BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Good Food Institute - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Good Food Institute 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 END:VTIMEZONE 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 and alternative proteins. \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 Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… 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: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 and alternative proteins. \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 Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… 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:20220920T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T160000 DTSTAMP:20220831T210756Z CREATED:20220831T210754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T210756Z UID:10000257-1663668000-1663862400@gfi.org SUMMARY:Global Futures Conference DESCRIPTION:Global Futures ConferencePast\n\n\n\n\nWhat are the ‘must-have’ outcomes and ‘must-do’ actions that can accelerate the necessary transformations to a safe\, just\, and habitable planet for all? This vital question is the focus of the Global Futures Conference. \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\nCo-convened by Arizona State University and the Earth League\, the 2022 Global Futures Conference will bring together members of the public and private sectors\, scientists\, youth\, and activists from around the globe to formulate a bold and actionable agenda to push the boundaries of discourse on what can and must be done now. \n\n\n\nThis will not be a passive forum. It is an opportunity to shape the agenda for governments\, corporations\, and multilateral institutions. Conference leaders will publish and promote a roadmap that outlines the far-reaching\, crucial solutions developed at this conference–solutions that are simultaneously ambitious and achievable. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBruce Friedrich\n\n\n\n\n\nFOUNDER & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER \n\n\n\nBruce oversees GFI’s global strategy\, working with the U.S. leadership team and international managing directors to ensure that GFI is maximally effective at implementing programs that deliver mission-focused results.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Bruce\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 and alternative proteins. \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 Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/global-futures-conference/ LOCATION:Javits Center\, 429 11th Ave\, New York City\, 10001\, United States CATEGORIES:External in-person event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220923T170000 DTSTAMP:20220823T183014Z CREATED:20220823T183012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T183014Z UID:10000376-1663837200-1663952400@gfi.org SUMMARY:Future Food-Tech London DESCRIPTION:Future Food-Tech LondonPast\n\n\n\n\nAt a time of heightened fragility in the global agri-food supply chain\, there has never been a more urgent need for food-tech innovation that protects both human and planetary health. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nFuture Food-Tech’s European flagship returns to shine a spotlight on new technologies and partnerships that are building healthier and more sustainable food systems. The event brings together global food corporates\, investors\, and technology start-ups from around the world to uncover the most exciting innovations in the agri-food sector\, forging the right partnerships to take those solutions to market. \n\n\n\nThe Future Food-Tech summit will offer an unrivaled opportunity to meet like-minded food brand directors\, investors\, and entrepreneurs to share\, showcase and scale these innovative solutions. Whether you’re there in-person or tuning in virtually\, join for thought-provoking panels\, insightful presentations\, roundtable discussions\, workshop sessions\, and Future Food-Tech’s beloved Taste Lab. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \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 Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/future-food-tech-london/ LOCATION:Park Plaza London Riverbank\, 18 Albert Embankment\, London\, SE1 7TJ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:External hybrid event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T141500 DTSTAMP:20220902T164150Z CREATED:20220902T164148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220902T164150Z UID:10000264-1663851600-1663856100@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Science of Alt Protein: Harnessing molecular assemblies to design novel and nutritional food products DESCRIPTION:The Science of Alt Protein: Harnessing molecular assemblies to design novel and nutritional food productsPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin Dr. Maya Davidovich-Pinhas\, Associate Professor at Technion\, to learn how harnessing molecular assemblies can be used to design novel and nutritional food products for 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\nDr. Maya Davidovich-Pinhas \n\n\n\nAssociate Professor\, Technion \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nThe food industry is actively seeking new food formulations that can replace and mimic animal-based products due to their clear environmental and sustainability issues. This trend is combined with the desire to improve the nutritional values of food products with the objective of enhancing the population’s health and well-being. These objectives have led to increased interest in food architecture design and development\, aiming to mimic traditional products with healthier\, more sustainable options.   \n\n\n\nJoin us for our next Science of Alt Protein seminar where Dr. Maya Davidovich-Pinhas\, Associate Professor at Technion\, will discuss the use of various molecular assemblies\, across multiple length scales\, to improve the nutritional value and sustainability of food by replacing harmful ingredients\, such as saturated fat\, while maintaining a positive consumer experience and desirable textural attributes. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nJoin us after this event\n\n\n\nAfter the seminar\, we encourage you to join our optional networking event for alternative protein enthusiasts! You can talk about your research\, your company\, any challenges you’re facing in your work\, or your reflections on the webinar. The networking session starts at 2:15pm EDT and requires a separate registration. We hope to see you there! \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Maya Davidovich-Pinhas\n\n\n\nASSOCIATE PROFESSOR \n\n\n\nDr. Maya Davidovich-Pinhas is an Associate Professor at Technion-Israel Institute of Technology where she has headed the lipid and soft matter laboratory in the department of Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Engineering since 2015. The research done in her lab combines material science and engineering concepts toward the development of new soft matter systems for biotechnology and food applications. More specifically\, her research focuses on the structure-property-function relation of soft matter systems combining lipid and water phases using X-ray diffraction\, microscopy\, thermal\, rheology\, and texture analyses. Dr. Davidovich-Pinhas earned her B.Sc. in Biochemical Engineering and her M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Technion\, Israel. Her post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Guelph concentrated on oil-based gels\, termed oleogels.   \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 and alternative proteins. \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 Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/the-science-of-alt-protein-harnessing-molecular-assemblies/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/SCI22045_webinar-graphics-science-of-alt-protein-September_featured.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/the-science-of-alt-protein-harnessing-molecular-assemblies/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T141500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T150000 DTSTAMP:20220902T163537Z CREATED:20220902T163536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220902T163537Z UID:10000263-1663856100-1663858800@gfi.org SUMMARY:GFIdeas September networking mixer DESCRIPTION:GFIdeas September networking mixerPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin us after the Science of Alt Protein seminar to network with alternative protein professionals. During the networking session\, you will be matched with other members of the GFIdeas community to exchange ideas. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin us after the August Science of Alt Protein seminar for 1:1 networking! \n\n\n\nDuring the networking session\, you will be matched with other attendees and have six minutes to chat with each one. \n\n\n\nYou can talk about your research\, your company\, any challenges you’re facing in your work\, or your reflections on the seminar. We encourage you to continue your conversations after the event by exchanging contact information. \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 and alternative proteins. \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 Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/gfideas-september-networking-mixer-2/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/COR21031_GFIdeas-networkingmixer-january-featuredimage.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/gfideas-september-networking-mixer-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T120000 DTSTAMP:20220902T164531Z CREATED:20220902T150247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220902T164531Z UID:10000260-1664276400-1664280000@gfi.org SUMMARY:Alternative proteins ESG reporting frameworks DESCRIPTION:Alternative proteins ESG reporting frameworksPast\n\n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, join FAIRR\, GFI\, and a panel of companies and investors involved in alternative proteins to discuss how the newly-launched FAIRR and GFI alternative proteins ESG reporting frameworks will support greater transparency of environmental\, social\, and governance factors. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nAs more and more companies and investors acknowledge that climate and social risks are market risks\, FAIRR and GFI have launched a new\, gap-filling set of ESG frameworks for the alternative protein industry. These frameworks equip both specialized alternative protein companies and diversified companies with activity in alternative proteins with clear guidelines to assess and report the environmental and social impacts of their business practices and their products. This enables companies to meet demands for greater transparency from investors\, governments\, and consumers.  \n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, join FAIRR\, GFI\, and a panel of companies and investors involved in alternative proteins to discuss how these new tools will support greater transparency of environmental\, social\, and governance factors\, guide companies towards best practices\, and enable comparisons between companies involved in alternative proteins and animal products. \n\n\n\nThe webinar will include an audience Q&A. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharyn Murray\, CFA\n\n\n\nINVESTOR ENGAGEMENT MANAGER\, GFI \n\n\n\nSharyn Murray crafts and executes strategies to support investors’ exploration of and investment in the alternative protein industry. Prior to joining GFI\, Sharyn spent nearly a decade as an investment researcher and marketing professional at GCM Grosvenor\, where she built expertise in the alternative investments industry. Sharyn earned a BA in economics and psychology from Northwestern University\, and is a CFA charterholder. She feels incredibly privileged to have a chance to devote her career to supporting this fast-growing and high-impact industry. \n\n\n\n\nGet in touch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbby Herd\n\n\n\nESG ANALYST\, FAIRR \n\n\n\nAbby joined the FAIRR Initiative in September 2021. She works within the Research & Engagements team\, focusing on Sustainable Proteins. Abby holds a BSc in Geography with International Study from the University of Manchester and has recently completed a masters degree in Environmental Technology from Imperial College London\, where she researched the decarbonisation of the NHS’s medical supply chain. She is passionate about climate change and social inequality\, as well as the need to develop food systems that benefit both people and planet. \n\n\n\n\nGet in touch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTom Chapman\n\n\n\nFOOD SYSTEM IMPACT ADVISOR \n\n\n\nTom Chapman is an ESG and Impact Measurement Advisor with a focus on food systems. He has over eight years of experience working with SMEs\, agri-businesses\, and business accelerators across sub-Saharan Africa\, South Asia\, and Europe to improve livelihoods and mitigate the impact of climate change. Recently as the Head of Food Systems Impact for a new venture fund\, Sentient Ventures\, he has pioneered a life cycle assessment estimation model to guide investment decisions.  \n\n\n\n\nGet in touch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the panelists\n\n\n\nThe webinar will feature a panel of experts in the alternative protein industry discussing how they use the new Alternative Proteins ESG Reporting Frameworks in their businesses. \n\n\n\nRosie Wardle – Co-founder and Partner\, Synthesis CapitalLisa Wetstone – Senior Director\, Marketing\, Innovation & Growth Strategy\, MycoTechnology\, Inc. Jared Fernandez – Senior ESG Analyst & Proxy Voting Manager\, Boston Trust WaldenBeatriz V Hlavnicka – Head of Marketing LATAM\, Plant Plus Foods\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 and alternative proteins. \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 Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/alternative-proteins-esg-reporting-frameworks/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/COR21035_ESG-webinar-graphics_featured-header.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/alternative-proteins-esg-reporting-frameworks/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T170000 DTSTAMP:20220831T211435Z CREATED:20220901T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T211435Z UID:10000259-1664352000-1664643600@gfi.org SUMMARY:Natural Products Expo East 2022 DESCRIPTION:Natural Products Expo East 2022Past\n\n\n\n\nExpo East is where the natural products industry meets to discover\, learn\, and push the industry forward. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nNatural Products Expo East is the place to learn about the newest products — including alternative proteins — emerging in the natural and specialty foods sector. It will connect you with the people behind the products\, introduce you to industry experts\, and invite you to have fun with a community of other like-minded professionals. \n\n\n\nParticipants have the opportunity to explore over 1\,000 booths on the trade show floor\, learn about topics heavily influencing the healthy products industry today\, and maybe even network at a concert or the Philly Fun Run!  \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLaine Clark\n\n\n\n\n\nINNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP MANAGER \n\n\n\nLaine serves as an Innovation and Entrepreneurship Manager\, helping to position GFI as a valuable resource for emerging companies in the alternative proteins sector as they launch and scale. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Laine\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \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 Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/natural-products-expo-east-2022/ LOCATION:Pennsylvania Convention Center\, 1101 Arch St\, Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, 19107 CATEGORIES:External hybrid event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T120000 DTSTAMP:20220902T171347Z CREATED:20220902T171345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220902T171347Z UID:10000265-1664366400-1664366400@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Business of Alt Protein: Developing an IP Strategy  DESCRIPTION:The Business of Alt Protein: Developing an IP Strategy Past\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI and Haynes and Boone\, an international law firm\, to learn how to develop a defensible IP portfolio and strategy that will enable you to grow and scale your alt protein business. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin GFI and Haynes and Boone\, an international law firm\, to learn how to develop a defensible IP portfolio and strategy that will enable you to grow and scale your alt protein business.  \n\n\n\nIn this seminar we will discuss: \n\n\n\nThe basics of intellectual propertyA framework to think about your company’s IP portfolioWhat are trade secrets vs. patents and when you should use eachWhat makes an invention patentableMaking the mental transition from “lab think” to “legal think” How to lay the foundation for a global IP strategy that can grow with your businessHow to budget for your business’s IP-related needsPlanning for your future\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVincent K. Shier\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nPARTNER\, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PRACTICE GROUP \n\n\n\nVincent K. Shier\, Ph.D. is a partner in the Intellectual Property Practice Group in Haynes Boone’s Washington\, D.C. office. Drawing from his cross-discipline education\, Vince’s practice focuses on representing clients in the biotechnology\, life sciences\, and pharmaceutical fields\, as well as many chemical disciplines. \n\n\n\n\nFull bio\nVincent K. Shier\, Ph.D. is a partner in the Intellectual Property Practice Group in Haynes Boone’s Washington\, D.C. office. \n\n\n\nDrawing from his cross-discipline education\, Vince’s practice focuses on representing clients in the biotechnology\, life sciences\, and pharmaceutical fields\, as well as many chemical disciplines. These technologies include genetics\, molecular biology\, therapeutic methods\, pharmaceuticals\, DNA microarray technology\, diagnostics\, plants\, food products\, renewable energies\, batteries\, plastics\, surface materials\, minerals and mineral applications\, along with an array of other chemical products and processes. \n\n\n\nVince holds a doctorate degree in biological chemistry and has practiced IP law for more than two decades\, preparing and prosecuting patent applications\, counseling clients in strategic IP considerations\, and representing clients in post-grant proceedings at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). \n\n\n\nHe also served as an adjunct professor of law at the Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University 2019-2022 teaching introductory patent law courses as well as a course on patent and know-how licensing. \n\n\n\nVince was recognized by Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Practitioners\, Globe White Page Ltd\, as one of the top practitioners in the United States for post-grant proceedings and is a “Recommended” patent attorney in Washington\, D.C. Metro Area for patent prosecution\, 2014-2022. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Haynes and Boone\n\n\n\nHaynes and Boone\, LLP is an international corporate law firm with 18 offices\, spanning Texas\, New York\, California\, Charlotte\, Chicago\, Denver\, Washington\, D.C.\, London\, Mexico City and Shanghai\, providing a full spectrum of more than 40 major legal practice areas including corporate/business transactions\, private equity/venture capital\, intellectual property\, and regulatory compliance.   With over 600 lawyers\, Haynes Boone is ranked among the largest U.S.-based firms by The National Law Journal\, The American Lawyer and The Lawyer. It was recognized in the BTI Consulting Group’s 2022 “A-Team” report\, which identifies the law firms that in-house counsel commend for providing superior client service.  The firm had 63 ranked lawyers and 26 practices ranked in the 2022 edition of Chambers USA legal directory. \n\n\n\nHaynes Boone’s IP practice provides support in virtually every aspect of IP including patent prosecution\, patent counseling\, trademarks\, IP portfolio management\, patent office trials\, IP litigation\, advertising\, marketing\, and promotional law.  The IP practice and its attorneys have been identified for excellence by many entities including Patexia\, Juristat\, Managing Intellectual Property\, The Patent Lawyer\,  Managing Intellectual Property\, Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) Patent 1000\, and Chambers USA.  \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 and alternative proteins. \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 Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/the-business-of-alt-protein-developing-an-ip-strategy/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/feature-header_COR22038_webinar-graphics-business-of-alt-protein-September.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/the-business-of-alt-protein-developing-an-ip-strategy/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T130000 DTSTAMP:20220902T160808Z CREATED:20220902T160807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220902T160808Z UID:10000262-1664370000-1664370000@gfi.org SUMMARY:GFIdeas September Networking Mixer DESCRIPTION:GFIdeas September Networking MixerPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin us after the September Business of Alt Protein seminar for 1:1 networking. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin us after the September Business of Alt Protein seminar for 1:1 networking! \n\n\n\nDuring the networking session\, you will be matched with other attendees and have 6 minutes to chat with each one. \n\n\n\nYou can talk about your research\, your company\, any challenges you’re facing in your work\, or your reflections on the webinar. We encourage you to continue your conversations after the event by exchanging contact information. \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 and alternative proteins. \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 Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/gfideas-september-networking-mixer/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/COR21031_GFIdeas-networkingmixer-january-featuredimage.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/gfideas-september-networking-mixer/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T170000 DTSTAMP:20220930T204535Z CREATED:20220930T204532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T204535Z UID:10000385-1664870400-1665075600@gfi.org SUMMARY:Sustainable Protein Forum DESCRIPTION:Sustainable Protein ForumPast\n\n\n\n\nThis forum covers the latest research and developments in alternative proteins with leaders from across the food system! \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThe Sustainable Protein Forum uncovers the latest research and development on sustainable proteins and brings together leaders from all components of the food system — from production and processing to distribution and consumption. As an attendee\, you will be able to: \n\n\n\nJoin a global community at the forefront of alternative protein research and development.Learn from leaders in industry\, government\, and academia who are propelling groundbreaking innovation in the product design\, cellular technologies\, and economics of sustainable protein.Unlock the solutions to challenges in sustainable protein research and development from industry thought leaders.\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLiz Specht\n\n\n\nVICE PRESIDENT\, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY \n\n\n\nLiz Specht oversees GFI’s Science and Technology department to build a roadmap for accelerating alternative protein research while empowering scientists to execute on this vision. \n\n\n\n\nMore about Liz\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \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 Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/sustainable-protein-forum/ LOCATION:Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel\, 163 E Walton Pl\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60611\, United States CATEGORIES:External hybrid event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221009T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T170000 DTSTAMP:20220928T150112Z CREATED:20220930T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220928T150112Z UID:10000266-1665302400-1665507600@gfi.org SUMMARY:International Scientific Conference on Cultured Meat DESCRIPTION:International Scientific Conference on Cultured MeatPast\n\n\n\n\nMaastricht University will host the 8th annual International Scientific Conference on Cultured Meat. \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 International Scientific Conference on Cultured Meat is the premier scientific conference focused specifically on cultivated meat and is the go-to source of information in the field for industry professionals. The event includes poster sessions\, company pitches\, and an array of panels focused on different aspects of the scientific and business ecosystem surrounding cultivated meat. \n\n\n\nGFI Lead Scientist (Cultivated Meat & Seafood) Claire Bomkamp will lead a session on cultivated seafood\, and GFI Europe Science and Technology Manager Seren Kell will lead a session titled\, “European nomenclature and narratives for cultivated meat: Evidence-based recommendations on cultivated meat communications in French\, German\, Italian and Spanish.” \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI Speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClaire Bomkamp\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nLEAD SCIENTIST\, CULTIVATED MEAT & SEAFOOD \n\n\n\nClaire Bomkamp is focused on cultivated seafood and driving forward GFI’s Sustainable Seafood Initiative. \n\n\n\n\nMore about Claire\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeren Kell\n\n\n\nSCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY MANAGER\, GFI EUROPE \n\n\n\nSeren works with scientists to develop\, fund\, and promote open-source research on sustainable proteins. \n\n\n\n\nMore about Seren\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 and alternative proteins. \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 Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/international-scientific-conference-on-cultured-meat/ LOCATION:Crowne Plaza Hotel\, Ruiterij 1\, 6221 EW\, Maastricht\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:External in-person 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:20221018T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T140000 DTSTAMP:20260107T195712Z CREATED:20221025T131214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T195712Z UID:10000274-1666094400-1666101600@gfi.org SUMMARY:Growing the Good Food Future: A global road trip DESCRIPTION:Growing the Good Food Future: A global road tripPast\n\n\n\n\nAt this event\, members of GFI’s global team share how we’re accelerating a more sustainable and just future of food around the world\, all thanks to our donor community.  \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\nMissed the live event?\n\n\n\n\nWatch now\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nAt this virtual event\, we share what our global teams are working on to accelerate a more sustainable and just future of food\, recent progress towards our mission\, and what’s coming up next. \n\n\n\nThe conversation is moderated by GFI Europe corporate engagement manager\, Carlotte Lucas\, and includes GFI team members from across the globe including: \n\n\n\n\nRaquel Casselli\, GFI Brazil corporate engagement director\n\n\n\nAlice Ravenscroft\, GFI Europe head of policy\n\n\n\nAri Ben Dror\, GFI Israel associate director\n\n\n\nVarun Deshpande\, GFI Asia president\n\n\n\nSheila Voss\, GFI U.S. vice president of communications \n\n\n\nBruce Friedrich\, GFI founder and CEO\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about what’s ahead as we work to transform the food system\, together. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent recording\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 and alternative proteins. \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 Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/growing-the-good-food-future-a-global-road-trip/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/DEV22010_fall-donor-event_header-feature.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/growing-the-good-food-future-a-global-road-trip/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T140000 DTSTAMP:20221007T183658Z CREATED:20221004T151717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221007T183658Z UID:10000386-1666270800-1666274400@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Science of Alt Protein: Plant-based meat alternatives for cardiovascular risk reduction DESCRIPTION:The Science of Alt Protein: Plant-based meat alternatives for cardiovascular risk reductionPast\n\n\n\n\nWhat is the effect of consuming plant-based meat instead of animal meat on cardiovascular risk factors? Join us for our next Science of Alt Protein seminar\, where Dr. Christopher Gardner will share the details of his SWAP-MEAT trial that was designed to answer this question. \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\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nA typical question regarding hot topics in nutrition tends to be framed as “Is X good for me?” This type of question lacks context and framing and\, as such\, is unanswerable. Better questions address the context of “instead of what?” and “with what?”. Join us for our next Science of Alt Protein seminar where Professor Gardner will address this context and the steps to minimize bias in reporting regarding his recently published SWAP-MEAT study — the Study With Appetizing Plant-food — a Meat Eating Alternative Trial. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Christopher Gardner\n\n\n\nPROFESSOR\, STANFORD UNIVERSITY \n\n\n\nChristopher Gardner holds a Ph.D. in Nutrition Science and is the Rehnborg Farquhar Professor of Medicine at Stanford. He is a co-author of the 2019 ADA Consensus Report on Nutrition Therapy for Adults With Diabetes or Prediabetes (Diabetes Care)\, and the current chair of the American Heart Association Nutrition Committee. For ~30 years his research has examined what to eat and what to avoid for optimal health. This includes more than 20 nutrition intervention trials conducted with >2\,000 participants. The primary study outcomes in these trials are typically cardiometabolic factors (e.g.\, insulin\, glucose\, lipids\, blood pressure\, inflammation/immune function\, body composition). Relevant to this presentation is his 2020 SWAP-MEAT trial which will be covered in detail. \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 and alternative proteins. \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 Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/the-science-of-alt-protein-plant-based-meat-alternatives-for-cardiovascular-risk-reduction/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/SCI22049_webinar-graphics-science-of-alt-protein-October_featured.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T141500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T150000 DTSTAMP:20221004T152047Z CREATED:20221004T152045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T152047Z UID:10000387-1666275300-1666278000@gfi.org SUMMARY:GFIdeas October networking mixer DESCRIPTION:GFIdeas October networking mixerPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at the GFIdeas October mixer to meet and mingle with alternative protein professionals. During the networking session\, you will be matched with other members of the GFIdeas community to exchange ideas. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin us at the GFIdeas October mixer to meet and mingle with alternative protein professionals. During the networking session\, you will be matched with six other attendees and have six minutes to chat with each one. You will have the opportunity to select the other attendees you wish to connect with\, either individually or based on mutual interests. You can talk about your research\, your company\, any challenges you’re facing in your work\, or your reflections on the seminar. We encourage you to continue your conversations after the event by exchanging contact information. \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 and alternative proteins. \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 Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/gfideas-october-networking-mixer/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/COR22006_GFIdeas-mixer-february_featured-image.svg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221024T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T154500 DTSTAMP:20221024T125723Z CREATED:20221024T125720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T125723Z UID:10000272-1666602000-1666712700@gfi.org SUMMARY:10th Anniversary Food and Beverage Exchange DESCRIPTION:10th Anniversary Food and Beverage ExchangePast\n\n\n\n\nParticipants of the Food and Beverage Exchange will benefit from a singular opportunity to benchmark and brainstorm ideas across subject matters while effectively navigating the ever-evolving risks and challenges disrupting the 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\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThe food and beverage industry is rapidly evolving. From grocery delivery and pickup apps to meal kits\, clean labels and plant-based products\, consumers are not only expecting greater convenience but increased transparency\, quality\, and health benefits from food and beverage manufacturers and suppliers. \n\n\n\nOffering the latest and best in regulatory compliance\, marketing\, advertising\, eCommerce\, and litigation trends\, participants of Momentum’s Food and Beverage Exchange will benefit from a singular opportunity to benchmark and brainstorm ideas across subject matters while effectively navigating the ever-evolving risks and challenges disrupting the industry. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMadeline Cohen\n\n\n\nREGULATORY ATTORNEY \n\n\n\nMadeline Cohen works on regulatory and policy issues affecting cultivated meat and plant-based foods. \n\n\n\n\nMore about Madeline\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 and alternative proteins. \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 Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/10th-anniversary-food-and-beverage-exchange/ LOCATION:The Metropolitan Club\, 233 S Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60606\, United States CATEGORIES:External in-person 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:20221024T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221024T200000 DTSTAMP:20221011T161903Z CREATED:20221004T203138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T161903Z UID:10000388-1666634400-1666641600@gfi.org SUMMARY:GFI x Cell Valley Labs: Bay Area Networking Mixer DESCRIPTION:GFI x Cell Valley Labs: Bay Area Networking MixerPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI on Monday\, October 24 from 6-8 pm for a night of mingling and reconnecting with the alt protein community at Cell Valley Labs in Berkeley.   \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\nEvent description\n\n\n\nConnect with entrepreneurs\, investors\, scientists\, and alternative protein experts who are transforming the food system\, including GFI’s founder and CEO\, Bruce Friedrich. We can’t wait to see you!  \n\n\n\nTour Cell Valley Labs\, a laboratory and office co-working facility focusing on food and biotechnology startups.Enjoy tastings of alt protein products\, including Future Farm and Spero. Meet and mingle with industry leaders transforming the food system. \n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial notes\n\n\n\nCell Valley Labs is an indoor/outdoor venue. We request that everyone attending this event be fully COVID-19 vaccinated.Please reach out to Audrey Gyr at audreyg@gfi.org if you have any questions. We hope to see you soon!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \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 Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/gfi-x-cell-valley-labs-bay-area-networking-mixer/ LOCATION:Cell Valley Labs\, 2865 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, California\, 94710\, United States CATEGORIES:GFI - in-person event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/COR21018_gfideas-mixer_event-page-graphics-Header.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T170000 DTSTAMP:20221013T180647Z CREATED:20221013T180645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T180647Z UID:10000267-1666684800-1666890000@gfi.org SUMMARY:VERGE22 DESCRIPTION:VERGE22Past\n\n\n\n\nVERGE 22 is the leading climate tech event accelerating solutions to the most pressing challenges of our time. This year\, it will feature a three-hour interactive alternative proteins tutorial co-hosted by the Good Food Institute! \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 thousands of leaders — from business\, government\, solution providers\, and startups — working together to address the climate crisis across six strategic areas: clean energy\, sustainable transportation\, carbon removal\, regenerative food systems\, net-zero buildings\, and the startup ecosystem. \n\n\n\nOn October 25th\, the Good Food Institute\, the Breakthrough Institute\, and GreenBiz will co-host a three-hour interactive tutorial designed to clarify where the field stands today and reflect on where it should go. It will allow entrepreneurs\, investors\, and business leaders to dig into the industry’s inflection point and collectively workshop strategic paths forward. Learn more about the tutorial for “Impossible? How Alternative Proteins Will Become a Mainstream Staple” here. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speakers \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCaroline Bushnell\n\n\n\nVICE PRESIDENT\, CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT \n\n\n\nCaroline Bushnell leads GFI’s Corporate Engagement team in their work with companies and investors around the world to accelerate the alternative protein industry. \n\n\n\n\nMore about Caroline\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPriera Panescu\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\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 and alternative proteins. \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 Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/verge22/ LOCATION:San Jose McEnery Convention Center\, 150 W San Carlos St\, San Jose\, California\, 95113\, United States CATEGORIES:External in-person event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221028T170000 DTSTAMP:20221027T184345Z CREATED:20221013T180219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T184345Z UID:10000394-1666684800-1666976400@gfi.org SUMMARY:Singapore International Agri-Food Week DESCRIPTION:Singapore International Agri-Food WeekPast\n\n\n\n\nThe Singapore International Agri-Food Week (SIAW) spotlights the latest innovations in supply chain resilience\, urban food systems\, sustainable proteins\, and affordable nutrition. As part of SIAW\, the Good Food Institute Asia Pacific has co-organized the Global Agri-Food Scientific Symposium in collaboration with the Singapore Food Agency and others! \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThe Singapore International Agri-Food Week (SIAW) provides global industry leaders a platform to exchange ideas and support the building of a vibrant agri-food ecosystem in Asia. \n\n\n\nAs part of SIAW\, the Good Food Institute Asia Pacific has co-organized the Global Agri-Food Scientific Symposium in collaboration with the Singapore Food Agency and other partners. This flagship scientific event aims to showcase cutting-edge research innovations for urban cities and establish a collaborative and knowledge-sharing platform for local and international Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) and Research Institutes (RIs) to foster R&D partnership\, develop innovation capabilities\, and build transformational market solutions. Learn more about the symposium here. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \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 Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/singapore-international-agri-food-week/ LOCATION:Sands Expo & Convention Centre\, 10 Bayfront Ave\, Singapore\, 018956\, Singapore CATEGORIES:External hybrid event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T130000 DTSTAMP:20221007T184441Z CREATED:20221007T184440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221007T184441Z UID:10000393-1666785600-1666789200@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Business of Alt Protein: Pitching effectively DESCRIPTION:The Business of Alt Protein: Pitching effectively – how great companies cut through the noise Past\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI and CNET’s editor at large\, Brian Cooley to learn the essentials of pitching effectively. In this seminar\, we’ll cover how great companies effectively tell the story of their product or idea to any audience.  \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\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nJoin GFI and CNET’s editor at large\, Brian Cooley to learn the essentials of pitching effectively. In this seminar\, we’ll cover how great companies effectively tell the story of their product or idea to any audience.   \n\n\n\nThe fundamentals of storytelling How to talk about your idea so that people will listen Knowing your audience Examples of how great tech and product positioning Common mistakes made in pitching and how to avoid them\n\n\n\nAfter this seminar\, you’ll feel confident standing up and pitching in front of any audience\, from investors to customers.  \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrian Cooley\n\n\n\nEDITOR AT LARGE\, CNET \n\n\n\nBrian Cooley is CNET’s editor at large\, following the big trends in car tech\, smart homes\, healthcare\, the future of food\, digital entertainment\, and more. With CNET since 1995\, he’s known for his affable and informed take on why technologies fly or flop. Before coming to CNET he was a morning drive radio personality in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Born and raised in Silicon Valley\, he remembers when Apple’s headquarters was mostly apricots. \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 and alternative proteins. \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 Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/the-business-of-alt-protein-pitching-effectively/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/COR22045_webinar-graphics-business-of-alt-protein-October_featured-header.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/the-business-of-alt-protein-pitching-effectively/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T140000 DTSTAMP:20221007T183551Z CREATED:20221007T183549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221007T183551Z UID:10000392-1666789200-1666792800@gfi.org SUMMARY:GFIdeas October 2022 networking mixer DESCRIPTION:GFIdeas October 2022 networking mixerPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin us after the Business of Alt Protein seminar for 1:1 networking. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin us after the Business of Alt Protein seminar for 1:1 networking. \n\n\n\nDuring the networking session\, you will be matched with other attendees and have 6 minutes to chat with each one. \n\n\n\nYou can talk about your research\, your company\, any challenges you’re facing in your work\, or your reflections on the webinar. We encourage you to continue your conversations after the event by exchanging contact information. \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 and alternative proteins. \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 Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/gfideas-october-2022-networking-mixer/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/COR21031_GFIdeas-networkingmixer-january-featuredimage.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/gfideas-october-2022-networking-mixer/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221028T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221029T180000 DTSTAMP:20221018T203715Z CREATED:20221018T203713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T203715Z UID:10000268-1666947600-1667066400@gfi.org SUMMARY:Cultured Meat Symposium 2022 DESCRIPTION:Cultured Meat Symposium 2022Past\n\n\n\n\nIndustry leaders discuss the role of cultivated meat technology\, and the future of meat\, poultry\, and seafood! \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThe Cultured Meat Symposium (CMS22) discusses the role of cultivated meat technology and the future of meat\, poultry\, and seafood. The theme of CMS22 will embrace the path to commercial scale as the alternative protein industry matures. \n\n\n\nAttend this symposium to learn about creative approaches in brand and consumer marketing as well as the scientific pathways that will lead them to commercialization. Learn more about the event here. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \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 Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/cultured-meat-symposium-2022/ LOCATION:Bespoke Events\, 845 Market Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94103\, United States CATEGORIES:External hybrid event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York: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 and alternative proteins. \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 Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… 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:20221106T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221118T170000 DTSTAMP:20221007T183214Z CREATED:20221005T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221007T183214Z UID:10000389-1667721600-1668790800@gfi.org SUMMARY:United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) DESCRIPTION:United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) – Food Systems PavilionPast\n\n\n\n\nFor the first time ever\, there will be a Food Systems Pavilion at the UN Climate Change Conference\, putting food center stage during these crucial negotiations — and the Good Food Institute is one of nine co-host organizations leading the effort! \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nFor the first time ever\, there will be a Food Systems Pavilion at the UN Climate Change Conference\, putting food center stage during these crucial negotiations — and the Good Food Institute is one of nine co-host organizations leading the effort! \n\n\n\nThe Food Systems Pavilion will focus on actions\, strategies\, and solutions across the entire food value chain that have the potential to drive the transformation towards healthier\, more resilient\, and more equitable food systems. \n\n\n\nThe opportunity is huge. Transforming the world’s food systems could generate $4.5 trillion annually in new economic opportunities by 2030 and help us to create a net-zero\, nature-positive world\, while also ensuring social justice and food security. \n\n\n\nMost sessions will be live-streamed. You can participate virtually by visiting the Food Systems Pavilion website during the days of the conference. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation and alternative proteins. \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 Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/united-nations-climate-change-conference-cop27/ LOCATION:Sharm El Sheikh International Convention Centre\, El Salam Road\, Sharm El Sheikh\, Egypt CATEGORIES:External hybrid event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/GFI22004_COP27-event-page-graphics_feature-header-2x.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221107T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221107T180000 DTSTAMP:20221019T001031Z CREATED:20221019T001027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221019T001031Z UID:10000271-1667808000-1667844000@gfi.org SUMMARY:FoodTech IL DESCRIPTION:FoodTech ILPast\n\n\n\n\nFoodTech IL\, Israel’s largest food tech conference & startup expo\, will take place on November 7 in Tel Aviv. \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\nHear from GFI founder and president\, Bruce Friedrich\, at FoodTech IL\, Israel’s largest food tech conference and startup expo\, focusing on the scale-up of the Israeli ecosystem. This year’s event will feature over 75 Israeli startups\, including exclusive tastings\, as well as a B2B area for 1:1 meetings. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBruce Friedrich\n\n\n\nFOUNDER & PRESIDENT \n\n\n\nBruce Friedrich directs GFI’s strategic planning and execution in the United States and globally. \n\n\n\n\nMore about Bruce\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 and alternative proteins. \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 Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/foodtech-il/ LOCATION:Charles Bronfman Auditorium\, Tel Aviv Culture Center\, Huberman St 1\, Tel Aviv\, Israel CATEGORIES:External in-person 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:20221108T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221108T123000 DTSTAMP:20221011T161550Z CREATED:20221007T183044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T161550Z UID:10000391-1667905200-1667910600@gfi.org SUMMARY:Networking for alternative protein scientists DESCRIPTION:Build your network: 1:1 networking for alternative protein scientists [morning]Past\n\n\n\n\nJoin The Good Food Institute’s virtual networking sessions to ignite collaborations and synergies that will accelerate alternative protein science. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nCalling all scientists! Please join us for virtual networking sessions designed to facilitate collaboration and scientific innovation. To accommodate different time zones\, we’re hosting two separate events. Sign up for one (or both!) using the links below.  \n\n\n\nSession 1\, November 8th at 11 am EST. Register here.Session 2\, November 8th at 8 pm EST. Register here.\n\n\n\nThe event will start with brief remarks from GFI’s Director of Science and Technology\, Matt Hotze\, Ph.D.\, with networking sessions to follow. We’ll then move to topic-focused breakout rooms where you’ll be able to connect with other scientists as well as GFI’s subject matter experts. During the final half of the event\, we’ll move to 1:1 networking sessions. You’ll be able to request direct meetings with the people you met in the breakout rooms\, or you can be paired randomly with other attendees. \n\n\n\nEach event will last for 90 minutes\, but you are free to come and go as you please. These events are open to scientists at any level who are interested in alternative proteins\, so please share this invitation with your colleagues! \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 and alternative proteins. \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 Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/networking-for-alternative-protein-scientists/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/SCI22050_November-networking-event_feature.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/networking-for-alternative-protein-scientists/ 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 and alternative proteins. \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 Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… 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:20221108T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221108T213000 DTSTAMP:20221011T161648Z CREATED:20221007T182534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T161648Z UID:10000390-1667937600-1667943000@gfi.org SUMMARY:Advancing alternative proteins: A networking event for scientists DESCRIPTION:Advancing alternative proteins: A networking event for scientistsPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin our virtual networking sessions to ignite collaborations and synergies that will accelerate alternative protein science. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nCalling all scientists! Please join us for virtual networking sessions designed to facilitate collaboration and scientific innovation. To accommodate different time zones\, we’re hosting two separate events. Sign up for one (or both!) using the links below.  \n\n\n\nSession 1\, November 8th at 11 am EST. Register here.Session 2\, November 8th at 8 pm EST. Register here.\n\n\n\nThe event will start with brief remarks from GFI’s Director of Science and Technology\, Matt Hotze\, Ph.D.\, with networking sessions to follow. We’ll then move to topic-focused breakout rooms where you’ll be able to connect with other scientists as well as GFI’s subject matter experts. During the final half of the event\, we’ll move to 1:1 networking sessions. You’ll be able to request direct meetings with the people you met in the breakout rooms\, or you can be paired randomly with other attendees. \n\n\n\nEach event will last for 90 minutes\, but you are free to come and go as you please. These events are open to scientists at any level who are interested in alternative proteins\, so please share this invitation with your colleagues! \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 and alternative proteins. \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 Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… URL:https://gfi.org/event/advancing-alternative-proteins-a-networking-event-for-scientists/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/SCI22050_November-networking-event_feature.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/advancing-alternative-proteins-a-networking-event-for-scientists/ 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 and alternative proteins. \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 Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… 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: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 and alternative proteins. \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 Center for Sustainable Protein at North Carolina State University will… 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 END:VCALENDAR