At Forward Fooding, our mission is to showcase the global startup talent at the intersection of food, technology and sustainability.

We are excited to bring to Talent Garden Isola our second FoodTech Meetup of 2022. After having introduced the Top FoodTech 500 Italian companies last March, we are now looking forward to deepdive into the alternative protein sector in Italy, its current trends, challenges, and opportunities ahead.

We will be joined by top international & Italian startups operating in the alternative protein sector ranging from plant based and protein fermentation to cellular agriculture, as well as by key actors of the Italian investment and F&B corporate landscape. Opening with startup pitches showcasing their revolutionary innovations, we will then explore trends and challenges in the sector through engaging panel discussions.

AGENDA

17.30 - Doors open

18:00 - Introduction by Forward Fooding and Talent Garden - Introducing the Milan FoodTech Innovation Hub

18:10 - Forward Fooding introduces the Alternative Protein sector

18:15 - Alternative Protein companies presentation

• Tayfun Tobias Hazerly, Commercial Head PBM CSM Ingredients at Hi-Food
• Stefano Lattanzi, CEO at Bruno Cell
• Guido Mercati, Co-Founder & CSO at PROTe-IN

18:45 - Fireside Chat with Kimberly Khoo, Regional Director (Europe) at the Singapore Economic Development Board - How Singapore became a leading global FoodTech Hub

19:00 - Investor Panel

• Giancarlo Addario, Principal at Five Seasons Ventures
• Giacomo Fanin, Managing Partnerand at Grey Silo Ventures

19:20 - Panel discussion and Q&A with all speakers (more to be announced!)

20:00 - Networking aperitivo with special tasting of products from the Milan Hub companies

We look forward to seeing you there and exploring the future of Italian FoodTech!

Forward Fooding & Talent Garden