The Future of Protein Production

👋 Meet advisory board member, Nicki Heverling Briggs, MS, RDN, Founding Chair/Founder at Here/There. Nicki will use her knowledge and experience to help create an agenda to remember at The Future of Protein Production Chicago. Recognized by PR Week as a ‘PR Trailblazer to Watch’, Nicki spent the past two decades leading communications for category defining B2C and B2B food, food tech, biotech, and agriculture companies. From building high-performing teams from the ground up to fueling the adoption of new products and industries, Nicki specializes in helping companies navigate critical inflection points while strengthening corporate reputation. She leverages her unique background as a registered dietitian to translate complex science into digestible, resonant messaging. 🙌 Thank you, Nicki, for helping us to create an agenda to remember! 🐥 Super Early Bird tickets are now available for just $745, saving you $500 off the full price. Secure your tickets as soon as possible, as tickets at this price are limited. 🎫 Grab your ticket here: https://hubs.ly/Q02-WH4W0 #AlternativeProteins #FoodTech #FoodInnovation #FutureOfProtein

Join us on Wednesday 18 December 2024 (2pm London/3pm Berlin/9am New York City) for a free-to-attend webinar (sponsored by Angel yeast) exploring how microbial proteins—from yeast and fungi to algae and single-cell proteins—are transforming the alternative protein landscape. As global demand for sustainable, high-quality proteins grows, these versatile sources are emerging as key players in building a resilient and efficient food system. So sign up today for our final webinar of 2024: Microbial Proteins: Driving Transformation & Sustainability in the Food System 🗓️ Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from pioneering leaders, ask questions during a live Q&A, and uncover how microbial proteins are shaping the future of food security and sustainability. 👉 Register now to secure your spot! #MicrobialProteins #AlternativeProteins #SustainableFood #Webinar #FutureOfFood #FoodSecurity #Innovation #CircularEconomy

👋 Meet advisory board member, Brian P. Sylvester, Partner at Perkins Coie! Brian will use his knowledge and experience to help create an agenda to remember at The Future of Protein Production Chicago. As a partner at Perkins Coie, Brian focuses his practice on regulatory matters before the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), and analogous state regulatory bodies. He is a leading authority on food tech regulation in particular, and serves as a trusted advisor to global brands, startups, life science companies, investors, and trade associations, which makes him a perfect fit for our advisory board. In the area of food and beverage, Brian has extensive experience developing regulatory strategies to commercialize a range of food tech innovations, including transgenic crops and alternative proteins like cultivated meat and fermentation-derived food ingredients, among others. 🙌 Thank you, Brian, for helping us to create an agenda to remember! 🐥Super Early Bird tickets are now available for just $745, saving you $500 off the full price. Secure your tickets as soon as possible, as tickets at this price are limited. 🎫 Grab your ticket here: https://hubs.ly/Q02Zl7hs0 #AlternativeProtein #FoodTech #FoodInnovation #FutureOfProtein

👋 Meet advisory board member, Thierry Duvanel, Director of Innovation at Bühler Group. Thierry will use his knowledge and experience to help create an agenda to remember at The Future of Protein Production Chicago. Thierry is a seasoned entrepreneur with 20 years of multidisciplinary management experience in highly technical environments He has a solid understanding of science and technology, with a proven track-record in business development, in- and out-licensing and distribution, IP, regulatory affairs, as well as supply chain and quality assurance. At Bühler Group, he leads the front-end innovation and global scouting activities for the group, and innovation initiatives in North America. 🙌 Thank you, Thierry, for helping us to create an agenda to remember! 🐥Super Early Bird tickets are now available for just $745, saving you $500 off the full price. Secure your tickets as soon as possible, as tickets at this price are limited. 🎫 Grab your ticket here: https://hubs.ly/Q02ZSDMz0 #AlternativeProteins #FoodTech #FoodInnovation #FutureOfProtein

👋 Meet advisory board member, Laine Clark, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Manager at The Good Food Institute! Laine will use her knowledge and experience to help create an agenda to remember at The Future of Protein Production Chicago. Laine, alongside founding her own company, has worked with numerous startups for over 20 years. Since 2017, she has been an Entrepreneur in Residence for Georgetown University’s Entrepreneurship Initiative at the McDonough School of Business. Additionally, she has served as an entrepreneurship mentor for George Washington University’s Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, including engagements with the NSF I-Corps Program and the Korean Innovation Center. With her work at GFI, she is helping GFI to position itself as a valuable resource for emerging companies in the alternative proteins sector as they launch and scale. 🙌 Thank you, Laine, for helping us to create an agenda to remember! 🐥Super Early Bird tickets are now available for just $745, saving you $500 off the full price. Secure your tickets as soon as possible, as tickets at this price are limited. 🎫 Grab your ticket here: https://hubs.ly/Q02Zl6CP0 #AlternativeProtein #FoodTech #FoodInnovation #FutureOfProtein

🌟 Are you ready to revolutionize the future of food? Discover cutting-edge innovations in alternative proteins at Future of Protein Production Chicago, April 29-30, 2025. Join industry leaders and trailblazers shaping the sustainable food landscape. 🎤 The first 30 speakers are live—get exclusive insights from the brightest minds in alt-protein. Plus, enjoy a Super Early Bird discount available now, saving you $500! Don’t miss this opportunity to lead the protein revolution. 🎟️ Secure your spot today and save big: https://hubs.ly/Q02-9tpj0

👋 Meet advisory board member, Abin Kuriakose, Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer at World Business Chicago. Abin will use his knowledge and experience to help create an agenda to remember at The Future of Protein Production Chicago. Abin serves as the Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer at World Business Chicago (WBC), the City of Chicago’s economic development organization. In this role, he spearheads initiatives targeting technology, innovation, and startup entrepreneurship. Abin manages a portfolio of programs aimed at fostering startup growth, attracting STEM talent, and forging partnerships with corporations, universities, and national labs to bolster the region’s innovation sector. A native of Chicagoland, Abin brings a wealth of experience in economic development and public policy, with a background in Cook County Government, one of the largest counties in the United States. 🙌 Thank you, Abin, for helping us to create an agenda to remember! 🐥Super Early Bird tickets are now available for just $745, saving you $500 off the full price. Secure your tickets as soon as possible, as tickets at this price are limited. 🎫 Grab your ticket here: https://hubs.ly/Q02ZSG7q0 #AlternativeProteins #FoodTech #FoodInnovation #FutureOfProtein

👋 Meet advisory board member, Mervyn de Souza, Senior Director Business Development at Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc. Mervyn will use his knowledge and experience to help create an agenda to remember at The Future of Protein Production Chicago. Mervyn is a passionate global business leader with a unique combination of commercial and technical experience driving innovation, commercialization, and P&L management. He has been successful at identifying & assessing new market opportunities and commercializing new products and technologies - connecting value proposition with financial success to drive sustainable growth. Mervyn's scientific, food, and business background has led to impactful results quickly across diverse food businesses, cultures, and companies. And makes him an ideal member of our advisory board. 🙌 Thank you, Mervyn, for helping us to create an agenda to remember! 🐥Super Early Bird tickets are now available for just $745, saving you $500 off the full price. Secure your tickets as soon as possible, as tickets at this price are limited. 🎫 Grab your ticket here: https://hubs.ly/Q02Zl7vt0 #AlternativeProteins #FoodTech #FoodInnovation #FutureOfProtein

👋 Meet advisory board member, Nadji Rekhif, Principal Scientist at Nestlé. Nadji will use his knowledge and experience to help create an agenda to remember at The Future of Protein Production Chicago. Nadji holds many scientific papers and patents, related to flavor generation, flavor enhancement, cooking aids, etc. He has spent many years at Nestle, leading several local and global projects and in recent years been working on development and application in meat analogues and dairy alternative products. 🙌 Thank you, Nadji, for helping us to create an agenda to remember. 🐥Super Early Bird tickets are now available for just $745, saving you $500 off the full price. Secure your tickets as soon as possible, as tickets at this price are limited. 🎫 Grab your ticket here: https://hubs.ly/Q02Zl6cD0 #AlternativeProtein #FoodTech #FoodInnovation #FutureOfProtein

🎤 Meet the first 35 Speakers for the Future of Protein Production Chicago 2025! We’ve unveiled the first 35 speakers for Future of Protein Production Chicago, taking place on 29-30 April, 2025. This event will gather top experts and innovators to discuss and shape the future of sustainable food production. It is the meeting place for accelerating the commercialization of alternative proteins in the Americas. 🎟️ Super Early Bird tickets are available now! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with thought leaders who are paving the way for the future of protein production. Secure your spot today and be part of this unmissable conference for the alternative proteins industry! 🔗 https://hubs.ly/Q02ZMt-T0 #Sustainability #AlternativeProtein #Leadership #Innovation #FutureOfFood