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
Roy Tharakan
Senior Vice President, AI Ghurair Foods
With over 25 years of experience driving growth in the B2B food ingredients industry, Roy Tharakan brings unmatched commercial acumen and strategic insight to every initiative. He’s built a career marked by consistently delivering breakthrough outcomes—from penetrating new markets to optimizing product launches and enhancing organizational performance.
Roy’s deep understanding of market dynamics, customer needs, and supply chain intricacies uniquely positions him to fuel effective go‑to‑market strategies that resonate across Asia. His leadership has helped bridge the gap between innovative ingredient science and scalable business models—ensuring that companies not only develop great products, but also bring them to market with vision and impact.
At this panel, Roy will contribute perspectives on how ingredient suppliers can leverage AI-led consumer and trend insights to drive commercial excellence, speed up innovation cycles, and elevate collaboration with F&B brands across the region.
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.
About The Moderator
Jose Garcia
Growth Director, Ai Palette
Jose Garcia is a Growth Director at Ai Palette. A seasoned professional with a passion for driving brand success through innovative strategies and creative solutions, Jose has over a decade of experience in the consumer goods industry. He has established himself for his ability to identify emerging trends and capitalize on market opportunities. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a strong track record of delivering impactful results for renowned brands across various sectors and categories.
He is responsible for sustaining successful relationships with Ai Palette’s long-standing clients including Diageo, Mondelez, Kellogg's, Nestlé and more.
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 16 September 2025
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