The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) will showcase new technologies and innovations — including AI-driven R&D tools and novel ingredient launches — at IFT First: Annual Event and Expo, held July 13-16, 2025, at McCormick Place in Chicago. The keynote session, “AI Now and Next: Getting Ready for the Future of AI,” outlines how businesses approach artificial intelligence strategy and how professionals adapt to AI-integrated workplaces. Steve Brown, a former executive at Google DeepMind and Intel, leads the session with demonstrations and explanations of current AI capabilities.
