Speakers & Event Team

Protein Pros, This One’s for You! Join fellow leaders for a straight-talking roundtable on audit challenges, SafetyChain usage, and compliance wins. Bring your toughest questions and we’ll tackle them together.

Meeting customer requirements isn’t optional—it’s essential. In this panel, SafetyChain customers share how they manage audits, specs, and ever-changing demands without losing their minds (or their margins). Hear real stories, lessons learned, and practical tips you can take back to your own team.

See how SafetyChain customers are extending quality and audit processes into the field—from fruit farms and growing patches to chicken houses and supplier sites. This session shows how mobile-first tools make it easy to capture upstream data, speed up decisions, and get ahead of quality issues before materials hit the plant. Perfect for teams ready to unify audits and leave behind disconnected systems.

Build smarter forms that do the work for you. In this session, you’ll learn how to build dynamic forms that enforce consistency, calculate in real time, and reduce manual errors—all to deliver more reliable plant data, every time.

Ajinomoto’s FSQA and operations teams achieved a 50% reduction in defects by shifting to a zero-defect mindset and fully digitizing their defect tracking. With custom forms tied to defect categories, real-time dashboards, and line-level visibility across plants, they empowered both leadership and frontline teams to take immediate action. In this session, Arin Backhaus, Corporate FSQA Manager will share how cultural and technical transformation streamlined continuous improvement efforts, improved customer satisfaction, and elevated quality performance.

Implementing SafetyChain does more than check a box, it builds credibility, earns trust, and gives you a stronger voice in the plant and boardroom. In this session, we’ll explore how smart digital transformation can create lasting cultural and operational improvements across your entire organization.

Ready to level up? Learn how to build smarter workflows with loops, forks, and in-process math. We’ll walk through a real hold-and-release use case and help you apply what you learn to your own processes.

In this session, we'll preview how SCAR assists with resolving supplier issues.

Quality and operations teams are both vital to the success of any food & beverage manufacturer, and ensuring their efforts align is key to improved productivity on the production floor, and leads to better reporting for strategic decisions at the enterprise level. This presentation from Grantek and Inductive Automation will share examples of how SafetyChain can integrate with Ignition by Inductive Automation to easily automate operations on the production floor. Tips on how to use the tools you are already paying for to find quick wins at your facility will also be shared.

Quality and operations teams are both vital to the success of any food & beverage manufacturer, and ensuring their efforts align is key to improved productivity on the production floor, and leads to better reporting for strategic decisions at the enterprise level. This presentation from Grantek and Inductive Automation will share examples of how SafetyChain can integrate with Ignition by Inductive Automation to easily automate operations on the production floor. Tips on how to use the tools you are already paying for to find quick wins at your facility will also be shared.

You’ve got data in SafetyChain — now what? In this session, we’ll dig into how to actually use that data once it’s been collected to drive better decisions every day and power long-term improvement. From dashboards to trend analysis and audits, we’ll show you how to make your data work harder for you.

Welcome to the 2025 SafetyChain Summit! Join us in the main ballroom as we kick off Day 1 with a quick look at what’s ahead and a warm welcome to get things started.

(Invite Only) Join an exclusive group of senior FSQA leaders for a candid, off-the-record discussion on what’s really working (and what’s not) in today’s food and beverage operations. This closed-door roundtable is your chance to connect with peers who understand the pressures of leading food safety and quality at scale.

Meeting customer requirements isn’t optional—it’s essential. In this panel, SafetyChain customers share how they manage audits, specs, and ever-changing demands without losing their minds (or their margins). Hear real stories, lessons learned, and practical tips you can take back to your own team.

Choose the topic that matters to you and join a small group of peers for focused, real-world discussion. Each table has a different theme—sit where you’ll get the most value, share your experience, and learn from others facing similar challenges.

Turn raw data into insights that matter. In this session, you’ll learn the steps required to begin building custom reports in SafetyChain's report builder—starting with some basics. We’ll teach you the pathways to when and how to use report builder.

Get a front-row look at what’s coming next from SafetyChain. Our product team will preview the innovation available now and in the future —from smarter tools to features that give you tighter control, faster answers, and improved performance.

Join Jennifer Martinez, Corporate FSQA Technology Integrations Manager at Seaboard Triumph Foods, as she shares how the company leverages advanced integrations, such as automated temperature monitoring, barcode scanning, dynamic workflows, and the Ignition platform, to streamline data collection across its plants. Discover how these technologies drive operational efficiency, improve yield, and support continuous improvement efforts.

You’ve got data in SafetyChain — now what? In this session, we’ll dig into how to actually use that data once it’s been collected to drive better decisions every day and power long-term improvement. From dashboards to trend analysis and audits, we’ll show you how to make your data work harder for you.

Managing specs from a dozen brands? Still prepping for audits in spreadsheets? Join other co-man leaders to swap hard-earned lessons on staying compliant, avoiding holds, and getting more out of SafetyChain. Real talk only. No fluff. Just what’s working and what’s not.

Want to reduce human errors and improve label controls? In this session, we’ll show you how barcode scanning works in SafetyChain to prevent mistakes and support traceability needs. We’ll walk you through best practices and demo a form with GS1 barcode fields, so you can see how to build scannable products that minimize errors and enhance accuracy in your processes.

SQF Edition 10 raises the stakes with auditable requirements for food safety culture. This session explores how teams are starting to document culture with measurable goals, engagement evidence, and improvement plans that hold up during audits. We’ll also include time for open discussion and Q&A.

Not using automated production tracking yet? No worries. This session shows you how to track downtime and production metrics manually with SafetyChain forms—and turn that data into clear, actionable insights using built-in charts and reports.

In today’s global food system, one weak link can take down entire brands — fast. This high-impact keynote reveals how top food leaders are staying ahead of shifting regulations, emerging risks, and customer expectations to keep food safe from farm to customer. With real-world examples and lessons learned from the field, this session sets the tone for action, resilience, and smarter decision-making.

In this session, we’re unveiling SafetyChain’s new CAPA offering — built to help food manufacturers close the loop on quality issues with less effort and more control. Get a first look at how the new module helps teams investigate root causes faster, assign actions with full accountability, and track resolution from start to finish. If you manage non-conformances, customer complaints, or audit findings, this is one you don’t want to miss.

In this session, we’ll dive into SafetyChain’s new CAPA module. Whether you're managing quality events, audit findings, or non-conformances, this tool helps you close the loop faster, more consistently, and with full visibility.

In this session, we'll preview how SCAR assists with resolving supplier issues.

Get a front-row look at what’s coming next from SafetyChain. Our product team will preview the innovation available now and in the future —from smarter tools to features that give you tighter control, faster answers, and improved performance.

In this product product led session, explore how SafetyChain approaches aligning production and quality to meet your organization’s performance and quality goals.

Ready to level up? Learn how to build smarter workflows with loops, forks, and in-process math. We’ll walk through a real hold-and-release use case and help you apply what you learn to your own processes.

New to Report Builder? This session covers the LINK essentials- filters, charts, dashboards, and more- to help you turn your collected data into clear, actionable insights. You'll leave with the tools to start building reports for yourself, and your operators.

Join fellow SafetyChain Admins for an open conversation about what it really takes to manage SafetyChain day to day. We’ll dive into common challenges, share success stories, and swap ideas to help you get more out of your system—no matter how many sites you support.

Join us in this workshop to discover how to leverage SafetyChain's traditional Task Scheduler for critical tasks like GMP, Pre-op checks, Environmental Monitoring, and risk assessments. Learn when and why to use each task type, and explore best practices for configuring Task Schedules to optimize your operations for compliance and efficiency. We'll also provide brief insights into future capabilities, including the new Production-Based Task Scheduler.

Stop guessing and start controlling. In this session, you’ll learn how to leverage SafetyChain’s SPC tools—primarily SPC charts and dashboards, plus some Operation Charts—to identify and address weight variations before they lead to costly problems. We’ll dive into real-world examples, show you the best ways to use SPC in LINK, and provide you with the tools to implement it confidently. Plus, hear about upcoming SPC enhancements from our product team.

In this session, we’ll dive into SafetyChain’s new CAPA module. Whether you're managing quality events, audit findings, or non-conformances, this tool helps you close the loop faster, more consistently, and with full visibility.

No fluff, just facts. Let’s swap real stories about what’s working (and what’s not). Expect lessons learned, practical takeaways, and new ideas you can put to work next week.

Stop guessing and start controlling. In this session, you’ll learn how to leverage SafetyChain’s SPC tools—primarily SPC charts and dashboards, plus some Operation Charts—to identify and address weight variations before they lead to costly problems. We’ll dive into real-world examples, show you the best ways to use SPC in LINK, and provide you with the tools to implement it confidently. Plus, hear about upcoming SPC enhancements from our product team.

[Women Only - Registration Due Oct 10th] Pull up a seat with women leading FSQA, operations, and quality across food and beverage. This session goes beyond inspiration—panelists will share the strategies they’ve used to overcome plant-level pushback, drive adoption of new processes, and strengthen their leadership impact. You’ll also network with peers and join an interactive Q&A to dig into the challenges that matter most to you. Space is limited; RSVP required.

Meeting customer requirements isn’t optional—it’s essential. In this panel, SafetyChain customers share how they manage audits, specs, and ever-changing demands without losing their minds (or their margins). Hear real stories, lessons learned, and practical tips you can take back to your own team.

No fluff, just facts. Let’s swap real stories about what’s working (and what’s not). Expect lessons learned, practical takeaways, and new ideas you can put to work next week.

Not using automated production tracking yet? No worries. This session shows you how to track downtime and production metrics manually with SafetyChain forms—and turn that data into clear, actionable insights using built-in charts and reports.

[Women Only - Registration Due Oct 10th] Pull up a seat with women leading FSQA, operations, and quality across food and beverage. This session goes beyond inspiration—panelists will share the strategies they’ve used to overcome plant-level pushback, drive adoption of new processes, and strengthen their leadership impact. You’ll also network with peers and join an interactive Q&A to dig into the challenges that matter most to you. Space is limited; RSVP required.

Big changes are coming, and you're going to want a front-row seat. From our next big location to a growing community kicking off in 2026, this session pulls back the curtain on what’s ahead for the SafetyChain Summit. Join us for exclusive updates, customer-driven enhancements, and a roadmap to make next year’s event your most valuable yet.

Great forms = better data. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll cover smart design tips to make your forms easier to use and more powerful to report on. We’ll dig into resource tagging, dependencies, identifiers, and more. Bring your laptop—and your questions—and get ready to build together.

Want to reduce human errors and improve label controls? In this session, we’ll show you how barcode scanning works in SafetyChain to prevent mistakes and support traceability needs. We’ll walk you through best practices and demo a form with GS1 barcode fields, so you can see how to build scannable products that minimize errors and enhance accuracy in your processes.

Learn how SafetyChain customers are using Programs to stay organized and audit-ready. We’ll cover the most common program types, walk through best practices for building internal programs, and show you how to connect the right forms and documentation to make audits faster and easier.

Managing specs from a dozen brands? Still prepping for audits in spreadsheets? Join other co-man leaders to swap hard-earned lessons on staying compliant, avoiding holds, and getting more out of SafetyChain. Real talk only. No fluff. Just what’s working and what’s not.

Great forms = better data. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll cover smart design tips to make your forms easier to use and more powerful to report on. We’ll dig into resource tagging, dependencies, identifiers, and more. Bring your laptop—and your questions—and get ready to build together.

Build smarter forms that do the work for you. In this session, you’ll learn how to build dynamic forms that enforce consistency, calculate in real time, and reduce manual errors—all to deliver more reliable plant data, every time.

[Women Only - Registration Due Oct 10th] Pull up a seat with women leading FSQA, operations, and quality across food and beverage. This session goes beyond inspiration—panelists will share the strategies they’ve used to overcome plant-level pushback, drive adoption of new processes, and strengthen their leadership impact. You’ll also network with peers and join an interactive Q&A to dig into the challenges that matter most to you. Space is limited; RSVP required.

Fresh product, tight timelines, constant audits. Join produce leaders to trade ideas on handling traceability, supplier compliance, and real-time data without slowing the line. Bring your biggest challenges. We’ll face them together.

Curious what’s cooking in SafetyChain’s Innovation Lab? In this session, we’ll show you what we’ve built so far and where we’re headed next.

Fresh product, tight timelines, constant audits. Join produce leaders to trade ideas on handling traceability, supplier compliance, and real-time data without slowing the line. Bring your biggest challenges. We’ll face them together.

Learn how SafetyChain customers are using Programs to stay organized and audit-ready. We’ll cover the most common program types, walk through best practices for building internal programs, and show you how to connect the right forms and documentation to make audits faster and easier.

See how SafetyChain customers are extending quality and audit processes into the field—from fruit farms and growing patches to chicken houses and supplier sites. This session shows how mobile-first tools make it easy to capture upstream data, speed up decisions, and get ahead of quality issues before materials hit the plant. Perfect for teams ready to unify audits and leave behind disconnected systems.

[Women Only - Registration Due Oct 10th] Pull up a seat with women leading FSQA, operations, and quality across food and beverage. This session goes beyond inspiration—panelists will share the strategies they’ve used to overcome plant-level pushback, drive adoption of new processes, and strengthen their leadership impact. You’ll also network with peers and join an interactive Q&A to dig into the challenges that matter most to you. Space is limited; RSVP required.

Get a front-row look at what’s coming next from SafetyChain. Our product team will preview the innovation available now and in the future —from smarter tools to features that give you tighter control, faster answers, and improved performance.

In this product product led session, explore how SafetyChain approaches aligning production and quality to meet your organization’s performance and quality goals.

In this session, we’re unveiling SafetyChain’s new CAPA offering — built to help food manufacturers close the loop on quality issues with less effort and more control. Get a first look at how the new module helps teams investigate root causes faster, assign actions with full accountability, and track resolution from start to finish. If you manage non-conformances, customer complaints, or audit findings, this is one you don’t want to miss.

Protein Pros, This One’s for You! Join fellow leaders for a straight-talking roundtable on audit challenges, SafetyChain usage, and compliance wins. Bring your toughest questions and we’ll tackle them together.

SQF Edition 10 raises the stakes with auditable requirements for food safety culture. This session explores how teams are starting to document culture with measurable goals, engagement evidence, and improvement plans that hold up during audits. We’ll also include time for open discussion and Q&A.

Meeting customer requirements isn’t optional—it’s essential. In this panel, SafetyChain customers share how they manage audits, specs, and ever-changing demands without losing their minds (or their margins). Hear real stories, lessons learned, and practical tips you can take back to your own team.

Every plant has that person. Maybe it’s Bob, who knows the exact line speed just by the sound of the machine—and can tweak it without looking at a single chart. Or Maria, who can sequence a week’s worth of production in her head, balancing allergens, packaging changeovers, and shift availability without breaking a sweat. What happens when they retire, switch shifts, or finally take that vacation? This session is for anyone tired of running plants on memory and instinct. Drawing on experience from running barns, rebuilding equipment, and leading technology initiatives for global manufacturers, I’ll share what happens when critical know-how isn’t backed by systems—and how to fix it.

[Women Only - Registration Due Oct 10th] Pull up a seat with women leading FSQA, operations, and quality across food and beverage. This session goes beyond inspiration—panelists will share the strategies they’ve used to overcome plant-level pushback, drive adoption of new processes, and strengthen their leadership impact. You’ll also network with peers and join an interactive Q&A to dig into the challenges that matter most to you. Space is limited; RSVP required.

Join us in this workshop to discover how to leverage SafetyChain's traditional Task Scheduler for critical tasks like GMP, Pre-op checks, Environmental Monitoring, and risk assessments. Learn when and why to use each task type, and explore best practices for configuring Task Schedules to optimize your operations for compliance and efficiency. We'll also provide brief insights into future capabilities, including the new Production-Based Task Scheduler.

New to Report Builder? This session covers the LINK essentials- filters, charts, dashboards, and more- to help you turn your collected data into clear, actionable insights. You'll leave with the tools to start building reports for yourself, and your operators.

Turn raw data into insights that matter. In this session, you’ll learn the steps required to begin building custom reports in SafetyChain's report builder—starting with some basics. We’ll teach you the pathways to when and how to use report builder.

In this session, Victor Guevara Castañón, Pet Food Plant Engineering Manager at Pilgrim’s Pride, will discuss how the use of barcode scanning for labeling and inventory has increased efficiency and reduced human error across multiple plants. We’ll also dive into the strategy, details, and results to date at Pilgrim’s Pride Pet Food and what's next.

Choose the topic that matters to you and join a small group of peers for focused, real-world discussion. Each table has a different theme—sit where you’ll get the most value, share your experience, and learn from others facing similar challenges.

Join fellow SafetyChain Admins for an open conversation about what it really takes to manage SafetyChain day to day. We’ll dive into common challenges, share success stories, and swap ideas to help you get more out of your system—no matter how many sites you support.