Strengthening the Innovations Fueling Food System Transformation

19 Mar 2026
Main Stage
Main Stage
  • With the growing importance of a nutritious and resilient food system, how are key stakeholders engaging with and embracing innovation to get ahead of changing landscapes?
  • What does meaningful innovation look like across the value chain, from production to consumption, and how can it be scaled responsibly?
  • How are governments, investors, and corporates aligning around food system transformation, and where are the gaps in collaboration?
  • What lessons can be learned from past innovation cycles, and how can we avoid repeating mistakes that lead to inequitable or unsustainable outcomes?
Speakers
Holly Freishtat
Holly Freishtat, Senior Director, Feeding Change - MILKEN INSTITUTE
Xin Ma
Xin Ma, Chief Investment Officer - KI TUA FUND
Florian Schattenmann
Florian Schattenmann, Chief Technology Officer and Vice President for Innovation and Research & Development - CARGILL