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    Accelerating AgriTech: The race to feed the world

    Tune into this inaugural lunch & learn virtual session for a relaxed chat with experts on understanding AgriTech's current state of play and to map the outlook for this exciting industry.

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    Technology for Change Asia Week 2022

    Join The Economist to focus on the social and governance aspects of ESG to build much-needed momentum around gender equality, economic inclusivity, connectivity gaps, and access to food, education and digital technology. Acting Managing Director of GFI Asia Pacific Mirte Gosker will participate in a panel to discuss how alternative proteins fit into the future of food tech.

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    The Future of Protein Production Summit

    The must-attend virtual event for any company involved in making the global food system more sustainable, kind, and fair for the planet, people, and animals.

  • Meat the Future: We shall escape the absurdity

    Moderated by media interviewer and celebrity George Stroumboulopoulos, this panel convenes some of the world’s top pioneers from America to the Netherlands, as they de-mystify one of the biggest ideas of the last century.

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    Future Food-Tech Summit

    San Francisco Marriott Marquis 780 Mission Street, San Francisco, California, United States

    The Future Food-Tech Summit has become the 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.

  • Israel State of Innovation Report 2022

    GFI Israel's new State of Alternative Protein Innovation Report is out now! Learn how investment in alternative protein in Israel grew over 450% in 2021.

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    Food Edge 2022 Summit

    Food Edge is a leading B2B summit with participants from around the world that is designed to spark conversation and catalyze strategic connections that will transform the food industry.

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    Material Innovation Initiative Conference

    Virtual Event

    The Material Innovation Conference aims to advance the next-gen materials industry by providing vital expertise and bringing together all key players along the innovation path from concept to commercialization.

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    Glasswall Syndicate Fall Webinar Series

    Virtual Event

    Join the GlassWall Syndicate for a fall webinar series focused on B2B markets in alternative proteins.

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    Vegan Women Summit Pathfinder

    VWS Pathfinder is the world's first and only women's founder summit and pitch competition dedicated exclusively to animal-free innovation through the future of food, fashion, beauty, and biotechnology innovation.

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    FoodNavigator webinar: Discover 3 Versatile Ways to Create Plant-Based Offerings with Superior Meat-Like Texture and Functionality

    Virtual Event

    Consumers are seeking plant-based meat applications that have the health benefits of plant proteins, with the texture and functionality of traditional meat applications. Find out more about emerging market trends, data-driven consumer insights, and innovative solutions for creating plant-based offerings that will delight consumers.

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    FoodNavigator USA: Futureproofing the Food System Digital Summit

    Virtual Event

    The western diet – and the food system that underpins it – is becoming increasingly unsustainable, for the health of humans and the planet. So how do we futureproof the food system to deliver healthier, more sustainable products that nourish our bodies without destroying the environment?

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    Investing in a Shifting Food Supply System

    Virtual Event

    This virtual conversation explores how an investment in shifting the global food supply system to be more efficient can help to address our current inefficiencies and positively impact food insecurity.

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    The Future of Protein Production Summit 2023

    Virtual Event

    Join the Future of Protein Production Summit to connect virtually with alternative protein industry leaders.

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    Progress on our Plates: Legal & Regulatory Issues in Alternative Proteins

    Virtual Event

    Join the NY Lawyer Chapter of the American Constitution Society for a conversation with GFI Senior Regulatory Attorney, Madeline Cohen, as they lead a discussion on legal, regulatory, and policy issues affecting alternatives to traditional meat products.

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    Trends and Innovations: The promise of precision fermentation

    Virtual Event

    In the Trends & Innovations webinar from Food Business News speakers will dive into the power of precision fermentation, the current challenges holding the market back and what needs to happen to unlock the technology’s full potential.

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    How Alternative Protein Drives a More Sustainable Food System

    Virtual Event

    Join the featured speakers for an enlightening interview-style webinar as they explore the fascinating world of alternative protein and its pivotal role in driving a more sustainable food system.

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    An Introduction to Precision Fermentation: Application and Challenges

    Virtual Event

    The SOT Biotechnology and Food Safety Specialty Sections provide an in-depth exploration of the science behind precision fermentation, the techno-economic challenges faced by this innovative approach, and the regulatory and safety hurdles that must be navigated for its successful integration into the global market.

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    Where does cultivated meat go next?

    Virtual Event

    Join GFI’s lead scientist, Dr. Elliot Swartz, and other experts for a thought-provoking discussion on the current status and future opportunities in the cultivated meat space. This roundtable discussion, hosted by the Cultivated Meat Modeling Consortium, will address what’s next in research and investment.

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    What’s the Recipe for a Healthy Climate?

    Virtual Event

    Join Rare Conversations for a farm-to-table conversation with public health expert-turned-social entrepreneur Annie Ryu, CEO and founder of Jack & Annie's and The Jackfruit Company.

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    Canadian Cultivated Meat Landscape seminar

    Virtual Event

    Join this webinar to learn how Canada is driving the cultivated meat forward through collaborative efforts across academia, industry, government, and the nonprofit sector.

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    Agriculture 2.0: How technological innovation can help us sustainably feed 10 billion people and save our planet

    Virtual Event

    Event description Agriculture 2.0 will examine the transformative power of intersecting advancements in AI, genetics, and biotechnology to reimagine how we grow food. These tools offer enormous potential to increase productivity while reducing emissions, protecting ecosystems, and improving food security. But meaningful transformation won’t happen on its own; smart policies, strategic investments, and thoughtful collaboration […]

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    Breaking the Divide: Depolarizing Food, Farming, and Innovation

    Virtual Event

    Join GFI’s Elliot Swartz and other experts for an online discussion on how we can depolarize conversations around food, farming, and innovation. Learn how cultivated meat and other solutions can complement traditional approaches to create a more sustainable, inclusive food system.

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    Plant-Based Revolution! Climate Action Party

    Virtual Event

    Join GFI's Shayna Fertig, Senior Advisor to the President, and trailblazers from across the alternative protein ecosystem for a lively discussion on what comes next and how smarter food choices today can unlock big wins for our planet, our health, and our economy.

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    Driving Food Innovation: Consumer-Centric, Strategic, & Scalable

    Virtual Event

    Event description In a rapidly changing world, the food industry is at a crossroads where innovation must align with shifting consumer preferences and global challenges. As the demand for sustainable, nutritious, and accessible food grows, businesses must adapt to stay competitive and relevant. Key Topics We'll Explore: This is your chance to hear from leading […]

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    Mastering Novel Food Production

    Virtual Event

    How do cell cultivation and precision fermentation move from lab bench to reliable, cost-effective manufacturing? Join GFI’s Elliot Swartz, Ph.D., principal scientist for cultivated meat, and industry leaders to explore how Process Analytical Technology (PAT) can accelerate scale-up while safeguarding quality and consistency.

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    New Proteins webinar

    Virtual Event

    Join GFI’s Abby Sewell for a look at how hybrid and diversified protein strategies are shaping the future of food.

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    Unlocking Canada’s Food Innovation Potential through Regulatory Modernization

    Virtual Event

    Event description Canada’s food and health-product regulatory systems are at a turning point. On February 4, GFI’s Mackenzie B. will join government, academic, and industry experts for a workshop hosted by the Canadian Nutrition Society (CNS) focused on enabling innovation through regulatory modernization. Mackenzie’s session—“What are we learning? A look at other jurisdictions and how […]

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    African Food Research Conference 2026

    Virtual Event

    GFI is proud to support the African Food Research Conference 2026, a two-day virtual event organized by the Centre for African Food Research and Innovation.