Geographies of Growth: Mapping Where Food Innovation Can Thrive

24 Sep 2025
Main Stage
Main Stage

Explore how different regions are cultivating food innovation through targeted investment, strategic policy, and collaborative ecosystems. This session features three focused case studies:

  • Investment Landscape Deep Dive: A look at how global capital is flowing into food innovation, highlighting key regions attracting investment and the factors driving growth.
  • Economic Value of Protein Diversification Report: Unpacking the latest findings on the economic impact of alternative proteins, with insights into how diversification is reshaping national food strategies.
  • UK Innovation Ecosystem Spotlight: A close-up on the UK’s dynamic food innovation landscape, examining the role of government support, research institutions, and regulatory agility.

These case studies offer a global perspective on where and how food innovation is thriving, and how to strategically tap into these environments to accelerate growth and impact.

Speakers
Matthieu Vincent
Matthieu Vincent, Founder - DIGITALFOODLAB
Rupert Simons
Rupert Simons, Partner - SYSTEMIQ
John-Felipe Murphy
John-Felipe Murphy, Alternative Proteins Scale-Up and Regulation Manager - MICROBIAL FOOD HUB & BEZOS CENTRE FOR SUSTAINABLE PROTEIN