Join global changemakers redefining the future of food for a full day
of high impact networking, intelligent insights and discovery.
CORNELL TECH UNIVERSITY, NYC | SPRING, 2024
2023 SPEAKERS
Kate MacKenzie
Executive Director
NYC Mayor’s Office of Food Policy
Eric Beringause
Chief Executive Officer
Winland Foods
Philip Demokritou PhD
Julia Olayanju PhD
Founder & Chief Science Officer
FoodNiche
Jonathan Deutsch, PhD.
Director, Food Innovation Lab
Drexel University
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Anne Greven
Strategic Finance Executive,
Global Food, Agricultural & Sustainability Innovation
Martin Slayne PhD
VP Scientific & Regulatory Affairs
Ingredion
Meghan McIlroy
Director, R&D
 Kraft Heinz
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
Duncan Aust, PhD
Chief Technology Officer
AgroFresh
Matt Weiss
Founder & CEO
RIND
Trish Thomas
Co-founder and CEO
Every Body Eat
Tim McCollum
Founder and CEO
Beyond Good
Zane Starkewolfe
CEO,
Optimized Foods
Sujala Balaji
Founder and CEO,
Rainfed
Ben Fishman
Chairman, Regenified LLC and Former Managing Director, Continental Grain
Bunmi Olayanju
Investor and Co-Founder
FoodNiche Inc.
Shou Wong
Chief Innovation Officer,
TurtleTree
Deane Sullivan
Multicultural & Local Lead,
Stop & Shop Supermarkets North East
Ellen Jorgensen
Co-founder and Director, Aanika Biosciences Inc.
Henry Gordon-Smith
 Co-Founder and CEO,
Agritecture
An Event For People Shaping The Future
Gain Insights From Visionary Leaders
Join hundreds of the brightest minds redefining our food system. Gain insights on successfully tackling the challenges facing our food system from farm to fork
Innovation Stage: Discover The Future
There are different innovative companies tackling challenges facing our food system. Discover exceptional innovators shaping the future of food on the FoodNiche Summit innovation stage. To participate, visit here.
What To Expect
Keynotes
Engaging Panel
High-Impact Networking
Discover Innovative Companies
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 for intelligent insights on innovating successfully in the current food ecosystem. Learn factors driving change and factors driving consumer food purchasing decisions.
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Discover Innovative Food Technology Companies.
Stay ahead of the innovation trend in food, discover collaborators, or partners from the global food ecosystem.
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Showcase Your Brand
Leverage opportunities at this summit to enhance your company’s visibility, leverage your thought-leadership and promote business growth.
What Past Attendees Are Saying:
“This Summit was thoughtfully curated and well attended – an overall great event for learning and networking.”
Sharon
New York, NY
“This was a great event which covered ambitious ground from food investors to high technology. I enjoyed meeting the vendor sponsors and enjoyed the rich panel discussion. Thank you!”
David
Hoboken, NJ
“Really appreciated the structure and organization of the event! One of the best I have seen. It made it very easy for me to connect with so many prospects sharing our mission with them.”
Katie
Brooklyn, NJ
Frequently asked questios
Is This A Virtual Event?
This summit will take place in-person in New York City. The address is 2 W Loop, NYC 10044.
Is there accommodation close to the venue?
We created a list of recommended hotels here. Graduate Roosevelt Island is right next to the building where the event will be taking place.
Is the venue close to the NYC subway?
Yes, the venue is close to a train station with easy and short train rides to NYCÂ Penn Station or Grand Central. For more information and updates on train services or delay, visit here.
When does registration close?
Registration closes when the event is at full capacity which can happen a month or two before the event date.