FOOD AS MEDICINE: DRIVING INNOVATION & EDUCATION FOR A HEALTHIER WORLD.
A thought-provoking summit for innovators, educators, policy-makers, health-care professionals on shaping a healthier future for all.
DATE: JUNE 26TH, 2025 | HARVARD UNIVERSITY, BOSTON, MA
Why Attend?
This summit offers an unparalleled opportunity to dive deep into the latest scientific research, cutting-edge technologies, and transformative educational strategies that position food at the forefront of health innovation. By exploring the intersection of nutrition and health, we aim to foster a holistic approach to disease prevention, management, and overall well-being.
Key Themes and Discussions
The Science of Food as Medicine
Delve into nutrigenomics and understand how food can influence gene expression and individual health. Discover the critical role of the microbiome in maintaining health and preventing disease. Explore the potential of functional foods and nutraceuticals in promoting wellness.
Innovations in Food Technology
Learn about personalized nutrition and how technology can customize diets to individual needs. Examine the latest developments in plant-based and alternative proteins for sustainable health. Understand the importance of food fortification and biofortification in enhancing nutritional quality.
Educational Strategies for Healthier Eating Discuss
Effective methods for integrating nutrition education into school curriculums. Explore successful community outreach and engagement models to promote healthy eating. Utilize digital tools and resources to encourage and sustain healthy dietary habits.
Policy and Advocacy:
Strategize on creating supportive food policies that promote public health. Collaborate on global health initiatives to combat malnutrition and food insecurity.
Speakers Include:
Jess Fanzo PhD
Professor of Climate,
Director of Food For Humanity Initiative, Columbia University
Saneel Kulkarni
Senior Director, Strategy & Operation
Centene
Guru Banavar PhD
Chief Technology Officer
Viome
Lauren Abda
Partner,
Branch Venture Group
Uma Naidoo, MD
Director,
Nutritional Psychiatry
Massachusetts General Hospital & Harvard Medical School
Erica David Park
Chief Medical Officer
AmeriHealth Caritas
Martin Slayne PhD
VP Scientific & Regulatory Affairs
Ingredion
Bunmi Olayanju MBA
Chief Strategy Officer
Care Center of New Jersey
Jennifer Smith
Executive Director Grow NY
Kevin McCurdy
Global CPG Partner Leader Amazon
Anabelle Broadbent PhD
Founder & CSO
Verde Ops
Alon Chen
Founder and CEO Tastewise
Expand Your Network...
Accelerate Business Growth.
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High Impact Networking
Expand your network of influential changemakers redefining the future of the food industry. Meet prospective collaborators, investors or partners.
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Insightful Learning Opportunities
Join the brightest minds in food and health for intelligent insights on innovating successfully and creating impact at scale.
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Discover Innovative Companies Improving Community Health.
Discover strategic partners with aligned missions that can accelerate your organization’s impact.
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Expand Your Network Through High-Impact Networking
Expand your network of changemakers through different powerful networking opportunities integrated into the event.
What Past Attendees Are Saying:
“This was a well-run event and more importantly, it brought to the table all stakeholders – convening power of food. I made some great connections with some companies in the meeting and I will follow up with them.“
Phil Demokritou, PhD
Head of Environmental Bioengineering,
Rutgers University
“FoodNiche® Summit NYC was such an excellent event. Impressive lineup of speakers, sharing valuable insights. So many golden nuggets of food innovation wisdom shared! It was great to meet so many of the attendees. I left the summit beyond inspired. The future of food is bright.“
Anabelle Broadbent, PhD Founder,
Verde Ops
“Skillfully created and excellently hosted. A fantastic event! The investment panel at the FoodNiche Summit is the most informative panel session I have ever listened to.”
Shou Wong, PhD
Chief Innovation Officer, TurtleTree
“Out of all the conferences I go to, I appreciate the FoodNiche Summit most because of the diversity of perspectives it brought together. There were representatives from across the food system – this kind of collaboration is key to solving the challenges of feeding the world sustainably.”
Scott Landers
Co-Founder & CEO, Figure8
Frequently asked questios
Is This A Virtual Event?
This is an in-person event in Boston, MA.
Location:
Harvard Medical School,
Joseph B Martin Conference Center,
77 Avenue Louis Pasteur,
Boston, MA 02115
Is there accommodation close to the venue?
Yes, there are hotels close to the event venue.
Are there group discount for teams?
Yes, there are group discounts for teams, please contact David at [email protected] for details.
How can companies exhibit or present on the innovation stage at this summit?
Companies can schedule a call with the team by booking a time here.