Message from the CEO
The excitement is building for a huge week in Western Australia in late February, with Future Food Systems’ (FFS’s) very own For Food’s Sake Summit occurring on February 22, along with a number of agrifood-related events happening in the West. The chance to network and develop new partnerships with industry, research and government representatives, along with the opportunity to gain crucial learnings from thought-leaders at the forefront of agrifood innovation, presents an opportunity not to be missed.
Not too sure what to expect? For Food’s Sake will provide attendees with an action-packed day full of intellectually tasty morsels, with our Summit at Murdoch University providing a platform for a series of discussions and keynote presentations on hot topics affecting the agrifood sector and consumers in tomorrow’s landscape. In addition to the Summit, attendees have the opportunity to enjoy a memorable culinary experience at the Gala Dinner held at the prestigious 6HEAD restaurant in the Chevron building at Elizabeth Quay, Perth.
For Food’s Sake proceedings will wrap up on February 23, with a tour of the newly opened Food Technology Facility. The tour is set to take place on the opening day of the facility and will provide guests with an overview of the potential, set to assist SMEs with new product development and access to state-of-the-art equipment.
Finally, I would like to acknowledge the amazing support of all our For Food’s Sake sponsors, including Murdoch University, 6HEAD Perth, Food Innovation Precinct Western Australia (FIPWA), Turbine Precinct / Food and Agribusiness Network (FAN), Great Southern Truffles, Silverplace, Peel Development Commission, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) and Business Events Perth. Their valuable contribution has played an integral role in forging the foundations for this event.
Tickets are still available and you can purchase them
here
I hope to see as many of you as I can over in Western Australia.
Warm regards,
Dr James Krahe
CEO, Future Food Systems
For Food’s Sake Summit Program
We’re excited to announce that Future Food Systems’ second in-person Summit has will be sponsored by partners representing the triple helix of government, industry and research. Murdoch University has committed to major sponsorship of the Summit. It joins Platinum partners Food Innovation Precinct WA (FIPWA) and Sunshine-Coast cluster Food & Agribusiness Network (FAN); Gala Embark on a journey of discovery into the factors shaping the future of food in Australia and abroad. The finalised For Food’s Sake Summit program is now available, along with a full list of speakers set to share their insights and contribute to topical discussions on February 22. Attendees will gather at the remarkable Boola Katitjin building on Murdoch University’s Perth Campus to hear from and ask questions of specialists in the fields of collaboration, sustainability, value-adding, automation, proteins, nutrition and more.
View the full program
For Food’s Sake Gala Dinner
6HEAD will offer an amazing evening that all For Food’s Sake Gala Dinner guests can enjoy. A world-class waterfront restaurant newly opened at Elizabeth Quay, every detail has been planned and executed by careful, experienced professionals, all in order to create the iconic dining experience.
In addition to enjoying a series of delicious dishes, guests will be treated to an evening of celebrations and special presentations, hosted by former ABC broadcaster and popular MC, Verity James.
View more details
here
Q&A with For Food’s Sake speaker, Mei Yong from PlantCo
“Food has the power to connect and inspire. Beyond that, what we choose to buy and eat can impact global wellbeing. This insight is what I have been focused on in the past few years – empowering every person to make good food choices that benefit local communities and the environment,” says Mei Yong innovative entrepreneur and award-winning CEO of WA-based company My PlantCo.
FFS sat down with Ms Yong to discuss her business journey, sustainable practices, consumer wellbeing, expectations around For Food’s Sake and what she hopes to get from the event.
View the Q&A
evokeAG. and side events
Prior to For Food’s Sake, the FFS team will be hosting a select group of partners at the Asia-Pacific’s premier agrifood tech innovation event, AgriFutures’ evoke
AG.
Part of this year’s evoke
AG., at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre on February 20 and 21, the FFS-led Hospitality Suite will provide an opportunity for guests to learn more about Future Food Systems’ impactful collaborations and to meet and talk with representatives of our partners Murdoch University, FIPWA, FAN and Great Southern Truffles.
Alongside evoke
AG., there’s a full slate of agrifood-tech-related events scheduled for Western Australia in late February, from the WA Regional BBQ and South West Regional Tour, to technology showcases along with food and beverage experiences. This is an exceptional opportunity to immerse yourself in the state’s finest. View the full list of evoke
AG. side events
here
