The sixth-annual summit will take place over three days in Dallas at The Fairmont Hotel featuring 100+ speakers and a full expo showcasing delicious plant-based food.
SPEAKERS | MODERATORS | SPONSORS | EXHIBITORS | PROGRAM
This three-day conference will bring over 600 participants from various industries including:
tech entrepreneurs
investors
philanthropists
journalists
environmentalists
CEOs
animal advocates
nutritionists
effective altruists
academics
students
non-profit executives
speakers
panelists
exhibitors
media
The Reducetarian Summit is designed to complement, Meat Me Halfway, The Reducetarian Cookbook and The Reducetarian Solution.
We have a limited block of rooms reserved at The Fairmont Hotel where the Summit will be hosted. We fill up each year so be sure to book a room before it is too late!
What are media saying about the Summit?
“Brings together people working on the issue from every conceivable angle, despite their differences. As a result, I met a lot more people… than I would've from a typical conference. And as cliché as it might sound, it was a reminder of the importance of setting aside minor differences to find common ground.” – Vox
“[A]n inclusive message: “It’s not all or nothing. Everyone is welcome.’” – Washington Post
“The unusual mix of attendees at the Reducetarian Summit… attests to this value.” – Time
“The conference [is] making ripples across The Atlantic.” – The Independent
“I left this one with fresh ideas and new nagging questions… a success.” – NPR
“An offbeat mélange... attract[s] people who aren't the usual-suspect[s.]” – Axios
Whether you’re plant-based or practicing Meatless Mondays, you’re a reducetarian! We each have different motivations, and are leveraging different tools, but we share one common goal — a better world. Together, we can protect the environment, improve human health, and spare farm animals from cruelty.
At the Reducetarian Summit, you’ll:
• Listen to world-renowned speakers
• Attend moderated panels from mainstream reporters
• Participate in skill-building workshops
• Enjoy networking opportunities
• Learn about the latest plant-based products and services
• Eat delicious food, and lots of it
We’ve sold out every year, so get your tickets today! And be sure to select the correct ticket type and scroll all the way down to see options and add-ons. Thank you!
Moderators
Kenny Torrella, Vox
Laura Brehaut, National Post
Matt Reynolds, Wired
Nathan Robinson, Current Affairs
Ali Francis, Freelance Journalist
Whitney Bauck, The Guardian Contributor
Nitish Pahwa, Slate
Aliya Uteuova, The Guardian
Clint Rainey, Fast Company
Sam Stone, Bon Appétit
Joseph Winters, Grist
Marin Scotten, Salon
Jabed Ahmed, The Independent
Evan Bush, NBC News
Speakers
Josh May, The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Mahsa Vazin, PawCo Foods
Annie Ryu, jack & annie's / The Jackfruit Company
Aidan Alexander, FarmKind
Monica Chen, New Roots Institute
Brandon Waller, Bam’s Vegan
Gautam Godhwani, Good Startup
Andrew deCoriolis, Farm Forward
Andrew Arentowicz, 50/50 Foods, Inc.
Alma Castrejon-Davila, Changing Markets Foundation
Gustaaf Haan, Questionmark Foundation
Sophie Moscovici-Troyka, Plonts
Alexandra Koullick, Ten Lives
Jessika Ava, Thrive Philanthropy
Steve Simitzis, Solvable Syndicate
Caroline Cotto, NECTAR
Zack Strong, Animal Welfare Institute
Caroline Mercado, Chef Mercado's Kitchen
Bob Fischer, Texas State University
Austin Frerick, Yale University Fellow
Emilie Fitch, People For Better Food
Mihir Pershad, Umami Bioworks
Joshua Errett, Friends & Family Pet Food Company
Delcianna Winders, Vermont Law and Graduate School
Jean Louwrens, De Novo Foodlabs
Victor Kumar, Boston University
Leah Garcés, Mercy For Animals
Jo Garcia, Chef Jo Elevated Cuisine
Gemma Hoskins, Mighty Earth
Primilee Usher, Flow N Nature
Ruud Zanders, Kipster
Alexis Andiman, Earthjustice
Troy Gardner, TLC Vegan Café
Molly Armus, Friends of the Earth
Florence Brewer, Refined Flow
Alicia Bell, The Humane Society of the United States
Meghan O'Brien Lowery, Tilt Collective
Reza Ovissipour, Texas A & M University
Allen Zimmerman, PhD, University of Tampa
Kelly Hunter Foster, Waterkeeper Alliance
Mark Budolfson, University of Texas
Emily Bass, The Breakthrough Institute
Audrey Lawson-Sanchez, Balanced
Shane Harker, Rethink Resource
Angela Lee, University of Alberta
Liam Lysaght, Feedback Global
Madeline Keating, Natural Resources Defense Council
Matt Halteman, Calvin University
J.P. Andrew, Texas Christian University
David Clough, University of Aberdeen
Heather McLeod-Kilmurray, University of Ottawa
Robert Boer, Blue Horizon
Jerusha Klemperer, FoodPrint
Allison Penner, Reimagine Agriculture
Jeff "Trip" Tripician, Meatable
Shalom Daniel, Mush Foods
Regina Harmon, Food Recovery Network
Rebecca Pons, Madre Brava
Sam Nadel, Social Change Lab
Nivi Jaswal-Wirtjes, The Virsa Foundation
Davide Dukcevich, Investor
Vincenzina Caputo, Michigan State University
Zack Eagleton, The Far Out Initiative
Leah Kelly, Center for Biological Diversity
Cameron Harsh, World Animal Protection
Joy Lehman, Meatless Mondays
Amy Chen, Upside Foods
Kevin Kuruc, University of Texas
Kyle Ann Sebastian, Union of Concerned Scientists
Christian Poppe, Formo
Sara Murphy, Southwest Foodservice Excellence
Brooke Betts, Rare
Steven Finn, Siddhi Capital
Marta Hernandez, HHS
Adam Shriver, Drake University
Paul Sherman, Institute For Justice
Anthony Bookman, Vegan Food Company
Sponsors
Platinum
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Additional Exhibitors
A Well-Fed World
Better Life For Animals
All Y'alls Foods
Center for Animal Law Studies
Alt Protein Careers
Better Food For People
Program
DAY 0 | THURSDAY 10.24.24
2:00PM-8:00PM Early Registration - Regency Ballroom
6:00PM-8:00PM Reception for Sponsors, Speakers, Exhibitors, and VIP Guests (Sponsored by Greenbaum Foundation) - International Ballroom
DAY 1 | FRIDAY 10.25.24
7:00AM-7:00PM Registration - Regency Foyer
8:00AM-9:15AM Breakfast (Sponsored by The Humane Society of the United States) - International Ballroom
9:30AM-10:30AM Get to Know Networking - International Ballroom
10:30AM-11:00AM Break
11:00AM-12:00PM Funding a Better Future: How Philanthropists Are Deploying Capital - Regency Ballroom
Nathan Robinson, Current Affairs; Jessika Ava, Thrive Philanthropy; Aidan Alexander, FarmKind; Meghan O'Brien Lowery, Tilt Collective
11:00AM-12:00PM Cooking Demos - Continental Room
Caroline Mercado, Chef Mercado's Kitchen; Jo Garcia, Chef Jo Elevated Cuisine
12:00PM-1:30PM Lunch (Sponsored by Mercy for Animals) - International Ballroom
1:30PM-2:30PM Waste Not, Want Not: How to Decrease Animal Products That Aren't Even Eaten - Regency Ballroom
Kenny Torrella, Vox; Allison Penner, Reimagine Agriculture; Madeline Keating, Natural Resources Defense Council; Regina Harmon, Food Recovery Network; Liam Lysaght, Feedback Global; Shane Harker, Rethink Resource
1:30PM-2:30PM Fermentation: How to Leverage The Old and the New - Oak Room
Matt Reynolds, Wired; Jean Louwrens, De Novo Foodlabs; Sophie Moscovici-Troyka, Plonts; Christian Poppe, Formo
2:30PM-3:00PM Break
3:00PM-4:00PM Meat Me In The Middle: How to Advance Blended Meat - Regency Ballroom
Laura Brehaut, National Post; Shalom Daniel, Mush Foods; Andrew Arentowicz, 50/50 Foods, Inc.; Annie Ryu, jack & annie's / The Jackfruit Company
3:00PM-4:00PM Crunching the Numbers: How to Use Data to Power Advocacy - Oak Room
Evan Bush, NBC; Caroline Cotto, NECTAR; Gustaaf Haan, Questionmark Foundation; Brooke Betts, Rare; Sam Nadel, Social Change Lab
4:00PM-4:30PM Break
4:30PM-5:30PM From Schools to Hospitals: How to Change What is On The Menu - Regency Ballroom
Jabed Ahmed, The Independent; Audrey Lawson-Sanchez, Balanced; Alicia Bell, The Humane Society of The United States; Marta Hernandez, HHS; Sara Murphy, Southwest Foodservice Excellence
4:30PM-5:30PM Meeting of the Minds: Lightning Talks - Oak Room
Angela Lee, University of Alberta; Adam Shriver, Drake University; Delcianna Winders, Vermont Law and Graduate School; Matt Halteman, Calvin University; Kevin Kuruc, University of Texas; Vincenzina Caputo, Michigan State University
6:00PM-8:00PM Buffet Dinner (Sponsored by Food System Innovations) - International Ballroom
DAY 2 | SATURDAY 10.26.24
7:00AM-7:00PM Registration - Regency Foyer
7:00AM-8:00AM Yoga - Continental Room
Florence Brewer, Refined Flow
8:00AM-9:00AM Breakfast (Sponsored by FoodPrint) - International Ballroom
9:15AM-10:15AM Welcome - Regency Ballroom
Brian Kateman, Reducetarian Foundation; Jacob Benoist, Reducetarian Fellow; Claire Bilicki, Reducetarian Fellow; Eleanor Macagba, Reducetarian Fellow; Stephanie Frias, Reducetarian Fellow
10:30AM-11:30AM Round Robin Networking - Gold, Continental, Far Side & Regency Ballroom
11:30AM-12:00PM Break
12:00PM-1:00PM Under the Microscope: How to Produce, Scale, and Market Meat, Eggs, and Dairy from Animal Cells - Regency Ballroom
Matt Reynolds, Wired; Jeff (“Trip”) Tripician, Meatable; Mihir Pershad, Umami Bioworks; Amy Chen, Upside Foods
12:00PM-1:00PM Law and Order: How to Leverage Legal and Politics - Oak Room
Aliya Uteuova, The Guardian; Alexis Andiman, Earthjustice; Kelly Hunter Foster, Waterkeeper Alliance; Leah Kelly, Center for Biological Diversity; Emily Bass, The Breakthrough Institute; Paul Sherman, Institute For Justice
1:00PM-2:30PM Lunch (Sponsored by Compassion in World Farming) - International Ballroom
2:30PM-3:30PM The End of Business As Usual: How to Win Corporate Campaigns - Regency Ballroom
Ali Francis, Freelance Journalist; Gemma Hoskins, Mighty Earth; Cameron Harsh, World Animal Protection; Leah Garcés, Mercy for Animals
2:30AM-3:30PM Not So Eco-Friendly: How to Stop Greenwashing - Oak Room
Marin Scotten, Salon; Molly Armus, Friends of the Earth; Alma Castrejon-Davila, Changing Markets Foundation; Rebecca Pons, Madre Brava
3:30PM-4:00PM Break
4:00PM-5:00PM Disrupting the Market: How to Invest in The Future of Food - Regency Ballroom
Nitish Pahwa, Slate; Gautam Godhwani, Good Startup; Robert Boer, Blue Horizon; Davide Dukcevich, Investor; Steve Simitzis, Solvable Syndicate; Steven Finn, Siddhi Capital
4:00PM-5:00PM Meeting of the Minds: Lightning Talks - Oak Room
Bob Fischer, Texas State University; Victor Kumar, Boston University; Josh May, The University of Alabama at Birmingham; Allen Zimmerman, University of Tampa; Heather McLeod-Kilmurray, University of Ottawa
6:00PM-8:00PM Halloween Dinner Buffet - Costumes Encouraged! (Sponsored by The Reducetarian Foundation celebrating 10 years) - International Ballroom
DAY 3 | SUNDAY 10.27.24
7:00AM-7:00PM Registration - Regency Foyer
7:00AM-8:00AM Meditation - Continental Room
Primilee Usher, Flow N Nature
8:15AM-9:15AM Breakfast (Sponsored by Balanced) - International Ballroom
9:30AM-10:30AM Problem Solving Networking - International Ballroom
10:30AM-11:00AM Break
11:00AM-12:00PM Expanding Our Outreach: How to Reach New Audiences - Regency Ballroom
Sam Stone, Bon Appétit; Joy Lehman, Meatless Mondays; Monica Chen, New Roots Institute; Emilie Fitch, People For Better Food; Nivi Jaswal-Wirtjes, The Virsa Foundation; Jerusha Klemperer, FoodPrint; Kyle Ann Sebastian, Union of Concerned Scientists
11:00AM-12:00PM Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics: How to Defeat Humanewashing - Oak Room
Clint Rainey, Fast Company; Zack Strong, Animal Welfare Institute; Andrew deCoriolis, Farm Forward; Ruud Zanders, Kipster
12:00PM-12:30PM Break
12:30PM-1:30PM From Fine Dining to Fast Food to Delivery: How to Bring Plant-Based Meals to the Masses - Regency Ballroom
Whitney Bauck, The Guardian Contributor; Anthony Bookman, Vegan Food Company; Troy Gardner, TLC Vegan Café; Brandon Waller, Bam’s Vegan
12:30PM-1:30PM It's Ruff Out There: How to Reduce Meat in Pet Food - Oak Room
Joseph Winters, Grist; Mahsa Vazin, PawCo Foods; Joshua Errett, Friends & Family Pet Food Company; Alexandra Koullick, Ten Lives
1:30PM-3:00PM Lunch (Sponsored by World Animal Protection) - International Ballroom
3:00PM-4:00PM Meeting of the Minds: Lightning Talks - Regency Ballroom
David Clough, University of Aberdeen; Mark Budolfson, University of Texas; Zack Eagleton, The Far Out Initiative; J.P. Andrew, Texas Christian University; Reza Ovissipour, Texas A & M University; Austin Frerick, Yale University
Past Summits
