September 16, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CST

The FDA's Food Traceability Rule (FSMA 204) requires covered foods to have detailed digital traceability by July 2028. This session cuts through the technology confusion to help you understand your options-from simple spreadsheets to sophisticated blockchain solutions-and choose what's right for your operation. 

✔ Rule 204 requirements refresher – Key Data Elements (KDEs), Critical Tracking Events (CTEs), and compliance deadlines
✔ Technology options landscape – Spreadsheets, databases, ERP modules, specialized software, blockchain, and emerging solutions
✔Pros and cons of each approach – Cost, complexity, scalability, and integration considerations
✔ Software selection criteria – What features matter most and what's just marketing hype
✔ Employee engagement strategies – Practical ways to involve frontline workers in food safety
✔ Implementation strategies – Phased rollout vs. big bang, pilot testing, and change management
✔ Data capture methods – Barcodes, QR codes, RFID, IoT sensors, and manual entry
✔ System integration – Connecting traceability with inventory, production, and shipping systems
✔ Vendor evaluation – Questions to ask, demos to request, and red flags to watch for
✔ ROI beyond compliance – How traceability improves recall response, reduces waste, and enhances supply chain visibility

Who Should Attend?

📌 Supply chain managers
📌 IT directors
📌 Food safety professionals
📌 Operations managers
📌 Anyone responsible for traceability compliance or technology decisions