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Catalyzing innovation in food and health

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Discovery Forums

Discovery Forums bring together leading scientific researchers, clinicians, investors, and business leaders to discuss specific areas in food for health innovation. Together they explore the research that is needed to bridge the gap to commercialization, as well as the initial markets for products in food and beverage, and consumer health. Select papers from these forums are shared publicly to further advance understanding of areas with opportunity for development and innovation.

Partner Summit

Private events bringing together the forward thinking food companies, foundations, investors, researchers, and organizations who have partnered with the IIFH. This event highlights our work from the year as well as launches new initiatives that the people in the room might collaborate on to give people healthier versions of the food they love.

Upcoming Events

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September 10, 2024

Chronobiology Discovery Forum: Improving circadian rhythmicity for better health outcomes

Our biological clocks influence nearly every aspect of our lives. By understanding our unique chronobiology, we can tailor the timing of sleep, meals, medication, exercise, work, and learning to align with our natural rhythms. This personalized approach can dramatically enhance our health, energy, and productivity.
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October 9-10, 2024

2024 Partner Summit

The 2024 IIFH Partner Summit convenes diverse stakeholders from across the food system with a shared vision of making the food we love healthier for people and the planet. Our aim is to foster a diverse network that leverages cutting-edge research and innovative business strategies to address pressing issues within the food system. Through a series of insightful discussions and networking opportunities, we will explore innovative solutions and form strategic partnerships to drive meaningful global change.

Past Events

June 18, 2024
Hosted in collaboration with Cornucopian Capital

GLP-1 Agonists - Weight Loss and Muscle Health

March 5, 2024
Hosted in collaboration with Cornucopian Capital

Sugar-Less Innovation: Building a World With Less Sugar

January 17, 2024

AI + Food Systems Data to Enhance Human and Planetary Health

October 12-13, 2023

IIFH Partner Summit

July 10-11, 2023

The Impact of Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis in Human Health and Wellbeing

June 28, 2022

Ketone Bodies as a Fourth Macronutrient

May 10, 2022

IIFH Partner Summit

Event Questions?

Our team is here to help! Feel free to send any questions regarding events to innovation@ucdavis.edu.

Testimonials

I was amazed by the impact of the cutting-edge food & health innovative ventures supported by IIFH.
I was also nourished with 'food for thought' from networking conversations with summit partners, and inspired by collaborations that combine the best of science and business to advance our food system. Overall, IIFH's partner summit 2023 is a much needed annual gathering!
Paul Kasemsap
IIFH Innovator Fellow Alumni
Thank you for including me in the UC Davis Innovation Institute for Food and Health Summit. My inbox is overflowing from relevant connections I made at the event.
The topics were timely and the cutting-edge scientific research was presented in a wonderfully accessible manner. I am grateful to be part of the extended UC Davis community and look forward to working with you.
Ishtvan I. McGee
Managing Director, Healthcare Investment Banking, BMO Capital Markets
The IIFH Partner Summit was the pinnacle of my experience as a UC Davis alumni to-date.
I was proud to be a part of an ecosystem that’s been growing so impressively. We had leading retailers, brands, food scientists, policymakers, and entrepreneurs all in attendance talking, debating, and collaborating on the future of food and food technology. I can’t wait until the next sessions.
Edris Bemanian
Chief Executive Officer
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Congratulations on a fantastic IIFH partners meeting – I left the meeting feeling inspired and optimistic about the food system innovations coming online to drive meaningful impact for human health!
Kudos on bringing together such a thought-provoking and engaging session with real thought leaders and innovators in this space.
Meghan O’Hearn
PhD, Impact Director, Food Systems for the Future
As someone who is relatively new to investing on the food side, the IIFH Partner Summit was a great crash-course in the most important work that is being done in the field. The diversity of presenters and subjects was fantastic.
Bill Arnold
Venture Discovery Director, Generation Food Rural Partners, Big Idea Ventures
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The IIFH Summit was a success. Congratulations!
I left the last day thrilled and energized with the connections and networking across the food ecosystem. Hats off. We definitely would like to be part of the IIFH Summit from now on.
Mauro Trevisani
CEO, Treehouse Almonds
The content was great, covering the most important themes within the future of food, but with a group of speakers that elevated the nuance – as well as the diverse considerations within each topic.
The cross-section of attendees and speakers also lead to rich conversations across the board. I very much appreciated participating. Bluestein Ventures has really enjoyed being part of IIFH this year and hope to continue collaborating closely.
Ashley Hartman
Managing Partner
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The IIFH Partner Summit was a very inspiring event
From the innovative new companies presenting their technologies to the academic experts presenting groundbreaking research to improve the food we eat so that we may live healthier, longer lives. I am thrilled to be part of the IIFH ecosystem and engage with leaders from across the global food system. I look forward to following IIFH’s progress and attending future events.
David Hultman
CWS® CIMA®, Managing Director, BMO Family Office
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