The ‘Deep Dive’ event will shed light on the intricacies of the R&D landscape for alternative protein businesses, with a number of key influencers taking the stage.
The program for Future-Proofing Alt Protein: a R&D Deep Dive has now been released, and it features industry leaders from all facets of the alt protein sector.
The event, co-hosted by Future Alternative and the Alt Protein CRC, will take place on 15 November (postponed from 26 July due to COVID-19 concern) and will be held at the University of Sydney. Tickets can be purchased here.
Research institutions including the CSIRO and the University of Sydney will discuss the alt protein industry’s R&D capabilities, the value of collaborations and what we can expect to see from research providers in the future.
| 8.30am | REGISTRATION | |
| 9.00am | WELCOME | |
| 9.15am | Opening Address Overview of Alt Protein CRC. Matching Industry Needs with Research Partners | Brent Kaiser, Director of Sydney Institute of Agriculture |
| 9.30am | NSW Office of Chief Scientist | Jaclyn Aldenhoven, A/Director, Future Industries, Office of the NSW Chief Scientist |
| | SESSION 1: INDUSTRY R&D NEEDS | |
| 9.45am | R&D in a Start Up | Kristi Riordan, Co-Founder, Harvest B |
| 10.00am | Formulating a R&D Plan for Success | Graham Smith, Director, Grower Group Alliance |
| 10.15am | Panel Discussion: From Ideas to Research? | Kristi Riordan, Co-Founder, Harvest B Graham Smith, Director, Grower Group Alliance |
| 10.30am | MORNING TEA | |
| | SESSION 2: R&D CAPABILITIES & WORKING WITH RESEARCH PROVIDERS | |
| 11.00am | Understanding CSIRO Research Capabilities – Now and into the Future | Michelle Colgrave, Future Protein Mission, CSIRO |
| 11.15am | Food Engineering for the Future | Fariba Dehghani, Director, Centre for Advanced Food Engineering, USYD |
| 11.30am | Working with Research Providers | Fern Ho, Co-Founder, The Leaf Protein Co |
| 11.45am | R&D Challenges Ahead for Cellular Agriculture and Bio-Fermentation | Johannes le Coutre, Professor, Food & Health, UNSW |
| 12.00pm | Cellular Agriculture Australia | Sam Perkins, CEO, Cellular Agriculture Australia |
| 12.15pm | Panel Discussion: What Makes a Good Collaboration? | Fariba Dehghani, Director, Centre for Advanced Food Engineering, USYD Michelle Colgrave, Future Protein Mission, CSIRO Fern Ho, Co-Founder, The Leaf Protein Co Johannes le Coutre, Professor, Food & Health, UNSW |
| 12.45pm | LUNCH | |
| | SESSION 3: REGULATORY AND NUTRITION FRAMEWORKS | |
| 1.45pm | The Regulatory Framework for Novel Foods | Glen Neal, General Manager, Risk Management and Intelligence, Food Standards Australia New Zealand |
| 2.00pm | Nutritional Research for Alt Proteins | Anneline Padayachee, Director, The Food and Nutrition Doctor |
| 2.15pm | Panel Discussion: The Regulatory and Nutrition Outlook for Alt Proteins | Glen Neal, General Manager, Risk Management and Intelligence, Food Standards Australia New Zealand Anneline Padayachee, Director, The Food and Nutrition Doctor |
| 2.45pm | AFTERNOON TEA | |
| SESSION 4: SUSTAINABILITY FOR ALTERNATIVE PROTEINS | ||
| 3.15pm | Sustainability for Alt Proteins | Linda Romanovska, Senior Manager, PwC, ESG, Climate Change & Sustainable Finance |
| 3.30pm | Carbon Miles in Food Supply Chains | Mengyu Li, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Integrated Sustainability Analysis, University of Sydney |
| 3.45pm | Panel Discussion: ESG and Alternative Proteins | Linda Romanovska, Senior Manager, PwC, ESG, Climate Change & Sustainable Finance Mengyu Li, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Integrated Sustainability Analysis, University of Sydney |
| 4.15pm | Summary of the Day Discussions | Brent Kaiser, Director of Sydney Institute of Agriculture |
| 4.45pm | NETWORKING DRINKS | |
Representatives from alternative protein manufacturers will also share their experiences, including Kristi Riordan from Harvest B, a B2B company aiming to develop a ‘library’ of customised protein ingredients, and Fern Ho, co-founder of The Leaf Protein Co, which has just completed its first pilot scale production of a protein ingredient sourced from leafy green plants.
The Deep Dive will also provide a roadmap to Australia’s regulatory environment for novel foods, and will discuss growth opportunities locally and abroad, with a particular focus on regional NSW and the Asian market.
Brent Kaiser, Director of Sydney Institute of Agriculture, will provide the opening address, and said the event is a unique opportunity for the industry to make valuable connections and gain a deeper understanding of the nuances of the R&D landscape in Australia.
“We aim to bring together the ecosystem of research, industry, community, and government to support market-led opportunities in new protein foods and ingredients,” he said.
“We believe the R&D Deep Dive conference is a critical first step in achieving our vision for the Australian alternate protein industry.”
For sponsorship opportunities, email Danielle Bowling at dbowling@intermedia.com.au
This event is supported by the NSW Government.
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