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by Susan Reidy
oday's milling industry is facing a barrage of external
forces - from artificial intelligence (AI)
to climate change and heightened public health
awareness. Millers will learn how these forces might
impact the future of the industry and how to navigate
these revolutionary changes during the keynote address
at the International Association of Operative Millers
(IAOM) Annual Conference & Expo.
Peter Levangie, president and chief executive officer
of Bay State Milling, will give the address at 7:30 a.m.
April 17. The conference is planned April 16-18 in Salt
Lake City, Utah, US.
Milling and allied trade professionals from around
the world will gather for three days of education, networking
and fellowship. Educational and technical
programs will help millers improve yields, productivity,
customer satisfaction and safety. Presenters are seasoned
professionals in the field who have experienced
the issues affecting millers first-hand.
" We're looking forward to returning to the western
part of the US for this year's annual conference, " said
Steve Matson, IAOM president. " We were scheduled
to be in the West in 2020 before the pandemic hit and
forced us to cancel. We know that it's important to
move the conference to different cities to make it more
accessible for different groups. "
A virtual option is being offered this year, with access
to all of the educational sessions and keynote ad44
dress.
They will be livestreamed and will also be available
on demand after the event.
The in-person event also includes an expo, typically
featuring more than 100 companies displaying milling
and processing equipment as well as related services.
Like last year, registration will be open from 3-5 p.m.
on April 15, before the Early Bird reception begins. On
April 16, there will be a networking reception from
3:30-5 p.m. for the Women in Milling group, offered in
a World Café format. This allows for discussion of topics
at several small tables, like thoe in a café. Questions
are being developed for each table.
The opening reception is that evening from 5:30-7
p.m. in the South Salt Lake Foyer of the Hyatt Regency.
During his keynote address, Levangie will examine
several of the forces at play, including AI, plant genetics
and flour diversity, public health and nutritional
awareness, climate change and the growing sustainability
imperative and shifting consumer preferences.
Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and plant
genetics will likely play a pivotal role in the future of
flour milling. As it evolves, the real-time data analysis
and predictive algorithms of AI can ensure consistent
flour quality while reducing waste.
Levangie will conclude his presentation with some
The IAOM Annual Conference & Expo is
April 16-18 in Salt Lake City, Utah, US.
March 2024 / World Grain / World-Grain.com
event looks to future of flour milling
Annual conference, expo planned April 16-18 in Salt Lake City, Utah, US
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