Challenges and Opportunities in Food Tech for Sustainability
The Silicon Valley Sustainability & Social Impact Network is excited to announce our inaugural event: "Challenges and Opportunities in Food Tech for Sustainability".
In this event we will give you an overview of the impact our food system has on climate change, human health and planet health, and then get in-depth perspective with a panel of industry experts, exploring the current state of sustainable food systems and innovation in food technology for sustainability.
The event will be held at 9Zero Climate Innovation Hub in San Francisco, CA. Those attending are invited to cowork from 9Zero for the day.
Panel speakers:
Paul Shapiro is the CEO of The Better Meat Co., the author of the national bestseller 'Clean Meat: How Growing Meat Without Animals Will Revolutionize Dinner and the World', a five-time TEDx speaker, and the host of the Business for Good Podcast. In 2023, he was named a Most Admired CEO by the Sacramento Business Journal.
Shannon is an experienced food tech consultant, corporate strategy advisor, host of the Alt Protein Answers Podcast, and author of 'Printing Your Dinner: Personalization in the Future of Food'
Guadalupe is an operations leader with over 15 years of experience spanning global business operations, strategic finance, corporate strategy, and communications. She has co-founded two startups in Brazil, led teams of 300+, and played a key role in launching major initiatives at Finless Foods.
Agenda:
5:45~6:15pm: Check-in & networking over drinks & food
6:15~6:30: Topic introduction
6:30~8:00: Panel discussion and audience Q&A
8:00~9:00: Networking over food & drinks
What we're about:
The Silicon Valley Sustainability & Social Impact Network is a new community for professionals passionate about driving positive environmental and social change through business and technology. We're more than just a networking group; we're a catalyst for collaboration and knowledge-sharing in the sustainability and social impact space.
📢 If you are interested in getting involved with this community in any capacity (helping organize events, speaking or presenting at an event or sponsoring our events with a venue or in-kind donation), please fill out this form.
About 9Zero: Work in climate? Work here. Launched during San Francisco Climate Week 2024, 9Zero is the hub for all things climate. Starting with coworking and events, we’re uniting the entire ecosystem. Startups, investors, corporations, service providers, policymakers, academics: if you’re working toward a healthier, more resilient world, you belong at 9Zero.
Secure your early bird access tickets now!
Early bird price: $10 until August 9
Regular price: $15 after August 9