Join passionate food entrepreneurs, investors and industry professionals for an engaging and inspiring afternoon centered on innovations promoting a more sustainable food system.

Small, midsize and large companies from the Bay Area will showcase their products and services through live demonstrations at their booths. Social entrepreneurs, investors, venture capitalists and everyone else interested in food is welcome to this unique event.

One World’s events are focused on connecting and inspiring amazing people. Get to know disruptive food entrepreneurs, try new food products and hear about what it takes to scale impact. These impact entrepreneurs are taking on some of the world's biggest problems in the food sector in the most innovative ways.

**Student & Nonprofit and Entrepreneur discount on request. Please contact: angie@oneworld.training**

AGENDA

3:30 pm Check in & networking reception

4:00 pm Welcome words by ONE WORLD and Liz Carlisle, Lecturer, Stanford University "Food and Agriculture: Current Top Five Trends"

4:15 pm Panel Discussion - Scaling a business and keeping sustainability at the core - an industry, investor & entrepreneur perspective

• Jesse Cool, writer, restaurateur, spokesperson, consultant for eco conscious food service, CoolEatz

• Lisa Curtis, Founder & CEO, Kuli Kuli

• Sangita Forth, VP of Marketing & GM of Consumer Growth, Revolution Foods

• Moderator: Scott Saslow, Founder & CEO, ONE WORLD

4:00 pm Entrepreneur Spotlight

5:30 pm Four Workshop Sessions

1. What’s for protein? - Engaging consumers to change behavior, do good and drive growth

• Rose Wang and Laura D'Asaro, co-founders, Chirps Chips

• Chef Chew, founder, Something Better Foods

• Moderator: Arno Hesse, Founder & CEO, Credibles

2. Transforming the supply chain: delivering impact right from the source

• Liz Sweet, Senior Director, Arabella Advisors and Good Food Ventures

• Courtney McCoy, Co-founder, IGZU

• Corey Rennell, CEO, CORE FOODS

• Moderator: Dave Cooper, Co-founding managing partner, Montcalm Capital

3. Achieving zero waste: uncovering innovative methods which can get us there

• Andrew Falcon, CEO, Full Cycle BioPlastics
• Jordan Schwartz, COO, Regrained
• Kiran Sridhar, Executive Director, Waste No Food
• Moderator: Erin Axelrod, Partner, LiftEconomy

4. Sustainable YOU! - Just like a business, which must plan to be sustainable, and successful, YOU must have a clear, specific plan for your own health. In this workshop we will explore the three pillars of a healthy lifestyle which can significantly impact your health and general well-being; MOVEMENT, MINDFULNESS/REST, AND Real FOOD!

• Jennifer Cooper, Physical Therapist, Yoga Teach, Wellness Professional, Flow Physical Therapy

5. Impactathon Mini: a bite-sized version of Impactathon®! This session, open to problem solvers of all ages will walk participants through a lightening rounds of ideation around food waste, food packaging, and food distribution impact opportunities.

• Neetal Parekh, Social Impact Ecosystem Builder, Innov8social

6:30 pm Networking reception & live demonstrations at food booths

SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS

Enjoy product samples and live demonstrations! We have an inspiring and growing group of social entrepreneurs that will staff booths, including

• Chirps Chips
• Full Cycle BioPlastics
• GANAZ
• IGZU
• Imperfect Produce
• Kitchen Witch Bone Broth
• Kuli Kuli
• Kube Nice Cream
• Lumen
• Preserve Farm Kitchens
  
• Regrained
• Revolution Foods
• Ripple
• Something Better Foods
• The Town Kitchen
• Valley Verde
• Waste No Food
• ZEGO

Check out last year’s video and blog.

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS

FAQs

What time does the event start? Doors open at 3:30 pm, and we will have networking and beverages available starting then. The program begins at 4:00pm sharp.

Will dinner be provided? We will have heavy hors d'oeuvres, food tasting stations, along with locally sourced beer and wine.

Is there a dress code? No formal dress code.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions? Email Angie Mertens at angie@oneworld.training

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? No! We are happy to register you with a printed or electronic ticket or have an ID ready if you forgot your ticket.

Is there a discount? Limited student & nonprofit discount on request. Please contact: angie@oneworld.training