2026 Food Systems Summit- "Rooted in History, Growing the Future."

Fri Jun 05 2026 at 08:30 am to 02:30 pm UTC-05:00

San Antonio Botanical Garden | San Antonio

City of San Antonio, Food Policy Council, Gardopia
Publisher/HostCity of San Antonio, Food Policy Council, Gardopia
2026 Food Systems Summit- "Rooted in History, Growing the Future."
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About this Event

Rooted in History, Growing the Future.

Join us for a powerful day of connection and action at this year’s San Antonio Food Systems Summit!

What to Expect:
• Opening presentation on local heritage foods
• Engaging panel featuring local food system champions
• Youth spotlights uplifting the next generation
• Interactive engagement sessions
• Onsite garden tours, live culinary demonstrations, and more!

Room location: Betsy Kelso Center


Agenda

🕑: 08:30 AM - 08:50 AM
Check-in
🕑: 08:50 AM - 09:00 AM
Opening Remarks
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:25 AM
Opening Presentation: Dr. Gary Nabhan
Host: Dr. Gary Nabhan

Info: Dr. Gary Nabhan will discuss his research on San Antonio's heritage foods and the importance of cross sector collaboration among food system sectors to revive and preserve our local food landscape.


🕑: 09:25 AM - 09:30 AM
Youth Spotlight
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Panel Discussion: Strengthening Community Food Systems
Host: Katie Erickson- San Antonio Botanical Gardens
🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Break
🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:35 AM
Youth Spotlight
🕑: 10:40 AM - 12:15 PM
Rotating Engagement Sessions

Info: Attendees will participate in three rotating sessions: 1. Understanding historical roots and cultural identity in our food systems; 2. Mapping and identifying current challenges and opportunities while also bringing awareness of system gaps and leverage points; 3. Creating solutions and visioning future success through actionable, community-driven ideas for the future.


🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:20 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
San Antonio Botanical Garden Onsite Tours

Info: The San Antonio Botanical Gardens will host five onsite tours. Tours are available on first come, first serve basis upon completion of registration.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place, San Antonio, United States

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