Pre-Conference Day
Tuesday, September 26
08:30 – 10:30 amWorkshop A
Building a Workforce Equipped with the Technical Skills to Scale Up Downstream Processing for Alternative Proteins & Cellular Agriculture Products
Synopsis
The exponential increase in demand for alternative food products requires the bioprocessing labor force to grow at a similar rate, and therefore the demand for companies to attract in-demand talent must be met in order to keep up with the industry.
This hands-on workshop will cover:
- Attracting the right bioprocessing and engineering talent for the requirements of your downstream processing
- Examining how downstream processing specialists with a pharma/ biotech background can transition into food tech
- Developing bioprocessing skills from R&D to commercial scale within your workforce to avoid innovation bottlenecks
10:30 – 11:00 amMorning Break & Networking
11:00 – 1:00 pmWorkshop B
Feeding the Future: Navigating the Path to Commercializing Sustainable Proteins from R&D Scale
Synopsis
In silico modelling tools to assess the variable parameters of different downstream processing approaches and view outputs can often only be implemented at a larger scale. To minimize unnecessary expenditure, it is useful to run less formal process modelling in-house.
This interactive session will explore:
- Describing precision fermentation and how companies navigate the path to commercialization
- Assessing downstream processing from R&D scale for success
- Developing a scalable process and being disciplined with feasibility
01:00 – 02:00 pmNetworking Lunch
02:00 – 04:00 pmWorkshop C
Deciding Whether to Partner with Contract Manufacturing Facilities or Set Up a Pilot Plant for Commercial Longevity
Synopsis
Scale-up reaches a critical point where either long-term investment into a external manufacturer is needed, or a pilot plant needs to be built – but what should guide this decision making process?
Dive deep into:
- Discussing the pilot process economics required by contract manufacturing companies to demonstrate a process’ commercial viability
- Determining the return on investment for building a pilot plant versus outsourcing bioprocessing
- Identifying the current and future supply chain ecosystem between alternative food developers, contract manufacturers, and equipment providers to overcome long waitlists