< Previous40 Food & Drink International www.fdiforum.net AUTOMATION UK Taking place from the 7-8th May at the CBS Arena in Coventry, Automation UK is a renowned event recognised for bringing industrial automation and robotics to life. A utomation UK is intended to be the national automation and robotics show. As a content-led event it offers UK audiences the latest automation and robotics solutions available, all under one roof. It will be the perfect place for stakeholders to come and view the best new products and services on the market. The event is organised and owned by the British Automation and Robot Association (BARA), part of Automate UK, and promotes the uses and benefits of automation and robotics in the UK. Automation UK brings together a wide range of well-known brands to showcase their cutting-edge products and services to visitors who are keen to explore solutions that will deliver improvements to their business operations. Keen to build on the success of previous years, BARA is looking ahead to the co-hosting of the Automation UK 2025 exhibition with UKIVA. Promising to be bigger and better, this major event will provide a showcase for a range of automated and robotic innovations. Co- located with the all-new Vision UK conference, it will be a must-visit for decision-makers, buyers and sellers. The event also plays host to the Vision UK Event, arranged by the UK Industrial Vision Association (UKIVA). Having enjoyed success in the hosting of the Machine Vision Conference 2024, UKIVA are excited to be partnering with BARA to make the Automation UK event bigger and better. With a new name and identity, Vision UK will provide exhibitors with the opportunity to showcase their machine vision innovations. Visitors will also have the chance to attend expert-led seminars covering topics such as innovation in the fields of non-visible imaging and 3D vision. Automation UK provides visitors with a great opportunity to network with a broad range of experts, exhibitors and industry peers throughout the show. Visitors will have a fantastic opportunity to learn from the content rich seminars held throughout the two-day event. These sessions will be Automation UK Food & Drink International 41 www.fdiforum.net AUTOMATION UK delivered by leading industry experts who will share their in-dept knowledge about the latest captivating technologies and solutions. Seminars are designed to inspire visitors with thoughts about how they can put their learnings into practice in their businesses. Automation UK already has a packed list of seminars and speakers for the event, covering such topics as: attracting and retaining talent in manufacturing, discovering how AI is revolutionising cobots, and a keynote speech from Jake Hall on the future of automation and the workforce. For more information, please visit: www.automation-uk.co.uk & beverages, ingredients & flavourings, hospitality & food service and hygiene. Djazagro’s exhibitors, all exclusively manufacturers, fulfil the needs of 23,000 professional visitors in search of know- how, machinery and partnerships. All of them work for the development of agrifood production in Africa. Natural Food Expo 12 - 13 May London, UK From organic food to functional drinks, or the latest in plant-based, Natural Food Expo is the home of products you cannot find anywhere else. Since 1997 this has been the place for buyers from across the retail, hospitality, foodservice, manufacturing, import & export sectors to discover new products. Global Food Contact 12 - 14 May Prague, Czech Republic Global Food Contact is the must- attend event for anyone involved within Foodex Manufacturing Solutions 7 - 9 April Birmingham, UK The UK’s leading trade event for the food and drink processing, packaging and logistics industries, Foodex Manufacturing Solutions explores the hottest trends that are driving the sector, showcases the latest products and services to improve operational efficiency, and provides the opportunity for buyers to connect with potential suppliers through interactive events and discussions. Foodex Manufacturing Solutions will run as part of the UK Food & Drink Shows, running alongside Food & Drink Expo, Farm Shop & Deli Show and National Convenience Show. Djazagro 7 - 10 April Algiers, Algeria The leading tradeshow in North Africa, Djazagro is an unmissable event with an exhaustive international offering in six sectors of activities: processing, filling & packaging, bakery - pastry, food products 42 Food & Drink International www.fdiforum.net Events Food & Drink © stock.adobe.com/andreykr Smart Manufacturing Food & Beverage 3 April Chicago, USA Join industry 4.0 leaders at the Smart Manufacturing for Food & Beverage Summit to discover how digital solutions can enhance sustainability, boost profitability, and optimize your workforce, supply chain, and production processes. the food contact materials supply chain! As the only food contact forum that covers all the latest food contact regulations and legislations on a global scale, this event brings together the entire food contact supply chain. Industry leaders and legislators from across the entire food contact supply chain gather to explore and exchange information regarding global food contact developments and initiatives, and forecast the future industry landscape. © stock.adobe.com/choknitiFHA Food & Beverage 8 - 11 April Singapore With a line-up of leading global suppliers, industry professionals can anticipate the most extensive showcase of trending food & beverage and hospitality products and solutions, cutting-edge technologies for food & drinks manufacturing, and more at this mega event. Food & Drink International 43 www.fdiforum.net © stock.adobe.com/gPixel-Shot SIAL Canada 29 April - 1 May Toronto, Canada SIAL Canada is not only the meeting point of the Canadian agri-food industry, but also the privileged gateway to the American and international markets. The show is the only event of its kind in Canada, bringing together more than 1,000+ national and international exhibitors from 44 countries and welcoming more than 21,000 professional visitors from Canada, the United States and 77 other countries. SIAL Canada is the only national trade show to offer a complete range of food products under one roof. It meets the needs of the retail, food service and food processing industries. Vitafoods Europe 20 - 22 May Barcelona, Spain Vitafoods Europe has been bringing the global nutraceutical community together every year to connect and do business, since 1997. It offers the perfect platform for businesses to thrive and forge long term collaborations, enrich their understanding and initiate critical conversations around the most pressing issues concerning the health and nutrition industry. 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