Expert Stage @ProSweets Cologne
02 - 05 February 2025
Cologne
The Expert Stage - your knowledge advantage at ProSweets Cologne!
The DLG is the conceptual sponsor of the ProSweets Cologne and has put together an exciting programme on the Expert Stage. The programme offers you exciting insights into the latest trends and innovations in the confectionery and snack industry. In inspiring talks and discussions, leading experts from science, technology and business will present their ideas and solutions for the future of the industry. Find out more about topics such as sustainable packaging, modern production processes, innovative ingredients and digitalisation in food production.
The Expert Stage is located in the Central Boulevard
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12.30 am – 1.00 pm
The Algae Advantage: Transforming Confectionery for Health and Sustainability (Ice cream tasting)
Gunnar Mühlstädt, ALGENWERK c/o PUEVIT GmbH
1.00 pm – 1.30 pm
PPWR conform with sustainable packaging solutions
Peter Désilets, pacoon Sustainability Concepts GmbH
1.30 pm – 2.00 pm
Science Slam: From photo- to metasynthesis – regenerative solutions from the bioreactor
Prof. Dr. Tilo Hühn , ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Science
2.00 pm – 2.30 pm
Consumer-Centric sustainable protein and its sidestreams
Prof. Dr. Andrea Maier-Nöth, University of Albstadt Sigmaring, Eat-Health-Pleasure GmbH
11.00 am – 11.30 am
Facing the labour shortage
Susanne Wißfeld and Nicolas Brackmann, Randstad Deutschland GmbH & Co.KG
11.30 am – 11.30 am
Consumer-Centric sustainable protein and its sidestreams
Prof. Dr. Andrea Maier-Nöth, University of Albstadt Sigmaring, Eat-Health-Pleasure GmbH
12.30 pm – 1.30 pm
Science Slam - Sustainable Packaging: Trends and challenges
Moderation: Alina Kleiner, Albstadt-Sigmaringen University, Sustainable Packaging Institute SPI
AI-based optimisation of packaging processes in the value chain
Peter Desiléts, pacoon Sustainability Concepts GmbH
Food packaging design and environmental sustainability
Kim Cheng, Kim Cheng Advisory
Food Packaging design for a sustainably ageing mankind
Michaël Nieuwesteeg, NVC Packaging Centre
1.30 pm – 2.30 pm
Science Slam - The Future of Packaging
Moderation: Alina Kleiner, Albstadt-Sigmaringen University, Sustainable Packaging Institute SPI
No time for waste!
Claudia Rivinius, STI Group / STI - Gustav Stabernack GmbH
Exploring sustainable alternatives for industrial packaging feedstocks
Ludwig Schmidtchen, Sea6 Energy Pvt. Ltd.
The New Premium in Packaging - Desirable, functional and circular
Uwe Melichar, touch Design Ltd.
12.30 pm – 1.00 pm
Artificial intelligence - Differentiation from mature established technologies
Dr. Andreas Müller, Stem-in-foodsafety.de
1.00 pm – 1.30 pm
Artificial intelligence: Your new employee
Justus Lauten, Foodforecast Technologies GmbH
1.30 pm – 2.00 pm
Better sensors and processes with artificial intelligence
Dr. Ivan Jursic, Jumo GmbH & Co. KG
2.00 pm – 2.30 pm
AI in quality assurance: Smart solutions for efficiency and safety
Julia Hildebrant, Mehr.Wert Qualitätslösungen
2.30 pm – 3.00 pm
AI-based Supply Chain Planning for the Food Industry
Maximilian Köhler, Optiwiser A.I. Solutions GmbH
3.00 pm – 3.30 pm
AI in Food Product Development: Structures, Applications, and Future Prospects
Prof. Dr. Christian Klein, UMYNO Solutions GmbH
11.00 am – 11.30 am
Countering the shortage of workers with automation technology
Jens Schröder, German Institute of Food Technologies (DIL eV)
11.30 am – 11.30 am
Bite into the future: Powered by peas, Algae and all things green
Cornelia Felbinger, University of Applied Sciences Wiener Neustadt