Food and Drink TechHUB: Waste not, want bot

Join us for a practical and interactive TechHub workshop on how food and drink SMEs can leverage technology to reduce food waste, cut costs, and improve sustainability. We’ll explore real-world tools, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), internet of Things (IoT) sensors, smart packaging, robotics, food redistribution platforms, and composting solutions - with examples and case studies tailored to SME realities.

What you’ll learn:

• Understand the economic and environmental impacts of food waste in the UK context.
• Explore technologies: AI (predictive analytics, inventory, menu optimisation), IoT (temperature/humidity monitoring), robotics in kitchen ops, smart packaging (shelf‑life indicators), digital twins, blockchain, redistribution platforms, and composting.
• Identify your current gaps and assess readiness.
• Build a Technology Integration Roadmap for your business considering cost, ease of implementation, training, and outcomes.