FUTURE OF FOOD CONCLAVE
5th July 2025
AGENDA
5th July 2025, Saturday
Welcome and Inauguration
10.00am-10.15am
Introduction to Vegan First and Vegan India Conference by our founder, Palak Mehta. Followed by official inauguration of the Conference
Chief Guest Address
10.20am- 10.35am
Keynote speech by the Chief Guest
The Global and Indian Landscape of Plant-Based Foods
10.40am-11.10am
Explore how plant-based foods and lifestyles are evolving across different regions and the forces driving the rise of veganism worldwide. Discover how media shapes public perception, the role of advocacy in promoting vegan values, and the latest innovations making veganism more accessible.
Global Export Potential and Regulations for Vegan Foods
11.15am-11.55am
Critical, industry-defining panel discussion on plant-based regulations in different countries and export potential for Indian plant-based F&B sector.
Breakthrough Technologies Shaping the Future of Food
12.00pm- 12.35pm
Shining the spotlight on innovative technologies powering the plant-based food sector, from unusual product formats to unique ingredients to unexplored packaging trends, etc
PLANT-BASED NETWORKING LUNCH
12.35pm -1.50 pm
Separating Science from Fiction: All You Need to Know About Plant-Based Protein
1.50pm- 2.20pm
Join our panel as we demystify plant-based protein, separating scientific facts from popular myths. Gain comprehensive insights from experts on the benefits and realities of plant-based nutrition.
The Rise or Fall of Plant-Based Meat: Fad or Future?
2.25pm-2.50pm
Are plant-based meats a passing trend or a lasting shift in the food industry? Time to peek into the future of this sector
How to scale a plant-based F&B business in face of hurdles?
2.55pm-3.35pm
From supply chain issues to manufacturing bottlenecks, from distribution hurdles to pricing paradoxes, in this discussion, industry titans explore foodtech solutions to real-world hurdles in production, scaling, sourcing and more. Join them as they discuss how to scale a F&B business
NETWORKING HIGH TEA
3.35pm-3.55pm
Investment landscape of the plant-based sector and how to ace it
4.00pm-4.30pm
Take a peek into the minds behind the money. What are investments in the global and Indian plant-based sector looking like? What would make investors invest in a vegan business in a bearish market?
Harnessing the power of quick commerce and ecommerce for vegan F&B
4.35pm- 5.15pm
The fastest route to widespread product availability is through e-commerce or quick commerce. Join us as industry insiders share tips on how to successfully navigate these tough online channels as a plant-based food brand
Can HoReCa mainstream veganism in India?
5.20pm- 5.50pm
The pivotal role of Hotel, Restaurants, Catering (HoReCa) Segment and Culinary Programs in taking veganism mainstream in India and into every home.
Iconic and reliable go to market strategies for an industry at a nascent stage
5.55pm- 6.25pm
Discover untapped strategies to garner positive consumer and media interest for your vegan brand; gain insights on consumer behavior, Gen Z trends and expectations, etc
CLOSING
6.25pm--6.30pm
Closing remarks