Varun Khanna

Varun Khanna

Founder, Variyaan Global | Former Executive at Chobani, PepsiCo, 7-Eleven 7Eleven
Varun Khanna

DAY 1 Wednesday | October 15

11:15 AM Keynote | AI-Accelerated Food Innovation in Retail & CPG: Cutting Launch Time & Elevating Food Safety

With billions spent annually on promotional activity, the stakes for getting personalization right in consumer packaged goods (CPG) have never been higher. In this session, Varun Khanna shares insights from his new AI venture focused on unlocking the true potential of customer data and personalization in the CPG space. Drawing on real-world examples from billion-dollar CPG promo budgets, Varun will break down how advanced forecasting, AI, and data analytics can radically improve promo efficiency and eliminate waste.

Key Takeaways:

How AI and data analytics are transforming product development and forecasting

The role of hyper-personalized promotions in driving ROI across the CPG industry

Lessons learned from implementing AI at scale within billion-dollar brands

Why now is the time to move beyond spreadsheets and embrace intelligent automation

This session is designed for decision-makers looking to activate smarter, AI-driven strategies for growth and efficiency in CPG and beyond.

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Varun.

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