Bangkok
Taste, Tech, Transform: Scaling F&B Innovation with AI-driven Intelligence
Taste, Tech, Transform: Scaling F&B Innovation with AI-driven Intelligence
Event Details
17 September 2025
3 PM – 4.15 PM Bangkok (GMT+7)
This session will be delivered in English
MR109E-F, Level 1, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC)
60 Ratchadaphisek Rd, Khwaeng Khlong Toei, Khet Khlong Toei, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110, Thailand
About This Session
How are Asia’s leading F&B brands and ingredient suppliers using AI to stay ahead of fast-evolving consumer tastes?
In this dynamic panel, industry leaders explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way we discover flavor trends, develop new products, and accelerate go-to-market strategies. From real-time consumer data to predictive ingredient insights, the discussion will uncover how AI-powered platforms are enabling faster, smarter, and more sustainable innovation across the F&B value chain.
Join us for a forward-looking conversation that connects data science with culinary creativity—featuring voices from global brands, tech innovators, and ingredient pioneers.
Topics include:
- Using AI to identify emerging trends and whitespace opportunities
- Ingredient intelligence: from formulation to future forecasting
- Success stories from Asia’s most agile F&B and ingredient players
- Scaling innovation: from product concept to shelf
Whether you’re driving product development, flavor strategy, or market expansion, this session will offer actionable insights to transform how you innovate at scale.
About The Speakers
Parth Patel
VP and Head of food P&L, ADM APAC
Parth Patel has over 20 years of experience in Strategy, Marketing, and Sales leadership roles based out of India, UK, Switzerland, and Singapore. Previously, Parth has worked with Kerry Ingredients, DuPont and Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices in various positions, and in his previous role he worked as VP Marketing & Strategic Planning – Kerry APAC, Middle East and Africa.
Currently Parth is the VP and Head of food P&L for ADM APAC and is based out of Singapore. Parth has completed his Masters in Commerce from Pune University (India), and MBA from the London Business School.
In the short time available outside of office hours, Parth is passionate about playing competitive Cricket and Tennis, spending time with his 2 young kids, and exploring how technology can play an active role in providing nutritious food.
Phontakorn Wongcharoen
VP of Food Innovation Center, Betagro
Phontakorn Wongcharoen is the vice president of Food Innovation Center at Betagro Group, one of the largest agro-industrial and food companies in Thailand. He has over 29 years of experience in developing and launching innovative food and consumer products that meet the changing needs and preferences of customers and consumers.
His core competencies include food R&D, innovation, consumer insights, technology scouting, and design thinking. He applies his knowledge and skills in food physics, chemistry, biochemistry, and engineering to create and optimize food products that deliver quality, safety, convenience, and health benefits. He also collaborates with internal and external partners to identify and leverage emerging trends, technologies, and opportunities in the food industry. His mission is to drive Betagro's food leadership with innovation and science.
Som Gan Choudhuri
Co-Founder, AI Palette
Som GanChoudhuri is the Co-founder of AI Palette, a Singapore-based artificial intelligence startup recently acquired by GlobalData. AI Palette uses Artificial Intelligence to help the world’s leading F&B and personal care brands identify growth opportunities by spotting and analyzing emerging consumer trends in real time.
Som has spent over a decade working closely with some of the world’s largest FMCG brands, helping them innovate and bring winning products to market. He has also co-authored the book “Consumer-based New Product Development for the Food Industry”, sharing his insights on how businesses can create successful products grounded in consumer needs.
Som’s work has earned him numerous accolades, including being named Top 50 Innovators at the World Innovation Congress, Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow by Tatler magazine, and recipient of the Impact Leader Award by SIAL Malaysia. Passionate about using technology to supercharge product innovation, Som continues to inspire with his vision of making AI a powerful ally for businesses navigating rapidly changing consumer preferences.
Attendees
This a free-to-attend event for trade professionals. There is a seating capacity limit. Please note, only attendees with confirmation email from Saladplate will be allowed to attend.
For more information, kindly contact us at [email protected].
Registration will close on 12 September 2025
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