FoodNiche Summit

Agenda

Time (EST)

Location

Topic

8:30 am

Lobby

Registration | Networking | Breakfast

9:15 am

Main Stage

Welcome Remarks

9:30 am

Main Stage

Opening Keynote

9:55 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. Highlighting the importance of accurate information about their health benefits, environmental impact, taste, ethical considerations, and dispelling misconceptions. The session will highlight effective strategies that are working and producing desirable outcomes while critically highlighting the roadmap for future success across generations. 

 

10:45 am

Main Stage

Fireside Chat

Focusing on consumer health as food innovation expands

11:35 pm

Auditorium

Breakout Session

12:30 pm

Lobby

Lunch | Exhibition | Networking

1:30 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. Panelists will discuss the unique challenges faced by startups in food innovation when seeking funding and opportunities presented by global challenges such as climate change, sustainability, and health concerns. They will also delve into case studies of successful fundraising in the food tech space, lessons learned, and how they can be applied more broadly.  

2:15 pm

Main Stage

Solution Spotlight

2:35 pm

Main Stage

Role of Technology in Promoting Food Security, Reducing Food Waste and Enhancing Sustainability

The panel discussion will examine the pivotal role of technology in advancing food security, reducing food waste, and enhancing food systems globally. Through innovative solutions such as precision agriculture, blockchain traceability, and AI-driven predictive analytics, technology offers unprecedented opportunities. By fostering collaboration among stakeholders, leveraging data-driven insights, and promoting sustainable practices, technology can empower communities to address food insecurity, achieve greater resilience in the face of climate change, and build more inclusive and equitable food systems that ensure access to nutritious food for all.

3:25 pm

Auditorium

Breakout Session

4:15 pm

Main Stage

Leveraging AI and Other Emerging Technologies to Build Robust Supply Chain Processes

The panel discussion will delve into the transformative potential of AI and other technological innovations within the food industry’s supply chain processes. By harnessing AI-driven analytics, automation, blockchain, and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, food industry stakeholders can optimize inventory management, traceability, and quality control while minimizing waste and ensuring food safety. The discussion will explore practical applications, success stories, and emerging trends, highlighting how these innovations can revolutionize food production, distribution, and retailing to meet the evolving demands of consumers and regulatory standards in an increasingly complex and competitive market landscape

4:55 pm

Main Stage

Closing Remarks