There hasn't been a more opportune time to build and invest in more resilient, equitable, and sustainable food systems. From improving productive capacities to scaling up more sustainable products and processes, this moment requires greater coordinated and impactful solutions to more rapidly respond to growing challenges. Continuing our series of conversations over the last several years, we will ask participants what actions can strengthen food systems, including investment opportunities, digitalization, supporting local producers, and deepening cross-sector collaborations. By convening industry leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and regulators, we aim to amplify the paradigm-changing ideas that would protect against continued environmental degradation and empower people to live healthier, more productive lives. 

* In partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC). 

Opening Remarks

Amos Garcia

Director, Asia Center, Milken Institute

Moderators

Holly Freishtat

Director, Feeding Change, Milken Institute

Alexander Pestalozzi

Managing Director, Mueller Asia

Speakers

Ernest Bethe

Principal Operations Officer, International Finance Corporation

Rana Karadsheh-Haddad

Regional Industry Director, Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services, Asia Pacific, International Finance Corporation

Sebastien Pascual

Director of Agribusiness, Temasek

Beverley Postma

CEO, Grow Asia

Gurdeep Prewal

Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Rocana Venture Partners

Sandhya Sriram

Founder and CEO, Shiok Meats