April 14, 2023
The Fuqua School of Business, Duke University
100 Fuqua Drive, Durham, NC 27708
Schedule
All times displayed in ET
9:30 AM - 10 AM
Registration
10:00 AM - 10:10 AM
Opening Remarks
Geneen Auditorium
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Panel Discussion: Public-Private Partnerships to Fuel Growth in Alternative Proteins
Geneen Auditorium
The last few years have seen significant interest among companies and investors in the alternative proteins space. However, sustained growth of the industry relies on support from the public sector. In this panel, a wide range of experts discuss current government involvement, policies that could be beneficial to the industry, and the ways in which companies can work with governments to unlock gains.
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Break
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Keynote Address: Ethan Brown (Founder & CEO, Beyond Meat)
Geneen Auditorium
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch
Fuqua Student Terrace
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Panel Discussion: The Next Decade for Alternative Proteins - The Path to Mass Adoption
Geneen Auditorium
Alternative proteins currently represent ~2% of global protein consumption, and growing this share would result in major environmental, animal welfare, and public health benefits. But doing so will require significant innovation, including sourcing more efficient and healthy ingredients, expanding production infrastructure, and educating consumers. Industry experts will discuss challenges facing alternative proteins today and how we can best overcome them.
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Break
2:45 - 3:45 PM
Startup Pitch Contest
Geneen Auditorium
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM
Break / Audience Voting on Pitches
Geneen Auditorium
4:00 PM - 4:10 PM
Pitch Contest Prize Distribution
Geneen Auditorium
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Closing Keynote Address: T.K. Pillan (Founder & Chairman, Veggie Grill and Founding Partner, PowerPlant Partners)
Geneen Auditorium
5:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Closing Remarks
Geneen Auditorium
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Networking Reception
Fuqua Student Terrace