Agenda
Time (EST)
Location
Topic
8:30 am
Lobby
Registration | Networking | Refreshments
9:15 am
Main Stage
Welcome Remarks
Speaker: Bunmi Olayanju CFA, Co-founder & CBO, FoodNiche Inc
9:25 am
Main Stage
Opening Keynote: Transforming Food Systems for Human and Planetary Health
Speaker: Jess Fanzo PhD, Professor of Climate, Director of Food For Humanity Initiative, Columbia University
9:50 am
Main Stage
Alternative Protein Innovation: Fostering Consumer Education and Adoption
This session is focused on discussing strategies for effective communication and consumer education that are crucial for driving acceptance of alternative protein products.
Speakers:
– Andrew D. Ive, Founder & Managing Partner, Big Idea Ventures
– Jim Cali, General Partner, Next Gen Nutrition Investment Partners
– Ben Berman, Co-Founder & CEO, Tomorrow Farms
– Emma Ignaszewski, Associate Director, Industry Intelligence & Initiatives, Good Food institute
10:40 am
Main Stage
Solution Spotlight
Speaker: Gabor Forgacs, Co-founder & CSO, Fork and Good
10:50 am
Exhibition Floor
Sampling Break
11:10 am
Main Stage
Navigating Regulatory Hurdles in Food Innovation
Speakers:
– Jason Dietz, Biotechnology Coordinator, FDA
– Anabelle Broadbent PhD, Founder & CSO, Verde Ops
– Amaru Sanchez, Attorney, Wiley Rein LLP
12:00 pm
Main Stage
Solution spotlight
Focus on alternative proteins
12:15 pm
Lobby
Lunch | Exhibition | Networking
1:15 pm
Main Stage
Investing in Sustainable Food Innovation
This panel will provide an overview of the current state of capital raising in the food innovation sector and weigh in on future trends and shifts in the investment landscape.
Speakers:
– Stu Strumwasser, Managing Director, Green Circle Foodtech Ventures
– Anne Greven, Managing Director, ING
– Jenn Smith, Executive Director, Grow NY/ Cornell University
– Paola de Almeida, Operating Advisor, Pegasus Capital Advisors
– James Caffyn, Partner, Lever VC