Event description

This event will bring together an industry ecosystem of retailers, brands, entrepreneurs, scientists, investors, academia, business incubators, raw material suppliers, mills, and nonprofits to explore opportunities and challenges and to accelerate the commercialization of next-gen materials.

The term “next-gen materials” refers to materials that are livestock free direct replacements for conventional animal-based leather, silk, down, fur, wool, and exotic skins. These replacement materials use a variety of biomimicry approaches to replicate the aesthetics and performance of their animal based counterparts.

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Virtual Event

Methane mitigation and nutrition security: achieving global sustainability requires both

A webinar focusing on the food industry’s efforts to reduce methane emissions and how these cannot compromise access to affordable, nutritious food.

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The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

Alternative Fats & Oils Summit

Create a roadmap for your alternative fat strategy by weighing the potential of different alternative fats in various end products, including meat analogues, dairy, and seafood.

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The Future of Protein Production Chicago

Join Laine Clark, GFI senior corporate engagement manager – innovation, for a presentation on non-dilutive funding.

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Virtual Event

Alt Protein Pipelines: Rethinking curriculum design with a startup mindset

Discover how university course offerings are evolving to meet the increasing demand for trained professionals in the alternative protein field. Join us to learn from a pioneering team shaping innovative…

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Virtual Event

GFI Research Grant Program RFP Collaborative Mixer

Interested in finding collaborators for GFI’s 2024 RFP? Bring your project ideas to our virtual collaborative mixer and find a partner to enhance your proposal.

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Virtual Event

GFI Research Grant Program RFP Collaborative Mixer

Interested in finding collaborators for GFI’s 2024 RFP? Bring your project ideas to our virtual collaborative mixer and find a partner to enhance your proposal.

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Grand Hyatt Washington

Food Label Conference

Join Prime Label Consultants in Washington DC June 2 – 5th to make sure you are current on new and evolving regulations and industry trends. Keynote speakers and complete breakout…

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Virtual Event

Ask GFI: Alt Protein Careers

Join us to explore academic and industry careers in alternative protein. Learn how you can apply your skills to this exciting and thriving field!