Join us at the Tastewise Growth Summit 2025
Where food & beverage leaders unite to shape strategies, unlock the power of AI, and uncover the market signals that will drive the next wave of growth.
Reserve your spot now:
If scaling smarter in 2026 is top of mind, this one-day event is designed to give you signal – not noise.
Get a behind-the-scenes look at how AI is transforming the retailer and operator mindset and choices
Learn how AI is transforming growth, margin, product strategy, and marketing impact
Exchange perspectives and insights with fellow operators and innovators
Explore practical AI use cases, innovation bets, and GTM plays you can apply immediately
Get an exclusive preview of the Tastewise vision & 2026 roadmap – and why it matters for your business
Understand why Gen Z wants what they do, and what they’ll want next.
Speakers
Alon Chen
André Moraes
Tod Johnson
Karyn Schoenbart
Tess Sansbury
Jean Van Damme
Nickhil Tekwani
Justin Thomas
Carrie Gillespie
Taylor Crown
Terry Wicks
Sacha Derevianko
Mike Schwartz
Kevin Wilson
Dan Scheunmann
Jennifer Cox
Jason Weingarten
Anna Nguyen
Nadav Berger
Sandra Hong
Tyler Kempf
Megan Bullock
Michael Bortinger
Tal Tochner
Efrat Moshkoviz
Jacques Botbol
Nay Tjatur
Agenda
MC: Michael Bortinger, Director of Marketing, Tastewise
Alon Chen, CEO, Tastewise
André Moraes, Global Head of Digital Marketing
Justin Thomas, Head of Digital Experience & Growth
Nickhil Tekwani, Applied AI at McDonald’s
Efrat Moshkoviz, SVP Customer Success
Tess Sansbury, VP Marketing, DSM-Firmenich
Sacha Derevianko, Director R&D, Campbell’s
Megan Bullock, Director, AI Strategy, Conagra Brands
Taylor Crown, Global Lead Away From Home, Accenture
Carrie Gillespie, Senior Marketing Manager, Monin
Terry Wicks, Manager of Data Strategy & Insights at Butterball
Moderator: Mike Schwartz, SVP, Chief Engagement & Innovation Officer, IFMA
Jennifer Cox, Senior VP of Culinary at Levy Restaurants (Compass Group)
Anna Nguyen, VP Operations, Brand Lead, MTY Group
Moderator: Kevin Wilson, CEO, ESROCK
Jean Van Damme, Group Director, In-Club Experience Transformation, Sam’s Club
Moderator: Michael Bortinger, Director of Marketing, Tastewise
Dan Scheunemann, Vice President Sales, Telus
Sandra Hong, Insights and Analytics, Acxion Foodservice
Mike Schwartz, SVP, Chief Engagement & Innovation Officer, IFMA
Jacques Botbol, CRO, Tastewise
Voices from the Gen Z Community
Moderator: Nay Tjatur, Specialist, Strategy & Analytics, Influential
Jason Weingarten, CEO & Co-Owner of the Alinea Group
Nadav Berger, Founder & Managing Director, PeakBridge VC
Tal Tochner, COO, Tastewise
Tod Johnson, Co-Founder & Managing Director at Duo Partners, led The NPD Group for 51 years, and Board Member, Circana
Karyn Schoenbart, Co-Founder & Managing Director at Duo Partners and Former CEO, The NPD Group Board Member, Circana
Moderator: Alon Chen, CEO, Tastewise
Tyler Kempf, Creative Director, Second City
Join some of the brightest minds in food and beverage to discuss the future and growth of our industry
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Who is it for?
Senior CPG executives across marketing, insights, innovation, and strategy
Operators and decision-makers in CPGs looking to scale smarter in 2025–26
Leaders eager to understand how AI is transforming food & beverage growth
Change agents driving stronger consumer connection and business impact in CPG
The Tastewise Growth Summit Experience
Join us at Chicago’s iconic City Winery for a dynamic, engrossing, and uniquely Tastewise experience.
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Join us at Chicago’s iconic City Winery
Network with top industry leaders.
Get a first look at AI-powered product innovation Discover the next step in Food & Beverage Technology -
A Culinary Driven Menu
Enjoy a curated, data-backed menu, powered by standout brands and ingredients.
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Innovation Showcase
Discover technologies and products on the industry’s cutting edge.
FAQs
The Tastewise Growth Summit is a one-day event designed for food & beverage leaders to discover how leading brands are unlocking growth with Tastewise — from faster innovation to smarter activation. Expect expert-led sessions, hands-on workshops, and plenty of networking.
Date: October 15, 2025
Location: City Winery, Chicago, IL
Time: 8am – 4pm. With Onsite Reception to Follow
Tastewise Customers & Brand and Commercial Leaders across Food & Beverage
No, the summit is for Tastewise customers and senior leaders in the Food & Beverage industry
See the preliminary agenda above – Keynotes, executive panels, Tastewise product vision & roadmap, hands-on Generative AI workshops, customer success stories, and structured networking.
Yes – dedicated workshops and sessions will show how GenAI is reshaping the food & beverage industry.
Full access to all sessions, workshops, networking and breakfast, lunch, and the evening reception.
The event starts with Breakfast at 8am on October 15th and concludes with our reception that ends at 6pm.
The Crowne Plaza West Loop, The Emily Nobu Hotel Chicago, The Hoxton Chicago are all recommended and in proximity to the venue
The event is valued at $1,000. Tastewise Customers, Partners, and Guests are offered complimentary registration.
No, the summit is designed as an in-person experience
Yes – networking opportunities are built into the agenda, including during lunch and at the post-event cocktail reception