Name: Innovation Zero 2024
Start: 2024-04-30T00:00:00Z
End: 2024-05-01T22:00:00Z
Location: Olympia London

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Welcome to the Food & Agriculture Forum at Innovation Zero, an essential stage for exploring transformative trends and challenges in sustainable agriculture and food production.

As natural capital becomes a focal point both nationally and internationally, this forum gathers specialists and innovators to share insights on the agriculture industry's shift towards regenerative practices and nature-based solutions. Delve into the food industry's evolving supply chain, its strides towards improved circularity, and the latest in biomimicry and alternative proteins. Engage with industry leaders and experts to understand and contribute to the pivotal changes shaping our food systems and agricultural practices.

Join us in shaping a sustainable future through revolutionary approaches in food and agriculture.

Innovation Zero | 30 April – 1 May 2024 | Olympia London

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Meet Our Keynote Speakers

Innovation Zero is excited to introduce a distinguished lineup of speakers for the Food & Agriculture Forum, addressing key sustainability challenges in sustainable food production and agricultural innovation.

Our panel includes leading experts in fields such as sustainable farming, food security, and agro-ecological practices, along with top researchers and visionaries tackling key sustainability challenges in sustainable agriculture. They will provide deep insights into the latest advancements, trends, and challenges in creating sustainable food systems and agricultural practices. Their presentations, combining cutting-edge research with practical applications, are designed to spark dynamic and insightful discussions. Committed to advancing sustainable solutions in food and agriculture, our speakers pave the way for a truly enlightening and informative forum. Look forward to more announcements about additional speakers who will add to the forum’s engaging and progressive environment.

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Innovation Zero 2024 is set to enhance our understanding and application of sustainable food production and agricultural methods, incorporating innovative approaches, technological advancements, and sustainable sourcing practices.

This year, the forum will explore the latest trends driving environmental sustainability in food and agriculture, with a focus on areas such as natural capital markets, regenerative agriculture, sustainable food systems, and evolving consumer trends. It will underscore the critical role of sustainable farming techniques, food technologies, and consumer choices in global sustainability efforts, highlighting the need for collective action to tackle food security and environmental challenges. Anticipate stimulating discussions on topics like soil health, alternative protein sources, sustainable sourcing, and consumer trends in food choices.

Join us for an inspiring conference that builds on past successes to drive future progress in sustainable food production, agricultural practices, and consumer engagement.

OPENING REMARKS FROM THE CHAIR

Food & Agriculture Forum

10:00 – 10:05

Chair

Duncan Williamson, Global Strategic Lead, Food System Transition - Forum for the Future
KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Food & Agriculture Forum

10:05 – 10:15
- Policy
Confirmed Speakers

The Rt Hon George Eustice MP, Former Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - UK Government
UNDERSTANDING AND GROWING NATURAL CAPITAL MARKETS

Food & Agriculture Forum

10:20 – 11:05
- Investment
- Innovation
- Infrastructure
Natural capital is now starting to be seen as a critical underpin of economic growth, with nature-based solutions recognised as comparable to engineered solutions in terms of its scope for solving the ...

Moderator

Duncan Williamson, Global Strategic Lead, Food System Transition - Forum for the Future

Confirmed Speakers

Kiantar Betancourt, President - Atenil S.A.

The Rt Hon Philip Dunne MP, Member of Parliament for Ludlow - House of Commons, UK Parliament

Katherine Foster, Supervisory Board Member - EIT Food and Value Commissioner, Capitals Coalition

Kate McGavin, Chief Policy and Strategy Officer - UK Infrastructure Bank (UKIB)
OPPORTUNITIES IN SOIL HEALTH & SEQUESTRATION

Food & Agriculture Forum

11:10 – 11:55
- Supply Chain
- Innovation
Healthy soil is the foundation of our food chains, supports biodiversity and plays a crucial role in sequestering carbon dioxide from our atmosphere. However, it is estimated that up to 40% of the wor ...

Moderator

Emma Adams, Senior Farm Carbon and Soils Advisor - Farm Carbon Toolkit

Confirmed Speakers

Lionnel Alexandre, Carbon Business Lead - EMEA - Bayer CropScience

Helen Browning, Group Chief Executive - Soil Association

Claire Mackenzie, Producer - Six Inches of Soil

Andrew Voysey, Chief Impact Officer - Soil Capital
DELIVERING CHANGE AT SCALE: MEETING 21ST CENTURY CHALLENGES IN CROP NUTRITION

Food & Agriculture Forum

12:05 – 12:20

It has been estimated that 48% of the global population is fed with crops grown with mineral fertilisers, and the world’s population is expected to grow by 20% by 2050. However, fertilisers are respon ...

Confirmed Speakers

Alexander Schmitt, Chief Marketing Officer - Anglo American Crop Nutrients
REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE SECTOR IN CLIMATE ADAPTATION

Food & Agriculture Forum

12:25 – 13:10
- Policy
- Investment
- Supply Chain
COP28 has taken a significant step by addressing the issue of food and agriculture as part of the conservation around climate change for the first time in its history. Our aim now is to transform our ...

Moderator

Zitouni Ould-Dada, UN Expert on Climate Change, Food Security & Sustainability

Confirmed Speakers

Baroness Natalie Bennett, Peer and Former Leader - Green Party of England and Wales

Dhanush Dinesh, Founder - Clim-Eat

Shayna Harris, Managing Partner - Supply Change Capital

Dr Emma Keller, Head of Sustainability - Nestle UK & Ireland
CAN AGRICULTURE SAVE THE PLANET BEFORE IT DESTROYS IT?

Food & Agriculture Forum

13:20 – 13:30
- Circularity
- Innovation
The food system today is both a miracle and a disaster. How we produce, process, prepare and consume food will, literally, determine the fate of the planet. It’s not enough simply to change how we pro ...

Confirmed Speakers

Jack Bobo, Director Food Systems Institute - University of Nottingham
EATING FOR NET ZERO – HOW CAN DIETS BE SHIFTED?

Food & Agriculture Forum

13:35 – 14:20
- Supply Chain
- Innovation
By 2050, the world will have to feed 10 billion people, but the current food system is already placing enormous pressure upon our planet. Food production and consumption are major contributors to clim ...

Moderator

Anna Taylor, Executive Director - The Food Foundation

Confirmed Speakers

Jack Bobo, Director Food Systems Institute - University of Nottingham

Hannah Cornick, Head of Sustainability and Social Innovation - Danone UK & Ireland

Hermione Dace, Policy Advisor - Tony Blair Institute

Rebecca Sudworth, Director of Policy - Food Standard Agency
REDUCING FOOD WASTE FOR NET ZERO

Food & Agriculture Forum

14:30 – 15:15
- Policy
- Circularity
- Supply Chain
Food loss and waste accounts for 8-10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to the UN Environment Programme. As part of its SDG 12 target, the UN is seeking to cut global food waste per perso ...

Moderator

Saasha Celestial-One, Founder & COO - OLIO

Confirmed Speakers

Lilly Da Gama, Senior Policy Advisor, Sustainable Consumption - WWF-UK

Martina Dell, Head of Projects & Consultancy - Sustainable Restaurant Association

Will Nicholson, Food Waste Programme Lead - WRAP

Benjamin Thomas, Senior Environment Manager - John Lewis Partnership
THE FUTURE OF THE ALTERNATIVE PROTEIN INDUSTRY

Food & Agriculture Forum

15:25 – 16:10
- Investment
- Supply Chain
- Innovation
Animal agriculture is a major contributor to climate change, accounting for about 15% of global emissions, with most of them coming from livestock production. With demand for beef projected to rise by ...

Moderator

Simon Davis, Director, Agrifood - Anthesis

Confirmed Speakers

Shivani Oberoi, Senior Associate - Synthesis Capital

Linus Pardoe, UK Policy Manager - Good Food Institute Europe

Jo Raven, Director, Thematic Research & Corporate Innovation - FAIRR

Duncan Williamson, Global Strategic Lead, Food System Transition - Forum for the Future
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE: HOW WE CAN TRANSFORM OUR FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL SECTORS

Food & Agriculture Forum

16:15 – 17:00
- Investment
- Innovation
Our food and agricultural sectors are both major contributors to climate change and vulnerable targets of its impacts on weather variability and extremes. By harnessing the power of climate-smart tech ...

Moderator

Louisa Burwood-Taylor, Managing editor and head of research - AgFunder

Confirmed Speakers

Peter Elwin, Director of Fixed Income, Head of Food & Land Use programme - Planet Tracker

Chris Johnstone, Director - Remedi!ate

Calum Murray, Head of Agriculture and Food - Innovate UK

Duncan Williams, Principal - Food & Regenerative Agriculture - Forum for the Future

In 2024, the Food & Agriculture Forum at the Innovation Zero conference will offer a comprehensive series of sessions, each dedicated to pivotal themes in sustainable food production, agricultural practices, and food sustainability.

Opening Remarks from the Chair: Introduction to the Food & Agriculture Forum.
Policy Announcements by Rt Hon George Eustice MP: Updates on food and agriculture policies from the Former Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Understanding and Growing Natural Capital Markets: Discussion on natural capital as a cornerstone of economic growth. Speakers: The Rt Hon Philip Dunne MP, Kate McGavin, Rich Stockdale, Hamish Trench.
Opportunities in Soil Health & Sequestration: Exploring the crucial role of soil in biodiversity and carbon sequestration. Speakers: Helen Browning, Caroline Lewis, Claire Mackenzie.
Regenerative Agriculture: Challenges and Opportunities for the Sector in Climate Adaptation: Addressing the role of food and agriculture in climate change discussions at COP28.
Keynote Address: Can Agriculture Save the Planet Before It Destroys It? by Jack Bobo: Examining the impact of our food system on the planet's future.
Eating for Net Zero – How Can Diets Be Shifted?: Discussing sustainable diets and meat consumption reduction for achieving net zero. Speakers: Jack Bobo, Linus Pardoe, Anna Taylor.
Reducing Food Waste for Net Zero: Tackling the global challenge of food waste in relation to greenhouse gas emissions. Speakers: Saasha Celestial-One, Ellie Harrison.
The Future of the Alternative Protein Industry: Exploring the impact of livestock on emissions and the role of alternative proteins.
Innovation Showcase: Presentation of innovative solutions in the food and agriculture sector.

These sessions aim to provide in-depth knowledge of the latest progress, significant challenges, and new opportunities in the food and agriculture sectors, including perspectives from food producers. Emphasis will be on sustainable farming, food security, natural capital markets, and innovative food technologies. This forum is designed to stimulate meaningful discussions and insightful exchanges, setting a solid foundation for a transformative and influential 2024 forum.

Innovation Zero | 30 April – 1 May 2024 | Olympia London

Discover our array of 2024 conference forums at Innovation Zero, part of a comprehensive conference series, encompassing key players and highlighting themes centred around sustainability. Delve into the Advanced Tech and Industrial Forums for cutting-edge insights; explore sustainable solutions in the Built Environment, Oceans & Water, Minerals & Materials, Transport & Mobility, and Food & Agriculture Forums.

Each forum in this conference series offers unique perspectives on key sustainability challenges, bringing together leading experts and key players to discuss and address these critical themes. Our diverse range of forums is designed to illuminate and tackle the conference themes, fostering a comprehensive understanding of sustainability in various sectors.

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Advanced Tech Forum

Explore how robotics, AI, space tech, and advanced materials, starting as risky ventures, are advancing into commercial realities for climate action.

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Aviation & Shipping Forum

UK's 'jet zero' journey: Exploring SAF, hydrogen-electric solutions with aerospace and shipping industry leaders, investors, and regulators.

Aviation & Shipping Forum

Built Environment Forum

Explore radical changes for the UK's old building stock, focusing on reducing carbon through energy efficiency and retrofitting in the housing industry.

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Carbon Markets Forum

Carbon offsetting, crucial for climate change, sees the VCM growing from $2bn in 2020 to $250bn by 2050. Meet investors funding new tech, project developers, corporates, traders, brokers, and more for insights into carbon and natural capital markets.

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Energy Forum

Our forum focuses on the energy transition as key to the Green Industrial Revolution, discussing policy, funding for grid infrastructure, and showcasing the latest in nuclear, solar, wind, and more.

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Finance Forum

Our forum covers investment stages, scaling businesses rapidly, bridging funding gaps for innovators, and exploring how finance responds to the climate crisis.

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Innovation Zero | 30 April – 1 May 2024 | Olympia London

Food & Agriculture Forum

2024 Food & Agriculture Forum: Speaker Lineup

Innovation Zero 2024: Food & Agriculture Forum Agenda

2024 Food & Agriculture Forum Agenda Overview

In 2024, the Food & Agriculture Forum at the Innovation Zero conference will offer a comprehensive series of sessions, each dedicated to pivotal themes in sustainable food production, agricultural practices, and food sustainability.