Innovation Labs
$3,500 Non-Member
$2,500 Member
*Must be a current 2019 DSC Exhibitor to participate
Connect with attendees outside of your booth space in one of the innovation lab theaters located directly on the trade show floor. Host and lead a 45 minute discussion on innovation and technology in the foodservice distribution industry. Develop your own content and deliver relevant material that our attendees crave. Examples may include a discussion on new game changing innovation/technology, case studies, or areas that need extra attention/focus. The schedule will be listed online and in the program to let attendees know of your session and topic.
- All participants will receive free promotion on website, agenda/schedule, social media mentions, lead retrieval from those attending, and the ability to bundle mobile app push notifications at a discount.
Limited openings available.
Innovation Lab Design Renderings
Schedule
Monday, October 28
1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
The Future of Delivery Using Drones
Speaker: Darshan Divakaran, UAS Program Engineer, NC Department of Transportation Division of Aviation
The presentation will discuss about how drones are revolutionizing the future of package delivery. The future is now and there are companies making this a reality. The presentation will talk about the various successful drone operations in the nation. It will also talk about the current regulations and procedures to get a authorizations to operate drones for delivery.
Warehousing: Emerging Technologies in Distribution
Speaker: Matt Herms and Zac Boehm, AHS LLC
What are some industry trends over the next five years? How will technology change the way we operate today? Listen as Matt Herms and Zac Boehm of AHS answer these questions and more.
2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
BIONOMICS-Finally A Solution to Prevent Back & Shoulder Injuries to Foodservice Employees
Speaker: Dennis Downing, Future Industrial Technologies (FIT)
Bionomics, a training methodology used throughout US/Canada, reduces back and shoulder injuries. Employees LISTEN, LEARN and USE it. Learn to prevent painful back injuries to YOU and your employees.
Machine Learning & Last-Mile Deliveries
Speaker: Erich Wolters, Wise Systems
Machine learning and artificial intelligence will transform last-mile delivery, creating new opportunities to stay competitive, meet your customers’ needs, and improve the bottom line.
3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
The Impact of Omnichannel in the Food Industry
Speaker: Greg Braun, Senior Vice President, C3 Solutions
The food industry is struggling to keep up as they adapt their operations to accommodate e-commerce. Solutions for dock and yard management can make the difference between success & a costly mistake.
4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Fleet Management: Three Ways to Pull Ahead of Your Competition
Speaker: Gabby Deocares, Product Marketing Manager, Samsara
Ever wonder what other fleets are doing to grow their business? What’s the secret to their success? We talked to some of our safest and most productive customers to see what they’re doing differently. Join this session to hear how food and beverage distribution leaders have driven measurable impact through new, easy-to-deploy programs, and how you can use those same strategies for your fleet operation.
Tuesday, October 29
10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
More Than Just a Bot: How autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are helping workers increase productivity, efficiency and operation speed by double digits.
Speaker: Kurt Nantkes, Fetch Robotics
We will give an overview of cloud robotics, dive into specific food distribution workflows, and walk through how some distribution companies are already integrating AMRs into their environments.
Additional Sponsors:
Mobileye, an Intel Company