The 21st Century is here and it is taking the food world by storm. When thinking about all of the ways to grab lunch, more than a few come to mind. Without technology inspired foods we would never have the options to order in via drones with UberEats, have a box of food delivered in bulk with Amazon Pantry, or have someone run your errands and pick up groceries with Favor.
Check out the Top 5 Food Inspired Technology Panels.
Bringing Cooking Technology into the 21st Century
Saturday, March 11
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
The Driskill – Maximilian
Although it is the 21st Century, millions and billions of people around the world are cooking the same way as their ancestors did before them. What can we do to get these billions of people up to speed and to embrace new cooking technologies? How can we get these billions of people around the world to adopt new and efficient techniques to make for better food practices? José Andrés, chef/owner of ThinkFoodGroup and founder of World Central Kitchen, will discuss the interconnectedness of clean cookstove technology with Robert Capps, Editorial Director at WIRED Magazine.
Cooking is Dead, Long Live Cooking
Saturday, March 11
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
The Driskill – Maximilian
When was the last time you enjoyed a home cooked meal? Growing up did your parents cook every night or where you one of those families who enjoyed a good restaurant? This panel will dive into the news regarding home cooking and discover the art of home cooking is dying or if it has been revived. With so many dining options, cooking at home can be easily overlooked in favor of a quick bite to eat.
Grocerants, Dark Kitchens and the New Food Economy
Monday, March 13
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
The Driskill – The Driskill Ballroom
Ordering pizza or Chinese takeout over the phone is so yesterday. Now, food delivery is all about drones, smartphone apps, and food subscription services. Would you believe someone if they told you that you could have lunch delivered to the office in less than 10 minutes? What about having your whole dinner, groceries & step-by-step recipe delivered directly to your doorstep without ever having to leave your home? This panel is all about how technology has revolutionized the many vehicles in which food can be obtained. Gone are the days of only have the grocery store at your disposal. Instead you can do almost anything at the touch of a button. With all of these breakthroughs, how will we ever keep up?
Livestreaming and the Future of Food TV
Monday, March 13
11:00 a.m – 12:00 p.m.
The Driskill – Maximilian
I can honestly admit that I have spent hours watching hundreds of Facebook cooking videos or roped in by the latest Periscope of the hottest new chefs. Long gone are the days of classic cooking shows. Cooking shows have been revolutionized by Facebook Live, livestreaming and short form videos. The average attention span is nowhere it used to be and is now our attention is captured in quick 30 second videos or 30-minute-long live streams. These formats are wonderful for making cooking more accessible to cooks and food lovers of every age and skill level.
The Smart Kitchen: Cooking Better with Technology
Saturday, March 11
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
The Driskill – The Driskill Ballroom
The best kitchen invention since sliced bread would have to be the microwave; except the microwave was first sold back in 1946. It has been over 60 years and our approach to food has not changed much over time. This panel will include several perspectives on the Smart Kitchen from an analyst, an investor who is looking at consumer and commercial appliances, and companies building equipment for modern kitchens.