NCSU Bezos Center Summit
Event description
The Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein at NC State University is hosting its inaugural summit on October 16–17, 2025, bringing together the brightest minds in science, policy, and industry to advance the future of sustainable protein.
This two-day event will feature exciting keynote talks, interactive panels, and breakout sessions highlighting breakthroughs in biomanufacturing, alternative proteins, and sustainable food systems.
GFI’s Maddie Cohen, J.D., associate director of regulatory affairs, will join the Policy & Regulations panel alongside Deepti Kulkarni (Covington & Burling) and Jo Anne Shatkin (Vireo Advisors), with moderation by Norbert Wilson (Duke University). Together, they will explore the current state of cultivated meat regulation, highlight both challenges and opportunities, and discuss how thoughtful, science-based policy can guide this emerging sector toward a more sustainable future.
It’s a conversation designed to be both insightful and practical—an invitation to see how today’s regulatory choices can shape tomorrow’s food system.
Event location
GFI speaker
Madeline Cohen, J.D.
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, REGULATORY AFFAIRS
Madeline Cohen leads GFI’s regulatory team in implementing regulatory, policy, and litigation strategies to support a clear path to market and a level playing field for alternative proteins. Prior to joining GFI, Madeline worked on a variety of litigation and compliance matters as an associate at Wiley Rein LLP. She also previously served as a law clerk to the Honorable Robert. C. Chambers, U.S. District Court Judge. Madeline holds a J.D. from The George Washington University Law School and a B.A. from American University.
Upcoming events
View all events
Alt Protein Pipelines: Lab kits for accessible cellular agriculture training
Explore how laboratory kits can be integrated into standard educational pathways, providing students with the opportunity to apply the science behind alternative protein technologies.
Reuters Events Transform Food & Agriculture USA 2025
Join GFI’s Senior Vice President of Corporate Engagement, Caroline Bushnell at Reuters Events: Transform Food & Agriculture in Minneapolis.
NCSU Bezos Center Summit
GFI’s Maddie Cohen, associate director of regulatory affairs, will join a panel at the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein’s inaugural summit, contributing to an energizing discussion on the current state…
Bridge2Food North American Symposium – APP Regional Student Symposium (Alt Protein Project)
After a successful student-led showcase in Brazil earlier this year, the Alt Protein Project is headed to the U.S.! Meet some of our incredible student leaders at the Bridge2Food North…
National FFA Convention & Expo
Event description The National FFA Convention & Expo is all about growing the next generation of leaders—and so is GFI. That’s why Jeremy Eltz, Ph.D., GFI’s Education and Workforce Development…
COP30: United Nations Climate Change Conference
COP30 Belém brings the world together at a critical moment for global transformative climate action. Join GFI and other alternative protein experts at this historic event!
The 7th Industrializing Cultivated Meat & Seafood Summit
GFI’s Elliot Swartz, Ph.D., will share insights at the 7th Industrializing Cultivated Meat & Seafood Summit in Boston. Join Elliot and other experts as they discuss R&D innovations that can…
Building Your Alt Protein Career
Discover academic and industry career paths in the alternative protein sector, and get inspired by real-world experiences and actionable advice from our guest speaker.
