Ensuring a More Inclusive Plant Based and Alternative Proteins Industry

Ensuring a More Inclusive Plant-Based and Alternative Proteins Industry

Background

The plant-based and alternative protein industry is booming with innovation, but underrepresented communities—particularly women and people of color—often face significant barriers in accessing funding, resources, and leadership roles.

Join us for a thought-provoking webinar where we will:

• Explore the challenges faced by marginalized communities in the plant-based and alternative protein sectors
• Discuss actionable solutions to create a more inclusive and equitable ecosystem
• Highlight opportunities for increasing diversity in the industry

This is a unique chance to contribute to the conversation and be part of the movement toward a more inclusive future in food innovation!

Webinar Overview:

The plant-based and alternative protein industry is experiencing rapid growth, offering exciting possibilities for the future of food. However, certain communities—especially women and people from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups—often face challenges in accessing resources, networks, funding, and leadership opportunities within this sector. This webinar will explore the specific obstacles these groups encounter and discuss practical strategies for fostering a more inclusive, equitable, and diverse environment in the plant-based and alternative protein industries.

• Navigating systemic barriers in the plant-based and alternative protein industries
• Strategies for empowering women and underrepresented racial and ethnic groups
• Building inclusive networks, leadership opportunities, and funding access
• Best practices for fostering diversity in business and innovation

• Recent grads as well as industry professionals looking to enter this industry
• Entrepreneur-curious and innovators deciding if they want to start a venture
• Advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Anyone interested in the future of sustainable food systems
• Current students are exploring impactful careers in sustainability and social justice movements.

Event Venue

Online