Artificial Intelligence for food: Why the Irish food industry cannot afford to miss this one-day event
You have heard a lot about artificial intelligence (AI). But what does it mean for your business, your processes, your products and your future?
On the 4th of November 2025, Teagasc’s Food Research Centre, Moorepark will host a one-day event designed specifically for the Irish food and drink sector, bringing together global experts, Irish innovators, and practical demonstrations to show exactly how AI is being used in food and why it matters to your business.
From global insight to practical application
The day opens with an expert lineup of keynote speakers who are shaping the future of AI globally and locally.
Professor Barry O’Sullivan, a world leader in AI ethics and diplomacy, will offer a high-level overview of how AI is transforming economies, regulation and decision-making.
Paul Pierotti (EY Ireland) brings three decades of real-world AI project experience across supply chains, sales optimisation and manufacturing, including agri-food.
Sarah Bolmer (Triplebar) will discuss how generative AI and synthetic biology are revolutionising protein production.
And Professor Alex Shenfield will share how machine learning is already solving practical challenges in food manufacturing.
For industry professionals, this is a rare opportunity to hear from global AI leaders, right here in Ireland, on how AI is evolving and how it could apply to your business.
See AI in action
During the networking lunch, attendees can visit live demonstrations showing how AI is already being used in food innovation and manufacturing. These include:
- How AI can guide operators in real time during spray drying
- AI-assisted meat quality assessment
- Human health and gut microbiome modelling
This hands-on showcase is designed to move beyond theory and demonstrate how these tools can increase yield, improve consistency, reduce waste and drive innovation.
Hear directly from Irish food industry leaders
After lunch, a panel of experts from leading Irish food companies, Aishling Sheridan, Senior Director of Data Science and Engineering, Kerry Group; Pat Mahon, Senior Meat Technologist, Dawn Farms; Oran O’Flynn, Co-Founder and CEO, Talio; and Hilda McCormack, Global Automation and Emerging Technology Lead, Carbery, will share how they are already applying AI across their operations. Expect candid insights into what has worked, what has not and what lies ahead for AI in the food sector.
In a fireside chat, the keynote speakers will return to explore how Irish food companies, from multinationals to SMEs, can position themselves to benefit from AI advances, ethically and competitively.
Why you should attend
If you are in the food and drink sector, this event is your shortcut to understanding what AI can offer you, without the tech jargon. Whether you are in R&D, processing, product innovation, quality assurance, or leadership, AI is no longer a future concept, it is a competitive necessity.
Come for the insights, stay for the demos, and leave with a clearer vision of how AI fits into your business.