BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Good Food Institute - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://gfi.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Good Food Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T141500 DTSTAMP:20221031T154829Z CREATED:20221031T154828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T154829Z UID:10000280-1668690000-1668694500@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Science of Alt Protein: Modification and application of mung bean & yellow pea in plant-based foods DESCRIPTION:The Science of Alt Protein: Modification and application of mung bean & yellow pea in plant-based foodsPast\n\n\n\n\nWhat are the applications of mung bean and yellow pea in plant-based foods? Join us for our next Science of Alt Protein seminar where Miek Schlangen\, M.Sc.\, of Wageningen University\, will review the extraction of mung bean and yellow pea into protein-rich fractions using dry fractionation. \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\nFeatured speaker\n\n\n\nMiek Schlangen\, M.Sc. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nWhat are the applications of mung bean and yellow pea in plant-based foods? Join us on November 17th for our next Science of Alt Protein seminar where Miek Schlangen\, M.Sc.\, of Wageningen University\, will review the extraction of mung bean and yellow pea into protein-rich fractions using dry fractionation. She will also describe the functional properties of these protein-rich fractions and evaluate their use in plant-based foods. Additionally\, the use of transglutaminase to improve the functional properties of mung bean and yellow peas will be discussed. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMiek Schlangen\, M.Sc.\n\n\n\nPH.D. CANDIDATE \n\n\n\nMiek Schlangen is a GFI grantee and Ph.D. Candidate at the Food Process Engineering group at Wageningen University. Her research focuses on structuring meat analogues with next-generation ingredients. \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/modification-and-application-of-mung-bean-yellow-pea-in-plant-based-foods/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/SCI22058_webinar-graphics-science-of-alt-protein-November_featured.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/modification-and-application-of-mung-bean-yellow-pea-in-plant-based-foods/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221123T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221123T120000 DTSTAMP:20221110T222426Z CREATED:20221110T222424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T222426Z UID:10000397-1669199400-1669204800@gfi.org SUMMARY:Alternative proteins—are we there yet? DESCRIPTION:Alternative proteins—are we there yet?Past\n\n\n\n\nThe future of food will not look like the past. This Guelph Food Safety Seminars panel will explore novel food challenges and strategies. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThe future of food will not look like the past. We will have to shift paradigms and develop and scale new technologies—like plant-based\, fermentation-based\, and cultivated meat—to feed a growing population and establish a more sustainable\, healthier\, and more secure food supply chain. \n\n\n\nGFI cultivated meat lead scientist Elliot Swartz will speak on the panel\, “Alternative proteins—are we there yet?\,” at the 19th annual Guelph Food Safety Seminars Symposium. \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElliot Swartz\n\n\n\nLEAD SCIENTIST\, CULTIVATED MEAT \n\n\n\nElliot Swartz analyzes scientific progress and bottlenecks in cultivated meat. \n\n\n\n\nMore about Elliot\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation 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-are-we-there-yet/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T130000 DTSTAMP:20221115T180520Z CREATED:20221110T221833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221115T180520Z UID:10000395-1669723200-1669726800@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Business of Alt Protein: Navigating upstream to downstream processes in precision fermentation DESCRIPTION:The Business of Alt Protein: Navigating upstream to downstream processes in precision fermentationPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI and the Centre for Process Innovation (CPI)\, to learn how to navigate the process of scaling up your novel food manufacturing process. \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 CPI to learn how to navigate the process of scaling up your novel foodmanufacturing process. In this webinar\, CPI will provide insights into the do’s and don’ts ofdeveloping food processes using precision fermentation. Experts from CPI’s team will review both best practices and lessons on what to avoid for everything from strain selection to laboratory process optimization\, to DSP essentials\, to scale-up solutions. \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout CPI\n\n\n\nCPI catalyses the adoption of advanced technologies and manufacturing solutions to benefit people\, places and the planet. CPI connects the dots within the innovation ecosystem to make great ideas and inventions a reality. \n\n\n\nCPI is a pioneering social enterprise that accelerates the development\, scale-up andcommercialization of deep tech and sustainable manufacturing solutions. As a trusted partner of industry\, academia\, government\, entrepreneurs and the investment community\, we’re the catalyst for delivering smart AgriFoodTech\, energy storage\, HealthTech\, materials\, and pharma innovations. By working together\, we can build a better collective future and\, as part of the High-Value Manufacturing Catapult\, can facilitate access to world-class organizations to deliver transformation across industries. \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-navigating-upstream-to-downstream-processes-in-precision-fermentation/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/COR22047_webinar-graphics-business-of-alt-protein-November_featured-header.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/the-business-of-alt-protein-navigating-upstream-to-downstream-processes-in-precision-fermentation/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T133000 DTSTAMP:20221110T222221Z CREATED:20221110T222219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T222221Z UID:10000396-1669726800-1669728600@gfi.org SUMMARY:GFIdeas November networking mixer DESCRIPTION:GFIdeas 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-november-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-november-networking-mixer/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T123000 DTSTAMP:20221118T145326Z CREATED:20221118T145324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221118T145326Z UID:10000398-1670324400-1670329800@gfi.org SUMMARY:The future of cultivated meat & seafood: Consumer acceptance\, insights\, and opportunities DESCRIPTION:The future of cultivated meat & seafood: Consumer acceptance\, insights\, and opportunitiesPast\n\n\n\n\nHear from researchers and industry experts about the state of consumer acceptance of cultivated meat globally\, and how to increase acceptance through consumer education and effective messaging.  \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\nIn order to register for this specific event\, you must register for GFI LINC. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThe benefits of cultivating meat are well established —the ability to produce meat that is identical to conventional animal meat more sustainably\, decreasing GHG emissions\, deforestation\, water pollution\, and antibiotic resistance. Nevertheless\, the success of cultivated meat is directly tied to consumer acceptance. In this GFI LINC seminar\, we will hear from researchers and industry experts about the state of consumer acceptance of cultivated meat globally\, and how to increase acceptance through consumer education and effective messaging.  \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent speakers\n\n\n\nKeri Szejda\, Founder & Principal Research Scientist at North Mountain Consulting Group Sophie Armour\, Senior Communications Manager at GFI Europe Ben Friedman\, Chief Growth Officer at Wildtype Andrew Noyes\, VP\, Head of Global Communications & Public Affairs at Eat Just\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n Learn more\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nMore about GFI LINC\n\n\n\nGFI LINC (Learn\, Inspire\, Network\, Collaborate) is a new industry initiative that leverages the Good Food Institute’s unique position in the alternative protein ecosystem to bring together companies across the global value chain to gain key insights into the alternative protein market and foster new collaborations and partnerships. We will host a quarterly seminar dedicated to topics that are critical to addressing industry bottlenecks and accelerating the growth of the alternative protein sector. This community is founded upon the belief that by convening a diverse range of stakeholders\, we can drive industry-wide change and grow the entire sector in a way that benefits all. \n\n\n\nIn order to join the community\, you must work for one of the following types of companies: \n\n\n\nA traditional food manufacturer/B2B supplier (e.g.\, ingredients\, equipment) with a clear intent of dedicating at least a part of the business to alternative proteins. An alternative protein startup/company that is mature in terms of scale (beyond conceptual/early R&D stage) and funding (minimum series A).\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation 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-cultivated-meat-seafood-consumer-acceptance-insights-and-opportunities/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/SCI22044_Johns-Hopkins_Jimmy-Fallon-tweet_2000x1153.jpg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/the-future-of-cultivated-meat-seafood-consumer-acceptance-insights-and-opportunities/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T160000 DTSTAMP:20221122T164603Z CREATED:20221122T164600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T164603Z UID:10000399-1670497200-1670515200@gfi.org SUMMARY:GlassWall Syndicate 2022 Annual December Member Event DESCRIPTION:GlassWall Syndicate 2022 Annual December Member EventPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin the GlassWall Syndicate for a special virtual event featuring panels and presentations covering the state of the alternative protein industry. \n\n\n\n Share this page on Facebook\n \n Share on Facebook\n\n\n Share this page on Twitter\n \n Share on X\n\n\n Share this page on LinkedIn\n \n Share on LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThis annual GlassWall Syndicate Member Event is now open to non-members. Join alternative protein investors and entrepreneurs for a day of virtual panels\, presentations\, and networking. \n\n\n\nGFI Investor Engagement Manager Sharyn Murray will speak on a panel titled\, “The changing nature of portfolio management: Responding to the current economic climate and how to best protect your investments.” Join Sharyn and other industry experts virtually to dive into portfolio management and how to protect your investments in the current economic climate. \n\n\n\n\n\nGFI speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharyn Murray\n\n\n\nINVESTOR ENGAGEMENT MANAGER \n\n\n\nSharyn Murray crafts and executes strategies to support investors’ exploration of and investment in the alternative protein industry. \n\n\n\n\nMore about Sharyn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming events\n\n\n\nView all events\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October 13\, 2026\n McNamara Alumni Center\n \n \n \n Bridge2Food North America\n \n \n \n Join GFI at Bridge2Food North America\, where food industry leaders will gather to explore the latest developments in ingredient innovation 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-2022-annual-december-member-event/ CATEGORIES:External virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/third-party-event-featured-image_UNIVERSAL.svg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/glasswall-syndicate-2022-annual-december-member-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T130000 DTSTAMP:20221130T210103Z CREATED:20220722T150119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T210103Z UID:10000255-1670932800-1670936400@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\nAre you interested in working in the alternative protein field? Join us to learn more about what it takes to pursue an academic or industry career in this rapidly growing space. \n\n\n\nUniversity innovation specialist\, Christina Aguila\, will start the call with general tips and resources for job-seekers. Milena Ivanisevic\, Co-founder and Scientific Project Manager at Connectomix\, will also join us to share her career journey into the alternative protein field. We’ll wrap up the hour with an 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\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-4-2022-12-13/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/shutterstock_1788091604.jpg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/ask-gfi-alt-protein-careers-4-2022-12-13/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T130000 DTSTAMP:20230103T145813Z CREATED:20220722T150119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T145813Z UID:10000256-1670932800-1670936400@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\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\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-4-2022-12-13-2/2022-12-13/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/shutterstock_1788091604.jpg LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/ask-gfi-alt-protein-careers-4-2022-12-13-2/2022-12-13/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T130000 DTSTAMP:20221208T154009Z CREATED:20221205T152105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221208T154009Z UID:10000401-1671019200-1671022800@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Business of Alt Protein: Finding and financing biomanufacturing capacity DESCRIPTION:The Business of Alt Protein: Finding and financing biomanufacturing capacityPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin GFI and Synonym\, a company developing\, financing\, and building commercial-scale biomanufacturing facilities\, to learn about the current state of global fermentation capacity and how productization is the key to unlocking the capital needed to bring more infrastructure online. \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 Synonym\, a company developing\, financing and building commercial-scale biomanufacturing infrastructure\, to learn about locating production capacity and how to think about biomanufacturing project finance as a way to bring more capacity online. We’ll cover: \n\n\n\nThe current state of biomanufacturing capacity and how to use Capacitor to locate existing capacity.The benefits of off-balance-sheet financing for large-scale biomanufacturing infrastructure projects.Attracting investors for large-scale biomanufacturing infrastructure projects by understanding acceptable risk.The project finance and project development process.Common pitfalls of large-scale infrastructure projects that limit bankability.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Synonym\n\n\n\nSynonym is accelerating the world’s biological future by developing\, financing\, and building commercial-scale biomanufacturing facilities. They provide synthetic biology (synbio) producers – from startups to the Fortune 500 – with flexible production capacity while giving infrastructure investors access to a new\, carbon-negative biomanufacturing asset class that they are calling “fermentation farms”. \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-finding-and-financing-biomanufacturing-capacity/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/COR22050_webinar-graphics-business-of-alt-protein-December_featured-header.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/the-business-of-alt-protein-finding-and-financing-biomanufacturing-capacity/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T133000 DTSTAMP:20221213T215724Z CREATED:20221212T171122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T215724Z UID:10000402-1671022800-1671024600@gfi.org SUMMARY:GFIdeas December networking mixer DESCRIPTION:GFIdeas 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-december-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-december-networking-mixer/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T141500 DTSTAMP:20221130T174943Z CREATED:20221130T174941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T174943Z UID:10000400-1671109200-1671113700@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Science of Alt Protein: Recent developments and academic perspectives from Brazil DESCRIPTION:The Science of Alt Protein: Recent developments and academic perspectives from BrazilPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin Professor Carla Molento to learn about Brazilian alternative protein initiatives such as new course offerings\, research projects\, outreach activities\, and powerful partnerships. \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. Carla Molento \n\n\n\nProfessor\, Federal University of Parana \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nHow do alternative proteins have the potential to improve animal lives? Professor Carla Molento started her engagement with cellular animal science from an animal ethics standpoint\, which has led to initiatives such as introductory courses\, research projects\, outreach activities\, and powerful partnerships\, such as the one between the Federal University of Parana (UFPR) and GFI Brazil. Simultaneously\, other relevant initiatives by different actors have evolved\, resulting in further academic advancements in the alternative protein field. In this talk\, Dr. Molento will highlight recent developments and current discussions regarding the alternative protein landscape in Brazil. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCarla Molento\, DVM\, MSc\, PhD\n\n\n\nPROFESSOR AND COORDINATOR OF THE ANIMAL SCIENCE LABORATORY \n\n\n\nProfessor Carla Molento is a researcher in animal welfare science and professor of animal welfare at the Federal University of Parana (UFPR) in Brazil. She joined the university’s Animal Welfare Laboratory upon its founding in 2004. She has also been involved with legislation and norms related to animal protection\, serving for six years as the president of the Animal Welfare Commission at the Brazilian Federal Veterinary Medicine Council. She has dedicated part of her research activities to food protein production systems that promote alternatives to animal use. \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-recent-developments-and-academic-perspectives-from-brazil/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/SCI22060_webinar-graphics-science-of-alt-protein-December_featured-header.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/the-science-of-alt-protein-recent-developments-and-academic-perspectives-from-brazil/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230131T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T170000 DTSTAMP:20221221T212936Z CREATED:20221221T212934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T212936Z UID:10000403-1675152000-1675357200@gfi.org SUMMARY:Fermentation-Enabled Alt Protein Summit DESCRIPTION:Fermentation-Enabled Alt Protein SummitPast\n\n\n\n\nThe Fermentation-Enabled Alternative Proteins Summit is the only industry-led\, end-to-end meeting designed to scale-up production platforms to commercialize clean-label\, animal-free\, and regulatory-approved alternative meat\, dairy\, eggs\, seafood\, and functional protein ingredients. \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 3rd Fermentation-Enabled Alternative Proteins Summit will return to San Francisco in January with a brand-new\, two-tracks program. The summit is the only industry-led\, end-to-end meeting designed to scale-up production platforms to commercialize clean-label\, animal-free\, and regulatory-approved alternative meat\, dairy\, eggs\, seafood\, and functional protein ingredients. Register to be part of the global community to streamline product development and commercialization. \n\n\n\nThis year’s agenda will include dedicated technical and commercial content\, catered for the following professions: \n\n\n\nUpstream Bioprocess Fermentation Leads Downstream Bioprocess/Fermentation LeadsProtein Formulation ExpertsProcess Engineers & Chemists Chief Flavorists  \n\n\n\nCTO & Manufacturing Officers  Chief Commercial Officers Marketing & Brand Leads \n\n\n\nThe summit will help attendees advance their technical capabilities and develop their commercial know-how\, supporting their bioprocessing and commercial scale-up to bring next-gen products to consumers safely and cost-effectively!  \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\nAudrey Gyr\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\nMore about Audrey\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdam Leman\n\n\n\nLEAD SCIENTIST\, FERMENTATION \n\n\n\nAdam is focused on the development of biomass fermentation and precision fermentation biotechnology for food protein. \n\n\n\n\nMore about Adam\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-alt-protein-summit/ LOCATION:Grand Hyatt at SFO\, 55 S McDonnell Rd\, San Francisco\, California\, 94128\, 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:20230131T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230131T130000 DTSTAMP:20230109T223601Z CREATED:20230109T223439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T223601Z UID:10000408-1675166400-1675170000@gfi.org SUMMARY:The Business of Alt Protein: Bringing Cultivated Meat to Market in the United States  DESCRIPTION:The Business of Alt Protein: Bringing Cultivated Meat to Market in the United States Past\n\n\n\n\nAs we come closer to full regulatory approval\, join GFI experts to review the current status of the cultivated meat industry and to take a deep dive into the recent advancements that have taken place in the United States. \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 late 2022\, the cultivated meat industry hit an important milestone – UPSIDE Foods became the first cultivated meat company to successfully complete the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)’s pre-market consultation. The FDA has also shared in a recent update that it is currently in pre-market consultation discussions with other cultivated meat companies.  \n\n\n\nAs we come closer to full regulatory approval\, join GFI experts to review the current status of the cultivated meat industry and to take a deep dive into the recent advancements that have taken place in the United States. In this webinar we will cover:  \n\n\n\nOverview of the cultivated meat production process The US regulatory pathway Consumer messaging and nomenclature Audience Q&A with GFI scientific\, regulatory\, and market experts \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speakers\n\n\n\nOur speakers today include experts from GFI’s corporate engagement\, science and technology\, and policy teams. We will be joined by:  \n\n\n\nFaraz Harsini\, Senior Scientist\, Bioprocessing Laura Braden\, Lead Regulatory Counsel Madeline Cohen\, Regulatory Attorney Emma Ignaszewski\, Associate Director\, Industry Intelligence & 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/the-business-of-alt-protein-bringing-cultivated-meat-to-market-in-the-united-states/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/COR22054_webinar-graphics-business-of-alt-protein-January_header-feature.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/the-business-of-alt-protein-bringing-cultivated-meat-to-market-in-the-united-states/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T130000 DTSTAMP:20230112T002806Z CREATED:20230112T002805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T002806Z UID:10000413-1675944000-1675947600@gfi.org SUMMARY:GFIdeas cultivated meat networking mixer DESCRIPTION:GFIdeas cultivated meat networking mixerPast\n\n\n\n\nThis event is designed to bring together entrepreneurs\, scientists\, investors\, policymakers\, innovators\, and others interested in 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\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nThis event is designed to bring together entrepreneurs\, scientists\, investors\, policymakers\, innovators\, and others interested in the cultivated meat industry. \n\n\n\nDuring the networking session\, you will be matched with other attendees and have six minutes to chat with each one. A few days before the event\, you’ll have the option to request meetings with specific attendees. \n\n\n\nYou can talk about your research\, your company\, any challenges you’re facing in your work\, or your reflections on the industry. We encourage you to continue your conversations after the event by exchanging contact information. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to your participation! \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-cultivated-meat-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-cultivated-meat-networking-mixer/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T120000 DTSTAMP:20230206T150115Z CREATED:20230202T215048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T150115Z UID:10000419-1676545200-1676548800@gfi.org SUMMARY:Apply to join the Alt Protein Project DESCRIPTION:Apply to join the Alt Protein ProjectPast\n\n\n\n\nApplications to join the Alt Protein Project are now live! Attend our information sessions for students interested in bringing the alternative protein movement to their university. \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\nNathan Ahlgrim\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nGFI Academic Community Manager \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nStudents have an outsized influence on shaping the academic ecosystem from the inside out\, but their power is largely untapped. The Alt Protein Project is a global community of student groups that seeks to change that. We inspire\, train\, and empower students to transform their universities into engines for alternative protein research\, education\, and innovation\, and—in so doing—we propel students to the forefront of the alternative protein movement. Read more about our community and apply to join. If you have any questions\, join one of our information sessions for interested student organizers on February 16th to learn more about what it takes to join this vibrant community of leaders and change-makers. We offer two sessions to help accommodate different time zones so choose whichever one works best for you as we’ll cover the same topic in both sessions. \n\n\n\nRegister here for the February 16th information session at 11 am EST / 8 am PST.If that time is not convenient for you\, we also offer another information session on February 16th at 8 pm EST / 5 pm PST. You can register here for that session.\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Page \n\n The Alt Protein Project\n\n Students play a pivotal role in building the alternative protein ecosystem. Explore how you can start a student group at your university to accelerate the global transition to the future… \n\n\n \n Learn more\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Page \n\n Apply to the Alt Protein Project\n\n Interested in bringing the alternative protein field to your university? Apply to join our community of student movement-builders around the globe by 11:59 pm ET on March 27\, 2026 \n\n\n \n Learn more\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/join-the-alt-protein-project-2023-02-16-session-1/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SCI23005_Apply-to-join-APP-event-graphics_header-feature.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/join-the-alt-protein-project-2023-02-16-session-1/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T141500 DTSTAMP:20230201T133429Z CREATED:20230131T173318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T133429Z UID:10000421-1676552400-1676556900@gfi.org SUMMARY:Science of alt protein: Production of animal fat substitutes by yeasts DESCRIPTION:Science of Alt Protein: Production of animal fat substitutes by yeastsPast\n\n\n\n\nJoin our next Science of Alt Protein seminar where Dr. Kyria Boundy-Mills of UC Davis will share her research on yeasts that convert inexpensive substrates into oils\, including substitutes for animal fat and tropical oils for meat alternatives. \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. Kyria Boundy-Mills\n\n\n\nCurator\, Phaff Yeast Culture Collection\, Department of Food Science and Technology\, University of California Davis \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar description\n\n\n\nApplied uses of yeasts have expanded well beyond beer\, bread\, and wine. This talk will focus primarily on Dr. Boundy-Mills’ research on yeasts that convert inexpensive substrates into oils. This includes substitutes for animal fat and tropical oils for meat substitutes\, renewable alternatives to petroleum\, and a new class of glycolipid biosurfactants. Her research program uses the more than 1\,500 species in the Phaff Yeast Culture Collection at UC Davis\, plus over 60 years of unpublished data. By using her knowledge of yeasts in general\, and the collection’s specimens and data\, partnerships with industry have resulted in the discovery of yeasts useful for a broad range of basic and applied uses. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Kyria Boundy-Mills\n\n\n\nCURATOR\, PHAFF YEAST CULTURE COLLECTION\, DEPARTMENT OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY\, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS \n\n\n\nDr. Kyria Boundy-Mills earned her Ph.D. in biochemistry at the University of Minnesota\, studying one gene of one yeast species. After postdoctoral fellowships in microbial ecology there and at North Carolina State University\, she relocated to UC Davis and partnered with yeast microbiologist and emeritus professor Dr. Herman Phaff. She realized how much she DIDN’T know about yeasts\, and absorbed just a fraction of his considerable enthusiasm for yeasts. She took over the management of the collection when Dr. Phaff passed away in 2001. As steward of this 100-year-old collection\, she rescued and upgraded the collection\, expands it through acquisitions\, uses it in her own research program\, and amplifies basic and applied use of the collection worldwide. \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/science-of-alt-protein-production-of-animal-fat-substitutes-by-yeasts/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SCI23004_webinar-graphics-science-of-alt-protein-February_header-feature.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/science-of-alt-protein-production-of-animal-fat-substitutes-by-yeasts/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T210000 DTSTAMP:20230206T150000Z CREATED:20230202T215439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T150000Z UID:10000420-1676577600-1676581200@gfi.org SUMMARY:Apply to join the Alt Protein Project DESCRIPTION:Apply to join the Alt Protein ProjectPast\n\n\n\n\nApplications to join the Alt Protein Project are now live! Attend our information sessions for students interested in bringing the alternative protein movement to their university. \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\nNathan Ahlgrim\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nGFI Academic Community Manager \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent description\n\n\n\nStudents have an outsized influence on shaping the academic ecosystem from the inside out\, but their power is largely untapped. The Alt Protein Project is a global community of student groups that seeks to change that. We inspire\, train\, and empower students to transform their universities into engines for alternative protein research\, education\, and innovation\, and—in so doing—we propel students to the forefront of the alternative protein movement. Read more about our community and apply to join. If you have any questions\, join one of our information sessions for interested student organizers on February 16th to learn more about what it takes to join this vibrant community of leaders and change-makers. We offer two sessions to help accommodate different time zones so choose whichever one works best for you as we’ll cover the same topic in both sessions. \n\n\n\nRegister here for the February 16th information session at 8 pm EST / 5 pm PST. If that time is not convenient for you\, we also offer another information session on February 16th at 11 am EST / 8 am PST. You can register here for that one.\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Page \n\n The Alt Protein Project\n\n Students play a pivotal role in building the alternative protein ecosystem. Explore how you can start a student group at your university to accelerate the global transition to the future… \n\n\n \n Learn more\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Page \n\n Apply to the Alt Protein Project\n\n Interested in bringing the alternative protein field to your university? Apply to join our community of student movement-builders around the globe by 11:59 pm ET on March 27\, 2026 \n\n\n \n Learn more\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/join-the-alt-protein-project-2023-02-16-session-2/ CATEGORIES:GFI - virtual event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SCI23005_Apply-to-join-APP-event-graphics_header-feature.png LOCATION:https://gfi.org/event/join-the-alt-protein-project-2023-02-16-session-2/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR