Pitching Session: Biotechnology & Sustainable Bioprocessing

20 Mar 2026
Innovation Stage

Join a high-energy, rapid-fire pitching session of the industry's most exciting entrepreneurs. Dive into innovative biotech companies engineering synthetic biology, precision fermentation, and green bioprocesses to craft novel ingredients future-proofing the food industry.

Speakers
Gabriel James
Gabriel James, Founder & CEO - SOLARFERM
Leila Strickland
Leila Strickland, CEO & Founder - TOTALITY BIOSCIENCES
Daria Reisch
Daria Reisch, Founder & CEO - SENTIANOVA
Maria Cho
Maria Cho, Advisor - DOGODAN
Saurabh Malani
Saurabh Malani, CTO - FERMEATE
Michelle Ruiz
Michelle Ruiz, Founder & CEO - HYFE
Melanie Reese
Melanie Reese, Director of International Operations - SWAN NECK BIO
Ali Fallah
Ali Fallah, Entrepreneur in Residence for Sweet Proteins - SWEET BLISS
Stephanie Fermlabs
Stephanie Fermlabs, CEO & Co-founder - FERMLABS