What is FOOD FORWARD 2024?

NL Eats has been instrumental in uniting change-makers and stakeholders since 2020 through our flagship conference, "Food Insecurity in a Changing World," launched at the onset of the pandemic.

This year, we invite you to Food Forward 2024 with the aim of creating conversations and experiences that will inspire change.

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FOOD Forward 2024 is proudly supported by Lawrence MacAulay,

Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food in Canada

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The Hackathon is also a key highlight of the Food Forward 2024 event, adding an exciting opportunity for innovation and collaboration.

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  • 200+ ATTENDEES LAST YEAR

  • 50+ PARTNERS

  • 100,000+ SOCIAL IMPRESSIONS

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  • Ranveer Chandra

    CTO of Agri-Food at Microsoft

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  • Dan Lussier

    Director, Canadian Agri-Food Data Initiative, EMILI Canada

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  • John Bailey

    CEO, Regina Food Bank

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  • Joshua Smee

    CEO @FoodFirstNL

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  • Wade Thorhaug

    co-Executive Director @Food Secure Canada

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  • Joanne Thompson

    Member of Parliament
    St. John's East, Newfoundland and Labrador @Government of Canada

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  • Dylan Putzel

    Director, Food Recovery & Logistics, Second Harvest

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  • Kalysha Hanrahan

    thinkAG Manager, Agriculture in the Classroom Canada

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  • Kelly Sutton

    Regional Vice President, RBC Newfoundland & Labrador  

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  • Mehnaz Tabassum

    Executive Director of Operations & Strategic Partnerships, NL Eats Community Outreach Inc.

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  • Jean-François Archambault

    Founder and Executive Director @La Tablée des Chefs

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  • Florian Villaumé

    CEO @techNL

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  • Saif Ahmed

    Chief Innovation Officer @NLEats

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  • Tom Cho

    Writer/Editor, Community Food Centres Canada

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  • B Pratyusha Chennupati

    Head of regulatory and government affairs @Pebble Labs Inc

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  • Freddie Pike

    Engineering Manager @CoLab Software

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  • Paul Akingbola

    Consultant @Deloitte

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  • Mark Hoffe

    Outreach Coordinator @NL Young Farmers

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  • Johan Mendez

    CEO @Inverte

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  • Karla Connolly

    Interim President & CEO @Genesis

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  • Jan Mertlik

    Co-Founder & CEO @Get Coding

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  • Mark Andre Brien

    CTO @ CORSphere

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  • Aiden Moores

    Success Manager, Pre-Incubation @ Genesis

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  • FUTURE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE

    • Innovations and trends in food production
    • Sustainable agriculture practices
  • AI AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

    • AI-powered solutions for food security
    • Digital tools for agricultural efficiency
  • YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGAGEMENT

    • Empowering the next generation of leaders in food security
    • Educational initiatives and youth-led projects
  • POLICY ADVOCACY & PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS

    • Influencing policy for better food security outcomes
    • Collaborations for food system transformation
  • COMMUNITY BUILDING

    • Addressing the needs of different communities
    • Inclusive practices in food systems
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