GFC 2023

Top 5 reasons to attend

At GFC 2023, attendees will experience what happens when science, policy, and the private sector join forces with a common purpose. Here’s the top five reasons to attend:

1

Dive deep into exciting advances in science and technology with some of the most brilliant researchers on the planet.

Two conference attendees laughing while comparing two full plates of food

Gain deep, technical insights on solutions that tackle the biggest challenges facing the alternative protein field—from what it will take to reach taste and price parity to novel ingredients, production systems, and equipment. Meet the scientists and students leading the way.

Two conference attendees laughing while comparing two full plates of food
Lou Cooperhouse, President and CEO, BlueNalu, Evan Rapoport, CEO, Oceankind, and David Benzaquen, Co-founder and CEO, Ocean Hugger Foods talking at the Sustainable Seafood: Challenges and Opportunities session

2

Gain a greater, global understanding of challenges and opportunities.

Lou Cooperhouse, President and CEO, BlueNalu, Evan Rapoport, CEO, Oceankind, and David Benzaquen, Co-founder and CEO, Ocean Hugger Foods talking at the Sustainable Seafood: Challenges and Opportunities session

In-depth sessions will explore advances in cultivated meat production, precision fermentation, and plant-based foods, and uplift innovative approaches happening at the intersection of alt protein science, technology, policy, and market opportunities.

3

Better understand and navigate the legislative and regulatory landscapes.

Dr. Sylvia Earl talking at the 2018 Good Food Conference An Ocean of Opportunity session

Hear from regulatory agencies and companies about the path to market for cultivated meat. Learn how other countries and regions of the world are channeling government investments into alternative proteins, and forming public-private partnerships to advance and grow the field.

Dr. Sylvia Earl talking at the 2018 Good Food Conference An Ocean of Opportunity session
Conference attendees eating a burger

4

Make new connections, lean in, and see yourself as part of a growing community.

Conference attendees eating a burger

Strengthen existing relationships, meet brilliant new colleagues, and connect with a community of people working within this rapidly evolving field. Upon registering, submit and share your ideas for roundtable discussions and topics, and have the chance to gather up others who share those interests, lead a discussion, explore a partnership, or otherwise support each other.

5

Get inspired and energized to change the world.

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Interactive workshops, roundtables, networking, and delicious dining experiences will bring people together in pursuit of an entirely achievable future where alternative proteins are no longer alternative. We can solve this together. 

Attendees engaged in panel discussion sitting in the crowd.