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Track: Digitalization

Tue 06

13:00h

Presentation | Alimentaria FoodTech Digitalization

Presentation of the Meat Industry Forum 2026

Anna Carabús IRTA CiPA Sector Coordinator Moderator

Imma Borràs Interempresas Media Commercial Director of the Food Division Speaker

2026-10-06 13:00 2026-10-06 13:30 Europe/Madrid Presentation of the Meat Industry Forum 2026

IRTA and Interempresas Media present Fórum Cárnico 2026 which, under the theme "A Future with the Taste of Meat", will bring together the key players across the value chain at a time of transformation for the sector, driven by changing consumption patterns, new market demands and growing sustainability pressures. The Forum will focus on addressing these challenges through a practical approach, exploring key topics such as technological innovation, sustainability and adaptation to new consumer habits. Throughout the event, experts and companies will share experiences, analyse trends and propose practical solutions for the day-to-day operations of the meat industry.

Start up Corner

Tue 6

13:00h - 13:30h Start up Corner Free access

10:00h

Round table | Alimentaria FoodTech Digitalization

INNOVACC. AI applied to the meat sector

Jordi Prat Kais Software Food Industry Digitalization Consultant Speaker

Pedro Susarte CSB System Sales Manager Speaker

Sergio Roldán NEVITEC - BCN Vision Group KAM & Sales Leader Speaker

2026-10-06 10:00 2026-10-06 10:45 Europe/Madrid INNOVACC. AI applied to the meat sector

Session organized by INNOVACC, the Catalan meat and alternative protein cluster.

KAIS: AI integrated into operations. Artificial intelligence complements day-to-day management by providing new analytical capabilities and supporting data-driven decision-making. Case study in NOEL.

CSB-System applies AI in the meat sector to boost efficiency, traceability and automation. We will see how advanced image analysis improves and speeds up processes thanks to AI, and how the meat sector is already prepared to think digitally. Case study in INCARLOPSA.

NEVITEC: Quality inspection of sliced products using AI.

Speakers' Corner

Tue 6

10:00h - 10:45h Speakers' Corner Free access

11:00h

Round table | Alimentaria FoodTech Digitalization

Feeding the Future: Digital Transformation for a More Efficient, Sustainable and Competitive Industry

Ana Domingo Noel Corporate Director of Organization and Information Systems Speaker

Jaume Planella Noel Corporate R&D Director Speaker

Beatriz Romanos FATE (Food&AgriTech Europe) Foodtech Specialist - VP Moderator

Alberto Gamero Siemens Food and Beverage Industry Expert Speaker

Jordi Prat Kais Software Food Industry Digitalization Consultant Speaker

2026-10-06 11:00 2026-10-06 11:45 Europe/Madrid Feeding the Future: Digital Transformation for a More Efficient, Sustainable and Competitive Industry The session will explore how digital transformation is redefining competitiveness in the food industry. Drawing on its experience, Noel Alimentaria will explain how connecting people, processes, data and technology can simplify operations, automate tasks and enable faster, more reliable decision-making. It will also present practical applications in production, advanced analytics and artificial intelligence, while addressing the challenges of integrating sustainability, cybersecurity and change management. Siemens and Kais Software, Noel’s technology partners, will also take part in the session to provide further insight into the challenges encountered and the solutions implemented Innovation Room

Tue 6

11:00h - 11:45h Innovation Room Free access

11:30h

Round table | Alimentaria FoodTech Digitalization

Smart processing at the food industry

Núria Villaró BÜCHI Technical and Application Support Manager Speaker

Jordi Buixeda Boadas 1880 Technical Director Speaker

Elena Fulladosa IRTA Researcher at the Food Quality and Technology Programme Moderator

Paloma Montull IOVI / Inesoptics SL (startup) COO Speaker

2026-10-06 11:30 2026-10-06 12:00 Europe/Madrid Smart processing at the food industry Roundtable on digitalization and the application of emerging technologies in the food industry, with a special focus on advanced sensors, mathematical modelling and artificial intelligence. The session will feature participation from Büchi and Boadas 1880, which will share practical cases and real-world implementation experiences. Moderated by an IRTA researcher, the discussion will address the challenges, opportunities and innovative strategies that help improve food quality and safety, as well as the sector's efficiency, sustainability and competitiveness. Start up Corner

Tue 6

11:30h - 12:00h Start up Corner Free access

12:30h

Round table | Alimentaria FoodTech Digitalization

From sensory data to industrial decision-making

Anna Claret IRTA Researcher specialising in sensory science Moderator

Maruxa Quiroga Sensesbit CEO and co-founder Speaker

Blanca Suarez Grupo Central Lechera Asturiana Impact Investment Area Speaker

2026-10-06 12:30 2026-10-06 13:00 Europe/Madrid From sensory data to industrial decision-making Round table on combining sensory analysis, consumer research and implicit measurement technologies to turn data into industrial decisions. IRTA, Sensesbit and CAPSA FOOD will share methods and use cases for developing products that better meet market needs, reduce uncertainty during product development and accelerate the validation of new solutions. Start up Corner

Tue 6

12:30h - 13:00h Start up Corner Free access

13:00h

Presentation | Alimentaria FoodTech Digitalization

Digitalization and Workforce Transformation in Spain’s Meat Industry: Changes in Occupations and Emerging Skills

Rafael Merino Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) Professor, Department of Sociology Speaker

Hannah Valério IMANcorp FOUNDATION Social Researcher Speaker

Esteve Espuña Esteban Espuña SA INNOVACC clúster català de la carn i la proteïna alternativa CEO Speaker

2026-10-06 13:00 2026-10-06 13:45 Europe/Madrid Digitalization and Workforce Transformation in Spain’s Meat Industry: Changes in Occupations and Emerging Skills Digital transformation is redefining employment in the Spanish meat industry. Based on the findings of the latest study by the IMANcorp Foundation Observatory of Digital Competences and Employment, developed in collaboration with the Grup de Recerca en Educació i Trebal (GRET) of the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) and with the support of INNOVACC. This session will analyse changes in occupations, skills, and work organisation, and will discuss the main challenges and opportunities that digitalisation poses for the future of the sector. Innovation Room

Tue 6

13:00h - 13:45h Innovation Room Free access

Wed 07

15:00h

Round table | Alimentaria FoodTech Digitalization

From Production Line to Data: Robotics, Physical AI and Digitalisation in the Food Industry

Alfonso Muñoz AER Automation Business Developer Moderator

Víctor Murlans ifm Product Sales Manager Speaker

Pablo Martínez Keyland SdG Sales Director Speaker

Ángel Cristóbal Lázaro GMV Head of Automation and Robotics for Industry Speaker

2026-10-07 15:00 2026-10-07 15:20 Europe/Madrid From Production Line to Data: Robotics, Physical AI and Digitalisation in the Food Industry The food industry needs to produce with greater flexibility, efficiency and traceability. In this round table, organised and moderated by AER Automation, experts from ifm, Keyland and GMV discuss how robotics, physical AI and digitalisation are transforming production plants: smart sensors and IO-Link, MES and production planning systems, mobile robotics and its return on investment, and their impact on energy efficiency and sustainability. A practical conversation on where to start digitalising and how technology will evolve over the coming years. Innovation Room

Wed 7

15:00h - 15:20h Innovation Room Free access

10:30h

Talk | Alimentaria FoodTech Digitalization

How ERP and MES Systems, AI, and Robotics Are Driving Progress in the Food Industry

Eric Delsams CSB-SYSTEM Sales Consultant Speaker

2026-10-07 10:30 2026-10-07 10:50 Europe/Madrid How ERP and MES Systems, AI, and Robotics Are Driving Progress in the Food Industry Digitalisation is transforming the food industry through technologies that make production more efficient, intelligent and safe. This presentation will address the integration of ERP and MES systems to connect processes and eliminate information silos, real-world use cases of Artificial Intelligence in companies within the sector, end-to-end traceability from raw materials to the final product, and the key factors for ensuring quality and regulatory compliance. It will also analyse the integration of automation, robotics and AI as drivers of competitiveness, efficiency and innovation. Innovation Room

Wed 7

10:30h - 10:50h Innovation Room Free access

Track: Digitalization

Presentation of the Meat Industry Forum 2026

INNOVACC. AI applied to the meat sector

Feeding the Future: Digital Transformation for a More Efficient, Sustainable and Competitive Industry

Smart processing at the food industry

From sensory data to industrial decision-making

Digitalization and Workforce Transformation in Spain’s Meat Industry: Changes in Occupations and Emerging Skills

From Production Line to Data: Robotics, Physical AI and Digitalisation in the Food Industry

How ERP and MES Systems, AI, and Robotics Are Driving Progress in the Food Industry

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