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SUMMARY:MANRRS 39
DESCRIPTION:MANRRS (Minorities in Agriculture\, Natural Resources and Related Sciences) 39Past\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an engaging session on alternative proteins and their potential to transform food systems. This session will explore the science\, technology\, and market opportunities behind plant-based\, cultivated\, and fermented proteins driving sustainability and innovation in the food industry. \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\nMANRRS39 brings together students and professionals in agriculture\, food\, natural resources\, and related sciences to collaborate\, network\, and advance their careers. The conference features industry leaders\, small-group breakout sessions\, workshops\, a career expo\, and opportunities to refine professional skills. \n\n\n\nAsia Sheehab will lead a session on the role of alternative proteins in shaping the future of food. The discussion will cover the environmental\, health\, and scalability benefits of alternative proteins\, the challenges of production\, and their impact on agriculture. \n\n\n\nWhether you are interested in sustainability\, innovation\, or entrepreneurship\, this session will provide insights into how alternative proteins can address global food security and climate challenges. \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\nAsia Sheehab\n\n\n\nACADEMIC COMMUNITY SPECIALIST \n\n\n\nAsia Sheehab works with GFI’s university innovation team to support The Alt Protein Project. She empowers and mentors student groups around the world to transform universities into hubs for alternative protein research\, education\, and innovation. \n\n\n\nAsia has a background in program coordination\, food systems\, nutrition research\, and community-building. Prior to joining GFI\, she facilitated clinical nutrition research studies focused on protein consumption and muscle health at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center. She has also worked with organizations like the Blue Zones Project and The Humane League to engage academic and local communities. \n\n\n\nShe holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from Simmons University and a master’s degree in nutrition science and food policy from Tufts University. Asia is passionate about science communication and brings a strong interest in equitable food systems\, animal welfare\, and sustainability to her work at GFI. \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							\n													November 12\, 2026\n																\n								Virtual Event\n																			\n				\n				\n					The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n				\n				\n							\n				Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated…
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SUMMARY:Los Angeles Climate Week
DESCRIPTION:Los Angeles Climate WeekPast\n\n\n\n\nGFI is heading to Los Angeles Climate Week! This event brings together climate organizations\, policymakers\, innovators\, companies\, and changemakers from LA and beyond on cutting-edge climate change solutions. \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\nRegister\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nLos Angeles Climate Week is where climate leaders\, innovators\, and changemakers come together to turn ideas into action. From cutting-edge tech to policy shifts\, this event is all about tangible solutions for a better future. \n\n\n\nGFI will be there to share how alternative proteins innovation can be used to address the twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss! \n\n\n\n\n\nFuture Bites: Alt Proteins\, Sustainable Eats & Rooftop Revelations\n\n\n\nThursday\, April 10 at 10 am \n\n\n\nJoin us for a rooftop experience with an exciting conversation exploring the future of food through the lenses of innovation\, equity\, and sustainability. \n\n\n\nModerated by innovation and circular systems expert Dr. Lara Ramdin\, this panel brings together trailblazers who are redefining what’s on our plates and how it gets there. \n\n\n\nHanna Barlow of the Good Food Institute will dive into the science and scale-up of plant-based and cultivated meat\, and the global movement toward a more sustainable protein supply. Chef Lucy of Eat Sauterelle will share her culinary adventures crafting craveable dishes with novel proteins\, including insects. Dana Thiel from Meaningful Works will provide insights on the intersection of social impact\, community empowerment\, and climate-smart food systems. \n\n\n\nWhat we eat and how we grow it is changing fast\, driven by the need to feed a growing population more sustainably. Whether you’re a curious consumer\, policymaker\, or food industry innovator—this bite-sized session is one you won’t want to miss. \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\nHanna Barlow\n\n\n\nACADEMIC COMMUNITY SPECIALIST\, GFI \n\n\n\nHanna supports a global community of student groups working to build alternative protein ecosystems at their universities via the Alt Protein Project. Prior to joining GFI\, she worked with the University of California Global Food Initiative\, UCLA Heat Lab\, and Each Green Corner to build and support research and education initiatives at the intersection of climate and food systems. She holds a bachelor’s degree in human biology and food studies at UCLA and is excited to center food justice in the quest to build a world where alternative proteins are no longer alternative. \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							\n													November 12\, 2026\n																\n								Virtual Event\n																			\n				\n				\n					The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n				\n				\n							\n				Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated…
URL:https://gfi.org/event/los-angeles-climate-week/
LOCATION:Seeds of Hope\, 860 Echo Park Ave\, Los Angeles\, California\, 90026\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Next Frontier of Food: Precision Fermentation Innovations—ConnectEd Briefs
DESCRIPTION:The Next Frontier of Food: Precision Fermentation Innovations—ConnectEd BriefsPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin Lucas Eastham\, lead scientist\, fermentation\, for a ConnectEd Brief on precision fermentation. Lucas will discuss how this technology is revolutionizing food production\, from alternative proteins to functional ingredients. \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\nPrecision fermentation is revolutionizing how we produce food ingredients\, offering an increasingly sustainable and innovative approach to creating everything from alternative proteins to functionality. This session will explore the transformative potential of precision fermentation\, highlighting its role in advancing flavor\, nutrition\, and sustainability. Attendees will discover how this technology is setting the stage for the future of food production and paving the way for new opportunities for innovation. Afterward\, keep the conversation going at the Connect Hub from 2:15–3:15 p.m. during the ConnectEd DeBriefs Mixer—a networking opportunity to engage with our ConnectEd Briefs experts. Included with your Expo Pass. \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\nLucas Eastham\n\n\n\nLEAD SCIENTIST\, FERMENTATION\, GFI \n\n\n\nLucas works with the SciTech team to analyze the technical landscape for proteins and ingredients derived from microbial fermentation. He identifies key challenges and articulates solutions to accelerate the industry. Before GFI\, Lucas spent ten years at Algenol Biotech commercializing microbial-derived biofuels\, biofertilizers\, food ingredients\, and cosmetic ingredients. His expertise ranges across the bioprocess commercialization spectrum—from strain development\, cultivation process development (USP)\, and downstream process development (DSP) to commercialization and GMP operations. Lucas holds a BS in biology and anthropology from the University of Pittsburgh and an MS in environmental science and management from Duquesne University. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConnectEd DeBriefs Mixer\n\n\n\nDo not miss the ConnectEd DeBriefs Mixer at the Connect Hub from 2:15–3:15 p.m. for a chance to network with Lucas and other ConnectEd Brief experts. This is a great opportunity to continue the conversation and ask any further questions you may have. \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							\n													November 12\, 2026\n																\n								Virtual Event\n																			\n				\n				\n					The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n				\n				\n							\n				Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated…
URL:https://gfi.org/event/the-next-frontier-of-food-precision-fermentation-innovations-connected-briefs/
LOCATION:Meadowlands Exposition Center\, 355 Plaza Dr\, Secaucus\, New Jersey
CATEGORIES:External in-person event
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SUMMARY:Food 4 Thought 2025
DESCRIPTION:Food 4 Thought 2025Past\n\n\n\n\nDon’t miss Bruce Friedrich\, GFI’s founder and president\, as he takes the stage on Saturday\, April 12\, at 9:15 AM to discuss how alternative proteins can help build a more sustainable\, just\, and secure food 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\nFood 4 Thought 2025 is a three-day immersive event hosted at Harvard University\, uniting students\, researchers\, policymakers\, and industry leaders to reimagine the future of food. Following a successful inaugural event that welcomed over 400 attendees from 60 universities across 15 countries\, this year’s festival will expand its reach and impact\, offering: \n\n\n\n\nDynamic discussions on alternative proteins\, food security\, and climate resilience\n\n\n\nGFI’s theory of change and strategies for accelerating food innovation\n\n\n\nThe role of policy in shaping a more equitable and sustainable food system\n\n\n\nOpportunities for students to engage with industry pioneers and explore career pathways\n\n\n\n\nGFI’s Bruce Friedrich will deliver a keynote presentation on these topics\, providing a roadmap for transforming global food production. The event will also feature hands-on programming\, networking opportunities\, and funding support for student-led initiatives. \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\nBruce Friedrich\n\n\n\nPRESIDENT AND FOUNDER\, GFI \n\n\n\nBruce Friedrich is the founder and president of the Good Food Institute (GFI)\, an international nonprofit dedicated to reimagining the future of the food system through innovative and collaborative approaches. He oversees GFI’s global strategy\, working with teams across the United States\, Asia Pacific\, Brazil\, Europe\, India\, and Israel to drive meaningful change in alternative protein innovation. \n\n\n\nA TED Fellow\, Y Combinator alum\, and recognized leader in food innovation\, Bruce has written for the Wall Street Journal\, Foreign Policy\, CNN\, Nature Food\, Los Angeles Times\, Wired\, and more. His 2019 TED Talk on the future of food has been viewed over 2.4 million times and translated into 30 languages. \n\n\n\nBruce holds degrees from Georgetown Law\, Johns Hopkins University\, and the London School of Economics. A passionate advocate for a better food system\, he also enjoys biking in heavy traffic. \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							\n													November 12\, 2026\n																\n								Virtual Event\n																			\n				\n				\n					The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n				\n				\n							\n				Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated…
URL:https://gfi.org/event/food-4-thought-2025/
LOCATION:Harvard University\, Massachusetts Hall\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02138
CATEGORIES:External in-person event
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SUMMARY:San Francisco Climate Week 2025
DESCRIPTION:San Francisco Climate Week 2025Past\n\n\n\n\nThe future of food is a key part of the future of climate action. San Francisco Climate Week brings together innovators\, policymakers\, and business leaders to explore the latest solutions in sustainability. This weeklong series of events highlights breakthroughs in climate technology\, policy\, and corporate responsibility—including the role of food in reducing emissions. \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\nSan Francisco Climate Week is a premier convening of climate leaders\, featuring discussions on policy innovation\, corporate sustainability\, and climate technology. This year’s program will explore food’s critical role in addressing the climate crisis\, with insights from experts across industries. \n\n\n\nThe panel The Low-Carbon Kitchen: Reducing Scope 3 Emissions Through Corporate Foodservice will focus on how foodservice operators\, sustainability teams\, and corporate leaders can leverage plant-forward strategies to cut emissions\, meet sustainability goals\, and align with evolving consumer preferences. \n\n\n\nPanelists will discuss: \n\n\n\n\nScience-backed strategies for increasing adoption of plant-based options in foodservice\n\n\n\nResearch on plant-based proteins and their life cycle assessment ratings\n\n\n\nLessons from corporate foodservice pilots that successfully reduced emissions through menu shifts\n\n\n\nBest practices for stakeholder engagement and impact measurement\n\n\n\n\nThe first 30 minutes will be reserved for networking\, and a selection of drinks will be available for purchase onsite. \n\n\n\nGFI’s Shayna Fertig will be speaking on a panel titled Beyond Siloes: Climate Mitigation and Adaptation through Food & Ag on Monday\, April 21. This panel will discuss how today’s food and ag companies are solving interconnected climate challenges while helping us adapt for the future climate and humanity’s nutritional needs. Register here. \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\nShayna Fertig\n\n\n\nSENIOR ADVISOR TO THE PRESIDENT\, GFI \n\n\n\nShayna 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\nJoin us\n\n\n\nGFI team members will be attending SF Climate Week and welcome the opportunity to connect with stakeholders working to advance sustainable food solutions. Join us at these sessions and throughout the week to discuss how food innovation can drive climate progress. \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							\n													November 12\, 2026\n																\n								Virtual Event\n																			\n				\n				\n					The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n				\n				\n							\n				Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated…
URL:https://gfi.org/event/san-francisco-climate-week-2025/
LOCATION:Monument\, 140 9th St\, San Francisco\, California\, 94103\, United States
CATEGORIES:External in-person event
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SUMMARY:Society of Environmental Journalists Annual Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:Society of Environmental Journalists Annual Conference 2025Past\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI at this Southwest-based conference that explores the increasingly important role of environmental journalists! We will be exhibiting at the event to educate attendees about the power and potential of alternative proteins. \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\nRegister\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin this event to explore the Southwest’s compelling environmental stories in the field\, to establish or expand your professional network and tap into SEJ’s unparalleled wealth of knowledge\, experts and resources. Whether your focus is local impact or global effects\, SEJ’s programs and people will inspire and equip you to provide your communities with the vital information and context needed to survive and even thrive in a rapidly changing and warming world. \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							\n													November 12\, 2026\n																\n								Virtual Event\n																			\n				\n				\n					The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n				\n				\n							\n				Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated…
URL:https://gfi.org/event/society-of-environmental-journalists-annual-conference-2025/
LOCATION:Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU\, 7 E University Dr.\, Tempe\, Arizona\, 85281
CATEGORIES:External in-person event
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SUMMARY:Re-Thinking Food: From Plate to Planet
DESCRIPTION:Re-Thinking Food: From Plate to PlanetPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI’s Bianca Datta in attending Re-Thinking Food: From Plate to Planet! This experience will bring together leading researchers\, policymakers\, and industry experts to explore the latest science and innovations in sustainable food. \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\nRegister\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nHosted by Stanford Bio-X\, Re-Thinking Food: From Plate to Planet is a full-day symposium focused on the intersection of food\, health\, and sustainability. With topics spanning planetary health\, human nutrition\, and cutting-edge research in food systems\, the event will feature renowned speakers\, including Harold McGee\, Christopher Gardner\, and faculty from UC Davis\, Harvard\, and more. \n\n\n\nThe program includes expert presentations\, student research showcases\, and discussions on the role of science and policy in shaping the future of food. Whether you’re a student\, researcher\, or professional in the field\, this is an opportunity to engage with thought leaders and explore how food innovation can create a more sustainable world. \n\n\n\nGFI’s Bianca Datta will be in attendance—stop by to connect and discuss how policy\, science\, and innovation can drive change in the food system. \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							\n													November 12\, 2026\n																\n								Virtual Event\n																			\n				\n				\n					The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n				\n				\n							\n				Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated…
URL:https://gfi.org/event/re-thinking-food-from-plate-to-planet/
LOCATION:James H. Clark Center Auditorium\, 318 Campus Drive Stanford\, California\, 94305\, United States
CATEGORIES:External in-person event
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SUMMARY:2025 AOCS Meeting (American Oil Chemists' Society)
DESCRIPTION:2025 AOCS Meeting (American Oil Chemists’ Society)Past\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI experts at the AOCS Meeting to explore research on land use efficiency and the environmental impact of plant-based meats. \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 annual AOCS Meeting brings together experts from diverse disciplines to explore the latest science and technology shaping the fats\, oils\, proteins\, surfactants\, and related industries. With 80+ sessions across 10 interest areas\, plus special presentations on trending industry topics\, networking events\, and receptions\, the conference offers a rich platform for learning and collaboration. \n\n\n\nWe’re excited to share that two members of GFI’s Science & Technology team will be presenting new research at the meeting. Lead scientist Priera Panescu Scott\, Ph.D.\, will present a GFI analysis describing the land use efficiency and restoration opportunities of diversifying American protein sources with alternative proteins—key to advancing U.S. climate and biodiversity goals. Senior lead scientist Nikhita Mansukhani Kogar\, Ph.D.\, will share insights from a recent life cycle assessment examining the environmental impact of plant-based meats made with different ingredients and methods. \n\n\n\nJoin Priera and Nikhita for these insightful presentations and connect with leaders driving innovation in sustainable protein! \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\nNikhita Mansukhani Kogar\, Ph.D\n\n\n\nNikhita is focused on the technical landscape of plant-based proteins and how to expand their impact and adoption. Prior to joining GFI\, Nikhita worked in food and biotech product development\, most recently as an Innovation Scientist at Beyond Meat. While at Beyond\, she led flagship product development projects from the fundamental research stage through formulation and scale-up. She holds a bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Ph.D. in materials science and engineering from Northwestern University. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPriera Panescu Scott\, Ph.D.\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							\n													November 12\, 2026\n																\n								Virtual Event\n																			\n				\n				\n					The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n				\n				\n							\n				Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated…
URL:https://gfi.org/event/2025-aocs-meeting-american-oil-chemists-society/
LOCATION:Oregon Convention Center\, 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97232\, United States
CATEGORIES:External in-person event
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SUMMARY:DC Climate Week: Food+Climate – Reducing Food System Emissions in the Current Climate
DESCRIPTION:DC Climate Week: Food+Climate – Reducing Food System Emissions in the Current ClimatePast\n\n\n\n\n​Food is one of the most overlooked yet powerful climate solutions. What we eat—and how we dispose of it—drives nearly one-third of global emissions\, shapes biodiversity\, and impacts air and water quality. But the food system also holds immense potential for change. \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\nAt this DC Climate Week panel\, environmental experts\, advocates\, and food industry leaders will explore the latest strategies to reduce emissions from food production and consumption. From shifting institutional food purchasing to scaling alternative proteins and tackling food waste\, the discussion will highlight bold\, evidence-based solutions that are gaining traction in today’s political and economic climate. \n\n\n\nGFI’s Maille O’Donnell will join the panel to spotlight alternative proteins as a high-impact climate solution and share insights on effective messaging and public investment strategies that can drive real progress. This is a key moment to bring food system transformation to the center of climate conversations—and to lead with ideas that meet the moment. \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\nMaille O’Donnell\n\n\n\nSENIOR POLICY SPECIALIST\, PUBLIC INVESTMENT AND INDUSTRY \n\n\n\nMaille works to advance government support for alternative proteins by analyzing the policy landscape\, engaging with stakeholders\, and advocating for public funding and incentives to accelerate the industry. Prior to joining GFI\, Maille worked on sustainable food systems at the World Resources Institute and studied food policy at the University of Cambridge. \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							\n													November 12\, 2026\n																\n								Virtual Event\n																			\n				\n				\n					The Science of Alt Protein: Genome-scale modeling of porcine cell metabolism\n				\n				\n							\n				Explore how a GFI-funded genome-scale metabolic model can reveal porcine cell nutrient requirements and inform lower-cost culture media for cultivated…
URL:https://gfi.org/event/dc-climate-week-food-and-climate-reducing-food-system-emissions-in-the-current-climate/
LOCATION:Boundary Stone Partners Office\, 999 E Street NW\, Washington\, DC
CATEGORIES:External in-person event
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