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:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD 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:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Hong_Kong BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0800 TZOFFSETTO:+0800 TZNAME:HKT DTSTART:20210101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211209T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211209T170000 DTSTAMP:20211203T181955Z CREATED:20211203T181954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211203T181955Z UID:10000218-1639044000-1639069200@gfi.org SUMMARY:Cellular agriculture: End of the year summit 2021 DESCRIPTION:Cellular Agriculture: End of the Year Summit 2021\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\nPast\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI is pleased to be a media partner for the Cellular Agriculture: End of the Year Summit 2021 presented by CellAgri. With keynotes and panel sessions\, this virtual summit brings together global cellular agriculture leaders and experts from around the world! \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 Cellular Agriculture: End of the Year Summit 2021 is a 1-day virtual summit bringing together leaders in the cellular agriculture field to highlight the field’s achievements and accomplishments. \n\n\n\nTune in on December 9th to celebrate the field’s successes and predict the trends moving forward into 2022. Hear from and network with global leaders and industry experts from the cellular agriculture field. \n\n\n\nLearn more at https://2021.cell.ag/. \n\n\n\n\n\nProgram themes\n\n\n\nMoving the Scaling Discussion from Cell-Based to Cell-DerivedThe Future of Pet Food and Cultured MeatAddressing the scaling technologies for cell-based meatThe Investment Landscape: Moving Forward for Cellular AgricultureDeveloping a Global System for cell-based meatFood Safety Considerations for the Future of Cultured MeatThe Future of Cell-Cultured SeafoodBeyond Meat: using cellular agriculture to develop a new food ecosystem\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/cellular-agriculture-end-of-the-year-summit-2021/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Cellular-Agriculture-EOY-Summit_banner_20211209-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211209T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211210T160000 DTSTAMP:20211207T182508Z CREATED:20211207T182507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T182508Z UID:10000219-1639044000-1639152000@gfi.org SUMMARY:Plant based world expo DESCRIPTION:Plant based world expo\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\nPast\n\n\n\n\nPlant based world expo North America is the only professional 100% plant-based focused event for foodservice and retail professionals\, distributors\, investors\, and manufacturers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nPlant based world expo will feature over 250 exhibitors\, three educational forums\, two keynotes\, plus special guests. Network with professionals who have successfully embarked on both personal and professional plant-based journeys\, many of whom have created some of the world’s most revolutionary plant-based products and foods. Share experiences\, learn from peers\, and immerse yourself in a truly collaborative plant-based environment. This is a unique opportunity to help both established and start-up brands move from niche to mainstream with a captive and inspired audience. \n\n\n\nWhether you are attending for your health\, industry trends\, your profession\, or simply curious about the plant-based lifestyle\, PBW will offer you a valuable introduction into the plant-based world! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\nEmma IgnaszkewskiCORPORATE ENGAGEMENT PROJECT MANAGEREmma Ignaszkewski will speak on the final panel of the conference\, “What motivates the flexitarian consumer?” More about Emma\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/plant-based-world-expo/ LOCATION:Javits Center\, 429 11th Ave\, New York City\, 10001\, United States CATEGORIES:External in-person event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/COR21010_external-events-plant-based-world-expo-graphics-Header-v1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T130000 DTSTAMP:20211111T154926Z CREATED:20211111T154813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211111T154926Z UID:10000329-1639483200-1639486800@gfi.org SUMMARY:Ask GFI: Alt. Protein Careers DESCRIPTION:Ask GFI: Alt. Protein Careers\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\nPast\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you interested in working in alternative protein? Join SciTech university innovation specialist\, Christina Aguila\, to learn more about what it takes to pursue an academic or industry career in this rapidly growing field. \n\n\n\nWe’ll start the call with some answers to commonly-asked questions\, then open the floor for alt protein career Q&A. Ask us anything! \n\n\n\n \n\n\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 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/ask-gfi-alt-protein-careers-2/2021-12-14/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/shutterstock_1788091604.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211215T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211215T143000 DTSTAMP:20211129T223728Z CREATED:20211129T223727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211129T223728Z UID:10000342-1639573200-1639578600@gfi.org SUMMARY:Characterization of cultivated mackerel muscle cells DESCRIPTION:Characterization of cultivated mackerel cells\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\nPast\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Michael Saad\, Ph.D. Candidate at Tufts University\, as he outlines the benefits and challenges of cellular aquaculture and delves into the details behind the characterization of primary mackerel muscle cells. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael Saad\, Ph.D. Candidate\n\n\n\n Biomedical Engineering\, Tufts University \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nGenerating cell lines for cultivated seafood is relatively understudied\, especially when compared to mammalian species. After screening different aquatic organisms\, the Kaplan Lab at Tufts University successfully isolated satellite cells from mackerel (Scomber scombrus). Characterization is underway\, as proof of satellite cell stemness\, myogenic differentiation efficiency\, and transdifferentiation into adipocyte-like cells have all been demonstrated. Join Michael Saad\, a Ph.D. Candidate at Tufts University\, as he outlines the benefits and challenges of cellular aquaculture and delves into the details behind the characterization of primary mackerel muscle cells. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\nMichael Saad is a second-year Ph.D. student in the Kaplan Lab at Tufts University\, where his research focuses on cultivated seafood. He received his B.S. in Bioengineering from Rice University. Prior to joining the Cellular Agriculture Group at Tufts\, Michael was a research associate at Perfect Day Foods on the Bio-Analytics team\, supporting the R&D team as Perfect Day brought animal-free dairy products to shelves. \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/characterization-of-cultivated-mackerel-muscle-cells/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/SCI21043_science-of-alt-protein-webinar-dec_Header.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211217T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211217T140000 DTSTAMP:20211229T145809Z CREATED:20211201T182900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211229T145809Z UID:10000343-1639746000-1639749600@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Business of Alt Protein: Building high performance teams DESCRIPTION:The Business of Alt Protein: Building high performance teamsPast\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this Business of Alt Protein seminar\, you’ll hear from Maureen McCusker\, Co-Founder/CEO of Blackhawke Behavioral Science\, on the fundamentals of assembling powerful startup teams. \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 recording\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nIn this Business of Alt Protein seminar\, you’ll hear from Maureen McCusker\, Co-Founder/CEO of Blackhawke Behavioral Science. Dr. McCusker brings her deep expertise in assembling powerful teams that propel startups and early-stage companies to success. From choosing a co-founder to crafting and filling critical roles\, Dr. McCusker will cover the team fundamentals that are essential  for launching and scaling. \n\n\n\nTopics include: \n\n\n\nThe most important characteristics of a strong co-founder relationship. The most important characteristics of a healthy team dynamic.\n\n\n\nHow companies can create balanced and well-rounded teams.The most common pitfalls startups face when building a team.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the speaker\n\n\n\nDr. Mo McCusker is CO-CEO and Co-founder of Blackhawke Behavior Science\, where she supports entrepreneurial teams in assessing\, understanding\, and developing their human capital. She also works with other stakeholders in the entrepreneurial ecosystem (e.g.\, investors\, coaches) to leverage data and analytics to their competitive advantage. Mo is an Industrial-Organizational Psychologist who has spent the last decade studying and working with leaders and teams from a wide variety of organizational sectors. Her scientific research focuses on understanding and predicting effective leadership and team dynamics within the work context\, focusing specifically on shared leadership\, team communication\, and conflict. She has published over 30 scientific papers and book chapters\, has earned several awards and federal grants for her scholarly research\, and teaches MBA Management courses at American University. She holds a Ph.D. and a M.S. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Virginia Tech and a B.A. in Psychology and French from Georgetown University. \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-building-high-performance-teams/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/pexels-rfstudio-3810796-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211217T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211217T140000 DTSTAMP:20211214T224619Z CREATED:20211214T224618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211214T224619Z UID:10000221-1639746000-1639749600@gfi.org SUMMARY:GFIdeas networking mixer DESCRIPTION:GFIdeas networking mixerPast\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at the GFIdeas December 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 the GFIdeas December Mixer following the Business of Alt Protein seminar to network with alternative protein professionals. \n\n\n\nDuring the networking session\, you will be matched with 7 other attendees and have 7 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. \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/december-gfideas-networking-mixer/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/COR21031_GFIdeas-networkingmixer_Website-header-featured-image-2-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220106T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220106T164000 DTSTAMP:20220106T144650Z CREATED:20220106T144648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T144650Z UID:10000225-1641474000-1641487200@gfi.org SUMMARY:CES Food Tech Conference DESCRIPTION:CES Food Tech conference\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\nPast\n\n\n\n\nThe CES Food Tech conference will examine how the world of food and cooking is being reinvented through innovation and technology. \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 conference will bring together leaders across the world of food\, culinary\, and technology industries to share lessons learned and discuss the biggest opportunities and challenges in food tech. Join for a half-day of insights and networking! \n\n\n\nCheck out the session topics: \n\n\n\n• The Kitchen 2030: How Food & Cooking Will Change in the Future \n\n\n\n• The Future of Meat \n\n\n\n• Tackling Food Waste With Technology \n\n\n\n• Welcome to Our Food Robot Future \n\n\n\nYou can learn more about each session here. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\nBruce FriedrichFOUNDER & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERBruce will serve as a panelist on “The Future of Meat.” More about Bruce\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/ces-food-tech-conference/ LOCATION:Las Vegas Convention Center\, 3150 Paradise Rd\, Las Vegas\, Nevada\, 89109\, United States CATEGORIES:External in-person event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/shutterstock_1117902230-edited.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220113T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220113T123000 DTSTAMP:20220111T145823Z CREATED:20211227T152730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220111T145823Z UID:10000222-1642071600-1642077000@gfi.org SUMMARY:Advancing Alternative Proteins: A networking event for scientists DESCRIPTION:Advancing Alternative Proteins: A networking event for scientists\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\nPast\n\n\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\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\, January 13th at 11 am EST. Register here. \n\n\n\nSession 2\, January 13th at 8 pm EST. Register here. \n\n\n\nThe event will start with brief remarks from GFI’s Vice President of Science and Technology\, Liz Specht\, Ph.D.\, with networking sessions to follow. Both group and 1-on-1 networking sessions will be available following her introduction. Each 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-event-for-scientists-01-13-22-11/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/SCI21044_Scitech-networking-event_Feature.svg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/networking-event-for-scientists-01-13-22-11/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220113T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220113T213000 DTSTAMP:20220111T145044Z CREATED:20211227T152730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220111T145044Z UID:10000223-1642104000-1642109400@gfi.org SUMMARY:Advancing Alternative Proteins: A networking event for scientists DESCRIPTION:Advancing Alternative Proteins: A networking event for scientists\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\nPast\n\n\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\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\, January 13th at 11 am EST. Register here. \n\n\n\nSession 2\, January 13th at 8 pm EST. Register here. \n\n\n\nThe event will start with brief remarks from GFI’s Vice President of Science and Technology\, Liz Specht\, Ph.D.\, with networking sessions to follow. Both group and 1-on-1 networking sessions will be available following her introduction. Each 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-event-for-scientists-2022-01-13/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/SCI21044_Scitech-networking-event_Feature.svg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/networking-event-for-scientists-2022-01-13/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220118T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220120T180000 DTSTAMP:20220120T232034Z CREATED:20220120T232033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T232034Z UID:10000345-1642494600-1642701600@gfi.org SUMMARY:Fermentation-Enabled Alternative Protein Innovation Summit DESCRIPTION:Fermentation-Enabled Alternative Protein Innovation Summit\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\nPast\n\n\n\n\nHear from key decision-makers from biotech & food tech\, multinational consumer packaged goods\, independent food brands\, and ingredient suppliers\, looking to up-scale and commercialize fermentation-enabled alternative proteins. \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 fermentation touted as the next pillar in the alternative protein movement\, and a growing appetite from consumers to buy into the nutritional and sustainability benefits of this food technology\, it is now more important than ever to come together as a community. \n\n\n\nWhether you are currently developing a new fermentation-enabled protein product offering\, securing production capacity to achieve scale-up\, or are looking to launch into the growing consumer alternative protein space\, this is the key meeting to kick-off a highly successful 2022. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\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/fermentation-enabled-alternative-protein-innovation-summit/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Fermentation-enabled-AP-Innovation-Summit_speaker-banner_20220118.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220126T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220126T150000 DTSTAMP:20220111T005218Z CREATED:20211229T173410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220111T005218Z UID:10000224-1643202000-1643209200@gfi.org SUMMARY:Anticipating 2030 production requirements for plant-based meat DESCRIPTION:Anticipating 2030 production requirements for plant-based meatPast\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a review of key insights from GFI’s recent report estimating production targets the industry must meet to satisfy anticipated global market demand for plant-based meat by 2030. \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\nIn recent years\, consumer demand for plant-based meat has often outpaced the industry’s supply chain capabilities. Failure to meet industry production targets may ultimately manifest as higher prices and limited availability to consumers. Given the forecasted increases in global demand for protein and shifting consumer preferences\, the industry must prepare to meet the growing demand for alternative protein sources. Join us for our next Science of Alt Protein webinar that will review the findings of a recent GFI report estimating production targets the industry must meet to satisfy anticipated global market demand for plant-based meat by 2030.  \n\n\n\nThe analysis examines current ingredient utilization across plant-based meat products and forecasts global production volume requirements to hit production targets. The seminar will address the potential for global supply squeezes of cornerstone ingredients like coconut oil and pea protein in the coming years. Early investment\, innovative partnerships\, and research for alternative ingredients or sourcing strategies that have the potential to mitigate future ingredient shortages will also be discussed. \n\n\n\n After 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 sessions start at 2:15pm EST and require a separate registration. We hope to see you there! \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\nZak WestonFOODSERVICE AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGERZak works with manufacturers\, suppliers\, and upstream companies to scale innovation and infrastructure investment throughout the alternative protein supply chain. An active member of the Effective Altruism community\, Zak holds a B.A. in Business Management and joined GFI after several years of experience in sales and working with startups.  More about Zak\n\n\n\nRyan Dowdy\, Ph.D.SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS MANAGERRyan spearheads technical analyses for GFI’s Science & Technology department and oversees the work of our Analysis Team. Ryan has a doctorate in food science from the University of California Davis with an emphasis in biotechnology. Prior to joining GFI\, Ryan managed the Food System for NASA’s International Space Station.  More about Ryan\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/production-requirements-for-plant-based-meat/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/SCI21045_science-of-alt-protein-january-graphics_Website-header-featured-image_Website-header-featured-image.svg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220126T141500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220126T150000 DTSTAMP:20220120T225657Z CREATED:20220120T225655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T225657Z UID:10000226-1643206500-1643209200@gfi.org SUMMARY:GFIdeas networking mixer DESCRIPTION:GFIdeas networking mixer\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\nPast\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at the GFIdeas January 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\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin the GFIdeas January mixer following the Business and Science of Alt Protein seminar to network with alternative protein professionals. \n\n\n\nDuring the networking session\, you will be matched with 7 other attendees and have 7 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. \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-networking-mixer-jan-2022/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/COR21031_GFIdeas-networkingmixer-january-featuredimage.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220129T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220130T180000 DTSTAMP:20220120T230123Z CREATED:20220120T230121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T230123Z UID:10000344-1643446800-1643565600@gfi.org SUMMARY:VEGPRENEUR Summit DESCRIPTION:VEGPRENEUR Summit\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\nPast\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis two-day live virtual conference will bring together founders\, investors\, and thought-leaders who are pushing forward sustainable\, plant-based innovation around the world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nDesigned for entrepreneurs\, investors\, thought-leaders\, and plant-based enthusiasts\, this summit is for you to explore the intersection of entrepreneurship and social impact. Discover how founders across various industries (food\, fashion\, beauty\, wellness\, farming\, tech\, and more!) are making eco-friendly change happen through their business ventures\, and gain the knowledge and network to build your own! \n\n\n\nCheck out the two-day session lineup on the main event page: www.vegpreneur.org/summit \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/vegpreneur-summit/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/VEGPRENEUR-Summit_header_20220129-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T123000 DTSTAMP:20220207T230909Z CREATED:20220207T230908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T230909Z UID:10000347-1644487200-1644496200@gfi.org SUMMARY:Building infrastructure for alt meat and dairy DESCRIPTION:Building infrastructure for alt meat and dairy\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\nPast\n\n\n\n\nA uniquely insightful webinar dedicated to helping governments succeed in the alternative meat and dairy industry. By the end of the event\, you will be equipped with a practical guide on how to get from an initial high-level vision to practical implementation. \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 webinar will introduce an initial practical framework that enables governments to start building regional-level strategies for alt meat and dairy production. \n\n\n\nJoin 200+ government representatives\, leaders of food corporations\, startups\, and topic experts at this conference. The agenda is tailor-made and especially valuable for selected stakeholders: \n\n\n\n• Government representatives involved in the regional green transition• Commercial & Strategy leaders of large food producers wanting to take an active role in alt proteins• Investors looking for opportunities to tap into the next wave of food production• Startups wanting to better understand the dynamics of governmental initiatives \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/building-infrastructure-for-alt-meat-and-dairy/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/shutterstock_737412403-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T120000 DTSTAMP:20220207T231945Z CREATED:20220207T231943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T231945Z UID:10000349-1645012800-1645012800@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Business of Alt Protein: How to scale your alternative protein company internationally DESCRIPTION:The Business of Alt Protein: How to scale your alternative protein company internationally\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\nPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI and Robert Lawson\, Managing Partner & Co-founder of Food Strategy Associates\, for a seminar on taking your alternative protein company global. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nScaling internationally is a significant endeavor. In this seminar you’ll learn how to think about international expansion. We’ll cover when the right time is to grow internationally and how to do it. If you have aspirations to be an international company\, you won’t want to miss this seminar. \n\n\n\nAfter the seminar\, we’ll continue the conversation with a 1:1 networking mixer. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event \n\n February GFIdeas networking mixer\n\n Join us at the GFIdeas February mixer to meet and mingle with alternative protein professionals. During the networking session\, you will be matched with other members of the GFIdeas community… \n\n\n \n Learn more\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRobert Lawson\n\n\n\n\n\nMANAGING PARTNER AND CO-FOUNDER\, FOOD STRATEGY ASSOCIATES \n\n\n\nRobert Lawson is a Managing Partner & Co-founder of Food Strategy Associates\, which is one of Europe’s leading business advisors to the food and drinks industry. Before founding Food Strategy Associates\, Robert was Strategy Director of United Biscuits\, Kraft Foods International and Premier Foods. In addition\, he was Managing Director of Quorn and led the integration of RHM and Premier Foods – the largest industrial restructuring in the food industry in the UK. He began his career in management consulting working for Arthur D Little. Robert has an MBA from INSEAD and graduated from Oxford University. \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/the-business-of-alt-protein-how-to-scale-your-alternative-protein-company-internationally/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/COR22005_business-of-alt-protein-february_-featured_featured.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T131500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T140000 DTSTAMP:20220203T165827Z CREATED:20220203T165824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220203T165827Z UID:10000346-1645017300-1645020000@gfi.org SUMMARY:February GFIdeas networking mixer DESCRIPTION:GFIdeas February networking mixer\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\nPast\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at the GFIdeas February 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\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin the GFIdeas February mixer following The Business of Alt Protein seminar to network with alternative protein professionals. \n\n\n\nDuring 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. \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-networking-mixer-feb-22/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/COR22006_GFIdeas-mixer-february_featured-image.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20220222T085500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20220222T170000 DTSTAMP:20220317T213702Z CREATED:20220317T213700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T213702Z UID:10000354-1645520100-1645549200@gfi.org SUMMARY:Advancing Cell-Based Protein & Fermentation Solutions DESCRIPTION:Advancing Cell-Based Protein & Fermentation Solutions\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\nPast\n\n\n\n\nHear from industry experts and promising start-ups about the latest developments in advancing cell-based protein for commercial global production. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nCentre for Management Technology has convened a group of industry experts and promising start-ups to discuss the future of cultivated and fermentation-derived meat. This engaging day-long event will include audience Q&A\, networking\, and roundtable conversations. Session topics include: \n\n\n\n• Cultivated Meat: The Importance of Nomenclature and Food Safety Regulations \n\n\n\n• Scaling up cultivated meat production with a state-of-the-art production facility \n\n\n\n• GenScript’s Role in Cultured Meat – Make Research to Production Easy \n\n\n\n• Advancing open innovation & supply system to fast track cellular agriculture in Japan & beyond \n\n\n\n• Navigating regulatory environment for alternative protein with focus on China \n\n\n\n• Bringing sustainable cell-based meat to Chinese consumers & regulatory situation in China \n\n\n\n• The important role of microbes in providing flavor and nutrition to cell-based meat \n\n\n\n• Seafood Reinvented \n\n\n\n• Global commercialization of cultivated meat \n\n\n\n• Continuous cell culturing to achieve economic viability \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMirte Gosker\n\n\n\n\n\nACTING MANAGING DIRECTOR\, GFI APAC \n\n\n\nMirte leads GFI Asia Pacific as Acting MD\, accelerating the markets for plant-based and cultivated meat through research and innovation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Mirte\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/advancing-cell-based-protein-fermentation-solutions/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/shutterstock_1332844907-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T141500 DTSTAMP:20220207T232657Z CREATED:20220207T232655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T232657Z UID:10000350-1645621200-1645625700@gfi.org SUMMARY:Cultivated meat science and product development DESCRIPTION:The Science of Alt Protein: Cultivated meat science and product developmentPast\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Dr. Jess Krieger\, CEO and Co-Founder of Ohayo Valley\, to learn about her ground-breaking research and perspective on the cultivated meat 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\nJess Krieger\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nCEO and Co-Founder\, Ohayo Valley \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin Dr. Jess Krieger\, the CEO and co-founder of Ohayo Valley\, to learn about a research framework from which to characterize and compare two of the main cell types in meat: skeletal muscle cells and intramuscular fat cells. Methods will be presented to analyze the difference between porcine and bovine cells\, what characterizes their sensory and pigment properties\, and how to efficiently grow them in 3D skeletal muscle tissue form. Material properties of raw cellular material will be described in the development of a blended cultivated burger prototype. Dr. Krieger will also address an industry perspective with respect to cultivated meat product development. \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 sessions start at 2:15pm EST and require a separate registration. We hope to see you there! \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event \n\n GFIdeas February networking mixer\n\n Join us after the Science of Alt Protein seminar to network with alternative protein enthusiasts! During the networking session\, you will be matched with other members of the GFIdeas community… \n\n\n \n Learn more\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJess Krieger\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\n\n\nCEO and CO-FOUNDER\, OHAYO VALLEY \n\n\n\nDr. Jess Krieger is the CEO and co-founder of Ohayo Valley\, a cultivated steak company. She is one of the cultivated meat industry’s earliest pioneers and was the first scientist in the world to build a career exclusively in cultivated meat science in 2010. She is a graduate of the New Harvest fellowship program\, the world’s first organization to fund cultivated meat research in academia. In 2019\, she co-founded Artemys Foods as Chief Science Officer and developed the Artemys Burger\, a cultivated beef burger. In 2020\, Dr. Krieger co-founded Ohayo Valley to develop the world’s first cultivated wagyu ribeye. She is also the founder of the Women of Cellular Agriculture organization (WOCA)\, which supports women in STEM pursuing careers in cellular agriculture and cultivated meat. She has undergraduate degrees in neuroscience and a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHeader image credit: Upside 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/cultivated-meat-science-and-product-development/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/SCI22007_science-of-alt-protein-webinar-graphics-feb_Featured-and-header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T141500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T150000 DTSTAMP:20220207T231409Z CREATED:20220207T231407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T231409Z UID:10000348-1645625700-1645628400@gfi.org SUMMARY:GFIdeas February networking mixer DESCRIPTION:GFIdeas February networking mixer\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\nPast\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us after the Science of Alt Protein seminar to network with alternative protein enthusiasts! During the networking session\, you will be matched with other members of the GFIdeas community to exchange ideas. \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 GFIdeas February mixer following The Science of Alt Protein seminar to network with alternative protein enthusiasts! \n\n\n\nDuring the networking session on Meetaway\, 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. \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-february-networking-mixer-feb-23/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/COR22006_GFIdeas-mixer-february_header-image.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20220304T120000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20220304T130000 DTSTAMP:20220314T220442Z CREATED:20220314T220441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T220442Z UID:10000236-1646395200-1646398800@gfi.org SUMMARY:Accelerating AgriTech: The race to feed the world DESCRIPTION:Accelerating AgriTech: The race to feed the world\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\nPast\n\n\n\n\nTune into this inaugural lunch & learn virtual session for a relaxed chat with experts on understanding AgriTech’s current state of play and to map the outlook for this exciting industry. \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 boom in food engineering and agriculture technology\, or AgriTech\, is rewriting the playbook for one of the world’s oldest\, and most polluting industries. \n\n\n\nPrecision agriculture\, for example\, is helping farmers make better decisions with information about their soil\, water\, crop\, and climatic conditions. This is especially crucial in countries where smallholder farmers still struggle to get their yield up\, to meet rising demand. On the ecological front\, the growth of alternative proteins represents a sustainable alternative to business-as-usual animal agriculture. Many start-ups and entrepreneurs in this growing space are now working to solve agricultural challenges such as low agricultural productivity\, poor efficiency in the supply chain and lack of access to credits and loans. \n\n\n\nThis has led to the sector witnessing an investment boom\, despite the pandemic. What are some of the unrealized potential in the food and AgriTech sectors? Can it evolve to solve the impending food security crises? Attend this session to hear thoughts from industry experts. \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShuli Goh\n\n\n\n\n\nPOLICY SPECIALIST\, GFI APAC \n\n\n\nShuli is GFI’s Policy Specialist for the APAC region. Shuli leverages her expertise in geopolitical analysis to develop impactful policies that drive engagement and support for alternative proteins. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Shuli\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/accelerating-agritech-the-race-to-feed-the-world/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Header_shutterstock_546192661.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220308T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220312T170000 DTSTAMP:20220310T222715Z CREATED:20220309T202320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220310T222715Z UID:10000231-1646726400-1647104400@gfi.org SUMMARY:Expo West DESCRIPTION:Expo West\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\nPast\n\n\n\n\nThis year\, 100+ companies with alternative protein products will be exhibiting at Expo West\, one of the leading trade shows in the natural\, organic\, and healthy products industry. GFI Corporate Engagement staff will be attending Expo West and we’d love to meet you there. \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 year\, 100+ companies with alternative protein products will be exhibiting at Expo West\, one of the leading trade shows in the natural\, organic\, and healthy products industry. \n\n\n\nGFI Corporate Engagement staff will be attending Expo West and we’d love to meet you there. Please email us before or during the show and we will respond as quickly as we can. \n\n\n\nGFI senior supply chain manager Zak Weston will speak at the “Innovations in Plant Based Meat & Alternative Proteins” session on March 11th at 10am in Grand Ballroom E. \n\n\n\nGFI has put together an Expo West guide with alternative protein exhibitor profiles organized by product category and a line-up of plant-based education sessions you won’t want to miss. Check it out. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZak Weston\n\n\n\n\n\nSENIOR FOODSERVICE AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER \n\n\n\nZak works with manufacturers\, suppliers\, and upstream companies to scale innovation and infrastructure investment throughout the alternative protein supply chain. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Zak\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/expo-west/ LOCATION:Anaheim Convention Center\, 800 West Katella Avenue\, Anaheim\, California\, 92802\, United States CATEGORIES:External in-person event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/COR22012_expo-west-external-graphics_featured.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20220308T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20220311T164500 DTSTAMP:20220308T210518Z CREATED:20220308T210514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220308T210518Z UID:10000230-1646733600-1647017100@gfi.org SUMMARY:Technology for Change Asia Week 2022 DESCRIPTION:Technology for Change Week Asia 2022\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\nPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin The Economist to focus on the social and governance aspects of ESG to build much-needed momentum around gender equality\, economic inclusivity\, connectivity gaps\, and access to food\, education and digital technology. Acting Managing Director of GFI Asia Pacific Mirte Gosker will participate in a panel to discuss how alternative proteins fit into the future of food tech. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nMirte will speak on the panel “What’s next in food tech?” on March 11. \n\n\n\nPanelists will discuss the following questions: What are the latest innovations on the horizon in the food sector? The alternative protein space\, from microbial fermentation to cell-based cultures\, is picking up speed\, with commercialisation pathways emerging over the next two to five years and Singapore becoming a hotbed for innovation and approvals. Which regions in Asia will next adopt alternative proteins? Where in Asia is drone and satellite surveillance making the most inroads and positive impact? What is the latest in R&D around animal feed that leads to less methane emissions? \n\n\n\nLearn more about Mirte’s session by visiting the event agenda here. \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMirte Gosker\n\n\n\n\n\nACTING MANAGING DIRECTOR\, GFI APAC \n\n\n\nMirte Gosker leads GFI Asia Pacific as Acting MD\, accelerating the markets for plant-based and cultivated meat through research and innovation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Mirte\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/technology-for-change-asia-week-2022/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/shutterstock_1492652471.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220308T145000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T231000 DTSTAMP:20220218T161456Z CREATED:20220218T161454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220218T161456Z UID:10000351-1646751000-1646953800@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Future of Protein Production Summit DESCRIPTION:The Future of Protein Production Summit\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\nPast\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThe senior executive-level conference presents an unbiased opportunity to explore and discuss this highly complex issue with world-leading experts and showcase a wide range of solutions that will have a positive impact through abolishing animal cruelty\, reducing global pollution\, and improving human health. \n\n\n\nThe insights shared will keep you up-to-date with the most recent solutions\, technology\, policy\, and concepts across the food system to make alternative proteins accessible\, affordable\, and delicious as well as the best opportunities to meet key industries contributors. \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZak Weston\n\n\n\n\n\nFOODSERVICE & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER \n\n\n\nZak will serve as a keynote speaker for the March 8th session\, “Trends in alternative proteins.” He will present a survey of developments in the alternative protein supply chains — including infrastructure\, ingredients\, and the contract manufacturing ecosystem — based on a new analysis showing the gaps between projected demand needs and existing plant-based meat manufacturing and ingredient production capacity. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Zak\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLaura Braden\n\n\n\n\n\nLEAD REGULATORY COUNSEL \n\n\n\nLaura will speak on the March 8th panel\, “Global Regulation: Safety\, Quality and Approval of Novel Foods.” This discussion will cover: achieving GRAS status\, novel food regulations\, outlining global regulatory frameworks (Asia\, EU\, USA)\, and the path to regulatory approval. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Laura\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/the-future-of-protein-production-summit/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/shutterstock_127252691_branded-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220311T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220320T170000 DTSTAMP:20220308T194358Z CREATED:20220308T194357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220308T194358Z UID:10000229-1646985600-1647795600@gfi.org SUMMARY:South by Southwest DESCRIPTION:South by Southwest\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\nPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI CEO Bruce Friedrich and VP of corporate engagement Caroline Bushnell at the SXSW conference and festival! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nSouth By Southwest (SWSW) is an annual gathering dedicated to helping creative people achieve their goals. This year’s conference will feature creative problem-solvers working to advance alternative proteins\, including GFI’s very own Bruce Friedrich and Caroline Bushnell. \n\n\n\nBruce will speak on the panel “Alternative Proteins can be the “Clean Energy” of Food” on March 15. \n\n\n\nThe world will fail in getting to net-zero emissions without rethinking how we make meat—and now. Alternative proteins may be the highest impact\, scalable climate solution available outside of energy. It’s time to launch a global moonshot for reimagining meat. Dig in with an impact-focused group of innovators to understand how alternative proteins can catapult progress on climate change\, reduce pandemic risk\, and sustainably feed 10 billion people by 2050—all while capturing consumer fascination with novel food technology. Learn more about Bruce’s panel here. \n\n\n\nCaroline will speak on the panel “What We’ll Eat in 2030” on March 17. \n\n\n\nThe All-American meal is being transformed for the better. Within 10 years\, if the visionaries on this panel are successful\, we’ll be eating steak\, chicken\, and fish that’s cultivated from cells\, 3D printed\, or made from plants. An all-star panel of innovators in the alternative protein space from UPSIDE Foods\, Rebellyous Foods\, Nature’s Fynd\, and The Good Food Institute will discuss how we’ll get to a future of food that’s better for people and the planet\, and with flavor that will knock your taste buds off. Learn more about Caroline’s panel here. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCaroline Bushnell\n\n\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\n\n\nMore about Caroline\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/south-by-southwest/ LOCATION:Hilton Austin Downtown\, 500 E 4th St\, Austin\, Texas\, 78701\, United States CATEGORIES:External in-person event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/SxSW_header_20220311.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T130000 DTSTAMP:20230112T152414Z CREATED:20220303T212011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T152414Z UID:10000353-1647349200-1647349200@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Business of Alt Protein: Consumer perceptions of plant-based proteins DESCRIPTION:The Business of Alt Protein: Consumer perceptions of plant-based proteins\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\nPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI and Moonshot Collaborative co-founders Che Green and David Benzaquen\, to learn about the latest findings from a series of consumer research projects. In this seminar you’ll hear about consumer perceptions of the healthfulness of common alternative protein ingredients and various production processes. You’ll walk away from this webinar with new insights and ideas about how to message your existing products and how to innovate with new ones. \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 Moonshot Collaborative co-founders Che Green and David Benzaquen\, to learn about the latest findings from a series of consumer research projects. In this seminar you’ll hear about consumer perceptions of the healthfulness of common alternative protein ingredients and various production processes\, covering plant-based and fermentation-derived ingredients. You’ll walk away from this webinar with new insights and ideas about how to message your existing products and how to innovate with new ones. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid Benzaquen\n\n\n\n\n\nCO-FOUNDER\, MOONSHOT COLLABORATIVE \n\n\n\nDavid Benzaquen is one of the world’s leading experts in the plant-based food industry. Among his experiences\, he spent nearly a decade leading a corporate strategy consulting firm for plant-based consumer products\, founded one of the first plant-based seafood companies\, and has invested in a number of businesses in the space. In addition to his work at Moonshot Collaborative\, he is the founder of Mission:Plant and co-founder of the ecommerce site PlantBelly.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChe Green\n\n\n\n\n\nCO-FOUNDER\, MOONSHOT COLLABORATIVE \n\n\n\nChe Green is a 25-year market research veteran focused on sustainable and ethical consumerism\, including plant-based foods. He has led research efforts for groups ranging from Fortune 500 companies to international nonprofits. His work has involved understanding consumers’ behavioral motivations and decision-making\, and applying these insights to help companies expand their customer base and increase sales. His deep consumer research experience includes a range of quantitative (surveys\, experiments)\, qualitative (focus groups\, interviews)\, and mixed-method research. \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/the-business-of-alt-protein-consumer-perceptions-of-plant-based-proteins/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/COR22007_webinar-graphics-business-of-alt-protein_Header.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T144500 DTSTAMP:20220303T212112Z CREATED:20220303T212110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T212112Z UID:10000227-1647352800-1647355500@gfi.org SUMMARY:March GFIdeas networking mixer DESCRIPTION:GFIdeas March networking mixer\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\nPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at the GFIdeas March 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\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nJoin the GFIdeas March mixer following The Business of Alt Protein seminar to network with alternative protein professionals. \n\n\n\nDuring 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. \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/march-gfideas-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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220316T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220316T163000 DTSTAMP:20220314T220148Z CREATED:20220314T220146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T220148Z UID:10000235-1647444600-1647448200@gfi.org SUMMARY:Meat the Future: We shall escape the absurdity DESCRIPTION:Meat the Future: We shall escape the absurdity\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\nPast\n\n\n\n\nModerated by media interviewer and celebrity George Stroumboulopoulos\, this panel convenes some of the world’s top pioneers from America to the Netherlands\, as they de-mystify one of the biggest ideas of the last century. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nLizMars Productions Inc.\, the team behind the award-winning documentary Meat the Future\, invites you to this timely panel\, to introduce the public to the origin story of cultivated meat (also known as clean meat\, cultured meat\, and cell-based meat.) Currently\, more than 70 startups around the globe are hard at work\, aspiring to build a sustainable and humane new food system as a solution to conventional animal agriculture. But what is it exactly\, and where does the idea come from? \n\n\n\nIra van Eelan is the daughter of Willem van Eelan\, the late Dutch researcher who pioneered the development of cultivated meat and is known as the Godfather of the movement. Continuing in his legacy\, Ira is the co-founder and CEO of Kind Earth Tech. Dr. Uma Valeti is a Mayo Clinic-trained cardiologist turned CEO and entrepreneur. In 2015 he co-founded Memphis Meats (rebranded as Upside Foods)\, the world’s largest cultivated meat company\, featured in Meat the Future. Isha Datar has been pioneering the field of cellular agriculture for the past decade. She’s the Executive Director of New Harvest\, a research institute advancing the science behind cultivated meat. Jessica Almy is the Vice President of Policy for The Good Food Institute\, leading GFI’s Policy team in setting legislative and regulatory strategy to promote fair policies and public research for cultivated meat. \n\n\n\nThis free\, virtual and recorded 50-minute panel discussion concludes with a brief Q&A with the public. Registered viewers will be gifted with a free virtual screening of Meat the Future\, including a live intro to the film by director Liz Marshall. \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJessica Almy\, J.D.\n\n\n\n\n\nVICE PRESIDENT\, POLICY \n\n\n\nJessica Almy\, J.D.\, leads GFI’s Policy team in setting legislative and regulatory strategy to promote fair policies and public research for plant-based\, cultivated\, and fermented foods. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Jessica\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/meat-the-future-we-shall-escape-the-absurdity/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Meat-the-Future_header_20220316-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220318T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220318T110000 DTSTAMP:20220303T211756Z CREATED:20220302T154221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T211756Z UID:10000352-1647594000-1647601200@gfi.org SUMMARY:Fish cell cultures DESCRIPTION:SWIM: Fish cell cultures – opportunities for cellular agriculture\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\nPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin our next Seafood Webinar and Informal Mixer (SWIM) event to hear from three experts in finfish cell culture about how they are applying learnings from their previous research to cultivated seafood.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nSWIM (Seafood Webinar and Informal Mixer) is a chance to catch up on the latest developments in alternative seafood and to connect with your colleagues. This time\, we’ll be hearing from three experts in finfish cell culture about how they are applying learnings from their previous research to cultivated seafood. The first hour of the event will feature short talks from our three experts (9am EST / 2pm CET / 6:30pm IST). We’ll then move to Meetaway for networking. \n\n\n\nUse the above registration button to sign up for the webinar\, and be sure to sign up here to attend the networking portion of the event on Meetaway. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Mukunda Goswami\n\n\n\n\n\nPRINCIPAL SCIENTIST\, ICAR-CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF FISHERIES EDUCATION \n\n\n\nDr. Goswami has more than 20 years of experience in fisheries research and has led the establishment of a national repository of fish cell lines in India. He is now developing and characterizing fish cell lines from several indigenous fishes\, starting with zebrafish as a model organism. Dr. Goswami will be speaking on the opportunities and challenges for cellular aquaculture as an alternative to conventional seafood. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Kristin Schirmer\n\n\n\n\n\nPARTNER\, AQUATOX-SOLUTIONS \n\n\n\nDr. Schirmer earned her Ph.D. in biology from the University of Waterloo. She is a trendsetter in the development of alternatives to conventional tests with fish by means of fish cell lines and fish embryos. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Stephan Fischer\n\n\n\n\n\nCEO\, AQUATOX-SOLUTIONS \n\n\n\nDr. Schirmer earned his Ph.D. in environmental sciences at Eawag and ETH Zurich. During their presentation\, he and Dr. Schirmer will explain how fish cell lines are derived and what properties they have. They will then provide examples of how these cell lines can be used to assess chemical risk\, water quality\, and improve aquaculture and fish health. \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/fish-cell-cultures/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/SCI22010_SWIM-march-webinar-graphics_Feature.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220325T163000 DTSTAMP:20220322T183008Z CREATED:20220322T183007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T183008Z UID:10000356-1648020600-1648225800@gfi.org SUMMARY:Future Food-Tech Summit DESCRIPTION:Future Food-Tech Summit\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\nPast\n\n\n\n\nThe Future Food-Tech Summit has become the annual meeting place for the global food-tech ecosystem. Food brands\, active investors\, start-ups\, and technology leaders come together to exchange insights\, be inspired\, and identify future partners. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nWe’ll be supporting start-ups to gain the attention of potential investors and partners through a full program of start-up activity\, including our Innovation Challenges\, pitch sessions\, investor drop-ins\, and Tech Hub displays. \n\n\n\nIf you’ve missed sitting round a table and pooling ideas with industry colleagues\, you can join one of our many break-out discussion groups or take advantage of one of our private hospitality rooms. \n\n\n\nThe huge strides we’ve made over the past two years will not go to waste: All of our summits will now be hosted online as well as in-person so that you can choose whether to join us in San Francisco or log in from home. Whether in-person or online\, all delegates will be able to meet and collaborate on the same platform\, opening up the summit to a bigger global network than ever before. \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\nAudrey Gyr\n\n\n\n\n\nSTART-UP 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\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-summit/ LOCATION:San Francisco Marriott Marquis\, 780 Mission Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94103\, United States CATEGORIES:External in-person event,External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/shutterstock_1536455135.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T141500 DTSTAMP:20220314T215358Z CREATED:20220314T215357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T215358Z UID:10000233-1648126800-1648131300@gfi.org SUMMARY:Computer modeling in cultivated meat DESCRIPTION:The emerging landscape of computer modeling in cultivated meat\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\nPast\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for our next Science of Alt Protein seminar where members of the Cultivated Meat Modeling Consortium will describe how computational modeling can accelerate the optimization of both processes and products. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCultivated Meat \n\n\n\nModeling Consortium\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nCultivated meat promises to solve some of the world’s most urgent problems\, including feeding ten billion people by 2050\, preserving ocean ecosystems\, and reducing animal agriculture’s impact on the climate. Yet\, to fulfill this promise requires that the cultivated meat field first develop efficient processes that create desirable products. \n\n\n\nThe Cultivated Meat Modeling Consortium (est. 2019) believes using computational modeling can accelerate the optimization of both processes and products\, enabling the field to mature into an industry years before it otherwise would\, while also reducing the cost of that transformation. Their aim is to develop the computational modeling technologies needed to achieve this acceleration. \n\n\n\nJoin us on March 24th to hear directly from engineers and scientists involved in CMMC projects and their journey thus far. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the presenters\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCultivated Meat Modeling Consortium\n\n\n\n\n\nThe mission of the Cultivated Meat Modeling Consortium (CMMC) is to accelerate the delivery of affordable high-quality cultivated meat products the consumer market demands. The members’ vision is to collaborate on the development of computational modeling approaches the industry can use to optimize growth processes and product characteristics. \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/computer-modeling-in-cultivated-meat/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/SCI22013_webinar-graphics-science-of-alt-protein_Featured.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR