WHAT AND WHY?
The Good Food Institute’s (GFI) conference is the only event in the world focused on accelerating the commercialization of plant-based and cell-based meat, two promising food technologies that will allow us to feed almost 10 billion people by 2050.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
We’re bringing together the scientists, entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and companies working in plant-based meat, cell-based meat, and supporting technologies. If you want to be part of the plant-based and cell-based meat future, this event is for you!
WHAT TO EXPECT
Get the latest on cutting-edge plant-based and cell-based meat research, hear strategies and insights for industry growth, and gain insights into evolving consumer sentiment.
2018 World Class Speakers
Pat Brown, PhD, MD
Patrick O. Brown is CEO and founder of Impossible Foods, a company at the forefront of making nutritious, delicious meat and dairy products from plants to satisfy meat lovers and address the environmental impact of animal farming.
Mark Post, PhD, MD
Professor Mark Post is co-organizer, co-host, and scientific advisor to the Good Food Conference. He serves as the Chief Scientific Officer and Co-Founder of MosaMeat, which aims to develop tissue engineering into a technology that can mass-produce affordable meat.
Ann Veneman
Ann M. Veneman has a distinguished career in public service, serving as the Executive Director of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) from 2005 to 2010 and as the United States Secretary of Agriculture from 2001 to 2005.
Uma Valeti, MD
As the chief visionary of Memphis Meats, Uma Valeti sets the strategic direction and oversees the development of clean meat technologies with a focus on commercialization.
“Entrepreneurs, scientists, venture capitalists, technologists, engineers and foodies alike gathered for two days to talk about the future of alternative proteins and how to make them better, safer, faster, more affordable and more sustainably through emerging technologies. It was an amazing experience.”
—Tom Mastrobuoni, CFO, Tyson Ventures
2018 Sponsors
2018 Speakers and Moderators
