The Future of Protein Production conference in Chicago will feature over 100 presentations and panels on topics such as cultivated meat, fermentation, plant-based development, biomanufacturing, and investment trends. Keynote speaker Bruce Friedrich of the Good Food Institute will address the role of food systems in climate and public health policy, while other sessions will cover the PROTEIN Act and regulatory barriers in the industry.

Technical sessions will focus on molecular farming, microbial fermentation, hybrid protein formats, and the use of mycelium in meat analogues and cultivated products. Investor sentiment will also be discussed, with speakers from financial institutions examining the shift in funding priorities. The event, co-located with the Cultured Meat Symposium, is expected to attract over 500 participants and 45 exhibitors, with a dedicated startup pitch session for investors and buyers.