1. Time and Location
Time：2024.10.10，8:30-12:20
Venue：Ball Room B, Jinhai Lake International Convention and Exhibition Center, Pinggu District, Beijing
2. Co-Organizers
Academy of Global Food Economics and Policy(AGFEP)
GFI CONSULTANCY(SHANGHAI) CO., LTD(GFIC)
World Resources Institute(WRI) Beijing Representative Office
Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) Beijing Representative Office
3. Introduction
Global food security and nutrition are threatened by multiple risks, including climate change, resource degradation, trade frictions, and regional conflicts. The number of people experiencing hunger remains alarmingly high, with many countries and regions confronting challenges such as dietary imbalances and a rising prevalence of overweight and obesity. Traditional agricultural and food production models face significant challenges, necessitating an urgent transition of agrifood systems towards more nutritious, healthy, and environmentally sustainable practices.
The emerging protein industry, encompassing cutting-edge fields such as plant-based proteins, cell-cultured meat, and fermented proteins, is demonstrating significant potential in promoting a healthy and sustainable food supply due to its efficient, environmentally friendly, and nutrient-rich characteristics. These innovations will play a crucial role in addressing climate change and driving the transformation of agrifood systems.
But, the alternative protein industry confronts numerous challenges in technology, market, and policy. From a technological standpoint, key constraints must be resolved to overcome production bottlenecks, enhance production efficiency, reduce costs, and optimize product quality. On the market front, significant issues that need to be address include improving consumer awareness and acceptance, expanding application areas, and optimizing supply chain management and marketing strategies. In term of policy, it is crucial to develop science based policies to support the growth of the alternative protein industry while addressing issues such as outdated regulations and the lack of standards, which are essential for the healthy development of the industry.
This session themed " Alternative Proteins and Agrifood System Transformation" will bring together academies, entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers from both domestic and international contexts to discuss latest technological research and development, commercial applications, market expansion, and regulatory policies related to the alternative protein industry. This will promote technological innovation and dissemination, accelerate the transformation of agrifood systems, and collaboratively build a safer, healthier, and more sustainable global food future. The session includes keynote speeches and two panel discussions.
4.Agenda (tentative）
Alternative Proteins and Agrifood System Transformation 2024.10.10 8:30-12:10 （Ball Room B, Jinhai Lake International Convention and Exhibition Center， Pinggu District, Beijing, China） | |||||
Opening Remarks | |||||
8:30-8:35 | Tao Di Deputy Secretary of the CPC Pinggu District Committee, District Mayor | ||||
8:35-8:40 | Shenggen Fan Dean of the Academy of Global Food Economics and Policy (AGFEP) at China Agricultural University (CAU)，CGIAR System Board member | ||||
Keynote Speech Moderator: Shenggen Fan Dean of the Academy of Global Food Economics and Policy (AGFEP) at China Agricultural University (CAU)，CGIAR System Board member | |||||
8:40-8:50 | Junshi Chen Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering Chief Counsel of China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) Keynote Title: Perspectives on the Development of Alternative Proteins in China | ||||
8:50-9:00 | David Nabarro Keynote Title: Challenges with enabling all people to access necessary sources of protein | ||||
9:00-9:10 | Bruce Friedrich GFI's chief thought leader and relationship-builder Keynote Title: Plant-Based and Cultivated Meat Are the New Clean Energy | ||||
Significant releases | |||||
9:10-9:20 | Announcement on the Acceleration of the Development of Alternative Protein Food Industry Innovation in Pinggu District, Beijing | ||||
9:20-9:25 | Release of the 2024 ‘China and Global Food Policy Report’ Shenggen Fan Dean of the Academy of Global Food Economics and Policy (AGFEP) at China Agricultural University (CAU)，CGIAR System Board member | ||||
Panel Discussion 1：Technological Innovation and Corporate Application: Challenges of Alternative Protein R&D and Industrialization Moderator：Doris Lee CEO of GFI CONSULTANCY(SHANGHAI) CO., LTD | |||||
9:25-10:35 | Shuntang Guo | Professor of College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University | |||
Aman Wirakartakusumah | President of the International Union of Food Science and Technology(IUFoST) | ||||
Huiyue Li | Vice Chairman of the Board, Jiangxi Fushine Biotechnology Co.,Ltd | ||||
Jeroen Boersma | Head of Product & Technology of Vow | ||||
Yibo Xiao | Founder and CEO of Protoga | ||||
Erika Susanto | Director of ESG Research and Data，FAIRR | ||||
Fei Yang | CMO of Shanghai Changjin Biotech | ||||
10:35-11:45 | Tea Break | ||||
Panel Discussion 2: Market Expansion and Policy Regulation: Consumer Demand Driving the Future of the Alternative Protein Industry Moderator：Liang Zha Chairman of MinTech Group | |||||
11:45-11:55 | Ning Li | Director of China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA)，Vice Chairman of the China Food Science and Technology Association | |||
Teng Yong Low | Director of Risk Assessment and Communication Department, Singapore Food Agency | ||||
Shijie Ding | Co-Founder and CEO of Joes Future Food | ||||
Chaojie Yang | Founder and CEO of Blue Protein | ||||
Lasse Bruun | UN Foundation’s Director for Climate and Food | ||||
Wilfred Feng | Partner of Dentons Shanghai Office | ||||
11:55-12:05 | The establishment ceremony of the Beijing Alternative Protein Food Industry Alliance | ||||
12:05-12:10 | Closing Remarks: Shenggen Fan Dean of the Academy of Global Food Economics and Policy (AGFEP) at China Agricultural University (CAU)，CGIAR System Board member | ||||
Contact: Ruyin Zhou: ruyinzhou@cau.edu.cn Alicia Abu alicia.abu@wafiforum.com
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