Agenda | Speakers

2020 Virtual Agenda

Enjoy Cutting-Edge Content and Time to Connect

While we are disappointed that we are unable to hold the second annual Regenerative Food Systems Investment Forum as an in-person event, we are excited to still have the opportunity to connect in September virtually. We have created a robust, informative and interactive online agenda designed to bring leading stakeholders in sustainable and regenerative agriculture and food investment together (virtually) to move this investment opportunity forward!

Each day we have several opportunities for you to learn, ask questions, discuss ideas and meet new stakeholders working in the space… and if you can’t make something, don’t worry we’ll make the recording available for all attendees.

Tuesday, September 15

"Innovation"

WELCOME
9:00 a.m.

9:10 a.m.

Regenerative Farmer Case Study w/ Q&A

1-on-1 NETWORKING BREAK | 9:45 a.m.

9:50 a.m.

What Makes Regenerative Agriculture Investable?

1-on-1 NETWORKING BREAK | 10:15 a.m.

10:20 a.m.

Innovation for Food System Impact

10:30 a.m.

Ag & Food Innovation Pitch Session

1-on-1 NETWORKING BREAK | 11:00 a.m.

11:05 a.m.

Ag & Food Innovation Pitch Session

11:25 a.m.

Final Thoughts/Close

SMALL GROUP NETWORKING | 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

REGENERATIVE DIALOGUES | 12:00-3:00 p.m.

Roundtable Discussion Groups
Lead by key thought leaders. Stay tuned as we continue to add topics.

Wednesday, September 16

"Impact"

WELCOME | Day 1 Take-Aways
9:00 a.m.

9:10 a.m.

Creating Equitable Access & Impact

1-on-1 NETWORKING BREAK | 9:25 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

Investor Panel w/ Q&A

1-on-1 NETWORKING BREAK | 10:25 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

Funding Transition: Three Models

11:05 a.m.

Breakout discussion:
How do we create stronger incentives to transition for farmers, food companies and investors?

11:25 a.m.

Final Thoughts/Close

SMALL GROUP NETWORKING | 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

REGENERATIVE DIALOGUES | 12:00-3:00 p.m.

Roundtable Discussion Groups
Lead by key thought leaders. Stay tuned as we continue to add topics.

Thursday, September 17

"Investment"

WELCOME | Day 2 Take-Aways
9:00 a.m.

9:10 a.m.

Beyond Farmland: Investment Opportunities on the Fringes

1-on-1 NETWORKING BREAK | 9:40 a.m.

9:45 a.m.

Panel: Investing in the Organic and Regenerative Pipeline to Healthcare w/ Q&A

1-on-1 NETWORKING BREAK | 10:35 a.m.

10:40 a.m.

Keynote Address

11:20 a.m.

Final Thoughts/Close

SMALL GROUP NETWORKING | 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

REGENERATIVE DIALOGUES | 12:00-3:00 p.m.

Roundtable Discussion Groups
Lead by key thought leaders. Stay tuned as we continue to add topics.

RFSI Forum 2019 Wrap Up

Thank you to all of the sponsors, speakers, exhibitors, partners, and attendees who made the inaugural Regenerative Food Systems Investment Forum such a resounding success!

See photos from the inaugural RFSI Forum

Our speakers have agreed to make the following presentations available for download. All files are password-protected and are intended for RFSI Forum attendees only. Attendees should have received an email with the password included.

If you need assistance, please email info@rfsi-forum.com.

We look forward to seeing you at the 2020 Forum!

Presentations

Day 1

Climate Change and What You Eat: Solutions Beneath Our Feet
Shauna Sadowski, General Mills
Download presentation (PDF)

The Investment Case for Regenerative Agriculture
Paul McMahon, SLM Partners
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Case Study: Regenerative Farmer
Mike Omeg, Omeg Family Orchards
Download presentation (PDF)

Keynote Presentation
David Montgomery, Author
Contact David Montgomery at kingofish@gmail.com

Day 2

Soil Wealth: Growing Opportunities to Allocate Capital to Regenerative Food Systems
David LeZaks, Delta Institute & Joshua Humphries, Croatan Institute
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Qualifying Impact in a Complex Sector
Tim Crosby, Thread Fund
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Case Study: Building Integrated Supply Chains Through Strategic Investment
Eric Jackson, Pipeline Foods
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At the Nexus of Technology and Regenerative Agriculture
Sara Eckhouse, Foodshot Global
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Creating a Regenerative Financial System
Robyn O’Brien, rePlant Capital
Contact Robyn O’Brien at robyn@replantcap.com

2019 Final Attendee List

The attendee list from the 2019 RFSI Forum is available for download. This document is password protected and is intended for RFSI Forum attendees only. Attendees should have received an email with the password included. For privacy reasons, we have not included email addresses. If you would like to be connected with a fellow RFSI attendee, please send a message to info@rfsi-forum.com and we will send an introductory message on your behalf.
Download Attendee List (PDF) | View List (Web)