DineSafe looks forward to participating in the upcoming NAFS 2025 Conference Week, with an in-person workshop organized by Agroknow, “Using AI to Enhance Food Safety and Prevent Food Fraud,” on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, from 9:00 – 13:00 CT at the Hilton Austin (Room 615AB). This free, half-day session will explore how artificial intelligence and digital tools can strengthen food safety and compliance across the global supply chain.
North American Food Safety & Quality (NAFS) is a premier gathering of industry leaders, food safety executives, and experts dedicated to exploring innovative strategies, emerging trends, and best practices in the dynamic world of food regulations. NAFS plays a vital role in fostering collaboration between academia, government, and industry to advance food safety outcomes across the supply chain.
Featured Speakers
The panel of experts will include:
- Frank Yiannas (Former US FDA)
- Patrick Quade (Founder & CEO, DineSafe)
- Wes Frierson (FoodChainID)
- Dr. Vera Petrova Dickinson (Innova-Q)
- Erik Westblom & Kevin Davies (Provision Analytics)
- Yannis Oikonomakos (Sysco)
- Giannis Stoitsis (Agroknow)
Topics of Discussion
- Leveraging AI to detect and prevent food fraud
- Enhancing food safety risk management with digital tools
- Building resilient compliance frameworks across the food supply chain
- Strengthening collaboration between industry, regulators, and technology providers
At DineSafe, we recognize the transformative role of digital innovation in advancing food safety. Crowdsourced data, AI, and emerging technologies are providing powerful tools for identifying and mitigating risks before they escalate. We’re excited to join this workshop to exchange ideas, share our perspective, and explore how innovation can shape the future of food protection.
All food industry professionals, policy-makers, and safety advocates are encouraged to participate in this workshop.