The Future of Protein Production Summit
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About the event
With more than 400 delegates expected and +40 exhibiting companies, this conference and exhibition boasts an industry-leading agenda that showcases the latest innovative breakthroughs to help accelerate the commercialization and scaling of alternative proteins.
The senior executive-level conference presents an unbiased opportunity to explore and discuss this complex issue with world-leading experts. Discover a wide range of solutions that will have a positive impact through abolishing animal cruelty, reducing global pollution, and improving human health.
Stay up-to-date with the most recent solutions, technology, policy, and concepts across the food system. And get the best opportunities to meet key industry contributors.
Sponsors
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Expo
Explore the latest products and solutions to address the industry’s major challenges in scaling and commercializing alternative protein-derived foods. This is the industry’s most specialized event to meet contacts throughout the supply chain under one roof — from raw materials through to retail.
Conference
Meet entrepreneurs, investors, tech suppliers, experts and thought-leaders from leading companies to develop your knowledge and take away practical insights on the latest sectoral hurdles from scaling, regulations and manufacturing to sourcing, consumer acceptance, funding and go-to-market.
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Exhibit
Join more than +30 suppliers in a focused environment to showcase products representing the entire supply chain, from ingredients to processing and everything in between. Connect with hundreds of key C-suite decision-makers looking for your products and services – and all in just two days!
Industry Expert Advisory Board
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Why attend?
Discover the latest solutions
✓ Hear expert presentations from companies already developing and adopting ground-breaking protein production technology
✓ Gain the latest research and trends to help develop sustainable production technologies
✓ Discover the next generation of highly sustainable processes, technologies, and production solutions
Connect and network
✓ Expand your network by meeting with senior executives, entrepreneurs and investors from around the globe
✓ Meet with and attract the innovators driving the industry forward
✓ Meet the companies behind the latest innovations helping to create and commercialize environmentally friendly proteins from a variety of sources
Grow and promote
✓ Showcase your technology or services to help the industry move forward and accelerate the new agrarian revolution
✓ Expand your professional horizon by meeting with leading experts
✓ Equip yourself with ideas and knowledge that adds value to you, your team, and your organisation
Expand Your Knowledge Of
Supply Chain Collaborations
Regulatory Pathways
Technical Innovations
Molecular Farming
Microbial Fermentation
Cell-Cultivated Meats
Precision Fermentation
Plant-Based Proteins
Consumer Trends
Industry Projects
Reducing Production Costs
Alternative Dairy
Traditional Fermentation
Cell Lines
Scaling From Lab to Plate
Go-to-Market Strategy
Growth Media
Investment Landscape
Processing Technology
and more...!
Speaker Highlights
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What Our Past Attendees Said
McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois
The future of food starts in Chicago
There are currently ~1,000 alt protein startups in the USA, joining a category that has seen the establishment of high-profile consumer brands and attracted traditional animal protein producer collaborations. Chicago’s F&B manufacturing industry is the USA's largest, generating US$9.4 billion annually in output and employing +65,000 people. Chicago is also a leader in food and agriculture innovation. From high-profile startups to the established industry leaders, the city is uniquely poised for continued innovation within the food ecosystem.
It was therefore a natural choice for The Future of Protein Production to establish a US event that will flourish alongside this nascent industry. McCormick Place, the largest convention center in North America, is situated on Chicago’s lakefront, just minutes from downtown and facing one of the most iconic skylines in the world.
Meet decision-makers in these sectors
Cell-Based Meat
Meat Producers
Associations & NGOs
Cell Culture
Dairy
Food Service
Cell-Based Seafood
Food Brands
Flavor Houses
Growth Media
Research
Food Retailers
Equipment Providers
Alternative Dairy
Regulatory Bodies
Academia
Bioreactor Production
Insect Production
Ingredients
Investors
Scaffolding
Consultants
Molecular Farming
And More...
Supporters & Media Partners
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Who You will meet
Food scientists | Food manufacturing Industry | Bio-Industry | Pharmaceutical Industry | Agricultural Industry | Suppliers to the Food / Bio industry | Flavor Industry | Hardware & Software suppliers | Health Care professionals | Hospitality & Catering Industry | Food preneurs | Meat producers | Certification & Food Safety Institutions | Public Health Organizations | Cultured Meat start-ups | Meat alternative start-ups | Investors | Regulatory Institutions | Governmental Organizations
Top 5 Reasons To Attend
When attending The Future of Protein Production Chicago, you will have 5 advantages to set you apart in the industry such as the following:
1. Access to source the latest technologies from +400 companies across the alt protein supply chain
2. Learn about the latest market innovations from across the industry
3. Gain new ideas for increased efficiencies and reduced manufacturing costs
4. Hear about and sample the latest products and cutting-edge food technologies
5. Join our social networking receptions to meet hundreds of peers over drinks/bites who are committed to innovation
Source the latest technologies and solutions, and find new partners to help achieve all your sustainability targets. In line with the UN sustainability goals.
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The Future of Protein Production Chicago
The Meeting Place for Sustainable Protein Production in the Americas
April 29th & 30th 2025
Previous Attendees Include
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
This show will take place from 29th & 30th April 2025 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois
An email confirmation should be received within 24 hours of registering
Please enquire for more information and special room rates for the official show hotels
Everyone is welcome at the conference. We include participants from a wide range of industries and technical backgrounds so there will be plenty available for everyone
We are able to offer reduced rates for academia, non-profits, NGOs and Early Stage Startups. Full details can be found on our tickets page here
A full-price delegate pass is US$1,295, however book early to take advantage of our Super-Early or Early Bird offers
Bring your confirmation barcode to any Print Your Badge station to get your badge printed
We will have over seven hours of networking built into the agenda across the two days. From networking breakfasts, coffee breaks, networking lunches and a drinks reception, plus an event app to connect with and schedule meetings with other attendees, plus dedicated networking area for one-on-one private meetings
Attendees are able to meet exhibitors at their booth or move to a one-to-one or group meeting in the networking area
We offer a 14-day 'No Questions Asked' refund on all passes
If so, please contact us on info@futureofproteinproduction.com
