Join New Food and Dr Darin Detwiler as he leads an expert discussion on how AI is being implemented in food safety, from predictive risk modelling to real-world compliance systems.
Artificial intelligence is moving quickly from concept to real-world use in food safety, but for many organisations the challenge is no longer understanding its potential, but knowing how to achieve practical implementation of AI in food safety systems.
In this New Food expert discussion, Food Safety Icon Dr Darin Detwiler will lead a focused conversation with specialists from regulation, data science and industry, bridging the knowledge gap between microbiology and data science. The panel will examine how AI and advanced analytics are being applied to predict risks, prioritise inspections, analyse supplier performance and strengthen traceability, and what it takes to make these systems work in practice.
Many initiatives stall at pilot stage due to challenges such as data readiness, system integration, validation and regulatory alignment. This session moves beyond high-level discussion to explore how AI in food safety is actually deployed, including the systems, data and decisions involved. Through real-world examples and expert insight, the panel will highlight what works, what fails, and how organisations can move from experimentation to operational, risk-based food safety management.
Key learning points:
- Understand how AI in food safety is applied in practice, from predictive risk modelling and inspection prioritisation to actionable data-driven decision-making.
- Identify the data, systems and infrastructure needed to implement AI effectively.
- Explore common challenges in integration, validation and regulatory alignment, and strategies to overcome them.
- Learn how organisations move from pilot projects to operational, AI-driven food safety systems, delivering measurable impact.
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Dr Darin Detwiler, Founder & CEO of Detwiler Consulting Group
Dr Darin Detwiler is an internationally recognised leader in food safety and food system integrity, with over three decades of experience shaping policy, advising multinational companies, and educating professionals globally.
A professor and author of Food Safety: Past, Present, and Predictions, he is a frequent keynote speaker and appeared in the Emmy-winning Netflix documentary Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food. His work bridges academia, industry, and international policy, promoting practical AI-driven solutions and global food safety accountability.
Bobby Krishna, Principal Food Safety Specialist at the Food Safety Department of Dubai Municipality
Bobby Krishna works as the Principal Food Safety Specialist at the Food Safety Department of Dubai Municipality.
Bobby has a Master’s Degree in Food Science and Technology from the University of New South Wales and has been working with Dubai Municipality since 2005. At Dubai Municipality, he was instrumental in the development of some of the key food projects that include the design and development of Foodwatch- Dubai’s digital food safety management platform; risk based food inspection program; two editions of the Food Code, foodborne illness surveillance and investigation system, and the food manager’s certification program popularly known as the PIC Program. Bobby has also organized and managed several food safety conferences, workshops, scientific meetings, exhibitions and trainings in Dubai, the most popular and significant of them are the 19 editions of the annual Dubai International Food Safety Conference.
He is a member of ICMSF and an advocate of data driven decision making in public health systems. Bobby is a recipient of the NSF International Food Safety Leadership Award as a Trendsetter and the Food Chain Leadership Award . He has also received the President’s award from the International Association for Food Protection.
Cronan McNamara, Founder & CEO, Creme Global | Adjunct Professor, UCD
Cronan McNamara is a leader at the intersection of food safety, data science, and innovation. As Founder & CEO of Creme Global, he has built a world-class data science platform that helps major corporations and governments make smarter, safer decisions.
With over 85 peer-reviewed publications authored by his team, Cronan has a proven track record of turning complex science into practical solutions. He combines a background in physics, high-performance computing, and international business with hands-on experience scaling technology globally.
Cronan continues to drive advances in AI, predictive modelling, and data-driven decision-making, while also serving as Adjunct Professor at University College Dublin.
Is the webinar free?
Yes - there is no charge to watch the webinar.
When will the webinar take place?
10th June 2026, 15:00 UK time
Can I watch it later?
The session will become available to watch on-demand within 48 hours after the live webinar takes place.
