leaders. This is the perfect opportunity to exchange ideas, share insights, and build new partnerships in a relaxed and engaging atmosphere.

Speaker: Valerio Dilda, Senior Partner at Mckinsey & Company.

McKinsey’s latest supply chain pulse survey shows there’s been good progress in organizations’ efforts to improve supply chain intelligence, planning, and risk management. However, it’s also true that companies are still struggling to deploy these systems effectively, which has curtailed much of the value leaders expected to see.

Join this session to understand the challenges and the pragmatic steps supply chain leaders can take to drive greater value from their digital investments.

In a fast-changing market, operational agility is key to meeting customer expectations and staying competitive. This presentation explores how businesses can enhance flexibility, streamline processes, and leverage real-time data to respond swiftly to evolving demands.

Discover strategies to build resilient operations that improve efficiency, reduce lead times, and ultimately elevate customer satisfaction through a more adaptive and customer-centric approach.