Edition overview
On October 21 and 22, 2024, we lived two exciting days where technical excellence and commitment to our families' health came together to drive our entire region forward.
Why is this congress such a valuable experience?
Learning side by side with true global leaders: The inspiration of international leaders such as Frank Yiannas (former FDA Deputy Commissioner) charting the course toward smarter food safety, and specialists such as Angela Anandappa on plastic packaging challenges and César Omar Gálvez on emerging contaminants, raised the conversation to an extraordinary level.
Industry giants on a single stage: Having the brilliant minds of BRCGS, FSSC 22000, SQFI, IFS and GLOBALG.A.P. together gave us a unique opportunity to clear up doubts, understand new standards and take our companies to the next level of certification.
Innovation with purpose and heart: We covered the topics revolutionizing our sector, from Artificial Intelligence and Industry 4.0 to food fraud prevention. Above all, we went deeper into Food Safety Culture and Crisis Management, remembering that behind every standard there are people caring for other people.
A warm community full of connections: Beyond the talks, the moments shared during breaks, the unforgettable welcome cocktail and the excitement of the closing raffles and trade expo created the ideal setting to reconnect with colleagues, build strategic alliances and feel the strength of a united community.
Venue: Bogotá, Colombia. Dates: October 21–22, 2024.
An event that doesn't just train... it inspires you to go further!
Congreso LATAM 2024 reaffirmed that food safety is not just a set of rules, but a calling of service and excellence. Attendees took home not only practical tools for their organizations, but also the motivation and pride of being part of an industry that protects lives every day.
A must-attend event for everyone who shares a passion for excellence and food safety!
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Attendees
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Exhibitors
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Speakers
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Talks
Program
Day 1 — October 21
- 7:00 – 8:00
Registration/Check-in
- 8:00 – 8:30
Opening ceremony
- 8:30 – 9:30
Global challenges for the food industry in complex times
Speaker: Frank Yiannas, Former Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response, U.S. FDA. FY Solutions
- 9:30 – 10:30
Panel: Global Market Program. A GFSI solution for SMEs
Speaker: Merce Sanchez (BRCGS), Juliani Arimura (FSSC), Julian Poveda (SQFI) and Daniela Poblete (IFS)
- 10:30 – 11:00
Break
- 11:00 – 11:45
Challenges of plastic packaging and nanoparticles in the food chain
Speaker: Angela Anandappa - Chief Executive Officer & President of the Alliance for Advanced Sanitation.
- 11:45 – 12:30
Emerging Environmental Contaminants: MOSH and MOAH
Speaker: César Omar Gálvez. Merieux.
- 12:30 – 14:00
Lunch on your own
- 14:00 – 15:00
Smarter Food Safety panel. Moderated by Frank Yiannas
Speaker: Erick Westblom (Provisión), Novolyze (Karim Khinouche), Frank Yiannas (FY), John Spink
- 15:00 – 15:45
Industry 4.0, emerging technologies and Artificial Intelligence applied to the food chain
Speaker: Quincy Lissaur. SSAFE
- 15:45 – 16:15
Break
- 16:15 – 17:30
Panel: Suspension of certification bodies and the need for deeper audits
Speaker: Jessica Burke (BRCGS), Juliani Arimura (FSSC), LeAnn Chuboff (SQFI) and Daniela Poblete (IFS)
- 17:30 – 18:30
Incident management and crisis prevention. Prepared for the unexpected
Speaker: LeeAnn Chuboff, Vice President, SQFI Technical Affairs
- 18:30 – 20:30
Welcome cocktail
Day 2 — October 22
- 7:00 – 8:00
Registration/Check-in
- 8:00 – 9:00
FSSC 22000. Managing the changes in the new version 6
Speaker: Juliani Arimura, FSSC Foundation Latam Representantive
- 9:00 – 10:00
IFS: Supplier development and the path to certification
Speaker: Daniela Poblete, IFS LATAM Director & IFS PACsecure Standard Manager
- 10:00 – 10:30
Break
- 10:30 – 11:30
SQFI: Food safety and profitability — real conflict or misunderstood synergy?
Speaker: Julián Poveda, South America Representative at SQFI
- 11:30 – 12:30
BRCGS Food Safety V9: Review of the main non-conformities in certification audits
Speaker: Merce Sánchez, Programme Manager Food Standards BRCGS
- 12:30 – 14:00
Lunch on your own
- 14:00 – 15:00
Sustainability from the GLOBALG.A.P approach
Speaker: Marcos Villegas - Key Account Manager Mexico GLOBALG.A.P.
- 15:00 – 16:00
Panel: Regulatory trends in food safety in South America
Speaker: Michel Leporati, Director CERESBCA. Liliana Peralta, President ACTA
- 16:00 – 16:30
Break
- 16:30 – 17:30
Food fraud. Global lessons
Speaker: Quincy Lissaur. Executive Director, SSAFE
- 17:30 – 18:15
Food safety culture and steering behavior toward prevention. A deep solution to improve food safety management
Speaker: Joaquín Nava. CEO, Grupo Delcen
- 18:15 – 18:30
Closing
- 18:30 – 20:00
Raffles and prizes. Trade expo networking