Charlie Vallely
Charlie Vallely is co-founder and CEO of Smarter Sorting. He has overcome graduating with an English degree to become a leader in Applied AI for regulatory and chemical classification. He cares deeply about computation, consumer products, Supply Chain decisions and the Boston Celtics.
Tuesday December 9
Joint Cleaning & Floor Care Products Program
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how companies innovate — from early-stage consumer research to final product safety checks. This session will explore five key domains where AI is making a tangible impact in product development: consumer insights, formulation and packaging, regulatory, sustainability, and safety/quality assurance.
Rafael Ortiz will open the session by providing a roadmap for these applications, setting the stage for a series of expert perspectives which will highlight how AI is being used today to streamline regulatory processes, design sustainable and effective formulations, and strengthen quality and safety practices.
The session will be interactive, with the panel directly engaging the audience to discuss practical challenges, opportunities, and real-world examples of how AI is shaping the future of product development.
Moderator:
Maggie Gottardi, Technical Director, State Industrial Products
Speakers:
Rafael Ortiz, Chief Technology Officer, CLR Brands
Anastasia Sartan, Founder & CEO, GetGenAI
Jacob Smith, Innovation Advisor, RTI International
Charlie Vallely, Co-Founder and CEO, Smarter Sorting