Food As Medicine Summit

FOOD IS MEDICINE: DRIVING INNOVATION & EDUCATION FOR A HEALTHIER WORLD.

A THOUGHT-PROVOKING SUMMIT FOR INNOVATORS, EDUCATORS, POLICY-MAKERS, HEALTH-CARE PROFESSIONALS ON SHAPING A HEALTHIER FUTURE FOR ALL.

DATE: JUNE 26TH, 2025 | HARVARD UNIVERSITY, BOSTON, MA

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Why Attend?

This summit offers an unparalleled opportunity to dive deep into the latest scientific research, cutting-edge technologies, and transformative educational strategies that position food at the forefront of health innovation. By exploring the intersection of nutrition and health, we aim to foster a holistic approach to disease prevention, management, and overall well-being.

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 EatingDiscuss 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.

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FOOD IS MEDICINE: DRIVING INNOVATION & EDUCATION FOR HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES.

DATE: JUNE 26TH, 2025 | HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL, BOSTON, MA

Why Attend?

The FoodNiche Health Forum is a full-day event designed to convene global thought leaders for insightful conversations and strategic collaborations. The forum focuses on advancing health equity and building healthier communities through food innovation, education, and cross-sector partnerships. From groundbreaking research to scalable community initiatives, attendees will explore impactful solutions at the intersection of food, health, and technology

Highlights

The Science of Food as Medicine

Across the U.S., communities are facing an urgent health crisis—rising rates of food insecurity paired with skyrocketing chronic diseases linked to poor eating patterns. Sessions will explore scalable solutions, share groundbreaking science, and create new partnerships that can accelerate change.

Celebrating Trail Blazers

The progress made so far is a result of decades of work by different trailblazers. From enhancing food security to innovating game-changing food technology and everything in between. These leaders have created impact and will be honored.

Innovations in Food Technology

The sessions will dive deep to explore how food tech innovations are promoting healthier communities by increasing food access, enhancing knowledge, and enabling better management of chronic diseases.

Collaborative Networking: Where Ideas Meet Opportunity

During our networking lunch, attendees will engage in purposeful dialogue with leaders working at the intersection of food, health, and food innovation. These sessions are designed to facilitate connection across disciplines and opportunities to highlight the work people are doing.

Marion Nestle PhD MPH

Marion Nestle PhD MPH

Professor Emeritas New York University
Lifetime Voice for Food Justice Award
Jim Flatt

Jim Flatt

Co-Founder, Bright Seed
Scientific Innovation in Food & Health Award
Danielle Nierenberg

Danielle Nierenberg

President, Food Tank
Global Food Thought-Leadership Award
Catherine D'Amato

Catherine D'Amato

President, Greater Boston Food Bank
Leadership in Food Access and Community Impact Award.
Lauren Fiechtner MD, MPH

Lauren Fiechtner MD, MPH

Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School
Julia Olayanju PhD MPH

Julia Olayanju PhD MPH

Chief Science Officer, FoodNiche-ED
Saneel Kulkarni PharmD, MPH

Saneel Kulkarni PharmD, MPH

Senior Vice President, Centene
Katie Stebbins

Katie Stebbins

Executive Director, Tufts Food & Nutrition Innovation Institute
Marcia Hooper

Marcia Hooper

Partner, Branch Venture Group
Guru Banavar PhD

Guru Banavar PhD

Chief Technology Officer, Viome
Lauren Abda

Lauren Abda

Partner, Branch Venture Group
Marc Washington

Marc Washington

Chair and Founder, SuperGut
Joan Salge Blake EdD

Joan Salge Blake EdD

Clinical Professor, Boston University
Leena Nabzdyk PhD

Leena Nabzdyk PhD

CEO, Canomiks & Assistant Professor Harvard Medical School
Bunmi Olayanju MBA CFA

Bunmi Olayanju MBA CFA

Chief Strategy Officer, Care Center Of New Jersey
Anabelle Broadbent PhD

Anabelle Broadbent PhD

Chief Science Officer, Verde Ops
Marc Oshima

Marc Oshima

Chief Executive Officer, Babylon Microfarms
Samantha Alexandra

Samantha Alexandra

Chief Executive Officer, FoodHealth Co.

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 for intelligent insights on innovating successfully in the current food ecosystem. Learn factors driving change and factors driving consumer food purchasing decisions.

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Show Case Your Brand

Leverage opportunities at this summit to enhance your company’s visibility, leverage your thought-leadership and promote 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.

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

“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.“

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

"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

Frequently asked questios

Is This A Virtual Event?

This summit will take place in person at the Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA. Specific addresses to each of the events will be included in your tickets.

Is there accommodation close to the venue?

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?

There are no exhibition at this event.

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