In this session, Steph Sisson from Callaghan Innovation explores why traditional food innovation is broken and how we can fix it. Drawing on her Food Tech experience she unpacks the convergence of science, strategy and speed. From AI-powered product development to regulatory alignment and MVP validation, Steph reveals how emerging tools are transforming the food industry. Expect real-world examples, future-focused insights and a new blueprint for scalable, smart innovation that doesn’t just launch products, it builds what the world needs next.
Steph Sisson is a commercialisation and innovation leader with 20+ years experience at the intersection of food science, regulation and market strategy. At Callaghan Innovation she has worked with the Biotechnologies and AI team on commercialising science and increasing revenue. She is currently exploring how AI, strategy and science are reshaping the future of food, helping businesses scale smarter and faster. Her work spans functional foods, biotech, supplements and FMCG, with a focus on building what the world needs next.