​INNOVATIVE CIRCULAR SOLUTIONS TO REDUCE FOOD WASTE - NEW YORK AND BRUSSELS - LEADING CITIES

​11.30am-1pm

​FIRST PANEL - INNOVATIVE ENTREPRENEURS IN FOOD UPCYCLING AND FOODTECH FROM BRUSSELS AND NEW YORK - EXCHANGE OF BEST PRACTICES 

​We bring together a group of ambitious start-ups, retailers, and suppliers to discuss innovative approaches to the current existing food system. They catalyze and inspire the food industry by using leftovers, previously unwanted or discarded products, and repurpose those leftovers to delicious and nutritious products. They are from NYC and from Brussels and will come together for an exchange of views and solutions.

​Moderator - John-Paul Parmigiani - Impact Hub

​Panelists:

​Lydia Oxley - Renewal Mill

​Winson Wong - Afterlife Ag

​Gerardo Soto - Food Waste Experts

​Bertrand Delubac - Janine

​Anthony Naralingom - hub.brussels

​Gerum Dujardin - FoodWIN

​Alex Yun - Geme

​Followed by networking lunch till 2pm

​2.30pm to 4pm

​SECOND PANEL - TRENDS IN IMPACT INVESTING

​Trends in Impact funding – How to pitch for funding in the USA – Interactive session with Venture Capitalists.

​Food systems transformation to a circular economy and reforestation, wilding and biodiversity to help make our cities smarter. Innovations promise to solve key global issues, such as climate change. There is a growing need for early-stage capital, particularly impact VC.

​Moderator - John-Paul Parmigiani - Impact Hub

​Panelists:

​Dyllan Mattea - Siddhi Capital

​Angel Veza - ReFED

​Jasmin Kern - Lever VC

​Frances Simowitz - Quay Acceleration

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​Impact Hub - 417 Fifth Avenue, 8th Floor, New York