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?
Host
Chuck Templeton
Chuck Templeton, Managing Partner - S2G INVESTMENTS
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
Tara Glasgow
Tara Glasgow, Chief Science Officer and EVP R&D - PEPSICO