The IIFH Partner Summit 2026: Signals and Strategy in Food & Health — Technology and Investment will take place May 13–14, 2026, with a welcome dinner on the evening of May 12 at the historic Asilomar Conference Grounds, a venue long recognized for hosting consequential scientific convenings—including the landmark 1975 meeting that helped shape the trajectory of modern biotechnology.
Designed as an invitation-only, retreat-style convening, the Summit brings together IIFH partners with senior leaders across academia, industry, investment, and philanthropy to examine the signals shaping food and health systems. Rather than predicting a single future, the program explores signals that may presage a range of possible outcomes, pairing use-inspired research with focused discussion on strategic, commercial, and capital allocation implications.
By leveraging Asilomar’s legacy as a place for reflection at moments of emerging capabilities, the Partner Summit supports informed judgment and long-term decision-making—allowing each organization to interpret how evolving scientific and market dynamics shape its own strategic path.
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The nearest airport is Monterey Regional (MRY), approximately 15 minutes from Asilomar. San Jose (SJC) and San Francisco (SFO) are also accessible, approximately 1.5–2 hours by car. Rental cars and rideshare services are available from all airports.
For an alternative to rideshare or rental cars, Groome Transportation (Monterey location) offers scheduled shuttle service to Asilomar from SFO and SJC. With advance booking, door-to-door pickup and drop-off only. Visit their Monterey service page to book and select your preferred drop-off here.
