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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Venue

Koelnmesse GmbH

Messeplatz 1

50679 Köln

Expert Stage: Programme


Sunday  Monday  Tuesday  Wednesday

Sunday, 02.02.2025

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

3.00 pm – 4.00 pm

DLG Careers Day @ProSweets

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Monday, 03.02.2025

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.



Tuesday, 04.02.2025: AI-Day

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



Wednesday, 05.02.2025

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

12.30 pm – 1.00 pm

Sustainable Packaging: Packaging for tomorrow
Manuel Leibrock, PAPACKS® Sales GmbH

1.00 pm – 1.30 pm

The Challenge of saving work locations and jobs – Robot solutions as an opportunity
Daniel Schäfer, mR MOBILE ROBOTS