BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Good Food Institute - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://gfi.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Good Food Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T235959 DTSTAMP:20260727T134243Z CREATED:20260727T134146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T134243Z UID:10000809-1786320000-1786751999@gfi.org SUMMARY:Earth Precision Agriculture Conference 2026 DESCRIPTION:Earth Precision Agriculture Conference 2026Past\n\n\n\n\nGFI’s Elliot Swartz is helping shape the future of food biomanufacturing at EPA 2026—where precision agriculture\, biotechnology\, and cellular agriculture come together. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Bluesky\n \n Share on Bluesky\n\n\n Share this page on Threads\n \n Share on Threads\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThe Good Food Institute is joining Earth Precision Agriculture Conference 2026\, a global gathering focused on the technologies\, partnerships\, and ideas shaping the future of agriculture. \n\n\n\nElliot Swartz\, principal scientist at GFI\, has been invited to serve as co-chair for the conference’s Food Biomanufacturing and Cellular Agriculture track. This will explore how advances in biotechnology\, automation\, AI\, and precision systems can help build a more sustainable\, resilient\, and efficient food system. \n\n\n\nBringing together researchers\, startups\, investors\, policymakers\, and industry leaders from around the world\, EPA 2026 is designed to move innovation from insight to implementation. Discussions will span everything from precision fermentation and bioprocess engineering to consumer acceptance\, supply chains\, and the future of protein production. \n\n\n\nAs alternative proteins continue to gain momentum globally\, this track highlights the growing connection between food innovation and the broader agricultural transition already underway. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElliot Swartz\, PhD\n\n\n\nSENIOR PRINCIPAL SCIENTIST\, CULTIVATED MEAT \n\n\n\nElliot’s work at GFI focuses on analyzing the technical and economic bottlenecks facing the cultivated meat industry\, identifying opportunities to accelerate the industry\, and educating scientists\, the public\, and other industry stakeholders. For the past five years\, Elliot has worked on projects ranging from food safety and environmental impact to in-depth analysis of the cultivated meat value chain. Elliot holds a PhD in neuroscience from the University of California\, Los Angeles (UCLA)\, where he worked with induced pluripotent stem cells to model neuromuscular disease. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos… URL:https://gfi.org/event/earth-precision-agriculture-conference-2026/ LOCATION:BMO Centre\, 1912 Flores Ladue Parade SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 2W1\, Canada CATEGORIES:External hybrid event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/COM24004_featured-events_industry.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T183000 DTSTAMP:20260210T210849Z CREATED:20260210T210657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T210849Z UID:10000755-1772123400-1772130600@gfi.org SUMMARY:Informational Hearing – How the Alternative Protein Industry Helps Cultivate California’s Circular Agricultural Bioeconomy DESCRIPTION:Informational Hearing – How the Alternative Protein Industry Helps Cultivate California’s Circular Agricultural BioeconomyPast\n\n\n\n\nCalifornia’s agricultural future is circular—and alternative proteins are at the center of it. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Bluesky\n \n Share on Bluesky\n\n\n Share this page on Threads\n \n Share on Threads\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nHosted by the California Assembly Select Committee on Alternative Protein Innovation\, this informational hearing will spotlight how alternative proteins are transforming the state’s food and agriculture economy—from sidestream valorization to regional job creation. \n\n\n\nHeld at UC Davis\, the hearing will convene scientists\, entrepreneurs\, farmers\, and policy leaders to explore: \n\n\n\n\nHow AP companies leverage California’s specialty crops and agricultural sidestreams\n\n\n\nOpportunities for farmers\, ranchers\, and agribusinesses to join emerging AP supply chains\n\n\n\nRegional job creation\, rural economic development\, and climate-smart farming practices\n\n\n\nWater and land use savings supported by California-specific life cycle assessment data\n\n\n\nThe role of universities\, public funding\, and regional tech clusters in AP R&D and innovation\n\n\n\n\nPanelists will include experts from UCANR\, Beam Circular\, iCAMP\, and Blue Diamond Growers. \n\n\n\nThe hearing will be available on the home page of the California State Assembly. When it is active the hearing will load on to the home page and is found by scrolling down. It will be very prominent. \n\n\n\nhttps://www.assembly.ca.gov/ \n\n\n\nThe hearing will then be posted in the archive in perpetuity once it has concluded. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos… URL:https://gfi.org/event/informational-hearing-how-the-alternative-protein-industry-helps-cultivate-californias-circular-agricultural-bioeconomy/ LOCATION:UC Davis Conference Center\, 550 Alumni Ln\, Davis\, California\, 95616 CATEGORIES:External hybrid event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T235959 DTSTAMP:20251103T160951Z CREATED:20250926T132304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T160951Z UID:10000708-1762732800-1763769599@gfi.org SUMMARY:COP30: United Nations Climate Change Conference DESCRIPTION:COP30: United Nations Climate Change ConferencePast\n\n\n\n\nCOP30 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! \n\n\n\n Share this page on Bluesky\n \n Share on Bluesky\n\n\n Share this page on Threads\n \n Share on Threads\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nAlternative proteins are among the most impactful\, yet underfunded\, agri-food climate solutions. With just $10 billion in annual investment—a fraction of what’s allocated to other climate strategies—we can unlock their full potential. This is our chance to build a food system that meets global demand\, protects natural resources\, and drives climate goals. \n\n\n\nUnlock the ripple effect. Make protein diversification part of your climate strategy.\n\n\n\n\nWhy is diversifying meat production and supply so important?\nFood systems are one of the top drivers of climate change\, contributing one-third (34%) of global GHG emissions. Even if fossil fuel emissions were eliminated immediately\, emissions from food systems alone would be enough to increase global temperatures by more than 1.5°C. \n\n\n\nMeat production and consumption are exacerbating this scenario. Livestock is responsible for 50% of methane emissions\, which are much more potent than CO₂. And despite occupying 80% of global agricultural land\, livestock provides only 17% of calories and 38% of protein consumed by people. \n\n\n\n\nIt is urgent to have options that are both more sustainable and socially accepted.\nThe World Bank ranks alternative proteins as the second most efficient climate mitigation solution in the agri-food industry\, delivering 6.1 GtCO₂eq/year. \n\n\n\nAssuming alternative proteins account for 30% of the global protein market\, it would be possible to reduce methane emissions by up to 1.2 GtCO₂eq/year by 2050\, or a quarter of the mitigation needed to meet the 1.5°C targets. \n\n\n\nCompared to beef\, cultivated meat uses 90% less land\, 66% less water\, and emits 92% less GHGs11. Plant-based meats cut land use by 91%\, water by 93%\, and emissions by 94%. \n\n\n\nGovernment investments in alternative proteins could generate $686 billion in GVA and create 83 million jobs by 2050. \n\n\n\n\nWhat is needed to catalyze the climate potential of alternative proteins?\nTo achieve a 50% market share by 2050 and effectively contribute to climate goals\, governments must invest US$4.4 billion/year in R&D and US$5.7 billion/year in commercialization incentives. \n\n\n\nAPs are currently absent from most climate finance frameworks. However\, including them unlocks public and private funding aligned with mitigation\, adaptation\, biodiversity\, and food security goals. \n\n\n\nCountries are revising their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) in early 2025. This is a once-in-a-decade opportunity to embed alternative proteins into national climate plans. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI delegation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBruce Friedrich\n\n\n\nPRESIDENT AND FOUNDER\, GFI \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGus Guadagnini\n\n\n\nPRESIDENT\, GFI BRAZIL \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlysson Soares\n\n\n\nHEAD OF POLICY\, GFI BRAZIL \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMariana Bernal\n\n\n\nPOLICY ANALYST\, GFI BRAZIL \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMirte Gosker\n\n\n\nMANAGING DIRECTOR\, ASIA PACIFIC \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nHow to meet your NDC goals\n\n\n\nIntegrate alternative protein innovation into your national climate plans. Learn how your country is already supporting alternative proteins by downloading The State of Global Policy on Alternative Proteins. \n\n\n\n\nDownload\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nDeveloping an alternative protein national strategy\n\n\n\nThis three-step guide and framework is designed for stakeholders working on food and agricultural strategy at the national level. Explore country-specific strengths\, goals\, and needs to develop a strategic plan for activating and executing a national alternative protein vision. \n\n\n\n\nRead more\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nTake action\n\n\n\nProtein diversification is a strategic lever for delivering on climate goals\, strengthening food security\, advancing innovation and driving sustainable economic growth. Contact us and support an alternative protein initiative! \n\n\n\n\nContact us\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos… URL:https://gfi.org/event/cop30-united-nations-climate-change-conference/ LOCATION:Parque da Cidade\, R. Sen. Lemos - Souza\, Belém\, 68447-000\, Brazil CATEGORIES:External hybrid event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GFI25008_COP30-event-page-header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T235959 DTSTAMP:20250612T141230Z CREATED:20250612T141105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T141230Z UID:10000697-1750032000-1750291199@gfi.org SUMMARY:FAO Global Agrifood Biotechnologies Conference DESCRIPTION:FAO Global Agrifood Biotechnologies ConferencePast\n\n\n\n\nGFI president and founder Bruce Friedrich will speak at the FAO Global Agrifood Biotechnologies Conference on how biotechnological innovations such as gene editing\, synthetic biology\, and precision fermentation can reshape the future of food. Join in person or tune in online to hear Bruce’s insights on building a more resilient\, inclusive\, and sustainable agrifood system. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Bluesky\n \n Share on Bluesky\n\n\n Share this page on Threads\n \n Share on Threads\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nBruce Friedrich\, GFI president and founder\, will join global experts in Rome and online at the FAO Global Agrifood Biotechnologies Conference\, speaking on Monday\, June 16 (14:00–15:30 CET) in the session “Biotechnological innovations and sustainability frontiers.” He’ll spotlight how innovations like gene editing\, synthetic biology\, and precision fermentation can help build a more resilient\, inclusive\, and sustainable agrifood system. \n\n\n\nHosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations\, this international gathering convenes science\, policy\, and industry leaders to explore how biotechnology can unlock real-world solutions to global challenges—from food security and climate change to nutrition and equity. \n\n\n\nThe conference runs June 16–18\, and this year\, the full session\, will be available online\, opening more space for conversation and connecting with changemakers shaping the future of food. \n\n\n\nBiotechnological and Food innovations – How plant and cell- based products will transform our agrifood systems? \n\n\n\nAfternoon (14:00–15:30): Biotechnological innovations and sustainability frontiers \n\n\n\n\nGene editing and synthetic biology for resilient and sustainable agrifood systems: Opportunities and Challenges\n\n\n\nFocus on small-scale producers\, ethical implications\, and policy frameworks.\n\n\n\nExploring synthetic biology’s role in food processing\, diet\, nutrition and ecological sustainability\n\n\n\nThe emerging opportunities in vaccines\, diagnostics and precision fermentation.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBruce Friedrich\n\n\n\nPRESIDENT AND FOUNDER\, GFI \n\n\n\nBruce Friedrich serves as GFI’s chief thought leader and relationship-builder\, working in close partnership with GFI’s global teams and food system stakeholders around the world. \n\n\n\nBruce oversees GFI’s global strategy\, working with and across all of GFI’s international teams (Asia Pacific\, Brazil\, Europe\, India\, Israel\, and United States) to ensure that GFI is maximally effective at implementing programs that deliver mission-focused results. Bruce is a TED Fellow\, Y Combinator alum\, 2021 “American Food Hero” (EatingWell Magazine)\, and popular speaker on food innovation. He has penned op-eds for the Wall Street Journal\, Foreign Policy\, CNN\, Nature Food\, Los Angeles Times\, Wired\, and many other publications. He has represented GFI on the TED Radio Hour\, New Yorker Radio Hour\, Ezra Klein Show\, Making Sense (Sam Harris)\, ReCode Decode\, and other programs and podcasts. Bruce’s 2019 TED talk has been viewed 2.4 million times and translated into 30 languages. He graduated magna cum laude from Georgetown Law and also holds degrees from Johns Hopkins University and the London School of Economics. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos… URL:https://gfi.org/event/fao-global-agrifood-biotechnologies-conference/ LOCATION: CATEGORIES:External hybrid event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T113000 DTSTAMP:20250403T163703Z CREATED:20250403T163702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T163703Z UID:10000682-1746180000-1746185400@gfi.org SUMMARY:Midwest Climate Summit DESCRIPTION:Midwest Climate SummitPast\n\n\n\n\nDon’t miss Sheila Voss\, GFI’s senior vice president of communications\, at the 2025 Midwest Climate Summit as she co-leads a dynamic workshop exploring how alternative proteins can help address the twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss—while unlocking new opportunities for farmers\, communities\, and food producers across the Midwest. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Bluesky\n \n Share on Bluesky\n\n\n Share this page on Threads\n \n Share on Threads\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThe Midwest Climate Summit is a three-day gathering of climate leaders\, researchers\, and professionals focused on expanding knowledge\, accelerating climate action\, and catalyzing new partnerships for an equitable Midwestern response to the climate crisis. With exciting options to join in person and virtually\, this is a summit you won’t want to miss! \n\n\n\nGFI will be leading an in-person workshop\, “Diversifying protein production in the Midwest: Mapping how the Midwest U.S. can sustainably feed more people and usher in the next chapter of food and agriculture.” Via a participatory Midwest mapping exercise\, this workshop will focus on the people and places throughout America’s Heartland that can help lead and benefit from alternative protein innovation and opportunities. What does workshop success look like? Greater understanding of and enthusiasm for protein produced in ways that slash food/ag emissions\, enable healthier lands and waters\, and create thriving regional bioeconomies. \n\n\n\nModerated by GFI’s Sheila Voss\, the conversation will bring together stakeholders from across the food system: \n\n\n\n\nSheila Voss\, Senior Vice President\, Communications\, The Good Food Institute\n\n\n\nRyan Blum\, Founder\, Alt Protein Project at University of Wisconsin–Madison\n\n\n\nDr. Victor Ujor\, Assistant Professor\, Department of Food Science\, University of Wisconsin–Madison\n\n\n\nNicole Atchison\, CEO\, PURIS Holdings\n\n\n\n\nTogether\, we’ll ask: What does it look like for the Midwest to lead in sustainable protein production? How can communities across the region benefit from these shifts? What systems\, policies\, and partnerships are needed to catalyze lasting change? \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSheila Voss\n\n\n\nSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT\, COMMUNICATIONS\, GFI \n\n\n\nSheila Voss is the senior vice president of communications at The Good Food Institute\, where she leads GFI’s global brand and engagement strategy. With more than two decades of leadership in mission-driven communication\, Sheila helps connect the dots between alternative protein innovation and its benefits for climate\, health\, food security\, and the economy. Prior to GFI\, she held senior communications roles at the American Lung Association\, World Wildlife Fund\, and the American Heart Association. At the intersection of science\, storytelling\, and systems change\, Sheila brings deep expertise in movement-building and strategic advocacy to drive meaningful food system transformation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos… URL:https://gfi.org/event/midwest-climate-summit/ LOCATION:University of Wisconsin-Madison\, 800 Langdon St\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53706\, United States CATEGORIES:External hybrid event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/COM24004_featured-events_climate-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T110000 DTSTAMP:20250416T205054Z CREATED:20250416T204857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T205054Z UID:10000687-1745402400-1745406000@gfi.org SUMMARY:Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Alternative Proteins DESCRIPTION:Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Alternative ProteinsPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Johns Hopkins Alt Protein Project on April 23rd for an insightful conversation on the role of machine learning and artificial intelligence in advancing alternative protein technology. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Bluesky\n \n Share on Bluesky\n\n\n Share this page on Threads\n \n Share on Threads\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin the Johns Hopkins Alt Protein Project on April 23rd for an insightful conversation on the role of machine learning and artificial intelligence in advancing alternative protein technology. We have invited experts from New Wave Biotech\, Multus\, and other industry leaders to explore how computational approaches are revolutionizing cell culture media optimization\, biological dataset analysis\, novel ingredient discovery\, and fermentation processes. Learn how machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies are overcoming key challenges to bring sustainable\, scalable alternative proteins to market. \n\n\n\n*Please note: This is a hybrid event. You can attend virtually via Zoom or in-person at the JHU Life Design Lab. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos… URL:https://gfi.org/event/machine-learning-and-artificial-intelligence-in-alternative-proteins/ LOCATION:Imagine Center\, 113 W. University Parkway\, Baltimore\, Maryland\, 21210 CATEGORIES:External hybrid event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T235959 DTSTAMP:20240822T164750Z CREATED:20240822T164748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T164750Z UID:10000594-1731974400-1732233599@gfi.org SUMMARY:Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit DESCRIPTION:Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation SummitPast\n\n\n\n\nMeet 1000+ international stakeholders across the agri-food ecosystem focused on building agri-food capacity and resilience in Asia. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nAs the anchor event of Singapore International Agri-Food Week (SIAW)\, in collaboration with Temasek\, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA)\, and Enterprise Singapore (ESG)\, the Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit will bring together over 1000 global leaders to identify the strategic priorities as we build greater capacity\, security and resilience in Asia’s agri-food system. Bruce Friedrich\, GFI’s President and Founder\, will present “Protein Diversification: Accelerating R&D for APAC’s Net Zero Transition.” Mirte Gosker\, GFI’s Managing Director\, Asia Pacific\, will speak on a panel “Precision Fermentation: Collaborative Models to Scale and Industrialise Microbial Food Production.” We hope you’ll join us there! \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBruce Friedrich\n\n\n\nPRESIDENT AND FOUNDER\, GFI \n\n\n\nBruce oversees GFI’s global strategy\, working with and across all of GFI’s international teams (Asia Pacific\, Brazil\, Europe\, India\, Israel\, and United States) to ensure that GFI is maximally effective at implementing programs that deliver mission-focused results. Bruce is a TED Fellow\, Y Combinator alum\, 2021 “American Food Hero” (EatingWell Magazine)\, and popular speaker on food innovation. He has penned op-eds for the Wall Street Journal\, Foreign Policy\, CNN\, Nature Food\, Los Angeles Times\, Wired\, and many other publications. He has represented GFI on the TED Radio Hour\, New Yorker Radio Hour\, Ezra Klein Show\, Making Sense (Sam Harris)\, ReCode Decode\, and other programs and podcasts. Bruce’s 2019 TED talk has been viewed 2.4 million times and translated into 30 languages. He graduated magna cum laude from Georgetown Law and also holds degrees from Johns Hopkins University and the London School of Economics. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMirte Gosker\n\n\n\nMANAGING DIRECTOR\, GFI ASIA PACIFIC \n\n\n\nMirte lives in Singapore\, the first country in the world to approve the sales of a cultivated meat product. Prior to GFI\, she worked as a management consultant to startups\, and as a researcher in humanitarian logistics. She brings experience in startups\, international development and philanthropy. Mirte holds a MA in International Development from Wageningen University. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos… URL:https://gfi.org/event/asia-pacific-agri-food-innovation-summit/ LOCATION:Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre\, 10 Bayfront Avenue\, 018956\, Singapore CATEGORIES:External hybrid event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241111T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241129T235959 DTSTAMP:20241112T145403Z CREATED:20241023T203624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T145403Z UID:10000617-1731283200-1732924799@gfi.org SUMMARY:COP29: United Nations Climate Change Conference DESCRIPTION:COP29: United Nations Climate Change ConferencePast\n\n\n\n\nCOP29 Baku brings the world together at a critical moment for global transformative climate action. Join GFI and other alternative protein experts at this historic event! \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout alternative proteins\n\n\n\nAlternative proteins are agricultural innovations that\, with proper levels of government and private support\, will help ensure planetary and public health. Learn more about what they are\, why they matter\, and how they can transform the future of food. You can also dig deep into the climate and biodiversity benefits of alternative proteins below. \n\n\n\nAlternative proteins are a global climate solution\n\n\n\nToday\, agriculture accounts for a third of all global emissions. Animal agriculture alone – including the crops and pastures to feed those animals—accounts for up to 20 percent of all emissions. A solution? Change how meat is made. Learn more about the climate benefits of alternative proteins here. \n\n\n\nAlternative proteins are a biodiversity solution\n\n\n\nThe stakes for biodiversity around the world are high. One-third of all plant and animal life alive today is at risk of extinction by 2070. Shifting toward alternative proteins is key to reversing deforestation and biodiversity loss while still meeting the growing global demand for meat. Learn more about the biodiversity benefits of alternative proteins here. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Good Food Institute at COP29\n\n\n\nThe Good Food Institute is a nonprofit think tank working to make the global food system better for the planet\, people\, and animals. As an international network of organizations\, we advance alternative proteins to help meet climate\, global health\, food security\, and biodiversity goals. Learn how GFI is creating a world where alternative proteins are no longer alternative. \n\n\n\nA critical moment in global transformative climate action\n\n\n\nTo meet growing global demand for meat\, we need more ways to produce protein—and bold leaders to drive protein innovation. \n\n\n\nCheck out some of the ways GFI and its partners are engaging at COP29 to elevate alternative proteins as a solution to pressing challenges: \n\n\n\n\nGFI Founder and President Bruce Friedrich will be speaking on a panel hosted by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Learn more about the event\, “Alternative Proteins for Climate\, Hunger\, and Global Health”\, here.\n\n\n\nBruce Friedrich will also be speaking on a panel hosted by Climate Action\, “Agri-Food Innovation: Pioneering Solutions for Climate Action.” Learn more about the event here.\n\n\n\nGFI Brazil is co-hosting a panel with FAO and CGIAR\, “Harvesting change: Sustainable food systems for climate and biodiversity solutions.” Learn more here.\n\n\n\nGFI Israel Associate Director of Policy Adi Ben Tov will moderate a panel and workshop at the Action On Food Pavilion led by EIT Food\, Proveg International\, and the Future Economy Forum. Learn more about “Unlocking National Potential through Alternative Protein Strategies” here\, under the roundtable zone tab.\n\n\n\n\nNote: Many COP29 events will be live-streamed. Check the host organization’s webpage for details. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI delegation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBruce Friedrich\n\n\n\nPRESIDENT AND FOUNDER\, GFI \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGus Guadagnini\n\n\n\nCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER\, GFI BRAZIL \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMariana Bernal\n\n\n\nPOLICY ANALYST\, GFI BRAZIL \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlysson Soares\n\n\n\nHEAD OF POLICY\, GFI BRAZIL \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSamuel Goh\n\n\n\nPOLICY MANAGER\, GFI APAC \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdi Ben Tov\n\n\n\nASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF POLICY\, GFI ISRAEL \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClare Bland\n\n\n\nSENIOR GLOBAL DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY\, GFI \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nHow to meet your NDC goals\n\n\n\nIntegrate alternative protein innovation into your national climate plans. Learn how your country is already supporting alternative proteins by downloading The State of Global Policy on Alternative Proteins. \n\n\n\n\nDownload\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nDeveloping an alternative protein national strategy\n\n\n\nThis three-step guide and framework is designed for stakeholders working on food and agricultural strategy at the national level. Explore country-specific strengths\, goals\, and needs to develop a strategic plan for activating and executing a national alternative protein vision. \n\n\n\n\nRead more\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos… URL:https://gfi.org/event/cop29-united-nations-climate-change-conference/ LOCATION:Baku Stadium\, Heydar Aliyev\, Baku\, Azerbaijan CATEGORIES:External hybrid event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/COM24004_featured-events_climate-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T235959 DTSTAMP:20240919T123221Z CREATED:20240911T180517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T123221Z UID:10000597-1726963200-1727654399@gfi.org SUMMARY:Climate Week NYC 2024 DESCRIPTION:Climate Week NYC 2024Past\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI at Climate Week NYC\, where leaders from across the world gather to drive the transition\, speed up progress\, and champion change! \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nClimate Week NYC is the largest annual climate event of its kind\, bringing together over 600 events and activities across the City of New York – in person\, hybrid\, and online. Each year\, business leaders\, political change makers\, local decision-makers\, and civil society representatives from all over the world gather to drive the transition\, speed up progress\, and champion change that is already happening. \n\n\n\nThe event takes place every year in partnership with the United Nations General Assembly and is run in coordination with the United Nations and the City of New York. \n\n\n\nGFI Founder and President Bruce Friedrich will be speaking at several events\, including the New York Times changemaker lunch and Giving Green: How to Drive Systemic Change Via High-Impact Climate Donations. GFI Senior Advisor to the President Shayna Fertig will also be speaking at Accelerating Climate Technologies to Scale. \n\n\n\nAdditionally\, GFI will have a presence at Sustainable Stories: Climate\, Food\, and Culture through Diverse Voices. This event will be hosted by the Uproot Project and is co-sponsored by GFI. \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBruce Friedrich\n\n\n\nPRESIDENT AND FOUNDER\, GFIBruce oversees GFI’s global strategy\, working with and across all of GFI’s international teams (Asia Pacific\, Brazil\, Europe\, India\, Israel\, and United States) to ensure that GFI is maximally effective at implementing programs that deliver mission-focused results. Bruce is a TED Fellow\, Y Combinator alum\, 2021 “American Food Hero” (EatingWell Magazine)\, and popular speaker on food innovation. He has penned op-eds for the Wall Street Journal\, Foreign Policy\, CNN\, Nature Food\, Los Angeles Times\, Wired\, and many other publications. He has represented GFI on the TED Radio Hour\, New Yorker Radio Hour\, Ezra Klein Show\, Making Sense (Sam Harris)\, ReCode Decode\, and other programs and podcasts. Bruce’s 2019 TED talk has been viewed 2.4 million times and translated into 30 languages. He graduated magna cum laude from Georgetown Law and also holds degrees from Johns Hopkins University and the London School of Economics. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShayna Fertig\n\n\n\nSENIOR ADVISOR TO THE PRESIDENTShayna works closely with GFI’s president to build and maintain high level relationships across influencers in climate\, biodiversity\, and global health. She most recently worked at Impossible Foods leading strategic projects and analytics for their foodservice sales team as a Sales Operations Manager. Prior to Impossible\, Shayna worked at Censeo Consulting Group\, providing strategic and operational support for government agencies and nonprofits. She holds a B.S. in Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a B.S. in Systems Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos… URL:https://gfi.org/event/climate-week-nyc-2024/ LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/climate-week-nyc-2024/ CATEGORIES:External hybrid event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T235959 DTSTAMP:20240228T163817Z CREATED:20240228T163813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T163817Z UID:10000555-1709856000-1710633599@gfi.org SUMMARY:South by Southwest 2024 (SXSW) DESCRIPTION:South by Southwest 2024 (SXSW)Past\n\n\n\n\nSXSW proves that the most unexpected discoveries happen when diverse topics and people come together. Join GFI’s Tessa Hale at this essential destination for global professionals! \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nGFI Corporate Engagement Director Tessa Hale will speak on the Canada House panel\, Technology & Shifting Diets for Planet and People. This discussion will cover how technology can promote shifts towards more environmentally friendly and health-conscious dietary choices\, and what challenges do these transitions present. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTessa Hale\n\n\n\nDIRECTOR OF CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT \n\n\n\nTessa brings extensive experience in spearheading large-scale systems change in food systems and workforce development programs. She has also led innovative policy campaigns increasing access to healthy foods and founded and managed a plant-based food business. Tessa is interested in the intersections between sustainability\, health equity\, and social justice. She holds a Master of Science in Nutrition Education from American University and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Colorado. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos… URL:https://gfi.org/event/south-by-southwest-2024-sxsw/ LOCATION:Swan Dive\, 615 Red River St.\, Austin\, Texas\, 78701 CATEGORIES:External hybrid event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T170000 DTSTAMP:20240118T162608Z CREATED:20240118T161849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T162608Z UID:10000539-1707984000-1708102800@gfi.org SUMMARY:USDA’s 100th Annual Agricultural Outlook Forum DESCRIPTION:USDA’s 100th Annual Agricultural Outlook ForumPast\n\n\n\n\nThe Agricultural Outlook Forum (AOF) is USDA’s largest and premier annual gathering. More than a hundred experts from government\, industry\, and academia will share insights on topics including U.S. and global agricultural trade developments\, agricultural innovations\, climate change\, and the bioeconomy. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThe breadth and timeliness of the AOF programs have consistently drawn a diverse group of participants\, including producers\, processors\, policymakers\, government officials\, and non-governmental organizations. It routinely attracts upwards of 1\,800 people in person and 4\,000-5\,000 virtual attendees from the U.S. and around the world. \n\n\n\nThe 2024 Program will feature a keynote address by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack\, a presentation on the outlook for agricultural markets and trade by USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer\, a plenary panel of distinguished guest speakers\, and 30 breakout sessions covering a wide range of timely agricultural\, food market and environmental issues. More than a hundred experts from government\, industry\, and academia will share insights on topics such as commodity and food price outlooks\, U.S. and global agricultural trade developments\, agricultural innovations\, climate change\, and the bioeconomy. \n\n\n\nMadeline Cohen\, GFI Senior Regulatory Attorney\, will be speaking at a breakout session titled “Cell-Cultured Meat and Poultry: How Do We Label It?” on Friday\, February 16th from 10-11:30 a.m. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMadeline Cohen\n\n\n\nSENIOR REGULATORY ATTORNEY\, GFI \n\n\n\nPrior 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos… URL:https://gfi.org/event/usdas-100th-annual-agricultural-outlook-forum/ LOCATION:Crystal Gateway Marriott\, 1700 Richmond Hwy\, Arlington\, Virginia\, 22202 CATEGORIES:External hybrid event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240204T235959 DTSTAMP:20231214T170248Z CREATED:20231214T170245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T170248Z UID:10000529-1706832000-1707091199@gfi.org SUMMARY:Warwick Economics Summit DESCRIPTION:Warwick Economics SummitPast\n\n\n\n\nThe Warwick Economics Summit is the largest student-run academic conference in Europe. The Summit’s forums cover a broad range of fields including economics\, politics\, and the wider social sciences. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThe summit’s focus goes far beyond the field of economics\, encompassing ­­the broader spheres of the social sciences\, including development\, politics\, journalism\, and international relations. The summit exists to bring together world-leading and inspiring speakers with a passionate international student delegation. \n\n\n\nOver the last two decades\, the Warwick Economics Summit has had the pleasure of hosting distinguished speakers from across the world to provide a forum that encourages the exchange of stimulating and challenging ideas from people of diverse backgrounds. \n\n\n\nAs a student-led\, not-for-profit conference\, the summit’s commitments lay in curating a world-class centre of discussion where delegates can challenge\, and be challenged on internationally relevant topics. Through sparking conversations\, it will explore the perspectives that have had a significant impact on our world while inspiring thought on the ideas that will affect our future. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBruce Friedrich\n\n\n\nPRESIDENT AND FOUNDER\, GFI \n\n\n\nBruce oversees GFI’s global strategy\, working with and across all of GFI’s international teams (Asia Pacific\, Brazil\, Europe\, India\, Israel\, and United States) to ensure that GFI is maximally effective at implementing programs that deliver mission-focused results. Bruce is a TED Fellow\, Y Combinator alum\, 2021 “American Food Hero” (EatingWell Magazine)\, and popular speaker on food innovation. He has penned op-eds for the Wall Street Journal\, Foreign Policy\, CNN\, Nature Food\, Los Angeles Times\, Wired\, and many other publications. He has represented GFI on the TED Radio Hour\, New Yorker Radio Hour\, Ezra Klein Show\, Making Sense (Sam Harris)\, ReCode Decode\, and other programs and podcasts. Bruce’s 2019 TED talk has been viewed 2.4 million times and translated into 30 languages. He graduated magna cum laude from Georgetown Law and also holds degrees from Johns Hopkins University and the London School of Economics. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeren Kell\n\n\n\nSENIOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY MANAGER\, GFI EUROPE \n\n\n\nSeren leads GFI Europe’s science and technology work\, collaborating with scientists\, academics and innovators to support advances in the science of sustainable protein and foster a thriving research ecosystem across Europe. Seren’s background is in biochemistry\, the cultivated meat space\, and open innovation. She also co-founded Cellular Agriculture UK. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos… URL:https://gfi.org/event/warwick-economics-summit/ LOCATION:University of Warwick\, The Slate\, Coventry CV4 7SH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:External hybrid event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231009T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T235959 DTSTAMP:20231006T150115Z CREATED:20231006T145726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T150115Z UID:10000506-1696809600-1696982399@gfi.org SUMMARY:Food | Ag | Ideas Week DESCRIPTION:Food | Ag | Ideas WeekPast\n\n\n\n\nGFI’s Dr. Priera Panescu will speak at Food | Ag | Ideas Week on Balancing the Plate with Conventional and Alternative Proteins in the Future Food. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nFood | Ag | Ideas\, led by Naturally MN and partners\, is an annual multi-day series of speakers\, events\, tours\, and demo showcases to highlight innovative ideas\, make connections across the sectors\, invite leaders to join Minnesota’s entrepreneur and innovation ecosystem\, and move our industry forward\, \n\n\n\nIn 2023\, the theme of FAI is focused on the Future of Food + Ag Innovation: Healthy People\, Planet. Centering the ways in which the food system operates is critical to ensure the future and sustainability of our value chain. \n\n\n\nCome ready to learn and network on October 9th and 10th for the two days of panels at the Minnesota History Center\, and don’t miss out on the array of pre-conference events and experiences starting on October 3rd. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPriera Panescu\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nLEAD SCIENTIST\, PLANT-BASEDGFI \n\n\n\nPriera’s role at GFI focuses on accelerating the plant-based meat industry through analyzing their plant-based protein landscape\, identifying emerging technological solutions and bottlenecks\, and communicating with other scientists about advancing alternative protein research. Priera has bachelor’s degrees in chemistry and math from the University of California\, Santa Cruz as well as a master’s and a doctorate in organic chemistry from the University of California\, Los Angeles. Prior to joining GFI\, Priera spent almost a decade focusing on polymer\, formulation\, and materials chemistry research. Particularly\, she honed these skills for food security applications by creating novel sustainable agriculture materials and compounds. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos… URL:https://gfi.org/event/food-ag-ideas-week/ LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/food-ag-ideas-week/ CATEGORIES:External hybrid event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230929T235959 DTSTAMP:20230912T143928Z CREATED:20230823T160838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T143928Z UID:10000498-1695859200-1696031999@gfi.org SUMMARY:Future Food-Tech London Innovation and Investment from Farm to Fork DESCRIPTION:Future Food-Tech London: Innovation and Investment from Farm to ForkPast\n\n\n\n\nFuture Food-Tech brings together global food corporates\, investors and technology start-ups from around the world to uncover the most exciting innovations in the agri-food sector\, forging the right partnerships to take those solutions to market. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nFuture Food-Tech is back in London on September 28-29\, bringing together over 800 leaders from food brands\, ingredient providers\, pioneering entrepreneurs\, and investors\, to address the challenges in creating foods that are nutritious\, accessible\, and climate-smart. \n\n\n\nThe summit will not only include debates\, panels and presentations but will also give delegates the opportunity to taste the future of food. Join GFI team members in attending the Future Food-Tech Alternative Proteins Summit for two days of lively sessions\, networking\, and delicious food. \n\n\n\nUse code GFI10 for a discount! \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLinus Pardoe\n\n\n\nUK POLICY MANAGER\, GFI EUROPE \n\n\n\nLinus leads GFI Europe’s work in the UK\, supporting policymakers to optimise the policy and regulatory landscape so that the UK becomes a world-leader in sustainable proteins. He has a background in social policy and research. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSophie Armour\n\n\n\nSENIOR COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER AND SPOKESPERSON\, GFI EUROPE \n\n\n\nSophie leads GFI Europe’s communications team\, and drives a positive narrative for sustainable proteins across Europe. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos… URL:https://gfi.org/event/future-food-tech-london-innovation-and-investment-from-farm-to-fork/ LOCATION:InterContinental London\, 1 Waterview Drive\, London\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:External hybrid event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230627T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T170000 DTSTAMP:20230612T151900Z CREATED:20230308T160406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T151900Z UID:10000440-1687852800-1687971600@gfi.org SUMMARY:Future Food-Tech New York DESCRIPTION:Future Food-Tech New YorkPast\n\n\n\n\nFuture Food-Tech’s dedicated Alternative Proteins Summit brings the alternative protein industry together to explore new approaches to scaling novel technologies. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nReturning for its third year\, Future Food-Tech’s dedicated Alternative Proteins Summit in New York reunites the protein industry in person to explore new approaches to scaling novel technologies. \n\n\n\nTaking place on June 27-28\, the summit will not only include debates\, panels\, and presentations but will also give delegates the opportunity to taste the future of food. Join GFI team members in attending the Future Food-Tech Alternative Proteins Summit for two days of lively sessions\, networking\, and delicious food. \n\n\n\nUse code GFI10 for a discount! \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos… URL:https://gfi.org/event/future-food-tech-new-york/ LOCATION:New York Mariott Marquis\, 1535 Broadway\, New York\, New York\, 10036\, United States CATEGORIES:External hybrid event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T140000 DTSTAMP:20230428T193740Z CREATED:20230428T193737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T193740Z UID:10000461-1683205200-1683208800@gfi.org SUMMARY:Digital Report Launch: The Future Appetite for Alternative Proteins DESCRIPTION:Digital report launch: The future appetite for alternative proteinsPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin the CSIS Global Food Security Program and the CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program for the launch of our new digital report\, The future appetite for alternative proteins by associate fellow Zane Swanson\, director Caitlin Welsh\, and director Joseph Majkut. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nOur domestic and global food systems face challenges that compromise their productivity\, security\, and sustainability. Climate change\, economic shocks\, and geopolitical conflict have altered the production and flow of agricultural goods around the world\, while a growing global population and socioeconomic changes further strain our food systems. \n\n\n\nAnimal agriculture\, though an important source of nutrition and wealth\, can exacerbate the challenges posed by climate change\, disease emergence\, and economic shocks. Today\, many countries are seeking to change the way they produce food\, supplementing animal protein with non-animal protein sources that provide the precise experience of meat but require fewer inputs\, produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions\, and have simpler\, more adaptable supply chains. \n\n\n\nThese are known as alternative proteins. Created using plant-based or cellular agriculture\, alternative proteins have climate change benefits that are well documented\, but relatively less is known about their ability to address the global and domestic risks inherent to today’s food systems. \n\n\n\nWill alternative proteins reduce the risk of zoonotic disease transmission and antimicrobial resistance in food production? Can alternative proteins bolster the resilience of domestic food systems and enhance the economic competitiveness of the United States? And how will they affect the future of our national security? \n\n\n\nWe look forward to welcoming USDA Deputy Under Secretary Sanah Baig\, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Senior Fellow Jon Bateman\, Schmidt Futures Program Scientist Genevieve Croft\, Barclays Managing Director and Global Head of Venture Capital Banking Matt Spence\, and Good Food Institute Founder & President Bruce Friedrich for this in-depth discussion on the role of alternative proteins in addressing global and domestic security considerations. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBruce Friedrich\n\n\n\nPRESIDENT AND FOUNDER \n\n\n\nBruce Friedrich serves as GFI’s chief thought leader and relationship-builder\, working in close partnership with GFI’s global teams and food system stakeholders around the world. \n\n\n\n\nGet in touch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos… URL:https://gfi.org/event/digital-report-launch-the-future-appetite-for-alternative-proteins/ LOCATION:Center for Strategic and International Studies\, 1616 Rhode Island Avenue\, NW\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20036\, United States CATEGORIES:External hybrid event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230317T160000 DTSTAMP:20230127T183848Z CREATED:20230127T183845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230127T183848Z UID:10000417-1678885200-1679068800@gfi.org SUMMARY:Future Food-Tech San Francisco DESCRIPTION:Future Food-Tech San FranciscoPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Future Food-Tech summit to connect with global leaders across the food industry. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThe Future Food-Tech Summit is an annual meeting place for the global food-tech ecosystem. Food brands\, active investors\, start-ups\, and technology leaders come together to exchange insights\, be inspired\, and identify future partners. Join over 1600 delegates and 130 speakers for robust discussions and high-value networking. \n\n\n\nGFI President and Founder Bruce Friedrich will moderate the opening plenary “Feeding the Future: Strengthening Sustainable Food Systems” on March 16 and GFI Investor and Engagement Manager Sharyn Murray will present at the pre-Summit workshop “Cell Culturing Pre-summit Workshop: Overcoming Challenges\, Evolving Technologies & Reaching Scale” on March 15. You can find details about their sessions here. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBruce Friedrich\n\n\n\nPRESIDENT AND FOUNDER \n\n\n\nBruce Friedrich serves as GFI’s chief thought leader and relationship-builder\, working in close partnership with GFI’s global teams and food system stakeholders around the world. \n\n\n\n\nGet in touch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharyn Murray\, CFA\n\n\n\nINVESTOR ENGAGEMENT MANAGER \n\n\n\nSharyn Murray crafts and executes strategies to support investors’ exploration of and investment in the alternative protein industry. \n\n\n\n\nGet in touch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos… URL:https://gfi.org/event/future-food-tech-san-francisco/ LOCATION:San Francisco Marriott Marquis\, 780 Mission Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94103\, United States CATEGORIES:External hybrid event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T170000 DTSTAMP:20230123T195145Z CREATED:20230123T195142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T195145Z UID:10000415-1678780800-1678899600@gfi.org SUMMARY:World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit DESCRIPTION:World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit Past\n\n\n\n\nThe World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit returns on March 14-15\, 2023! Join a global audience of over 2\,000 innovators in San Francisco and online for a unique\, two-day event aimed at moving transformational agricultural technologies out of the lab and into the field. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThe World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit is an annual meeting place for the global ag-tech ecosystem. Growers\, agribusiness leaders\, technology pioneers and investors come together to exchange insights\, be inspired\, and identify future partners. Join over 2\,000 delegates\, 150 speakers\, 400 agri-businesses\, and 190 startups for two days of compelling discussions and networking. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos… URL:https://gfi.org/event/world-agri-tech-innovation-summit/ LOCATION:San Francisco Marriott Marquis\, 780 Mission Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94103\, United States CATEGORIES:External hybrid event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-header_UNIVERSAL.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230310T181500 DTSTAMP:20230216T200539Z CREATED:20230216T200536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T200539Z UID:10000437-1678276800-1678472100@gfi.org SUMMARY:Tufts Nutrition Data Symposium DESCRIPTION:Tufts Nutrition Data SymposiumPast\n\n\n\n\nThis symposium aims to highlight solution- and implementation-oriented research and to promote engagement with some of the greatest threats and obstacles facing public health and research today. GFI Founder and President\, Bruce Friedrich\, will deliver a keynote address on March 9th. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nTufts Nutrition Data Symposium (TNDS) establishes a necessary forum where students\, researchers\, academics\, and young professionals can share\, discuss\, and explore diverse opinions\, experiences\, and expertise on emerging topics in the fields of nutrition and public health sciences. \n\n\n\nWhile the focus of the TNDS is always on nutrition and research\, the 2023 theme of Sustainability Now! aims to highlight solution- and implementation-oriented research and to promote engagement with some of the greatest threats and obstacles facing public health and research today. Our sub-themes include: \n\n\n\nEnvironmental sustainability in our food systemsMaking healthy diets maintainable for people and populationsAction-oriented solutions and transdisciplinary implementation science\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBruce Friedrich\n\n\n\nPRESIDENT AND FOUNDER \n\n\n\nBruce Friedrich serves as GFI’s chief thought leader and relationship-builder\, working in close partnership with GFI’s global teams and food system stakeholders around the world. \n\n\n\n\nGet in touch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos… URL:https://gfi.org/event/tufts-nutrition-data-symposium/ LOCATION:Jaharis Cafe\, 150 Harrison Avenue\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, United States CATEGORIES:External hybrid event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T125000 DTSTAMP:20230214T214926Z CREATED:20230214T214924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T214926Z UID:10000434-1677672000-1677675000@gfi.org SUMMARY:Eating for a healthy body and a healthy planet DESCRIPTION:Eating for a healthy body and a healthy planetPast\n\n\n\n\nGFI Founder and President\, Bruce Friedrich\, speaks at Harvard University about the newest science and technology behind diets that are good for our personal health and better for the environment. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nOur diets clearly affect our health — and they may also determine the future of our planet. In this panel\, experts examine the connections between personal and planetary health\, with a particular emphasis on how our dietary choices can influence climate change\, antibiotic resistance\, and food security. Panelists will explore concepts including mindful eating\, cultivated meat\, and “blue” diets rooted in the ocean. They will also discuss sustainable agricultural practices. By looking at where and how our food is sourced\, you’ll be able to evaluate both the health and the environmental impact of our meals. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBruce Friedrich\n\n\n\nPRESIDENT AND FOUNDER \n\n\n\nBruce Friedrich serves as GFI’s chief thought leader and relationship-builder\, working in close partnership with GFI’s global teams and food system stakeholders around the world. \n\n\n\n\nGet in touch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos… URL:https://gfi.org/event/eating-for-a-healthy-body-and-a-healthy-planet/ LOCATION:Kresge Building\, 677 Huntington Ave\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02115\, United States CATEGORIES:External hybrid event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221106T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221118T170000 DTSTAMP:20221007T183214Z CREATED:20221005T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221007T183214Z UID:10000389-1667721600-1668790800@gfi.org SUMMARY:United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) DESCRIPTION:United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) – Food Systems PavilionPast\n\n\n\n\nFor the first time ever\, there will be a Food Systems Pavilion at the UN Climate Change Conference\, putting food center stage during these crucial negotiations — and the Good Food Institute is one of nine co-host organizations leading the effort! \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nFor the first time ever\, there will be a Food Systems Pavilion at the UN Climate Change Conference\, putting food center stage during these crucial negotiations — and the Good Food Institute is one of nine co-host organizations leading the effort! \n\n\n\nThe Food Systems Pavilion will focus on actions\, strategies\, and solutions across the entire food value chain that have the potential to drive the transformation towards healthier\, more resilient\, and more equitable food systems. \n\n\n\nThe opportunity is huge. Transforming the world’s food systems could generate $4.5 trillion annually in new economic opportunities by 2030 and help us to create a net-zero\, nature-positive world\, while also ensuring social justice and food security. \n\n\n\nMost sessions will be live-streamed. You can participate virtually by visiting the Food Systems Pavilion website during the days of the conference. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos… URL:https://gfi.org/event/united-nations-climate-change-conference-cop27/ LOCATION:Sharm El Sheikh International Convention Centre\, El Salam Road\, Sharm El Sheikh\, Egypt CATEGORIES:External hybrid event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/GFI22004_COP27-event-page-graphics_feature-header-2x.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221028T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221029T180000 DTSTAMP:20221018T203715Z CREATED:20221018T203713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T203715Z UID:10000268-1666947600-1667066400@gfi.org SUMMARY:Cultured Meat Symposium 2022 DESCRIPTION:Cultured Meat Symposium 2022Past\n\n\n\n\nIndustry leaders discuss the role of cultivated meat technology\, and the future of meat\, poultry\, and seafood! \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThe Cultured Meat Symposium (CMS22) discusses the role of cultivated meat technology and the future of meat\, poultry\, and seafood. The theme of CMS22 will embrace the path to commercial scale as the alternative protein industry matures. \n\n\n\nAttend this symposium to learn about creative approaches in brand and consumer marketing as well as the scientific pathways that will lead them to commercialization. Learn more about the event here. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos… URL:https://gfi.org/event/cultured-meat-symposium-2022/ LOCATION:Bespoke Events\, 845 Market Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94103\, United States CATEGORIES:External hybrid event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221028T170000 DTSTAMP:20221027T184345Z CREATED:20221013T180219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T184345Z UID:10000394-1666684800-1666976400@gfi.org SUMMARY:Singapore International Agri-Food Week DESCRIPTION:Singapore International Agri-Food WeekPast\n\n\n\n\nThe Singapore International Agri-Food Week (SIAW) spotlights the latest innovations in supply chain resilience\, urban food systems\, sustainable proteins\, and affordable nutrition. As part of SIAW\, the Good Food Institute Asia Pacific has co-organized the Global Agri-Food Scientific Symposium in collaboration with the Singapore Food Agency and others! \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThe Singapore International Agri-Food Week (SIAW) provides global industry leaders a platform to exchange ideas and support the building of a vibrant agri-food ecosystem in Asia. \n\n\n\nAs part of SIAW\, the Good Food Institute Asia Pacific has co-organized the Global Agri-Food Scientific Symposium in collaboration with the Singapore Food Agency and other partners. This flagship scientific event aims to showcase cutting-edge research innovations for urban cities and establish a collaborative and knowledge-sharing platform for local and international Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) and Research Institutes (RIs) to foster R&D partnership\, develop innovation capabilities\, and build transformational market solutions. Learn more about the symposium here. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos… URL:https://gfi.org/event/singapore-international-agri-food-week/ LOCATION:Sands Expo & Convention Centre\, 10 Bayfront Ave\, Singapore\, 018956\, Singapore CATEGORIES:External hybrid event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T170000 DTSTAMP:20220930T204535Z CREATED:20220930T204532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T204535Z UID:10000385-1664870400-1665075600@gfi.org SUMMARY:Sustainable Protein Forum DESCRIPTION:Sustainable Protein ForumPast\n\n\n\n\nThis forum covers the latest research and developments in alternative proteins with leaders from across the food system! \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThe Sustainable Protein Forum uncovers the latest research and development on sustainable proteins and brings together leaders from all components of the food system — from production and processing to distribution and consumption. As an attendee\, you will be able to: \n\n\n\nJoin a global community at the forefront of alternative protein research and development.Learn from leaders in industry\, government\, and academia who are propelling groundbreaking innovation in the product design\, cellular technologies\, and economics of sustainable protein.Unlock the solutions to challenges in sustainable protein research and development from industry thought leaders.\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLiz Specht\n\n\n\nVICE PRESIDENT\, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY \n\n\n\nLiz Specht oversees GFI’s Science and Technology department to build a roadmap for accelerating alternative protein research while empowering scientists to execute on this vision. \n\n\n\n\nMore about Liz\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos… URL:https://gfi.org/event/sustainable-protein-forum/ LOCATION:Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel\, 163 E Walton Pl\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60611\, United States CATEGORIES:External hybrid event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T170000 DTSTAMP:20220831T211435Z CREATED:20220901T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T211435Z UID:10000259-1664352000-1664643600@gfi.org SUMMARY:Natural Products Expo East 2022 DESCRIPTION:Natural Products Expo East 2022Past\n\n\n\n\nExpo East is where the natural products industry meets to discover\, learn\, and push the industry forward. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nNatural Products Expo East is the place to learn about the newest products — including alternative proteins — emerging in the natural and specialty foods sector. It will connect you with the people behind the products\, introduce you to industry experts\, and invite you to have fun with a community of other like-minded professionals. \n\n\n\nParticipants have the opportunity to explore over 1\,000 booths on the trade show floor\, learn about topics heavily influencing the healthy products industry today\, and maybe even network at a concert or the Philly Fun Run!  \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLaine Clark\n\n\n\n\n\nINNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP MANAGER \n\n\n\nLaine serves as an Innovation and Entrepreneurship Manager\, helping to position GFI as a valuable resource for emerging companies in the alternative proteins sector as they launch and scale. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Laine\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos… URL:https://gfi.org/event/natural-products-expo-east-2022/ LOCATION:Pennsylvania Convention Center\, 1101 Arch St\, Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, 19107 CATEGORIES:External hybrid event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220923T170000 DTSTAMP:20220823T183014Z CREATED:20220823T183012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T183014Z UID:10000376-1663837200-1663952400@gfi.org SUMMARY:Future Food-Tech London DESCRIPTION:Future Food-Tech LondonPast\n\n\n\n\nAt a time of heightened fragility in the global agri-food supply chain\, there has never been a more urgent need for food-tech innovation that protects both human and planetary health. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nFuture Food-Tech’s European flagship returns to shine a spotlight on new technologies and partnerships that are building healthier and more sustainable food systems. The event brings together global food corporates\, investors\, and technology start-ups from around the world to uncover the most exciting innovations in the agri-food sector\, forging the right partnerships to take those solutions to market. \n\n\n\nThe Future Food-Tech summit will offer an unrivaled opportunity to meet like-minded food brand directors\, investors\, and entrepreneurs to share\, showcase and scale these innovative solutions. Whether you’re there in-person or tuning in virtually\, join for thought-provoking panels\, insightful presentations\, roundtable discussions\, workshop sessions\, and Future Food-Tech’s beloved Taste Lab. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos… URL:https://gfi.org/event/future-food-tech-london/ LOCATION:Park Plaza London Riverbank\, 18 Albert Embankment\, London\, SE1 7TJ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:External hybrid event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220912T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220912T163000 DTSTAMP:20220902T152101Z CREATED:20220902T152059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220902T152101Z UID:10000261-1662971400-1663000200@gfi.org SUMMARY:UC Davis Summit on Cultivated Meat and Alternative Proteins DESCRIPTION:UC Davis Summit on Cultivated Meat and Alternative ProteinsPast\n\n\n\n\nUC Davis is hosting a day-long Summit on Cultivated Meat and Alternative Proteins. The event includes a number of expert speakers from academia\, industry\, stakeholders\, and Federal and State government. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nLearn more about cultivated meat and other alternative proteins from leaders in academia\, government\, and private industry who\, together\, are advancing research and development to break down the barriers to commercialization. The Summit will be in-person as well as virtual. \n\n\n\nSpeakers at the event will include:\n\n\n\nCongressman Ami Bera\, M.D.Professor David Block\, Ph.D.\, Chair\, Department of Viticulture and EnologyProfessor Denneal Jamison-McClung\, Ph.D.\, Director\, UC Davis Biotechnology ProgramMaia Keerie\, Media and Communications Manager\, The Good Food Institute\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI Speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaia Keerie\n\n\n\nMEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER \n\n\n\nMaia Keerie oversees GFI’s media relations and thought leadership campaigns and works with leading U.S. and international news outlets to elevate alternative proteins within the media. \n\n\n\n\nMore about Maia\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation… \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n FAO Headquarters\n \n \n \n World Food Forum 2026: Protein diversification for the Global South\n \n \n \n How can protein diversification strengthen food systems across the Global South? At the World Food Forum\, GFI and the Bezos… URL:https://gfi.org/event/uc-davis-summit-on-cultivated-meat-and-alternative-proteins/ LOCATION:Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts\, 523 Mrak Hall Dr\, Davis\, California\, 95616\, United States CATEGORIES:External hybrid event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR