We Do Not Inherit the Earth from Our Ancestors; We Borrow It from Our Children
Environmental sustainability continues to be a driving force in consumer choices and business operations. Companies are embracing eco-friendly practices, incorporating sustainable materials, optimizing supply chains for reduced carbon footprint, and committing to achieving net-zero emissions. Sustainability isn’t merely a trend but a fundamental aspect that increasingly influences brand perception and consumer loyalty. In other words, industry is moving towards a new business case for Food and Agriculture sustainability.
CFBN is proud to bring together key players in the Food & Agriculture sectors to advance the conversation around environmental sustainability. Starting with the core question of What is industry doing today, and why does it make good, long-term business sense? we will also dive into key questions including:
- What is the outlook for regenerative agriculture and upcycled foods?
- What can be done to help the food industry make the transition to a circular economy?
- How can we as an industry better address food waste?
- What developments are occurring in green packaging materials?
- What is the future evolution of plant-based foods?
Join CFBN, sponsor BMO, and industry experts for this unique Forum for Food & Agriculture stakeholders to learn from each other, hear from experts, share challenges and successes, and strengthen cross-sector collaboration in order to drive a more sustainable future for our industry.
AGENDA
1:00pm Doors Open/Registration
1:30pm Welcome/Opening Speaker
2:00pm Food & Beverage Industry Panel
3:00pm Agriculture Panel
4:00pm Interactive Activity
5:00pm Networking
6:00pm Event Close
PANELS
Food & Beverage Industry Panel
(Moderator) ALAN REED
Executive Director
Chicagoland Food & Beverage Network
BETH CONERTY
Regional Innovation Officer
Illinois Fermentation Agriculture Biomanufacturing (iFAB) Tech Hub
LOULA MERKEL
Chief Business Officer
Comet Bio Sciences
Agriculture Panel
(Moderator) Dr. KIMBERLEE K. KIDWELL, Professor
Associate Chancellor for Strategic Partnerships and Initiatives
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Office of the Chancellor
TIMOTHY BRENNAN
Vice President
Farm Foundation
TYLER STROM
Executive Director
Illinois Agri-Food Alliance
YING WANG
U.S. Farmers & Ranchers in Action
ERIC HASSEL
Vice President, Measurement
Innovation Center for US Dairy
More speakers to come....
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