Alex Lorestani, PhD – Co-Founder & CEO, Geltor Inc.

Traditional food production is under pressure. Double protein production using no more arable land.  So how about meat from a petri dish; seafood from plants; or protein from crickets. Synthetic biology has created new opportunities to produce both current ingredients as well as new ingredients.  Learn how one company has used synthetic biology to produce beneficial ingredients without the use of arable land or other resources.

Mark Connelly – Managing Director & Senior Research Analyst, Stephens

Mark Connelly is one of the preeminent Analysts on Wall Street covering the food and ag space.  He is also active in covering the private markets as a barometer for opportunities and challenges that larger public companies may be leveraging or missing.  Mark will discuss his current outlook on the industry in general, and more specifically, emerging trends that will affect all of us over the coming decades.

Michael Doane – Global Managing Director – Sustainable Food & Water, The Nature Conservancy
Renée Vassilos – Director of Agriculture and Innovation, The Nature Conservancy

The Nature Conservancy is one of the foremost impact organizations in the world, striving to build an environment where both people and nature thrive. They focus on four key areas of conservation:  Tackle Climate Change, Protect Land & Water, Provide Food & Water Sustainably, and Build Healthy Cities. Hear why they have chosen to work with iSelect and the Impact we can have together.