Agenda
Day 1- July 21, 2022
Main Stage
Jul 21 9:30AM–10:00AM EST
Networking at Virtual Lobby | Registration
Main Stage
Jul 21 10:00AM–10:10AM EST
Opening Remarks
Welcome remarks from summit host
Focus For Day 1: GFI reports show a staggering 3.1 billion dollar investment in alternative protein in 2020 supporting plant-based meat, cultivated meat, and many other alternate protein sources. While innovative approaches to reduce the impact of current dietary demands on the environment is important, agricultural practices also calls for change. Are we doing enough? Are there strategies in place to drive wide consumer acceptance of some of the innovation today? The sessions for day 2 will be focused on discussing strategies to ensure that our practices, policies and innovation today support our growing population for years to come.
Speaker: Dr. Julia Olayanju
Main Stage
Jul 21 10:15AM–10:25AM EST
Sustainability:
The Past, The Present And The Future
Best-selling author, CEO, and podcaster Paul Shapiro
will take you on a tour of how humanity has satiated its meat-tooth in the
past, is doing so today, and what we need to do in order to sustainably enjoy
the meat experience into the future.
Speaker: Paul Shapiro – CEO- Better Meat Co
Main Stage
Jul 21 10:30AM–11:25AM EST
Alternative Protein Innovation: Understanding & Appealing to Consumers.
Several reports highlight significant investments going into alternate protein and meat innovation products. Different companies are adopting different strategies to bring innovative products to the market place. Most of these companies are still in the R&D stages with no product on the shelves. Are consumers ready for these products? What can these innovative brands do to prepare consumers for exceptional dining experiences especially for alternative meat products? Join this highly informative panel session with leading experts, innovators and scientist.
Speakers: David Benzaquen , Dr. Maha Tahiri, Dr. Malkiel Cohen, Christina Lampert
Session Chair: David Benzaquen – CEO, Mission:Plant
Main Stage
Jul 21 11:30 AM–12:30PM EST
Leveraging Scientific Knowledge To Innovate Protein Safely & Efficiently.
Focused on cultured meat and other innovative approaches to sustainable protein solutions. The panel of experts discuss strategies to innovate safely and efficiency at scale.
Speakers: Dr. Anabelle Broadbent, Dr. Lauran Madden, Dr. Adeniyi Odugbemi,
Session Chair: Dr. Anabelle Broadbent- CEO, Verde Ops
Jul 21 12:30 -1:30 PM EST
BREAK / VIRTUAL LOBBY
Main Stage
Jul 21 1:30 PM–2:30PM EST
Leveraging Controlled Environment Agriculture To Tackle Food Security Challenges In Our Communities
How do we ensure that nutrient dense produce get to consumers in a fresh state maintaining its full nutritional value? What are the different approaches to getting produce to people regardless of where they live in a timely and efficient manner? This panel will focus on conversation on how vertical farming is providing nutrition security, what is currently working and what can be improved.
Speakers: Dr. Anabelle Broadbent, Dr. Ray M. Wheeler, Nona Yehia , Dr. Gioia Massa, Dr. Susan Maclsaac
Session Chair: Dr. Anabelle Broadbent
Main Stage
Jul 21 2:30 PM–3:25PM EST
Nutrient Dense Food Production and Regenerative Practices For Sustainability
Can we help people put nutrient dense food products on the table daily without depleting our natural resources overtime? What is currently being done that works and what can we do differently?
Speakers: Joni Kindwall-Moore, Anne Bikle, Dan Kittridge, Nova Sayers
Session Chair – Joni Kindwall-Moore – Ethnobotanist, CEO-Snacktivist Inc.
Main Stage
Jul 21 3:30 PM–4:00PM EST
Promoting Sustainability By Reducing Food Waste
Speakers:
Yehuda Elram – CEO, eggXYt (3:30 PM ET)
Angie Crone – Head of Programs – Upcycled Foods (3:45 PM ET)
Day 2 - July 22, 2022
Main Stage
Jul 22 10:00AM–10:30AM EST
Registration & Networking
Virtual Event Lobby
Main Stage
Jul 22 10:30AM–10:45AM EST
Opening Remarks
Welcome remarks from summit host
Focus For Day 2:
According to reports published by Statistica, the global health wellness food market was valued at 733.1 billion US in 2020 and is projected to reach 1 trillion US dollars by 2026. The report also showed that American consumers are driving the sales of specific nutrient dense food types with known health benefits. What does this mean for the future of food/beverage innovation? Day 1 sessions will be focused on innovation to meet consumer at the intersection of food and health.
Dr. Julia Olayanju- President, FoodNiche
Main Stage
Jul 22 10:50AM -11:50AM EST
Food Innovation In Post-COVID World: Has The Consumer Changed?
After more than 20 months of COVID-19 pandemic which impacted 530 million people globally, so much has changed. Priorities have shifted and consumer preferences may not be the same. How has the consumer food needs and preferences changed? What are strategic approaches to meet these needs? As more people prioritize health, what are strategic ways to innovate to consistently meet consumer demands?
Speakers: Dr. Julia Olayanju -President, FoodNiche | Victor Penev – CEO, Edamam, Alexander Gillet- CEO, HowGood | Sharon Cittone – CEO, Edible Planet Ventures | Rachel Yarcony -CEO, MyAir
Session Chair: Dr. Julia Olayanju
Main Stage
Jul 22 12:10AM -1:00AM EST
BREAK
Main Stage
Jul 22 1:00PM–1:30PM EST
Food Innovation: Factors Driving Consumer Demand For Healthier and Sustainable Products.
With increased interest in functional foods, and continued research findings highlighting the health benefits of different phytochemicals found in plants. What are consumers really going for? What are some of the factors driving change in consumer demand. These questions and many more will be tackled in these panel session
Speaker: Dr. Maha Tahiri – CEO, Nutrition Sustainability Strategies, Former Director of Innovation, General Mills
Main Stage
Jul 22 1:30PM–2:00PM EST
Investing In The Future Of Food- Perspectives On Navigating Market Changes Post COVID-19
What has changed post-COVID-19, what has changed and how are perspective shifting when it comes to investing in food? This panel conversation will dive into different factors that is changing investment dynamics and also what the future holds
Fireside chat: Sharon Cittone and Elysabeth Alfano, CEO- VegTech Invest
Virtual Exhibition
Jul 22 2:10PM
Summit Ends