Food Is Medicine: Driving Innovation & Education For Healthier Communities.
DATE: June 26th, 2025 | Harvard Medical School, BOSTON, MA
Why Attend?
This summit convenes researchers, educators, clinicians, and industry leaders to examine the role of food in advancing health and equity. Through in-depth knowledge exchange, networking, and collaboration, the summit explores emerging research, technologies, and educational strategies that position food as central to disease prevention and well-being. Key discussions will address food access and security, highlighting their impact on health outcomes and community resilience. By bridging nutrition science, public health, and innovation, the summit fosters cross-sector dialogue and honors changemakers transforming food and health systems. Join us to shape a more informed, equitable future in food and health.
Key Themes and Discussions
The Science of Food as Medicine
Delve into nutrigenomics and understand how food can influence gene expression and individual health. Discover the critical role of the microbiome in maintaining health and preventing disease. Explore the potential of functional foods and nutraceuticals in promoting wellness.
Innovations in Food Technology
Learn about personalized nutrition and how technology can customize diets to individual needs. Examine the latest developments in plant-based and alternative proteins for sustainable health. Understand the importance of food fortification and biofortification in enhancing nutritional quality.
Educational Strategies for Healthier Eating Discuss
Effective methods for integrating nutrition education into school curriculums. Explore successful community outreach and engagement models to promote healthy eating. Utilize digital tools and resources to encourage and sustain healthy dietary habits.
Policy and Advocacy:
Strategize on creating supportive food policies that promote public health. Collaborate on global health initiatives to combat malnutrition and food insecurity.
Past Speakers Include:
Jess Fanzo PhD
Professor of Climate,
Director of Food For Humanity Initiative, Columbia University
Eric Beringause
Chief Executive Officer
winland Foods
Philip Demokritou PhD
Julia Olayanju PhD
Founder & Chief Science Officer
FoodNiche
Jonathan Deutsch, PhD
Director, Food Innovation LabDrexel University
Anne Greven
Strategic Finance Executive,
Global Food, Agricultural & Sustainability Innovation
Martin Slayne PhD
VP Scientific & Regulatory Affairs
Ingredion
Meghan McIlroy
Director, R&D
Kraft Heinz
Jennifer Smith
Executive Director Grow NY
Kevin McCurdy
Global CPG Partner Leader Amazon
Anabelle Broadbent PhD
Founder & CSO
Verde Ops
Alon Chen
Founder and CEO Tastewise
Duncan Aust, PhD
Chief Technology Officer AgroFresh
Matt Weiss
Founder & CEO RIND
Trish Thomas
Co-founder and CEO Every Body Eat
Tim McCollum
Founder and CEO Beyond Good
Zane Starkewolfe
CEO, Optimized Foods
Sujala Balaji
Founder and CEO, Rainfed
Ben Fishman
Chairman, Regenified LLC and Former Managing Director, Continental Grain
Bunmi Olayanju
Investor and Co-Founder FoodNiche Inc.
Shou Wong
Chief Innovation Officier,
TurtleTree
Dean Sullivan
Manager, Stop & Shop
Ellen Jorgensen
Co-founder and Director, Aanika Biosciences Inc.
Henry Gordon-Smith
Co-Founder and CEO, Agritecture
Expand Your Network...
Accelerate Business Growth.
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High Impact Networking
Expand your network of influential changemakers redefining the future of the food industry. Meet prospective collaborators, investors or partners.
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Insightful Learning Opportunities
Join the brightest minds in food and health for intelligent insights on innovating successfully and creating impact at scale.
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Discover Innovative Companies Improving Community Health.
Discover strategic partners with aligned missions that can accelerate your organization’s impact.
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Expand Your Network Through High-Impact Networking
Expand your network of changemakers through different powerful networking opportunities integrated into the event.
What Past Attendees Are Saying:
“This was a well-run event and more importantly, it brought to the table all stakeholders – convening power of food. I made some great connections with some companies in the meeting and I will follow up with them.“
Phil Demokritou, PhD
Head of Environmental Bioengineering,
Rutgers University
Phil Demokritou, PhD
Head of Environmental Bioengineering,
Rutgers University
“FoodNiche® Summit NYC was such an excellent event. Impressive lineup of speakers, sharing valuable insights. So many golden nuggets of food innovation wisdom shared! It was great to meet so many of the attendees. I left the summit beyond inspired. The future of food is bright.“
Anabelle Broadbent, PhD Founder,
Verde Ops
Anabelle Broadbent, PhD Founder,
Verde Ops
“Skillfully created and excellently hosted. A fantastic event! The investment panel at the FoodNiche Summit is the most informative panel session I have ever listened to.”
Shou Wong, PhD
Chief Innovation Officer, TurtleTree
Shou Wong, PhD
Chief Innovation Officer, TurtleTree
“Out of all the conferences I go to, I appreciate the FoodNiche Summit most because of the diversity of perspectives it brought together. There were representatives from across the food system – this kind of collaboration is key to solving the challenges of feeding the world sustainably.”
Scott Landers
Co-Founder & CEO, Figure8
Scott Landers
Co-Founder & CEO, Figure8
Frequently asked questios
Is This A Virtual Event?
This summit will take place in person in New York City. Specific addresses to each of the events will be included in your tickets.
Is there accommodation close to the venue?
We created a list of hotels here. These hotels are in close proximity to the venue for the event.
Are there group discount for teams?
Yes, there are group discounts for teams, please contact Joshua at [email protected] for details.
How can companies exhibit or present on the innovation stage at this summit?
Companies can schedule a call with the team by booking a time here.