Advancing Sustainable Proteins and Ingredients

Future Food-Tech Chicago is where breakthrough innovators unite with global food corporates, investors, ingredient providers, manufacturers and policy makers to forge partnerships, bridge supply gaps and discover the next generation of sustainable proteins and ingredients.

 

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345
Attendees
70%
CEO/Directors
25
Countries
99
Speakers

Featured Speakers

 

Key Themes

Fermentation in Focus

Creating the next generation of proteins, fats and high-value ingredients 

Adapting to Regulation

Navigating the food innovation landscape under a new administration.

Sustainable Coffee & Cocoa

Finding scalable alternatives to bridge the supply gap

Alternative Fats & Oils

Delivering sustainability without compromising on taste or cost

AI in Ingredient Discovery

Accelerating natural product development with the power of AI

Supporting GLP-1 Consumers

Increasing the nutritional and protein density of daily foods

Scaling Biomanufacturing

Optimizing production technologies and bioprocessing efficiency

The Cultivated Economy

B2B business models shaping the future of cell-based foods

Hybrid Formulations

Blending novel and traditional ingredients for optimal taste and nutrition

Reimagining Food Colors

Enhancing food quality with healthy, sustainable food colorants

Building Collaborative Success

Partnership models driving breakthroughs in food-tech

Financial Growth

Attracting scale-up funding into the alt. proteins and ingredients space

Senior Business Consultant

“Attending the Future Food-Tech Alternative Protein Summit in Chicago was truly enlightening. The insights gained on how institutions and governments can collaborate to support food innovators, and the potential for Catalonia to offer valuable solutions, have been incredibly inspiring!”

Senior Business Consultant
CATALONIA TRADE & INVESTMENT
Programme Manager, Proteins For Life

“Future Food-Tech Alternative Proteins is a great place to reconnect with my network, meet the next generation of start-ups, and get updated about the latest developments in the space!”

Programme Manager, Proteins For Life
WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITY & RESEARCH
Managing Director,
“The summit presented an excellent forum to meet new companies entering the industry and reconnect with industry veterans I’ve known for a while in an environment that allows time for meaningful conversation.  The short sessions are great to recap on what’s transpired in the past months and learn what’s on the horizon regarding regulatory and the commercial side of business.  The size of the conference (around 500 people) and the excellent agenda (inclusive of the sessions, networking breaks, and cocktail party) makes it very easy to connect with those you want to meet and also meet new people.”
Managing Director,
KINCANNON & REED
Head of R&D, Americas,
“This is the most effective networking event I have ever experienced in my 30 years in the food industry.”
Head of R&D, Americas,
ROQUETTE
Managing Partner
“Future Food-Tech is a fantastic platform for food innovators. The event is the place to learn and engage in all things future of food, attracting key leaders from across the supply chain and leading to a powerful convergence of ideas, discussions, and connections.”
Managing Partner
BLUESTEIN VENTURES