FMI Midwinter Executive Conference to include Keynote from Google Cloud Leader

Dec 7, 2023

Arlington, VA—FMI—The Food Industry Association today announced that Jose Luis-Gomes, Managing Director Retail & Midwinter LogoCPG with Google Cloud will give a keynote address on artificial intelligence (AI) and future applications for food industry C-suite executives during FMI’s 2024 Midwinter Executive Conference.

“Nearly one in four food retailers and two out of three suppliers are currently using AI for their business solutions,” shared Leslie G. Sarasin, president and CEO of FMI. “These numbers will continue to grow in the coming year, necessitating food industry executives know the ins and outs of current and future AI opportunities so that they make informed business decisions.”

For the last three years, Luis-Gomes has focused on helping retail and CPG companies digitally transform with Google Cloud’s latest technology innovations. During that time, he has supported technology acceleration initiatives for retailers and CPGs like Walmart, Kroger, Albertsons, P&G, Mondelez and Colgate. Prior to Google Cloud, Luis-Gomes spent over a decade at dunnhumby partnering with retailers and brands globally to leverage data and analytics to put their customers first. Additionally, Gomes exercises his passion to reduce the grocery industry's carbon footprint as a Board Member of IFCO Systems, the global leader in reusable plastic crates. Throughout his career, Luis-Gomes has emphasized collaboration between retailers and brands while working to leverage data and AI. 

During the keynote session on Friday, January 19, 2024, titled Putting Generative AI to Work for Food Retail, Luis-Gomes will explore the types of AI, what is already in use, future applications, and how generative AI could transform organizational structure, workforce management, productivity and costs, and consumer expectations.

“I’m excited for food industry executives to learn from this respected leader in the retail technology space,” said Sarasin. “I consider this a must-attend opportunity for our members because it is sure to inspire and inform the food industry of the future.”

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  • This keynote session will be open to members of the trade media in attendance. Please see our Press Credentials for details.
  • Details about this session and others at the Midwinter Executive Conference are available at FMI.org/Midwinter.
  • Headshot for Jose Luis-Gomes, managing director retail & consumer with Google Cloud.
About FMI

As the food industry association, FMI works with and on behalf of the entire industry to advance a safer, healthier and more efficient consumer food supply chain. FMI brings together a wide range of members across the value chain — from retailers that sell to consumers, to producers that supply food and other products, as well as the wide variety of companies providing critical services — to amplify the collective work of the industry. www.FMI.org