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Sustainable Food Systems

07 March | 1:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Reaching sustainable food systems is a challenge for all the players along the value chain from food production to food consumption. Technological innovation can support companies in their appropriate use of water, energy and packaging materials and in reducing, monitoring, managing, recycling and upscaling waste as well as using alternative sources and technologies of food production.

 This event proposes to ask the right questions about the sustainability of the agrifood system through the use of limited, reusable or recyclable resources, the decrease and valorization of waste and alternative food production. 

  1. Be inspired by players who have successfully taken the step of innovation
  2. Connect in a targeted manner to potential innovation partners 
  3. Be challenged and motivated during participatory discussions, workshops, speed-dating and exhibitions, all complemented by a creative cocktail 

Read more & register here

 

Agenda

Part 1

09:00
Coffee and networking
09:30
Welcome & Introductions
Planetary boundaries and the role of Switzerland
Christina Senn-Jakobsen, Managing Director – Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley
Jean-Philippe Devaux, Vice-President – Berninvest
09:40
Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley – “Project Matterhorn”
The project at a glance: ambition and vision
Christian Nils Schwab, Executive Director, Integrative Food & Nutrition Centre – EPFL
09:45
Understanding Cultured Food
Data Trends, enabling technologies
Carlotte Lucas, Corporate Engagement Manager – GFI
10:00
State of Play Switzerland: an overview
Mapping cultured food actors in Switzerland
Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley
10:10
Understanding readiness, challenges, and opportunities (Part I )
State of Play
– Producers: Yannick Gächter, CEO – The Cultured Hub
– Academia: Christine Trautmann – ETH
– Startups: Tomas Turner, CEO – Cultivated Bioscience
– Investor’s voice – Ismael Huber, Analyst – Redalpine Venture Partners
I
Interactive session
11:00
Coffee break
11:10
Understanding readiness, challenges, and opportunities (Part II )
State of Play
– Citizens’ voice – Wilbert Sybesma, Founder – Microbiome Solutions & Lecturer Food Biotechnology EPFL
Swiss policy: Nathalie Schneuwly, Paralegal, MAS Excellence in Food – Food Lex AG
– Nature’s voice – Adrian Hirt, Founder – Alphahirt
– Contract manufacturing: David Brandes, CEO & Co-founder – Planetary Group

I
Interactive session

11:55
Global view
– Sandhya Sriram, CEO & Co-founder, Shiok meats & Gaia Foods
– George Peppou, Founder & CEO – Vow Food
12:10
Open mic discussion
Final remarks & next steps
12:30.
Networking lunch

Part 2

13:30 – 15:00
SFNV Action Forum: Valley Partners only

Details

Date:
07 March
Time:
1:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Website:
https://businessin.ch/sustainable-food-systems

Organizers

BusinessIn
Innosuisse

Venue

Asilo Ciani
Viale Carlo Cattaneo 5
Lugano, Ticino 6900
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