Events
Earth Precision Agriculture
Earth Precision Agriculture is a global platform based in Calgary, Canada, focused on advancing precision agriculture through technology, data-driven insights, research collaboration, and innovation. It hosts the Earth Precision Agriculture Conference, featuring 20+ specialized tracks covering genomics, robotics, remote sensing, aquaculture, economics, and more.
Yueyang (Brian) Zhang of Vireo Advisors will present “Pre-competitive, collaborative research on cultured meat and seafood safety”.
Specialty Papers Europe 2026
Specialty Papers Europe is the leading conference in Europe dedicated to the specialty paper and packaging industry. Providing the latest updates on advancements and trends influencing specialty paper and packaging today, delegates come to the event to share knowledge and ideas, as well as network with high-level players from across the supply chain. Join us for the networking drinks reception at the end of day one sponsored by SWM International.
Specialty Papers Europe 2026 is taking place on 8-9 September 2026 in Vienna, Austria as part of Smithers Paper Week 2026
3rd Annual Thermoformed Molded Fiber Symposium
The University of Maine’s Process Development Center will host the Thermoformed Molded Fiber Symposium, bringing together industry leaders to collaborate, innovate, and inspire continued advancement in the thermoformed molded fiber industry.
Bridge2Food North America
Course Americas and Summit Americas are brought together to connect the alternative protein sector at Bridge2Food North America. Join us at the Lumber Exchange in Minneapolis as we unite for our largest-ever North American event!
By attending the two events, you will benefit from the renowned program, theory, and practice of Course Americas, alongside access to increased idea exchange, networking, and partnership potential at Summit Americas. Plus, hear the latest updates and developments in innovation, market research, economic impacts, clean labels, retail strategies, investments, supply chain integration, cultivated meat, new product development, and so much more.
Website: https://bridge2food.com/bridge2foodnorthamerica2024/en/page/home
The Specialty Papers US 2026
Join Vireo’s Dr. Jo Anne Shatkin as she discusses Biobased policies and regulatory updates on microfibrillated and nano forms of cellulose on day two of Specialty Papers US 2026!
🚨 The Specialty Papers US 2026 agenda is LIVE! From evolving regulations and EPR, to fiber innovation, barrier technologies, market trends, and product development, this year's presentations are built around the challenges and opportunities shaping the paper industry. Join the whole paper supply chain: manufacturers, converters, suppliers, brand owners, and technical experts as they share practical insights, real-world case studies, and strategies you can apply to your business right away. Sessions cover topics like:
Specialty paper market outlook
EPR and the changing regulatory landscape
Paper-based packaging innovations
Food contact compliance and product stewardship…and much more
See what's in store from the presenting organizations: https://lnkd.in/eNpeiZ3X
Singapore International Agri-Food Week
The Singapore International Agri-Food Week (SIAW) is Singapore’s premier agri-food convention and flagship platform for advancing sustainable and resilient food systems in Asia.
Bringing together global industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, investors, entrepreneurs, and food producers, SIAW serves as a catalyst for collaboration, innovation, and business opportunities across the agri-food ecosystem.
Through a series of events, SIAW showcases emerging technologies, shares best practices, and drives discussions on food security, climate resilience, and the future of food production and agri-food technology adoption in the region.
The Future of Protein Production and Cultured Meat Symposium Amsterdam
A single ticket provides access to both FPP and CMS, allowing delegates to move freely between sessions and explore complementary areas of the industry.
The Future of Protein Production will cover the full breadth of alternative proteins, including plant-based, fermentation-derived, and other novel and emerging food technologies, with an expanded focus on health and wellness, longevity, and functional protein development.
Alongside this, the Cultured Meat Symposium will deliver a dedicated deep dive into cell-cultivated meat, bringing together leaders focused on scaling, regulation, and commercialization of this rapidly evolving category.
Together, the two agendas offer both depth and breadth — giving attendees the ability to focus on their core area while gaining insight into adjacent technologies shaping the future of food.From early-stage research through to commercial production and retail, the event connects the people and technologies shaping how new proteins reach the market.
Japan Association for Cellular Agriculture Cell-Ag-READY Conference
More information to come!
International Symposium on Cultured Meat Science and Technology 2026
Join Vireo’s Dr. Kimberly Ong at the International Scientific Conference on Cultured Meat as she presents “Enabling Safe Innovation in Cultivated Meat and Seafood: Regulatory Pathways, Safety Assessment, and Adaptive Approaches”. ISCCM12 delves into the science and innovation behind lab-grown meat, exploring its environmental, ethical, and health impacts in the food industry.
FPP Chicago
Winning federal approval is only half the battle.
🚦Join legal experts in Chicago this February to discuss why recent federal green lights don't mean market access in most US states – and what we can do about it.
Our expert panel of rule makers and challengers led by SHATKIN, JO ANNE of Vireo Advisors, LLC will cut through the noise on how companies can build credible pathways to market. Brian P. Sylvester of Morrison Foerster will explore how companies are navigating USDA & FDA engagement despite growing risks created by state-level bans. Natalie Rainer of K&L Gates will unpack how labeling laws, enforcement actions, and compliance realities are shaping commercialization decisions for both cultivated and plant-based foods.
Marc Shelley brings the operator’s perspective, drawing on firsthand experience guiding cultivated meat company Believer Meats through regulatory, legal, and scaling challenges. Paul Sherman, senior attorney at the Institute for Justice will examine how state bans and labeling restrictions could redefine consumer choice.
🎟️ Tickets are available now for FPP Chicago, co-hosted with Cultured Meat Symposium for the first time ever! Your ticket gives you access to both.
👉 Register for the FREE Exhibition: https://hubs.ly/Q03_gDnR0
👉 Book Delegate Tickets: https://hubs.ly/Q03_gB7l0
𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩
Join us on February 23rd in Chicago if you are interested in actively working on or advising research in cultured meat and seafood safety. The focus of this workshop will be research and methods to evaluate the 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐢𝐧𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐬.
𝑨𝒑𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎: https://lnkd.in/emWAXz94
𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝑪𝑴𝑺𝑰: https://lnkd.in/eTs-jA_E
This workshop is in collaboration with The Future of Protein Production x Cultured Meat Symposium on February 24-25.
2025 SRA Annual Meeting
Join us in Washington DC, for the 2025 Annual Meeting, December 7-11 at Westin Washington, D.C.
2025 SRA Annual Meeting - Society for Risk Analysis - Society for Risk Analysis
More information to come!
Japan Cell-Ag-READY Dialog 2025
At the upcoming International Symposium on Cultivated Foods (Nov 13–14, hybrid format with simultaneous interpretation), leading experts from the U.S., Europe, China, Singapore, and Australia will gather to share the latest insights on the safety of cell-based foods.
Speakers who have been directly involved in regulatory submissions, members of government advisory panels, contributors to guideline drafting, former government officials now serving as consultants, and regulatory science representatives from industry associations.
Vireo’s Dr. Kimberly Ong’s session will cover Safety Assessment of Media Components in Cultivated Meat, as part of discussions on Regulatory Science, Innovation, and Communication for the safe, responsible, and sustainable adoption of cellular agriculture technologies.
The Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit
The Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit unites thousands of international stakeholders across the value chain to build agri-food capacity and resilience in Asia.
Join us again on November 4-6, 2025!
Home - Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit, November 19-21
SIAW 2025 will be co-located with this event.
More information to come.
The Future of Protein Production 2025
If you're serious about staying ahead in the alternative protein industry, attending this world-class conference is a must. Whether you're in research, production, or retail, this is your opportunity to:
✅ Gain exclusive insights from +100 expert speakers sharing the latest advancements.
✅ Engage in interactive panel discussions tackling industry challenges and emerging opportunities.
✅ Explore the Startup Innovation Zone, where groundbreaking solutions are accelerating commercialization.
✅ Network with global industry leaders, from pioneering startups to major food brands and investors.
Co-located with Regulating the Future of Food.
Regulating the Future of Food
We are excited to announce that The Regulating the Future of Food Conference is returning again in collaboration with ATOVA Regulatory Consulting! The conference will take place at the RAI in Amsterdam on 29th and 30th October, co-located with the outstanding Future of Protein Production Conference.
As innovation in cultivated meat, precision fermentation, and alternative proteins continues to reshape the food system, this event brings together global regulators, industry leaders, and technical experts to explore the evolving regulatory landscape. Join us for two days of insight and action: hear from regulatory agencies, take part in hands-on workshops, and connect with others working to bring safe, sustainable, and innovative food products to market.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical insights into regulatory requirements and stay ahead of evolving global frameworks—essential for any company navigating the path to market for next-generation food products. Discounted registration available for Vireo Clients, BioNano Safety Newsletter recipients, CMSI workshop participants and past RFF attendees! Please contact Leslie for more information. Register today as a participant, or contact us to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.
Advanced Materials Show
Join Vireo’s James Ede at the Advanced Materials Show (AMS). AMS is the leading expo for high-performance materials technology. End-users, product developers, and OEMs attend to source the latest material solutions, while manufacturers and academic or commercial R&D teams can explore cutting-edge manufacturing and laboratory technologies spanning the entire supply chain.
ACLCA 2025
Join the Vireo team at ACLCA 2025 for a special session moderated by Jo Anne Shatkin on integrating Risk Analysis, Safer and (more) Sustainable by Design and Life Cycle Assessment. James Ede will be a panelist, others to be confirmed soon.
iCAMP 2025: Innovation Summit in Protein Rich Foods
Join Vireo’s Kimberly Ong at iCAMP25 4th Annual Innovation Summit for Protein Rich Foods. This two-day summit is a gathering of global leaders from research, academia, industry, and policymaking to share cutting-edge insights and explore innovative opportunities for the production and commercialization of alternative proteins, cultivated meat, and protein rich foods.
Join us as we address the challenges faced both in the United States and internationally, fostering collaboration to transform food systems and build a sustainable bioeconomy through innovation, policy development, and effective commercialization strategies. Day One from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm followed by a networking dinner reception from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Day Two from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm.
IFT First 2025
The Countdown has Begun for IFT FIRST in 2025!
Don't miss the largest global food science and innovation expo. At IFT FIRST, July 13-16, in Chicago, you'll connect with innovators, decision-makers, and solution providers across every sector of food science and technology—all in one highly-engaged environment.
TAPPI NANO 2025
A Global Conference for Cellulose Nanotechnology
Nanotechnology and cellulose combine to produce versatile materials with a wide variety of applications that have revolutionized the paper, textile and plastics industries. Stronger than standard cellulose, it has many benefits –lightweight, breathable and cost-effective, as well as environmentally friendly and biodegradable.
Don’t be left behind. Join the global nanocellulose community as it convenes in Spain for TAPPI's International Conference on Nanotechnology for Renewable Materials. The Call for Presentations is now open: https://events.tappi.org/event/nano/call-for-papers
More information to come!
TAPPICon 2025
The Premier Conference for Sustainable Forest Products Producers.
Our industry, from pulp and fiber to safety, leadership and technological advancements, continues to rapidly evolve to meet the future. Don’t be left behind.
Jo Anne Shatkin will present “Qualifying Novel and Biobased Substances for the Market - MFC, Coatings, and Food Applications” during the Innovative Technology for Products and Processes Team session.
Register here: https://events.tappi.org/event/tappicon/regProcessStep1:aa386336-49dc-4118-a0a6-5991e5a792f0?RefId=Main%20Registration%20Link&rp=58cf4b9d-a9e7-4171-a61b-c42effed0019
Future Food-Tech San Francisco
Meet the global leaders building a healthy & sustainable future at Future Food-Tech San Francisco on March 13-14.
Join CPGs, retailers, ingredient and technology providers, cutting-edge entrepreneurs and investors for targeted networking, exclusive industry insight and start-up discovery.
Register now to experience the future of food: https://futurefoodtechsf.com/register/
March 2025 Working Session: Developing an Action Plan for Cultured Meat Safety
Interested workshop participants must apply to attend. Apply to join this session here: https://lnkd.in/ePgc5dgz
This session aims to foster collaboration amongst individuals interested in actively working on or advising cultured meat and seafood safety research.
Working sessions will identify steps for conducting collaborative and pre-competitive research to address cultured meat safety priorities, which were outlined in our previous publications (Ong et al. 2021, Ong et al. 2023).
Experts and researchers in food safety, toxicology, biomanufacturing, cell biology, food science, and other related fields are encouraged to apply. Prior experience in cultured meat safety research and participation in prior CMSI work are not required to participate in CMSI Phase 3 working sessions. If you are interested in working on cultured meat safety and have expertise in either CM or food safety, this workshop is for you!
💰Travel support is available to a limited number of participants, with priority for early-career and under-represented researchers.
Additional dates and locations will be announced soon. Learn more about the full series here: https://lnkd.in/gP7jsqC3
This session is part of an ongoing series hosted by New Harvest and Vireo Advisors as part of the Cultured Meat Safety Initiative (CMSI) Cultured Meat Safety Initiative. Generous in-kind support for venue space has been provided by Wildtype, and the networking session is co-hosted by the University of California, Davis iCAMP (Integrative Center for Alternative Meat & Protein). Financial support for this working session series was provided by the US National Science Foundation (NSF) (Grant No. 2417703) and the US Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture (AFRI project 2024-07959). Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations should not be construed to represent any official USDA or U.S. Government determination or policy.
🥗Lunch and ☕️coffee will be provided, and the session will be followed by a networking hour (details to come)
Reach out to CMSI@vireoadvisors.com with any questions or suggestions. We hope to see you at the working session!
SRA Annual Meeting
Join Vireo at the SRA Annual Meeting as we bring together a cross-disciplinary community of scientists, from academia, industry, and government dedicated to risk science.
2024 Regulating the Future of Food Conference
2024 Regulating the Future of Food Conference, co-organized by Vireo Advisors, LLC and ATOVA Regulatory Consulting, SL Regulatory Consulting, October 23-24, 2024, in Amsterdam
AOAC Annual Meeting
Wei Ng will be presenting a case study on safety research and methods needs for cultivated meat and seafood in the symposium on Challenges and Advancements in Method Development for the Safety and Quality of Novel Foods at the AOAC Annual Meeting in Baltimore.
IFT First
Vireo Advisors will be sharing their expertise at IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo, the the largest global food science and innovation expo.
World Bio Markets 2024
Connecting with bioeconomy leaders worldwide as we work to accelerate the transition to a fossil-free economy.
Future Food-Tech Alternative Proteins
Vireo will participate in discussions about the diversification of protein to help mitigate the climate crisis, whilst delivering affordable, nutrient-rich food for all. We will be sharing our insights on navigating the current regulatory landscape for successful commercialization of new foods.
2024 TAPPI Nanotechnology Conference
The 2024 TAPPI Nanotechnology Conference will address the latest technical developments and applications. Vireo Advisors is proud to be taking a leadership role in the program again this year.
Future of Protein Production
Kimberly Ong will present at an event that provides a meeting place for accelerating the commercialization of alternative proteins in the Americas.
Ginkgo Ferment 2024
Join us as we hear about the newest synthetic biology applications and participate in the discussions.
SRA Annual Meeting
The SRA Annual Meeting brings together a cross-disciplinary community of scientists, from academia, industry, and government dedicated to risk science in all aspects of our connected world.
Kimberly Ong will lead the symposium on Safety Assessment of Cultured Meat and Seafood Products highlighting different aspects of method development to evaluate the safety of these products.
James Ede will present Current Approaches to Grouping Nanomaterials for Regulatory and Toxicological Assessments.
Jo Anne Shatkin will share her insights into Qualifying Novel Bio-based Materials for the Market: EHS, Sustainability and Beyond
Kora Kukk, will discuss Risk assessment of growth factors and culture media inputs.
Yueyang (Brian) Zhang will present Evaluating the Bioavailability of Novel Forms of Cellulose for Food Additive Applications
Wei Ng will reveal Microbial risks in cultured meat and seafood products
Nanotechnology Industries Association (NIA) Symposium, 2023
Creating the right regulatory environment for nanomaterial innovation in the EU and US. Jo Anne Shatkin, will be in a panel discussion on this topic with Alex Stanton, Team Leader US EPA, Andrej Kobe, Policy Officer, European Commission, and Blanca Suarez-Merino, Director of Regulatory Affairs, NIA, at the upcoming Nanotechnology Industries Association (NIA) Symposium.
Regulating the future of food conference
Join Kimberly Ong at the Regulating the Future of Food Conference in November. This first-of-its-kind conference will bring together experts in regulations and policy from around the globe to discuss the challenges of getting innovative and sustainable food products to market. We will identify the future needs for science-based risk assessments to demonstrate food safety, and provide guidance to help delegates with their regulatory journey.
Cultured Meat Symposium, CMS 23
Kimberly Ong will present Vireo’s work and insights into safety assessment and international regulatory requirements at the cell-cultured meat, poultry, & seafood symposium.