Registration & coffee

Welcome & introduction

Food Frontier opening address

1. Sustainability at the heart of food systems change

There is no silver bullet solution when it comes to building a sustainable food system. Join Satya S. Tripathi, with over 40 years of experience as a global development economist, lawyer, and changemaker, as he dives into what it takes to drive sustainable food systems, focusing on the intersection of innovation, consumer behaviour, and environmental stewardship.
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Dignitary address – Agriculture Victoria

2. Getting alt proteins on the climate agenda

A dynamic debate on catalysing food as a central climate change issue, showcasing some of the most impactful initiatives to drive industry growth, consumer uptake and dietary change as a key contributor to environmental sustainability.
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Morning tea

3A. What’s on the label? Nutrition unpacked

Addressing the nutrition paradox in plant-based meats. Unveiling truths, addressing consumer concerns, and spotlighting ways forward for industry messaging.
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3B. Cellular agriculture – Domestic & export opportunities

We are witnessing the emergence of a new biomanufacturing sector. Synthetic biology, precision fermentation and cultivated meat offer vast potential to add value to our current food system. As this session explores, Australia is well-placed to play a leading role in this opportunity, both domestically and in the wider Asia Pacific region.
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4A. Charting the course: Plant-based industry insights

Through the lens of Food Frontier’s latest State of the Industry report, unpack the path forward for the plant-based meat sector amidst global economic and market shifts, and hear perspectives from international plant-based expert, Co-Founder of Tindle, Andre Menezes.
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4B. Pathways to progress

The Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) has been working to turn the region into a world-leading biomanufacturing hub. Hear how GW3 secured ecosystem-wide buy-in, the partnerships shaping success, the broader benefits fuelling government support and how this model might be replicated elsewhere.
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4C. Global market reach – Victoria’s export blueprint

In partnership with the Victoria Government’s trade facilitation agency, Global Victoria, this workshop will unpack case studies for Victorian businesses to tap into international markets, particularly in the APAC region. Gain insights from Global Victoria on strategies for expanding overseas and leveraging regional advantages in a competitive global landscape.
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Networking lunch

5A. The future of foodservice

Delve into the opportunity of plant-based foods within foodservice. Learn how industry leaders are adapting to consumer behaviours, influencing culinary education, chef’s attitudes and enhancing value with plant-based dining experiences.
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5B. Cultivating accountability – evidence gaps in cellular agriculture

As sustainability becomes an increasing focus, cellular agriculture will be expected to objectively measure its impact and performance across social, environmental and economic indicators. Join this interactive workshop with Cellular Agriculture Australia, targeted at manufacturers and supply chains, that will highlight how the evidence gaps can be bridged with accountability to advance this ground-breaking industry.
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6A. Seeds of innovation: Nourishing the plant protein chain

This panel explores the growth potential and current road-blocks in the plant protein supply chain. Engage with industry experts on the potential for Australian-grown ingredients to deliver taste, nutrition, and functionality, shaping a resilient and sustainable future for plant-based foods.
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6B. Fermentation under the microscope

A time-honoured technique heralding a new era in food technology. Join us to demystify the process and explore the infrastructure necessary for a sustainable, food-grade supply chain. In this session, we ‘take a look under the microscope’ with industry to ask for their insights to learn how our region can unlock this technology.
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6C. Scaling the cellular – Navigating cultivated meat’s next frontier

Cell-cultivated meat offers one of the most exciting opportunities for food system re-invention this century. Join supply chain leaders during an interactive workshop discussing potential solutions for scale-up challenges; supply chain collaboration, the latest technologies and the transition from research and pharma grade to food grade.
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7. Innovator in the spotlight – Protein pioneers of tomorrow

Witness the drive and creativity of alternative protein startups as founders pitch their visions. Experience a showcase of innovative solutions set to shape the future of food in a rapidly evolving market.
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Afternoon tea

8. Futurescape: The next quarter-century of food innovation

A fireside chat with Dr Andy Jarvis, the Director of Future of Food at the Bezos Earth Fund, about the Fund’s groundbreaking commitment of $1 billion to help transform food and agricultural systems. Hear why the Bezos Earth Fund is championing the urgent need to address food as part of the fight against climate change, and why it is supporting the development of alternative proteins as part of the solution.
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Closing remarks

Cocktail hour