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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T093000 DTSTAMP:20250507T143114Z CREATED:20250507T143113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T143114Z UID:10000690-1747296000-1747301400@gfi.org SUMMARY:Breaking the Divide: Depolarizing Food\, Farming\, and Innovation DESCRIPTION:Breaking the Divide: Depolarizing Food\, Farming\, and InnovationPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin 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. \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 GFI’s Elliot Swartz\, Lead Scientist for Cultivated Meat\, for an interactive discussion about how to move from division to dialogue. Organized by Generation Climate Europe’s Food Team\, this online event will explore how polarization impacts sustainable food conversations and how we can foster more constructive\, inclusive public discourse. \n\n\n\nElliot will join a diverse panel to share perspectives on navigating polarized food narratives\, reducing misinformation\, and creating space for shared values — especially when it comes to innovative solutions like cultivated meat. Together with other speakers\, he’ll reflect on how alternative proteins can be positioned not as replacements\, but as part of a broader toolkit alongside regenerative agriculture and other approaches to meet climate\, nutrition\, and food security goals. \n\n\n\nThe session will cover: \n\n\n\n\nHow public perception\, communication\, and identity shape debates about food and farming\n\n\n\nThe role of misinformation and how to counter it\n\n\n\nBridging traditional and innovative solutions to build common ground\n\n\n\nHow young people and emerging leaders can drive constructive\, solutions-focused conversations\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a student\, farmer\, activist\, or simply curious about where food and farming are headed\, this discussion will offer ideas and inspiration for creating a more open and connected dialogue about our shared food future. \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElliot Swartz\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nPRINCIPAL 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 Ph.D. 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/breaking-the-divide-depolarizing-food-farming-and-innovation/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T130000 DTSTAMP:20250415T120034Z CREATED:20250415T120032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T120034Z UID:10000681-1745496000-1745499600@gfi.org SUMMARY:Agriculture 2.0: How technological innovation can help us sustainably feed 10 billion people and save our planet DESCRIPTION:Agriculture 2.0: How technological innovation can help us sustainably feed 10 billion people and save our planetPast\n\n\n\n\nAgriculture 2.0 brings together leading voices from science\, policy\, and industry to explore how breakthrough technologies can help feed a growing population while addressing climate change\, biodiversity loss\, and food insecurity. \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\nAgriculture 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 are essential. \n\n\n\nModerated by rising food systems voices\, Shagun Sethi and Yasmine Rejeb\, the conversation will feature global experts on food systems innovation: \n\n\n\n\nArghadeep Saha\, Policy Manager\, The Good Food Institute India\n\n\n\nDavid Kaplan\, Stern Family Professorship in Engineering\, Biomedical Engineering\, Tufts University\n\n\n\nJamie Metzl\, Founder and Chair\, OneShared.World; author of Superconvergence\n\n\n\n\nArghadeep will speak to the role of policy in enabling innovation—from public R&D and regulatory clarity to building a strong manufacturing ecosystem for smart proteins in India and beyond. With deep experience in multi-stakeholder food systems governance\, Arghadeep brings critical insight into how we can align science and policy to unlock sustainable solutions at scale. \n\n\n\nJoin us online to connect with global experts and help shape a better food future. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArghadeep Saha\n\n\n\nPOLICY MANAGER\, GFI INDIA \n\n\n\nArghadeep Saha leads GFI India’s policy work\, advancing smart protein innovation through strategic public engagement. He works closely with government bodies\, research institutions\, and civil society to build a strong policy and regulatory foundation for alternative proteins in India. With a background in economics and development\, Arghadeep brings deep experience in agricultural governance\, food security\, and multi-stakeholder collaboration. His work focuses on unlocking public R&D\, enabling supportive regulation\, and fostering a robust domestic manufacturing ecosystem for sustainable proteins. Through his leadership\, GFI India is helping to shape a more secure\, just\, and climate-resilient food future. \n\n\n\n\n\n\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/agriculture-2-how-technological-innovation-can-help-us-sustainably-feed-10-billion-people-and-save-our-planet/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T120000 DTSTAMP:20250403T150150Z CREATED:20250306T211840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T150150Z UID:10000669-1744711200-1744718400@gfi.org SUMMARY:Canadian Cultivated Meat Landscape seminar DESCRIPTION:Canadian Cultivated Meat Landscape seminarPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin this webinar to learn how Canada is driving the cultivated meat forward through collaborative efforts across academia\, industry\, government\, and the nonprofit sector. \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\nCanada is emerging as a global leader in cultivated meat and cellular agriculture\, thanks to innovative projects and collaborative efforts across academia\, industry\, government\, and the nonprofit sector. Join us for an exciting session showcasing the initiatives driving this transformative field forward. \n\n\n\nIn this seminar\, you’ll hear from leading organizations and experts at the forefront of cultivated meat innovation\, as they share insights into their work and the progress being made at every level. From cutting-edge academic research and industry advancements to government policies and nonprofit contributions\, this session will highlight the talent\, resources\, and collaborative spirit that make Canada a hub for cellular agriculture. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re an entrepreneur\, investor\, scientist\, policymaker\, or enthusiast\, this seminar offers a unique opportunity to connect\, learn\, and explore how you can be part of Canada’s cultivated meat revolution. Let’s shape the future of sustainable food together! \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/canadian-cultivated-meat-landscape-seminar/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/COM24004_featured-events_industry.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/canadian-cultivated-meat-landscape-seminar/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T121000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T131000 DTSTAMP:20250225T145905Z CREATED:20250225T141150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T145905Z UID:10000661-1741090200-1741093800@gfi.org SUMMARY:Join the Conversation: An Introduction to Cultivated Meat with Dr. Elliot Swartz DESCRIPTION:Join the Conversation: An Introduction to Cultivated Meat with Dr. Elliot SwartzPast\n\n\n\n\nCurious about the future of food? Join Dr. Elliot Swartz\, Principal Scientist at The Good Food Institute (GFI)\, for an engaging and accessible introduction to cultivated meat—a groundbreaking innovation in food production. \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\nIn this beginner-friendly session\, part of the UNH Manchester Sidore Series Centers on Sustainability\, Dr. Swartz will break down the basics of cultivated meat: \n\n\n\n\nWhat is it\, and how is it made?\n\n\n\nWhy does it matter for the future of food?\n\n\n\nWhat challenges remain before it becomes widely available?\n\n\n\n\nCultivated meat is essentially the same as the beef\, pork\, chicken\, and fish we eat today\, but produced directly from cells\, without having to grow the whole animal. It has the potential to be a more sustainable and ethical alternative to conventional meat\, but how close are we to seeing it in stores and restaurants? \n\n\n\nDr. Swartz will explore the environmental\, ethical\, and economic implications of this emerging industry\, including how it could reduce greenhouse gas emissions\, use fewer natural resources\, and contribute to a more secure global food system. \n\n\n\nWhether you are new to the topic or just beginning to explore alternative proteins\, this session is designed to be clear\, engaging\, and welcoming to all. No prior knowledge is needed—just curiosity about the future of food. \n\n\n\nRegister today to reserve your spot. Do not miss this opportunity to learn from an expert and be part of the conversation about the future of meat production. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElliot Swartz\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nPRINCIPAL 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 Ph.D. 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/join-the-conversation-an-introduction-to-cultivated-meat-with-dr-elliot-swartz/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T121500 DTSTAMP:20250212T191757Z CREATED:20250212T191755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T191757Z UID:10000656-1740009600-1740053700@gfi.org SUMMARY:Foodservice: Gateway to Changing Consumer Habits DESCRIPTION:Foodservice: Gateway to Changing Consumer HabitsPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin Marika Azoff\, GFI’s Corporate Engagement Lead\, at the Vegconomist Webtalk: Foodservice – Gateway to Changing Consumer Habits. \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\nThe foodservice sector holds immense potential as a gateway to driving the global transition toward a more sustainable and plant-based food system. As a critical player in shaping consumer habits and preferences\, the industry has the power to transform the game—but how is it leveraging this influence? \n\n\n\nWhat strategies are currently being deployed by key players? Where are the blind spots hindering progress? And how effectively are companies\, institutions\, and policymakers embracing this shift? \n\n\n\nBy analyzing the roles of key industry stakeholders and emerging trends\, the webinar will explore the position of the foodservice as a critical driver in reshaping food consumption patterns. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarika Azoff\n\n\n\nCORPORATE ENGAGEMENT LEAD – RETAIL AND FOOD SERVICE \n\n\n\nMarika works with companies involved in food sales and distribution to increase their sales of and commitment to alternative proteins. Marika first joined GFI with a focus on alternative seafood. Through building relationships with the private sector\, she worked to accelerate the development of alternative seafood globally. Marika earned a BA in Animal Conservation from the University of Rochester and spent the last decade focused on animal conservation and strategic partnerships. \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/foodservice-gateway-to-changing-consumer-habits/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/COM24004_featured-events_industry.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/foodservice-gateway-to-changing-consumer-habits/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240730T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240730T143000 DTSTAMP:20240724T155311Z CREATED:20240724T155308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T155311Z UID:10000588-1722344400-1722349800@gfi.org SUMMARY:What’s the Recipe for a Healthy Climate? DESCRIPTION:What’s the Recipe for a Healthy Climate?Past\n\n\n\n\nJoin 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. \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\nYou’ll hear how Annie is disrupting the food system\, sowing sustainability into the supply chain\, and providing a path for healthier people and a healthier planet. \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/whats-the-recipe-for-a-healthy-climate/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/COM24004_featured-events_industry.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/whats-the-recipe-for-a-healthy-climate/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T110000 DTSTAMP:20240417T165230Z CREATED:20240417T165227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T165230Z UID:10000567-1713780000-1713783600@gfi.org SUMMARY:Methane mitigation and nutrition security: achieving global sustainability requires both DESCRIPTION:Methane mitigation and nutrition security: achieving global sustainability requires bothPast\n\n\n\n\nA webinar focusing on the food industry’s efforts to reduce methane emissions and how these cannot compromise access to affordable\, nutritious 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\nTo celebrate Earth Day\, Food Systems for the Future\, Food Tank and The Environmental Defense Fund are collaborating to host a webinar focusing on the food industry’s efforts to reduce methane emissions and how these cannot compromise access to affordable\, nutritious food. \n\n\n\nThis webinar seeks to raise awareness\, facilitate open dialogue\, share innovative solutions that reduce methane emissions without compromising on nutrition\, and begin to discuss a more productive pathway forward together. \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 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/methane-mitigation-and-nutrition-security-achieving-global-sustainability-requires-both/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/methane-mitigation-and-nutrition-security-achieving-global-sustainability-requires-both/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T103000 DTSTAMP:20240221T174421Z CREATED:20240221T174418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T174421Z UID:10000551-1709110800-1709116200@gfi.org SUMMARY:Sustainable proteins from novel sources (Next Generation Proteins for a Greener Tomorrow) DESCRIPTION:Sustainable proteins from novel sources (Next Generation Proteins for a Greener Tomorrow)Past\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI’s Adam Leman\, Ph.D.\, for a free webinar discussing the opportunities and benefits of fermentation. \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\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nAlthough alternative proteins overall offer a significantly more sustainable option compared to traditional meat and dairy\, different types of alternative proteins have varying environmental impacts. Fermentation\, our familiar friend from bread and beer\, is fermenting a new wave in food: sustainable\, protein-packed alternatives! Their magic lies in efficiency. Compared to traditional animal agriculture\, fermentation requires a fraction of land and water\, slashing environmental impact.  \n\n\n\nThe future holds exciting possibilities for this innovative approach to providing nutritious and environmentally friendly protein sources. The exciting world of fermentation-enabled food proteins offers a diverse range of ingredient options\, both for the microbes themselves (yeast\, algae\, fungi\, etc) and the nutrients they feed on (sugars\, lipids\, starches\, etc). And it’s not just about saving the planet. Scientists can use fermentation to craft proteins with specific nutritional needs in mind\, whether it’s boosting Omega-3s or tailoring amino acid profiles. And unlike livestock\, fermentation scales rapidly\, meeting the demands of a growing population without straining resources.  \n\n\n\nThis isn’t just about replicating existing food. Fermentation unlocks a world of possibilities: steaks grown from fungi\, lab-made dairy with perfect consistency\, and endless variations of delicious\, nutritious protein sources. As we will discuss in this webinar\, challenges remain. Cost and regulation are hurdles to overcome. But the potential is undeniable. Fermentation-enabled proteins are poised to transform our food system\, offering a sustainable\, efficient\, and delicious path to a protein-secure future. \n\n\n\nThis is a free-to-attend webinar. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from industry experts as well as interact through Q&A sessions \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdam Leman\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nLEAD SCIENTIST\, FERMENTATIONTHE GOOD FOOD INSTITUTE \n\n\n\nAdam is a Lead Scientist\, Fermentation at GFI and is focused on the development of biomass fermentation and precision fermentation biotechnology for food protein. He earned a B.S. in Molecular Genetics from the University of Rochester and a Ph.D. from Drexel University College of Medicine in Molecular Biology. Adam’s postdoctoral studies concentrated on fungal genetics and systems biology. During his time in biotech\, Adam implemented gene expression analyses in microbial\, agtech\, and human health studies to better characterize these systems and offer a deeper understanding for strain development and process improvement. \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-proteins-from-novel-sources-next-generation-proteins-for-a-greener-tomorrow/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T010000 DTSTAMP:20231218T143147Z CREATED:20231218T143143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T143147Z UID:10000530-1703116800-1703120400@gfi.org SUMMARY:Where does cultivated meat go next? DESCRIPTION:Where does cultivated meat go next?Past\n\n\n\n\nJoin 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. \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\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nJoin 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. \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElliot Swartz\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nPRINCIPAL 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 Ph.D. 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/where-does-cultivated-meat-go-next/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/where-does-cultivated-meat-go-next/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T140000 DTSTAMP:20231212T204654Z CREATED:20231207T145301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T204654Z UID:10000527-1703077200-1703080800@gfi.org SUMMARY:Upcoming U.S. Department of Energy funding opportunities to decarbonize America’s industrial sector DESCRIPTION:Upcoming U.S. Department of Energy funding opportunities to decarbonize America’s industrial sectorPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office (IEDO) for a webinar covering an upcoming public funding opportunity. \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\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nJoin GFI and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office (IEDO) for a webinar covering an upcoming public funding opportunity. \n\n\n\nOn November 17\, IEDO announced its intent to issue an $83 million funding opportunity that will decrease emissions in the hardest to decarbonize industrial subsectors.  \n\n\n\nThe “FY24 Energy- and Emissions-Intensive Industries FOA” will fund research\, development\, and prototype or pilot-scale technology validation and demonstration activities that will accelerate the development and adoption of sustainable technologies that increase efficiency and eliminate industrial greenhouse gas emissions for the most energy- and emissions-intensive industrial subsectors. Alternative protein companies are eligible to apply under topic 3: Decarbonizing Food and Beverage Products. Read more.  \n\n\n\nJoin GFI and IEDO for a webinar covering this upcoming funding opportunity. We’ll hear directly from Dr. Yaroslav Chudnovsky\, Senior Technology Manager\, IEDO\, for a presentation and audience Q&A.  \n\n\n\nAlternative protein companies of all stages are welcome and encouraged to join. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Yaroslav Chudnovsky\n\n\n\nSENIOR TECHNOLOGY MANAGER\, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY \n\n\n\nDr. Yaroslav Chudnovsky\, MBA is a Senior Technology Manager at the Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office (IEDO). He leads research\, development\, and technology deployment activities with a focus on deep decarbonization of the Food and Beverage and Forest Products industrial subsectors.  Dr. Chudnovsky has decades of basic and applied research\, high-risk innovative development\, and emerging technologies deployment experience in the areas of energy efficiency\, industrial combustion\, as well as advanced heat and water recovery across a wide spectrum of industries. \n\n\n\nPrior to joining the U.S. Department of Energy\, he spent over 25 years in different capacities at GTI Energy\, a not-for-profit organization that develops and delivers impactful innovative solutions and transformational technologies for energy markets worldwide. Yaroslav received a Ph.D. in Thermal Sciences\, M.S. in Cryogenic Engineering and B.S. in Mechanical Engineering – all from the Bauman Technical University. He is an ASME Fellow\, recipient of multiple professional awards and author (co-author) of over 200 professional publications\, including books\, archival articles\, conference proceedings\, technical reports\, and patents. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCaroline Bushnell\n\n\n\nSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT\, GFI \n\n\n\nCaroline leads GFI’s corporate engagement team in their work with companies and investors across the globe to catalyze innovation and investment in alternative proteins. Prior to joining GFI\, Caroline served as the Director of Marketing for Celestial Seasonings at The Hain Celestial Group. She has also worked at Moet Hennessy and Janus Capital Group. With over 15 years of experience in CPG brand management\, finance\, and consulting\, she is deeply familiar with the food industry. Caroline also served as a governor-appointed member of the Colorado Food Systems Advisory Council. She is a graduate of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado at Boulder. \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/us-department-of-energy-opportunities-to-decarbonize-americas-industrial-sector/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/COR23029_DOE-LPO-webinar-graphics_featured.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/us-department-of-energy-opportunities-to-decarbonize-americas-industrial-sector/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T163000 DTSTAMP:20231120T154528Z CREATED:20231120T154524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T154528Z UID:10000519-1702567800-1702571400@gfi.org SUMMARY:Reimagining meat: Career pathways for food and nutrition scientists in the alternative protein field DESCRIPTION:Reimagining meat: Career pathways for food and nutrition scientists in the alternative protein fieldPast\n\n\n\n\nThe IAFNS Innovation Showcase will feature a session describing career pathways for food and nutrition scientists in the alternative protein 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\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nThis Innovation Showcase\, hosted by the Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences\, will bring together scientists from multiple sectors at all stages of their careers\, from graduate students to professors\, technical experts and CEOs. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in dialogue and discussion on the data\, technology\, and science being applied across the food and beverage ecosystem. \n\n\n\nGFI’s Simone Costa\, Ph.D.\, and Paragon Pure’s Chris Gregson\, Ph.D.\, will participate in a session describing career pathways for food and nutrition scientists in the alternative protein field. Tune in to learn more about the alternative protein ecosystem\, their career trajectories\, and opportunities for scientists to engage in alternative protein innovation. \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSimone Costa\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF STRATEGY & INNOVATION\, GFI \n\n\n\nSimone works with SciTech’s subject matter experts to chart a technical roadmap for alternative protein success and guide strategic planning for the SciTech department. Simone joined GFI with experience in commercial consulting for life sciences companies as well as in product development at an enzyme engineering startup. She holds a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering from Duke University and a B.S. in biology from Carnegie Mellon 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/reimagining-meat-career-pathways-for-food-and-nutrition-scientists-in-the-alternative-protein-field/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/reimagining-meat-career-pathways-for-food-and-nutrition-scientists-in-the-alternative-protein-field/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T123000 DTSTAMP:20231107T213704Z CREATED:20231107T193853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T213704Z UID:10000515-1700046000-1700051400@gfi.org SUMMARY:Cultivating careers in alternative proteins: the fermentation scientist perspective DESCRIPTION:Cultivating careers in alternative proteins: the fermentation scientist perspectivePast\n\n\n\n\nHear from fermentation scientists who will discuss their intriguing career paths and the need for microbiologists and biotechnologists in the alternative protein ecosystem. \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\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nThe emerging field of alternative proteins is creating cutting-edge career and research opportunities for microbiologists and biotechnologists. Attendees will hear from Dr. Adam Leman\, Lead Scientist in Fermentation\, at The Good Food Institute\, Lucas Eastman\, Senior Scientist in Fermentation at The Good Food Institute\, and Hanlu Liu\, Fermentation Scientist at New Culture. In the webinar\, our speakers will discuss the case for reimagining meat production\, the need for microbiologists and biotechnologists in the alternative protein ecosystem\, technical challenges and opportunities\, and their professional paths into the alternative protein field. \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdam Leman\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nLEAD SCIENTIST\, FERMENTATION \n\n\n\nAdam is a Lead Scientist\, Fermentation at GFI and is focused on the development of biomass fermentation and precision fermentation biotechnology for food protein. He earned a B.S. in Molecular Genetics from the University of Rochester and a Ph.D. from Drexel University College of Medicine in Molecular Biology. Adam’s postdoctoral studies concentrated on fungal genetics and systems biology. During his time in biotech\, Adam implemented gene expression analyses in microbial\, agtech\, and human health studies to better characterize these systems and offer a deeper understanding for strain development and process improvement. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLucas Eastham\, M.Sc.\n\n\n\nSENIOR FERMENTATION SCIENTIST \n\n\n\nLucas works with the SciTech team to analyze the technical landscape for proteins and ingredients derived from microbial fermentation\, identify key challenges\, and articulate 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)\, downstream process development (DSP)\, commercialization\, and GMP operations. Lucas holds a B.S. in Biology and Anthropology from the University of Pittsburgh and an M.S. in Environmental Science and Management from Duquesne 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/cultivating-careers-in-alternative-proteins-the-fermentation-scientist-perspective/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/cultivating-careers-in-alternative-proteins-the-fermentation-scientist-perspective/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T133000 DTSTAMP:20231020T164104Z CREATED:20231020T164100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T164104Z UID:10000512-1698148800-1698154200@gfi.org SUMMARY:Cultivated Meat: Understanding the Science and Future Applications DESCRIPTION:Cultivated Meat: Understanding the Science and Future ApplicationsPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for this webinar hosted by the Research Chef’s Association where we will cover cultivated meat technology and describe how it’s made. \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\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nThis webinar will cover cultivated meat technology and describe how it’s made. We will discuss the key technology-specific areas of the value chain that are critical for cultivated meat development\, walk through studies examining the costs and environmental impacts of cultivated meat\, touch on the regulation and food safety considerations\, and end with a glimpse into the future of the industry in the coming years and how your members can help shape the industry. During this webinar\, Dr. Claire Bomkamp\, GFI’s Cultivated Meat and Seafood Scientist\, and Marika Azoff\, GFI’s Corporate Engagement Lead\, will dive into the following topics: \n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to The Good Food Institute (GFI)\n\n\n\nWhat is cultivated meat\, and how is it made?\n\n\n\nThe technology value chain for cultivated meat production: cell lines\, cell culture media\, bioprocess design\, and scaffolds.\n\n\n\nThe environmental impacts of cultivated meat\n\n\n\nThe costs of cultivated meat production\n\n\n\nRegulation and food safety of cultivated meat\n\n\n\nThe commercial landscape; who is developing these products?\n\n\n\nThe future of the cultivated meat industry and the roles that chefs and food companies can play in the sector\n\n\n\nQ&A\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarika Azoff\n\n\n\nCORPORATE ENGAGEMENT LEAD – RETAIL AND FOOD SERVICE\, THE GOOD FOOD INSTITUTE \n\n\n\nMarika works with companies involved in food sales and distribution to increase their sales of and commitment to alternative proteins. Marika first joined GFI with a focus on alternative seafood. Through building relationships with the private sector\, she worked to accelerate the development of alternative seafood globally. Marika earned a BA in Animal Conservation from the University of Rochester and spent the last decade focused on animal conservation and strategic partnerships. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClaire Bomkamp\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nLEAD SCIENTIST\, CULTIVATED MEAT & SEAFOOD\, THE GOOD FOOD INSTITUTE \n\n\n\nClaire serves as Lead Scientist\, Cultivated Meat & Seafood and is a member of GFI’s Sustainable Seafood Initiative. She focuses on analyzing the technical landscape of the cultivated seafood industry\, identifying bottlenecks\, and engaging researchers in order to move cultivated seafood technology forward. She holds a PhD in neuroscience from the University of British Columbia and a bachelors in behavioral neuroscience from Western Washington University. Her academic research used both cell culture and computational techniques to understand molecular mechanisms of neuronal connectivity and function\, and she has also been heavily involved in youth science outreach programs. \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/cultivated-meat-understanding-the-science-and-future-applications/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/cultivated-meat-understanding-the-science-and-future-applications/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T153000 DTSTAMP:20231010T144838Z CREATED:20231010T144835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T144838Z UID:10000507-1697119200-1697124600@gfi.org SUMMARY:An Introduction to Precision Fermentation: Application and Challenges DESCRIPTION:An Introduction to Precision Fermentation: Application and ChallengesPast\n\n\n\n\nThe 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. \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\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nPrecision fermentation is a rapidly emerging technology that promises to revolutionize various industries\, from food and beverages to pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. This 90-minute session\, hosted by The SOT Biotechnology and Food Safety Specialty Sections\, will 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. Furthermore\, the session will examine the sustainability outlook and potential challenges associated with implementing precision fermentation on a large scale. \n\n\n\nTopics: \n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to the Science and Techno-Economic Challenges\n\n\n\nRegulatory and Safety Challenges\n\n\n\nSustainability Outlook and Challenges\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdam Leman\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nLEAD SCIENTIST\, FERMENTATIONGFI \n\n\n\nAdam is a Lead Scientist\, Fermentation at GFI and is focused on the development of biomass fermentation and precision fermentation biotechnology for food protein. He earned a B.S. in Molecular Genetics from the University of Rochester and a Ph.D. from Drexel University College of Medicine in Molecular Biology. Adam’s postdoctoral studies concentrated on fungal genetics and systems biology. During his time in biotech\, Adam implemented gene expression analyses in microbial\, agtech\, and human health studies to better characterize these systems and offer a deeper understanding for strain development and process improvement. \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/an-introduction-to-precision-fermentation-application-and-challenges/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/an-introduction-to-precision-fermentation-application-and-challenges/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T150000 DTSTAMP:20230908T162632Z CREATED:20230908T162628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T162632Z UID:10000501-1694700000-1694703600@gfi.org SUMMARY:How Alternative Protein Drives a More Sustainable Food System DESCRIPTION:How Alternative Protein Drives a More Sustainable Food SystemPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin 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. \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\nDiscover the diverse range of alternative protein sources that are revolutionizing the food landscape and offering sustainable solutions to global challenges. Gain insights into the future of alternative protein with exciting advancements and innovations on the horizon. The esteemed panelists will delve into current trends\, challenges\, and opportunities that lie ahead in this dynamic industry. \n\n\n\nUncover the role of protein analyzers and their contribution to the development and improvement of alternative protein products. Learn how these cutting-edge tools empower researchers and manufacturers to analyze protein content\, enabling the creation of more sustainable and nutritious food options. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge with industry experts and engage in a thought-provoking discussion about the future of alternative protein. Reserve your spot now. \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/how-alternative-protein-drives-a-more-sustainable-food-system/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/how-alternative-protein-drives-a-more-sustainable-food-system/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230607T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230607T100000 DTSTAMP:20230519T141603Z CREATED:20230519T141600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T141603Z UID:10000464-1686127500-1686132000@gfi.org SUMMARY:V-Label webinar: A deep dive into vegan seafood alternatives DESCRIPTION:V-Label webinar: A deep dive into vegan seafood alternativesPast\n\n\n\n\nIn light of World Ocean Day\, V-Label is organizing a webinar on the vegan seafood 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 \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nWith increasing concerns about sustainability and animal welfare\, many consumers are turning to vegan options when it comes to seafood. This shift in consumer demand presents a unique opportunity for businesses to offer innovative and sustainable alternatives to traditional seafood products. In this webinar\, V-Label will explore the latest trends and developments in the vegan seafood market\, as well as the challenges and opportunities that businesses face in meeting the growing demand for these plant-based options. Whether you are a food manufacturer\, retailer\, or distributor\, this webinar is designed to help you stay ahead of the curve and tap into this rapidly growing market. Explore the exciting world of vegan seafood alternatives and discover new opportunities for your business. \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCarlotte Lucas\n\n\n\nSENIOR CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT MANAGER \n\n\n\nCarlotte supports the food industry to make delicious and affordable plant-based meat available across Europe\, and prepare the sector for the arrival of cultivated meat. \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/v-label-webinar-a-deep-dive-into-vegan-seafood-alternatives/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/v-label-webinar-a-deep-dive-into-vegan-seafood-alternatives/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T150000 DTSTAMP:20230413T213425Z CREATED:20230413T213422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T213425Z UID:10000453-1683727200-1683730800@gfi.org SUMMARY:Trends and Innovations: The promise of precision fermentation DESCRIPTION:Trends and Innovations: The promise of precision fermentationPast\n\n\n\n\nIn 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. \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\nPrecision fermentation is set to upend the market for food and beverage ingredients. Investors are flooding the market with capital\, suppliers are forming partnerships with biotechnology companies to discover growth opportunities\, and new ingredient concepts are being introduced at an accelerated pace. \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLucas Eastham\n\n\n\nSENIOR FERMENTATION SCIENTIST \n\n\n\nLucas Eastham is focused on analyzing fermentation technologies\, and progressing their applications 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/trends-and-innovations-the-promise-of-precision-fermentation/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/trends-and-innovations-the-promise-of-precision-fermentation/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230302T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230302T130000 DTSTAMP:20230214T205843Z CREATED:20230214T205841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T205843Z UID:10000435-1677758400-1677762000@gfi.org SUMMARY:All Things Cultivated with the JHU Alt Protein Project DESCRIPTION:All Things Cultivated with the JHU Alt Protein ProjectPast\n\n\n\n\nHear from industry experts about cultivated meat\, seafood\, and fat in the Johns Hopkins Alt Protein Project’s panel\, “All Things Cultivated!” \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\nJoin the Johns Hopkins Alt Protein Project’s panel\, “All Things Cultivated\,” to learn more about cultivated meat\, seafood\, and fat! The discussion will feature industry experts from Ark Biotech\, Matrix Food Technologies\, Mission Barns\, and Wildtype. This hour-long event will include an introduction of each panelist\, a moderated discussion on all things cultivated proteins\, and an audience Q&A. \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/all-things-cultivated-with-the-jhu-alt-protein-project/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/all-things-cultivated-with-the-jhu-alt-protein-project/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T170000 DTSTAMP:20230214T214450Z CREATED:20230214T214448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T214450Z UID:10000433-1677081600-1677085200@gfi.org SUMMARY:Progress on our Plates: Legal & Regulatory Issues in Alternative Proteins DESCRIPTION:Progress on our Plates: Legal & Regulatory Issues in Alternative ProteinsPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin 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. \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\nPlease join the New York Lawyer Chapter for a virtual 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. \n\n\n\nThe future of food has come into clearer view in recent years\, thanks to advances in alternative proteins. From “meatless meat” (such as high-quality plant-based meat products) to cultivated meat products (like slaughter-free cellular-based meat)\, innovations in alternative proteins are poised to revolutionize how we eat\, with transformative implications for animal welfare\, the climate\, public health\, and beyond. But this transformation faces critical legal and regulatory roadblocks that could slow down its progress. \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMadeline Cohen\n\n\n\nSENIOR REGULATORY ATTORNEY \n\n\n\nMadeline Cohen works on regulatory and policy issues affecting cultivated meat and plant-based foods. \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/progress-on-our-plates-legal-and-regulatory-issues-in-alternative-proteins/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/progress-on-our-plates-legal-and-regulatory-issues-in-alternative-proteins/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T062000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T124500 DTSTAMP:20230201T144851Z CREATED:20230201T144848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T144851Z UID:10000425-1676960400-1677156300@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Future of Protein Production Summit 2023 DESCRIPTION:The Future of Protein Production SummitPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Future of Protein Production Summit to connect virtually with alternative protein industry leaders. \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 of Protein Production Summit is a 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. \n\n\n\nThis senior executive-level conference presents an opportunity to explore and discuss alternative proteins with world-leading experts. Learn from industry leaders in panels and presentations covering every stage of the value chain\, and catch up with GFI’s startup engagement team in virtual networking sessions. \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/the-future-of-protein-production-summit-2023/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/the-future-of-protein-production-summit-2023/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T160000 DTSTAMP:20221122T164603Z CREATED:20221122T164600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T164603Z UID:10000399-1670497200-1670515200@gfi.org SUMMARY:GlassWall Syndicate 2022 Annual December Member Event DESCRIPTION:GlassWall Syndicate 2022 Annual December Member EventPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin the GlassWall Syndicate for a special virtual event featuring panels and presentations covering the state of the alternative protein 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\nThis annual GlassWall Syndicate Member Event is now open to non-members. Join alternative protein investors and entrepreneurs for a day of virtual panels\, presentations\, and networking. \n\n\n\nGFI Investor Engagement Manager Sharyn Murray will speak on a panel titled\, “The changing nature of portfolio management: Responding to the current economic climate and how to best protect your investments.” Join Sharyn and other industry experts virtually to dive into portfolio management and how to protect your investments in the current economic climate. \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharyn Murray\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\nMore about Sharyn\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/glasswall-syndicate-2022-annual-december-member-event/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/glasswall-syndicate-2022-annual-december-member-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221123T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221123T120000 DTSTAMP:20221110T222426Z CREATED:20221110T222424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T222426Z UID:10000397-1669199400-1669204800@gfi.org SUMMARY:Alternative proteins—are we there yet? DESCRIPTION:Alternative proteins—are we there yet?Past\n\n\n\n\nThe future of food will not look like the past. This Guelph Food Safety Seminars panel will explore novel food challenges and strategies. \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 of food will not look like the past. We will have to shift paradigms and develop and scale new technologies—like plant-based\, fermentation-based\, and cultivated meat—to feed a growing population and establish a more sustainable\, healthier\, and more secure food supply chain. \n\n\n\nGFI cultivated meat lead scientist Elliot Swartz will speak on the panel\, “Alternative proteins—are we there yet?\,” at the 19th annual Guelph Food Safety Seminars Symposium. \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElliot Swartz\n\n\n\nLEAD SCIENTIST\, CULTIVATED MEAT \n\n\n\nElliot Swartz analyzes scientific progress and bottlenecks in cultivated meat. \n\n\n\n\nMore about Elliot\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/alternative-proteins-are-we-there-yet/ CATEGORIES:External virtual 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:20221116T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T141500 DTSTAMP:20221018T235932Z CREATED:20221018T235928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T235932Z UID:10000269-1668603600-1668608100@gfi.org SUMMARY:Investing in a Shifting Food Supply System DESCRIPTION:Investing in a shifting food supply systemPast\n\n\n\n\nThis 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. \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\nPolitical instability\, poverty\, limited access to adequate housing or employment are some of the factors that contribute to food insecurity around the world. Join IEN and a lineup of speakers from VegTech Invest\, Project Drawdown\, The Good Food Institute\, the FAIRR Initiative\, and Barclays for a discussion on the inefficiencies that contribute to food insecurity. This virtual\, hour-long conversation will also explore how investing in shifting the global food supply system to be more efficient can help to address our current inefficiencies and positively impact food insecurity. \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn:\n\n\n\nWhy our current food supply system is responsible\, at least in part and in addition to political strife\, for current food inefficiency and current and future food insecurityHow businesses in the alternative proteins\, plant-based innovation\, and food tech sectors are addressing food insecurityWhat investible technologies are being developed to address food insecurity and food independenceHow emerging and current investable technologies will be applied evenly across countries and economic tiers\n\n\n\nGFI Investor Engagement Manager Sharyn Murray will serve as a panelist alongside Maria Lettini of the FAIRR Initiative\, Matt Spence of Guggenheim Partners\, and Paul West of Project Drawdown. The event will be moderated by VegTech Invest CEO Elysabeth Alfano. \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\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\nMore about Sharyn\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/investing-in-a-shifting-food-supply-system/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/investing-in-a-shifting-food-supply-system/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T170000 DTSTAMP:20221025T164147Z CREATED:20221025T164145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221025T164147Z UID:10000276-1668510000-1668704400@gfi.org SUMMARY:FoodNavigator USA: Futureproofing the Food System Digital Summit DESCRIPTION:FoodNavigator USA: Futureproofing the Food SystemPast\n\n\n\n\nThe 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? \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 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? Put another way\, how can the food industry stop being part of the problem\, and become part of the solution? \n\n\n\nThe 2022 FoodNavigator-USA Summit will explore three themes over three days: \n\n\n\nNovember 15: Food Tech in FocusNovember 16: Food as MedicineNovember 17: The Circular Economy\n\n\n\nOn November 15\, GFI cultivated meat lead scientist\, Elliot Swartz\, will join Elaine Watson in a fireside chat to discuss cultivated meat. \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElliot Swartz\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nLEAD SCIENTIST\, CULTIVATED MEAT \n\n\n\nElliot Swartz analyzes scientific progress and bottlenecks in cultivated meat. \n\n\n\n\nMore about Elliot\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/foodnavigator-usa-futureproofing-the-food-system-digital-summit/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/foodnavigator-usa-futureproofing-the-food-system-digital-summit/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221108T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221108T130000 DTSTAMP:20221025T164518Z CREATED:20221025T164515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221025T164518Z UID:10000278-1667908800-1667912400@gfi.org SUMMARY:FoodNavigator webinar: Discover 3 Versatile Ways to Create Plant-Based Offerings with Superior Meat-Like Texture and Functionality DESCRIPTION:Discover 3 versatile ways to create plant-based offeringsPast\n\n\n\n\nConsumers are seeking plant-based meat applications that have the health benefits of plant proteins\, with the texture and functionality of traditional meat applications. Join this FoodNavigator webinar to learn more about emerging market trends\, data-driven consumer insights\, and innovative solutions for creating plant-based offerings that will delight consumers. \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\nConsumers are seeking plant-based meat applications that have the health benefits of plant proteins\, with the texture and functionality of traditional meat applications. Join this FoodNavigator webinar to learn more about emerging market trends\, data-driven consumer insights\, and innovative solutions for creating plant-based offerings that will delight consumers.Tune in to the webinar to learn about formulating plant-based products that have: \n\n\n\nHigh performing textureVersatility in flavor and colorReduced fat and caloriesReduced sodiumClean label claims (vegan and allergen-free\, Halal and Kosher certified)\n\n\n\nGFI corporate engagement research & analysis manager\, Karen Formanski\, will help answer questions on the current market\, consumer preferences\, and how to overcome formulation challenges in plant-based meat offerings. \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKaren Formanski\n\n\n\nCORPORATE ENGAGEMENT RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS MANAGER \n\n\n\nKaren Formanski develops data-driven insights to accelerate the alternative proteins industry. Her areas of expertise include research and analysis projects\, consumer insights\, and market trends. \n\n\n\n\nMore about Karen\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/foodnavigator-webinar-discover-3-versatile-ways-to-create-plant-based-offerings-with-superior-meat-like-texture-and-functionality/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/foodnavigator-webinar-discover-3-versatile-ways-to-create-plant-based-offerings-with-superior-meat-like-texture-and-functionality/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221104T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221104T170000 DTSTAMP:20221019T000153Z CREATED:20221019T000151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221019T000153Z UID:10000270-1667548800-1667581200@gfi.org SUMMARY:Vegan Women Summit Pathfinder DESCRIPTION:Vegan Women Summit PathfinderPast\n\n\n\n\nVWS 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. \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\nVWS 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. \n\n\n\nGFI Investor Engagement Manager Sharyn Murray will moderate a panel on “The Future of Infant Nutrition” at the event. \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharyn Murray\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/vegan-women-summit-pathfinder/ CATEGORIES:External virtual 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:20220913T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T120000 DTSTAMP:20220902T161123Z CREATED:20220823T184417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220902T161123Z UID:10000374-1663068600-1666094400@gfi.org SUMMARY:Thermo Fisher Scientific: Alternative protein and plant-based meat DESCRIPTION:Thermo Fisher Scientific: Alternative protein and plant-based meatPast\n\n\n\n\nThermo Fisher Scientific’s new weekly webinar series focuses on alternative proteins and plant-based meats. Tune in on Tuesdays beginning September 13th through October 18th where a new speaker will share their expertise during a talk followed by a 10-minute live Q&A session. GFI Senior Scientist\, Priera Panescu\, Ph.D\, will lead the talk on October 18th. \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\nGFI Senior Scientist Priera Panescu\, Ph.D. will deliver a talk on the “effects of extrusion on protein functionality and digestibility” on October 18th at 11:30 am EDT. \n\n\n\nExtrusion is a scalable\, effective mechanical process that can create meat analogues with fibrous textures\, thus enhancing the taste and texture of alternative protein products. One potential bottleneck for consumer acceptability is that extrusion processing adds to conceptions that alternative protein products are “highly processed” and\, therefore\, unhealthy. In reality\, literature studies demonstrate that extrusion cooking enhances protein digestibility\, reduces antinutrient content\, and can reduce ingredient allergenicity. \n\n\n\nThis talk will review studies that demonstrate the effects of extrusion on plant protein digestibility and nutrition. There will also be an emphasis on research gaps that should be further explored to demonstrate the benefits and potential pitfalls of extrusion cooking for the production of meat analogues. \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPriera Panescu\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\n\n\nSENIOR SCIENTIST – PLANT-BASED SPECIALIST \n\n\n\nPriera Panescu is focused on analyzing plant-based meat and proteins and how to best expedite their progress. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Priera\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/thermo-fisher-scientific-alternative-protein-and-plant-based-meat/ CATEGORIES:External virtual 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:20220906T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T113000 DTSTAMP:20220831T212817Z CREATED:20220831T212815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T212817Z UID:10000258-1662458400-1664278200@gfi.org SUMMARY:Glasswall Syndicate Fall Webinar Series DESCRIPTION:Glasswall Syndicate Fall Webinar SeriesPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin the GlassWall Syndicate for a fall webinar series focused on B2B markets in alternative proteins. \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\nJoin the GlassWall Syndicate for a fall webinar series focused on B2B markets in alternative proteins. Each webinar will cover a different sector of animal-free food & clothing production: cultivated meat\, fermentation\, plant-based proteins\, and next-gen materials. \n\n\n\nGFI Corporate Engagement team members Laine Clark\, Audrey Gyr\, and Zak Weston will moderate panels in the series: \n\n\n\nSeptember 6th: Cultivated meat: Narrowing focus for the bigger picture\, moderated by Innovation & Entrepreneurship Manager Laine ClarkSeptember 13th: Next-gen materialsSeptember 20th: Fermentation\, moderated by Startup Innovation Specialist Audrey GyrSeptember 27th: Plant-based proteins: Behind the big brands\, moderated by Senior Supply Chain Manager\, Zak Weston\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speakers\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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAudrey Gyr\n\n\n\n\n\nSTARTUP INNOVATION SPECIALIST \n\n\n\nAudrey Gyr serves as GFI’s Startup Innovation Specialist\, supporting entrepreneurs and startups in the alternative protein sector and building open-access tools for the industry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Audrey\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZak Weston\n\n\n\n\n\nMOONSHOT INITIATIVE MANAGER \n\n\n\nZak works with growth-stage startups and supply chain companies to help rapidly commercialize enabling technologies and increase production capacity of alternative protein end products and inputs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Zak\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/glasswall-syndicate-fall-webinar-series/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/glasswall-syndicate-fall-webinar-series/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220817T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220818T130000 DTSTAMP:20220804T201543Z CREATED:20220804T201541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220804T201543Z UID:10000377-1660730400-1660827600@gfi.org SUMMARY:Alternative Protein Sources: Balancing Food Innovation\, Sustainability\, Nutrition\, Health DESCRIPTION:Alternative Protein Sources: Balancing Food Innovation\, Sustainability\, Nutrition\, Health Past\n\n\n\n\nThe Food Forum will host a two-day virtual workshop\, which will explore the state of the science on alternative protein sources as they relate to issues around diet quality\, nutrition\, and sustainability. \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 Food Forum will host a workshop to explore the state of the science on alternative protein sources as they relate to issues around diet quality\, nutrition\, and sustainability. Workshop presenters will look at the health\, environmental\, socio-economic\, and ethical impacts of alternative proteins in the diet\, as well as the implications for industry\, consumers\, and regulation. The workshop will also examine how these alternative protein products fit into the circular food system as a whole. \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLiz Specht\, Ph.D.\n\n\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\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/alternative-protein-sources-balancing-food-innovation-sustainability-nutrition-health/ CATEGORIES:External virtual 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:20220518T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T170000 DTSTAMP:20220429T200412Z CREATED:20220504T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T200412Z UID:10000246-1652860800-1652979600@gfi.org SUMMARY:Material Innovation Initiative Conference DESCRIPTION:Material Innovation Initiative ConferencePast\n\n\n\n\nThe 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. \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\nThis event will bring together an industry ecosystem of retailers\, brands\, entrepreneurs\, scientists\, investors\, academia\, business incubators\, raw material suppliers\, mills\, and nonprofits to explore opportunities and challenges and to accelerate the commercialization of next-gen materials. \n\n\n\nThe term “next-gen materials” refers to materials that are livestock free direct replacements for conventional animal-based leather\, silk\, down\, fur\, wool\, and exotic skins. These replacement materials use a variety of biomimicry approaches to replicate the aesthetics and performance of their animal based counterparts. \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/material-innovation-initiative-conference/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/material-innovation-initiative-conference/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR