Technology and innovation are key accelerators towards reshaping the food ecosystem. To build future-fit food systems, capable of meeting the challenges of a growing global population, they are not merely desirable but imperative. This session will specifically:

• Explore the role of technology and innovation in driving sustainability and resilience of food systems as well as addressing issues of food security and access
• Identify potential challenges and barriers to implementing food tech innovations
• Draw on innovative solutions and technologies along the food supply chain and showcase added value and benefits
• Present examples of collaborative initiatives leading to successful technology adoption/innovation acceleration across the food value chain
• Evaluate role of start-up ecosystems, incubators, and accelerators in creating a dynamic environment for driving food system change

Moderator: Victoria Crawford, Senior Manager, Investment Partnerships WBCSD 

Participants:

• Katie Carson, Director Corporate Affairs Food and Climate Policy, Tetra Pak  
• Irina Gerry, CMO, Change Foods
• Lucy Wallace, Chief of Staff, EIT Food
• Jian Zhang, VP Institute of Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Tsinghua University
• Sneha Singh, Managing Director India, GFI
• Kaveh Zahedi, Director Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment, FAO
• Réjane Souza, Senior Vice-President, Global Innovation, Yara International 
• Olav Kjørven, CEO, EAT Forum