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September 7-8, 2026

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Join the movement transforming how the world feeds itself!

The Alliance for Advanced Sanitation invites you to F3 Forum, a first-of-its-kind industry event showcasing the technologies, systems, and partnerships that are redefining manufacturing, food safety, and sustainability in the global food supply chain.

This event brings together innovators, manufacturers, technology developers, researchers, and regulators to explore how data, robotics, and intelligent systems are advancing the science and practice of sanitation and operational excellence.

Why Attend

See what’s possible.
Experience a smorgasbord of solutions providers demonstrating AI-driven and automated technologies for every aspect of food and agriculture manufacturing. From hygienic design and smart sanitation to robotics, predictive maintenance, traceability, and workforce optimization.

Connect and collaborate.
Engage directly with industry peers, solution developers, and cross-sector experts shaping the next generation of food and ag technology. Learn from success stories and hands-on demonstrations that bridge science, technology, and implementation.

Accelerate your transformation.
Whether you’re a food processor, equipment supplier, or agrifood innovator, this forum will help you find new pathways to efficiency, safety, and sustainability.

Key Themes

  • Smart Sanitation: AI-enhanced hygiene monitoring & predictive cleaning

  • Data for food manufacturing, quality, and food safety

  • Robotics in Food Processing & Packaging

  • Digital Twins & Data Integration for Food Manufacturing

  • AI-Driven Risk Assessment & Regulatory Compliance

  • Precision Agriculture & Post-Harvest Automation

  • Workforce Enablement & Training in the Era of AI

  • Sustainable Manufacturing & Circular Systems

  • Real-world Case Studies: From Concept to Implementation

Call for Proposals: F3 2026. Food Factory of the Future.

The Scientific Forum on AI and Digital Transformation in Food Manufacturing, Advancing Industry Standards and Sustainability

We invite solutions providers, researchers, and industry professionals, to submit proposals for presentations, roundtables, and demonstrations at this year’s F3 Food Factory of the Future event geared at providing the industry with practical solutions that assist industry. Proposals must be industry focused, provide education, ideas, and insights that drive the industry forward. Proposals are invited at this time.

Themes:

·         Smart Sanitation: AI-enhanced hygiene monitoring & predictive cleaning

·         Robotics in Food Processing & Packaging

·         Digital Twins & Data Integration for Food Manufacturing

·         AI-Driven Risk Assessment & Regulatory Compliance

·         Post-harvest Manufacturing Efficiency

·         Workforce Enablement & Training in the Era of AI

·         Sustainable Manufacturing & Circular Systems

·         Real-world Case Studies: From Concept to Implementation

Who Should Submit:

We welcome proposals from food industry professionals, executives, engineers, operations managers, food safety professionals, and scientists. The forum is tailored to provide valuable experiences for professionals at all levels. Participants will have the opportunity to discover new partnerships, explore cutting-edge technologies, and learn how better design, standardization, AI and digital transformation are revolutionizing the food manufacturing sector.

Submission Guidelines

  • Types of proposals: Oral presentations, panel discussions, hands-on demonstrations, and workshops.

  • Content focus: Practical solutions, innovative strategies, and relevant case studies.

  • Submission deadline: January 10, 2026 by Midnight Pacific Time.

  • Format: Include a title, abstract (250 words max), presenter(s) bio, and relevance to forum themes.

Why Participate?

Speakers, and organizers of selected proposals will be provided with a speaker rate to attend the event.

Be a part of a vibrant community committed to advancing industry standards and sustainability in food manufacturing. Share your expertise, gain visibility, and help shape the future of the sector.

Questions? Contact membership@sanitationalliance.org. To receive a response, be sure to provide your full name, email, phone, and detailed question.

September 7-8, 2026

Event Details

Date: September 7-8, 2026
Location: Chicago, Illinois.
Hosted by: The Alliance for Advanced Sanitation
Audience: AI and Automation Service Provider, Equipment Manufacturers, Software Developers, Food & beverage manufacturers, agricultural technology developers, regulators, equipment and chemical providers, and innovation leaders.

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Benefits of Being Part of the Forum

  • Visibility: Reach a global audience of food and agriculture leaders actively seeking automation and AI solutions.

  • Credibility: Be featured under the Alliance for Advanced Sanitation brand — known for science-based, practical approaches to food safety and innovation.

  • Networking: Access curated matchmaking sessions with manufacturers, solution buyers, and innovation partners.

  • Learning: Hear real-world implementation lessons and regulatory perspectives on AI and automation.

  • Collaboration: Build partnerships that accelerate technology adoption, workforce readiness, and compliance alignment.

Early Registration Window Opens on December 1, 2025