CONFERENCE PROGRAM
CONFERENCE PROGRAM


Morning session


Food Security and National Security
National Food Security strategy and nutritional independence.
Global Agro FoodTech policy. Protection of the world’s resources. The 1st “World Food War”.
Public health and national resilience. Resources Allocation, governmental investments promotion. Inter-state cooperation to ensure food security continuity for the world’s population. Sustainable food economy.

Key Note Speaker:
Prof Louise Fresco – Former President of the Wageningen University & Research Executive Board (Netherlands) / World food prize winner (TBC)

Official Opening Remarks:
Mr Nir Barkat – Minister of Economy and Industry
Mr Dror Bin – CEO, Israel Innovation Authority

Moderator:
Eyal Shimoni, PhD – FoodTech expert, Thinker, Speaker, Writer, Ultra-Runner Tech and FoodTech expert, Established “The Kitchen FoodTech hub”, EIT Food Accelerators Network (FAN)

With the attendance of official delegations, government and state officials, international organisations, industry seniors, and decision-makers.


Lunch break. Networking. A visit to the Expo.


Noon session


Technology, Innovation & Growth Engines
Food Security, MediFood, AgroTech and FoodTech
Exposure to cutting-edge technologies. Agro FoodTech global ecosystem leaders.
Market trends. Investments forecast. Business opportunities.

“My love story with Agro FoodTech”
Key Note Speaker:
Mr Victor E. Friedberg – Global Leader Founder and Managing Partner, New Epoch Capital Founder and Chairman, FoodShot Global Co-Founder, Seed 2 Growth Ventures (S2G)

Moderator:
Mr Gil Horsky – Senior Director Ventures, Snack Futures, Mondelēz International

With the attendance of Venture capitalists, investors, and food industrialists. Fintech market representatives, entrepreneurs and corporate executives. Funds, law firms, and stock exchange representatives. Food, agriculture and infrastructure industries. Private companies and organisations. Consultants, government authorities, institutions, economy and finance analysts.


Workshop

Technological Synergy as an Operational Concept
The FoodTech and AgroTech industries are required to integrate advanced technological fields. Artificial intelligence, biotechnology, data science, IOT, genetic engineering, “machine learning”, microbiome and more. This workshop will discuss the collaborations needed to create fruitful alliances.


Cocktail Reception – The official opening of the Food Sec&Tech Israel


Agro FoodTech Market – EXPO
Full-scale exhibition. Demonstration of leading industries, innovations, developments, solutions and initiatives. Dozens of exhibitors, tasting stands of student works and FoodTech laboratories. AgroTech innovations demo.


Morning session


Food Institutes – The Engine Behind the Global FoodTech Revolution
A professional meeting and “round table” discussions of the world’s leading food institute teams. Launch of the “International Food Institutes Forum”.


Lunch break. Networking. A visit to the Expo.


Noon session


“Earth, Wind & Water” – Innovation in Agriculture and Sustainability
Natural resources, sustainability, agriculture, climate change and food security: how to secure food independence using robust AgroTech strategy.


Afternoon event


Special Ceremony – The Official Launch of the Israeli National Food Institute.
“Galilean Dinner”.


During the day:
Guided tours to the Agro FoodTech valley. Visits to innovative farms, FoodTech initiatives and unique sites.


Agro FoodTech Market – EXPO
Full-scale exhibition. Demonstration of leading industries, innovations, developments, solutions and initiatives. Dozens of exhibitors, tasting stands of student works and FoodTech laboratories. AgroTech innovations demo.


Morning session


The 10th FoodTech Conference of Tel-Hai Academic College
The leading annual academic conference in Israel. Food Security and sustainability as a catalyst for innovation in FoodTech and AgroTech. Disclosure of groundbreaking research, unique solutions and initial developments.


Lunch break. Networking. A visit to the Expo.


The 10th FoodTech Conference of Tel-Hai Academic College (cont.)


Parallel sessions:
The Food Industry and Food Security
The food industry’s role in strengthening food independence and promoting healthier and sustainable food consumption. A professional meeting of Food Manufacturers’ representatives from different countries. The role of the food industries in strengthening nutritional independence. New operation concepts beyond healthy food. The marketing concept of the food industries and change in food consumption. The challenges of the food industries – emergency reserves. Management of raw materials and supply, building alliances and cooperation. Sharing production and consumption chains. Merging start-ups into large companies. Regulation and standardization.


Community and public health
Society, health, economy, environment and national resilience.
Sustainable nutrition as a key to national food security. The transformation of food systems.

“Dangerous liaisons” – The food and climate crises: the cost of living. Promoting thinking and education for sustainable nutrition as a key to change.

“Hackathon of dilemmas” – Finding creative solutions to strengthen food security. Drafting the “International Cooperation” manifest for promoting sustainable food systems.


Alternative Proteins
Hosted and Lead by The Israeli Innovation Authority Challenges in the transition from development to production.


During the day:
Guided tours to the Agro FoodTech valley. Visits to innovative farms, FoodTech initiatives and unique sites.


Agro FoodTech Market – EXPO
Full-scale exhibition. Demonstration of leading industries, innovations, developments, solutions and initiatives. Dozens of exhibitors, tasting stands of student works and FoodTech laboratories. AgroTech innovations demo.

Morning session


Food Security and National Security
National Food Security strategy and nutritional independence.
Global Agro FoodTech policy. Protection of the world’s resources. The 1st “World Food War”.
Public health and national resilience. Resources Allocation, governmental investments promotion. Inter-state cooperation to ensure food security continuity for the world’s population. Sustainable food economy.

Key Note Speaker:
Prof Louise Fresco - Former President of the Wageningen University & Research Executive Board (Netherlands) / World food prize winner (TBC)

Official Opening Remarks:
Mr Nir Barkat - Minister of Economy and Industry (TBC)
Mr Dror Bin - CEO, Israel Innovation Authority

Moderator:
Eyal Shimoni, PhD - FoodTech expert, Thinker, Speaker, Writer, Ultra-Runner Tech and FoodTech expert, Established “The Kitchen FoodTech hub”, EIT Food Accelerators Network (FAN)

With the attendance of official delegations, government and state officials, international organisations, industry seniors, and decision-makers.


Lunch break. Networking. A visit to the Expo.


Noon session


Technology, Innovation & Growth Engines
Market trends. Investments forecast. Business opportunities.
Food Security, MediFood, AgroTech and FoodTech
Exposure to cutting-edge technologies. Agro FoodTech global ecosystem leaders.

“The Coming Era of Nutritional Security”
Key Note Speaker:
Mr Victor E. Friedberg - Global Leader Founder and Managing Partner, New Epoch Capital Founder and Chairman, FoodShot Global Co-Founder, Seed 2 Growth Ventures (S2G)

Moderator:
Mr Gil Horsky - Senior Director Ventures, Snack Futures, Mondelēz International

With the attendance of Venture capitalists, investors, and food industrialists. Fintech market representatives, entrepreneurs and corporate executives. Funds, law firms, and stock exchange representatives. Food, agriculture and infrastructure industries. Private companies and organisations. Consultants, government authorities, institutions, economy and finance analysts.


Workshop
Technological Synergy as an Operational Concept
The FoodTech and AgroTech industries are required to integrate advanced technological fields. Artificial intelligence, biotechnology, data science, IOT, genetic engineering, “machine learning”, microbiome and more. This workshop will discuss the collaborations needed to create fruitful alliances.


Cocktail Reception – The official opening of the Food Sec&Tech Israel



Agro FoodTech Market – EXPO

Full-scale exhibition. Demonstration of leading industries, innovations, developments, solutions and initiatives. Dozens of exhibitors, tasting stands of student works and FoodTech laboratories. AgroTech innovations demo.

Morning session


Food Institutes – The Engine Behind the Global FoodTech Revolution
A professional meeting and “round table” discussions of the world’s leading food institute teams.
Launch of the “International Food Institutes Forum”.

Hosted by:
The Israeli National Food Institute


Lunch break. Networking. A visit to the Expo.


Noon session


Food Security Under the Changing Climate Conditions
Innovation in Agriculture and Sustainability
Hosted by:
The MIGAL Research Institute

Official Opening Remarks:
Mr Avi Dichter - Minister of Agriculture (Tbc)

Natural resources, sustainability, agriculture, climate change and food security. How to secure Food Independence using a robust AgroTech strategy.


Rethinking Protein: Exploring the Viability and Potential of Alternative Proteins for Sustainable Food Security
Challenges in the transition from development to production.
Hosted and led by:
The Israeli Innovation Authority

Introduction of companies, start-ups and manufacturers.
The difficulties moving from the development to the production phase, regulatory obstacles, and potential solutions.
The National Food Institute as the solution, catalyst and integrator.
Professional panel of development managers in the alternative protein industry.
Global regulations and the promotion of protein substitutes. Introduction to different approaches and solutions.
Guest lecture on sustainable protein systems - Food Valley NL. (TBC)
Alternative proteins - opportunities and growth engines, business and investment forecast.
Protein substitutes – the food of the future. A discourse of culinary professionals, restaurateurs, catering companies, chefs, and food journalists.
Protein substitutes as a means of promoting healthy nutrition.

Best "Alternative Hamburger" competition.


Afternoon event


Special Ceremony – The Official Launch of the Israeli National Food Institute.
“Galilean Dinner”.


During the day:
Guided tours to the Agro FoodTech valley. Visits to innovative farms, FoodTech initiatives and unique sites.

Agro FoodTech Market – EXPO

Full-scale exhibition. Demonstration of leading industries, innovations, developments, solutions and initiatives. Dozens of exhibitors, tasting stands of student works and FoodTech laboratories. AgroTech innovations demo.

Morning session


The 10th FoodTech Conference of Tel-Hai Academic College
The leading annual academic conference in Israel
Food Security and sustainability as a catalyst for innovation in FoodTech and AgroTech. Disclosure of groundbreaking research, unique solutions and initial developments.

Moderator:
Dr Ofir Benjamin - Senior Lecturer and Researcher, Food Science department Tel Hai College / Israeli National Food Institute


Lunch break. Networking. A visit to the Expo


The 10th FoodTech Conference of Tel-Hai Academic College (cont.)


Parallel sessions:
The Food Industry and Food Security
Hosted and led by:
The Israeli Ministry of Economy
The Food Industries Association
The Israeli Manufacturers Association

The food industry’s role in strengthening food and nutritional independence, healthier and sustainable food consumption. Innovations in the food industry. New operation concepts. regulation and standardisation. Management of raw materials and supply chains. Sharing production and consumption chains. Mergers and collaborations.

With the attendance of representatives of food manufacturers from countries worldwide.


Community and Public Health - Nutrition, Security and Sustainability of Food Systems
Hosted by:
The Israeli Forum for Sustainable Nutrition
The Nutrition Division, Israeli Ministry of Health


Society, Health, Economy, Environment and National Resilience
Sustainable nutrition as a key to national food security. The transformation of food systems.

“Dangerous liaisons” - The Food and Climate Crises: The Cost of Living
Promoting education and awareness of sustainable nutrition.


During the day:
Guided tours to the Agro FoodTech valley. Visits to innovative farms, FoodTech initiatives and unique sites.

Agro FoodTech Market – EXPO
Full-scale exhibition. Demonstration of leading industries, innovations, developments, solutions and initiatives. Dozens of exhibitors, tasting stands of student works and FoodTech laboratories. AgroTech innovations demo.

**The program is subject to final approval and content modifications.

Morning session


Food Security and National Security
National Food Security strategy and nutritional independence.
Global Agro FoodTech policy. Protection of the world’s resources. The 1st “World Food War”.
Public health and national resilience. Resources Allocation, governmental investments promotion. Inter-state cooperation to ensure food security continuity for the world’s population. Sustainable food economy.

Key Note Speaker:
Prof Louise Fresco – Former President of the Wageningen University & Research Executive Board (Netherlands) / World food prize winner (TBC)

Official Opening Remarks:
Mr Nir Barkat – Minister of Economy and Industry (TBC)
Mr Dror Bin – CEO, Israel Innovation Authority

Moderator:
Eyal Shimoni, PhD – FoodTech expert, Thinker, Speaker, Writer, Ultra-Runner Tech and FoodTech expert, Established “The Kitchen FoodTech hub”, EIT Food Accelerators Network (FAN)

With the attendance of official delegations, government and state officials, international organisations, industry seniors, and decision-makers.


Lunch break. Networking. A visit to the Expo.


Noon session


Technology, Innovation & Growth Engines
Market trends. Investments forecast. Business opportunities.
Food Security, MediFood, AgroTech and FoodTech
Exposure to cutting-edge technologies. Agro FoodTech global ecosystem leaders.

“The Coming Era of Nutritional Security”
Key Note Speaker:
Mr Victor E. Friedberg – Global Leader Founder and Managing Partner, New Epoch Capital Founder and Chairman, FoodShot Global Co-Founder, Seed 2 Growth Ventures (S2G)

Moderator:
Mr Gil Horsky – Senior Director Ventures, Snack Futures, Mondelēz International

With the attendance of Venture capitalists, investors, and food industrialists. Fintech market representatives, entrepreneurs and corporate executives. Funds, law firms, and stock exchange representatives. Food, agriculture and infrastructure industries. Private companies and organisations. Consultants, government authorities, institutions, economy and finance analysts.


Workshop
Technological Synergy as an Operational Concept
The FoodTech and AgroTech industries are required to integrate advanced technological fields. Artificial intelligence, biotechnology, data science, IOT, genetic engineering, “machine learning”, microbiome and more. This workshop will discuss the collaborations needed to create fruitful alliances.


Cocktail Reception – The official opening of the Food Sec&Tech Israel



Agro FoodTech Market – EXPO

Full-scale exhibition. Demonstration of leading industries, innovations, developments, solutions and initiatives. Dozens of exhibitors, tasting stands of student works and FoodTech laboratories. AgroTech innovations demo.

Morning session


Food Institutes – The Engine Behind the Global FoodTech Revolution
A professional meeting and “round table” discussions of the world’s leading food institute teams.
Launch of the “International Food Institutes Forum”.

Hosted by:
The Israeli National Food Institute


Lunch break. Networking. A visit to the Expo.


Noon session


Food Security Under the Changing Climate Conditions
Innovation in Agriculture and Sustainability
Hosted by:
The MIGAL Research Institute

Official Opening Remarks:
Mr Avi Dichter – Minister of Agriculture (Tbc)

Natural resources, sustainability, agriculture, climate change and food security. How to secure Food Independence using a robust AgroTech strategy.


Rethinking Protein: Exploring the Viability and Potential of Alternative Proteins for Sustainable Food Security
Challenges in the transition from development to production.
Hosted and led by:
The Israeli Innovation Authority

Introduction of companies, start-ups and manufacturers.
The difficulties moving from the development to the production phase, regulatory obstacles, and potential solutions.
The National Food Institute as the solution, catalyst and integrator.
Professional panel of development managers in the alternative protein industry.
Global regulations and the promotion of protein substitutes. Introduction to different approaches and solutions.
Guest lecture on sustainable protein systems – Food Valley NL. (TBC)
Alternative proteins – opportunities and growth engines, business and investment forecast.
Protein substitutes – the food of the future. A discourse of culinary professionals, restaurateurs, catering companies, chefs, and food journalists.
Protein substitutes as a means of promoting healthy nutrition.

Best “Alternative Hamburger” competition.


Afternoon event


Special Ceremony – The Official Launch of the Israeli National Food Institute.
“Galilean Dinner”.




During the day:

Guided tours to the Agro FoodTech valley. Visits to innovative farms, FoodTech initiatives and unique sites.

Agro FoodTech Market – EXPO

Full-scale exhibition. Demonstration of leading industries, innovations, developments, solutions and initiatives. Dozens of exhibitors, tasting stands of student works and FoodTech laboratories. AgroTech innovations demo.

Morning session


The 10th FoodTech Conference of Tel-Hai Academic College
The leading annual academic conference in Israel
Food Security and sustainability as a catalyst for innovation in FoodTech and AgroTech. Disclosure of groundbreaking research, unique solutions and initial developments.

Moderator:
Dr Ofir Benjamin – Senior Lecturer and Researcher, Food Science department Tel Hai College / Israeli National Food Institute


Lunch break. Networking. A visit to the Expo


The 10th FoodTech Conference of Tel-Hai Academic College (cont.)


Parallel sessions:
The Food Industry and Food Security
Hosted and led by:
The Israeli Ministry of Economy
The Food Industries Association
The Israeli Manufacturers Association

The food industry’s role in strengthening food and nutritional independence, healthier and sustainable food consumption. Innovations in the food industry. New operation concepts. regulation and standardisation. Management of raw materials and supply chains. Sharing production and consumption chains. Mergers and collaborations.

With the attendance of representatives of food manufacturers from countries worldwide.


Community and Public Health – Nutrition, Security and Sustainability of Food Systems
Hosted by:
The Israeli Forum for Sustainable Nutrition
The Nutrition Division, Israeli Ministry of Health


Society, Health, Economy, Environment and National Resilience
Sustainable nutrition as a key to national food security. The transformation of food systems.

“Dangerous liaisons” – The Food and Climate Crises: The Cost of Living
Promoting education and awareness of sustainable nutrition.



During the day:

Guided tours to the Agro FoodTech valley. Visits to innovative farms, FoodTech initiatives and unique sites.

Agro FoodTech Market – EXPO
Full-scale exhibition. Demonstration of leading industries, innovations, developments, solutions and initiatives. Dozens of exhibitors, tasting stands of student works and FoodTech laboratories. AgroTech innovations demo.

**The program is subject to final approval and content modifications.