SQFI

Pre-Conference Workshops

Arrive early and make the most of your SQF Unites 2027 experience with one of three pre-conference workshops on Monday, March 22, in Tucson, Arizona. Strengthen your food defense strategies, explore practical applications of AI in food safety, or stay current on SQF program requirements through expert-led learning opportunities.

Seats are limited, so explore the workshops below and register early to secure your spot.

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Advanced Workshop: Preparing for the Next Generation of Threats

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | $599

Join Rod Wheeler, founder and CEO of the Global Food Defense Institute, to go beyond basic compliance and prepare for the evolving threats facing today’s food industry.

Through real-world scenarios and hands-on exercises, you’ll explore new approaches to food defense, facility security, and emergency preparedness. You’ll also examine the growing role of AI and cybersecurity in protecting your organization. Leave with practical strategies to strengthen your readiness for both traditional and emerging threats.

Seats are limited for all three pre-conference workshops. Add your workshop when registering for SQF Unites to reserve your seat before sessions fill up.

AI for Food Safety Practitioners: Expert-Guided, Traceable, Defensible

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | $599

Learn how to put AI to work in food safety while recognizing where it can fall short. Food safety experts will guide participants through practical applications, including drafting and reviewing documents, developing food safety and environmental monitoring programs, and analyzing food safety data. You’ll leave with tools for responsible AI use, verification, human review, and a practical 90-day implementation plan.

Seats are limited for all three pre-conference workshops. Add your workshop when registering for SQF Unites to reserve your seat before sessions fill up.

SQF Professional Update

1:00 – 5:00 p.m. | $399

Stay current on the SQF program with this four-hour update led by the SQFI Technical Team.

Required for SQF Professionals seeking annual re-registration, the session will cover SQF Code Edition 10, Integrity Program results, implementation solutions, assessment database enhancements, GFSI benchmarking, key SQF documents, upcoming training, and more.

Seats are limited for all three pre-conference workshops. Add your workshop when registering for SQF Unites to reserve your seat before sessions fill up.