Join Our Transatlantic Conference on Energy Efficiency in the Food and Beverage Industry on September 14

Virtual Transatlantic Conference on Energy Efficiency in the Food and Beverage Industry

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Greetings!

The food and beverage processing industry accounts for 7% of US manufacturing energy consumption, making it among the top five most energy-intensive industries. How can companies in food and beverage become more energy efficient?

Join us at our Virtual Transatlantic Conference on September 14 from 10:30am to 1pm CT to speak with our Energy Efficiency Business Delegation of eight German companies and German and US industry experts. The conference will provide a forum to network and exchange ideas as well as a panel on current developments and the policy environment for energy efficiency technologies.

Virtual Conference Agenda

Energy Efficiency in the Food and Beverage Industry

Tuesday September 14th

10:30am - 1pm US Central

Online from Chicago via GoToWebinar

10:30 - Words of Welcome

10:35 - Presentation of Energy Solutions Initiative from Germany

10:40 - Trends in Energy Efficiency in Food and Beverage in Illinois

10:50 - Trends in Energy Efficiency in Germany

11:00 - Delegation Participant Presentations

Exhaust Gas and Gas Treatment Technology – APROVIS Energy Systems GmbH

Beverage Mixing Technology and Process Solutions – Cavitator Systems GmbH

Engineering Services for Energy-Efficient Ventilation Technology, – hdt Anlagenbau GmbH

Antibacterial LED Lighting for Food and Beverage Industry – LED Light Germany GmbH

11:25 - Panel Discussion:

Innovative Technologies Driving Energy Efficiency in the Food and Beverage Industry

11:50 - Coffee Break

12:05 - Delegation Participant Presentations

Energy Efficiency Consulting Services – CLIBTec Ingenieurbüro

Automated Ice Detecting Technology – Coldsense Technologies

Predictive Intelligence for Energy Optimization – IS Predict GmbH

Energy Monitoring Technology – Janitza electronics GmbH

12:30 - Panel Discussion:

AI and Energy Monitoring Solutions to Enhance Energy Efficiency

12:55 - Closing Remarks

Meet Our Speakers

Dominik Eberle is in International Business Development at APROVIS Energy Systems GmbH. APPROVIS specializes in exhaust gas and gas treatment technology. They provide tailor-made products and offer complete solutions to improve the overall efficiency of CHP plants.

Volker Gehle is in International Sales and Marketing for Cavitator Systems GmbH. Cavitator Systems focuses on cavitative mixing technology to produce homogenous mixtures and offers engineering solutions for the treatment and manufacturing of beverages using its patented CAVSYS®Cavitator technology.

Wolfram Mallow is Owner of CLIBTec Ingenieurbüro. CLIBTec provides independent consulting on energy and resource efficiency, building automation and planning. CLIBTec has expertise in a wide range of energy efficiency measures and cross-sectional technologies and has advised international clients on industrial production processes as well as energy supply concepts.

Stephan Bansmer is CEO at Coldsense Technologies. Coldsense Technologies focuses on maximizing energy saving potential and detecting and preventing the frost formation on systems for applications in cold storage. Coldsense's technologies contribute to an efficient cold storage solution, saving energy consumption and cost by optimizing refrigeration processes using innovative sensors and AI.

Christopher Dönselmann-Theile is Senior Project Coordinator at hdt Anlagenbau GmbH. hdt Anlagenbau focuses on the production and installation of heat exchangers and control cabinets specializing in regenerative air handling. Through its energy-efficient ventilation technology, hdt Anlagenbau offers environmentally friendly solutions.

Britta Hilt is Business Development Manager at IS Predict GmbH. IS Predict provides cognitive artificial intelligence solutions to ensure planned, foresighted, and more efficient operations for SMEs and large enterprises. By leveraging big data and their adaptable AI solution, IS Predict can increase current and future efficiencies for people, machinery, materials and energy.

Marcel Schäfer is Technical Sales Manager at Janitza electronics GmbH. Janitza specializes in the production of energy measurement technology with a focus on monitoring systems and applications for modern energy data management. These energy monitoring solutions help reduce costs and enhance energy efficiency.

Gunter Klee is Managing Director at LED Light Germany GmbH. LED Light Germany specializes in high performance LED technology for energy-efficient lighting systems and renovation. Its use of antibacterial and germ-free coating in combination with its various lighting systems is used to improve energy efficiency and hygiene in food processing.

Dr. Ron-Hendrik Hechelmann is a professor in the field of environmentally compatible products and processes at the University of Kassel. He conducts research on the the development of climate neutrality and energy efficient strategies for firms.

Laura Scharlach has been working for Renewables Academy (RENAC) AG for more than 10 years. She leads the project acquisition and implementation of activities within the framework of the German Energy Solutions Initiative. Within this project, she manages the different modules such as information days, and AHK business trips for German as well as international energy experts. She is also a consultant for the international trade fair program of the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy.