Sovereign Infrastructure & Advanced Manufacturing — Crider Foods

​AI isn't just for tech companies. While most of the conversation at SXSW focuses on software and Silicon Valley, some of the most compelling AI work is happening in facilities where uptime, safety, and consistency matter more than hype. In this session, Crider Foods and webAI sit down for a candid conversation about what it actually looks like to build operational intelligence inside a business that makes things, ships things, and feeds people. From owning your data to scaling institutional knowledge, this is a grounded look at the future of American manufacturing, told by people who are building it.

​Billy Crider III — CEO, Crider Foods Billy is CEO of Crider Foods, a third-generation food manufacturing company headquartered in Stillmore, Georgia. Founded in 1944, Crider is the leading U.S. producer of canned chicken, pork, and beef products, and has invested heavily in automation and advanced manufacturing technology.