As the food landscape evolves, the prevalence and impact of pathogens continue to demand our attention, resources, and need to rethink. From risk assessment to risk management an emphasis on data and analysis are not just buzzwords but an advancing industry trend. Perhaps, the future beholds a ‘Chief Data Officer,’ as a primary food safety role. This session brings together public health, research, and industry experts to explore next generation strategies for understanding and addressing microbiological risks from grower to customer. Given the inherent supply chain, regulatory, and epidemiological significance of the food system, experts will share their insights, approaches, and tools from the lens of surveillance, monitoring, and investigative activities. The use of real-time data, predictive modeling, and artificial intelligence, is here and now, learn how to navigate these fast-progressing concepts and tools as you stay ahead and adapt continuous improvement strategies in your food safety programs.