Foodtech Innovation Lab 2023: Week 2

8.14.23 - 8.18.23 | Hybrid
  • Corporate
  • Early Stage
  • Growth Stage
  • Free
  • Hybrid
  • In-person

1871’s Foodtech Innovation Lab consists of 4 immersive weeks to connect early, growth and late stage startups, corporates, that want to solve the biggest challenges and opportunities in Food together.

Executed in partnership with Barrel Ventures, each immersive week the Lab opens several events for the public. Join us for Immersive Week 2’s schedule of events! Special thanks to our Lab partners: World Business Chicago, Farmers Fridge, Human Co, Planting Hope,

Event Start Date:
August 14, 2023
Event End Date:
August 18, 2023
Event Venue:
1871

Join us for Foodtech Innovation Lab Week 2!

Part of our Foodtech Immersive Lab includes a series of incredible Foodtech events that are free and open to the public!

Agenda

1871 and Foodtech Innovation Lab meets for 4 immersive weeks from August to October 2023.  Immersive Week 2 runs 8.14.23 to 8.18.23 – explore our schedule of events below!

8.14.23

Fireside Chat with Levy CEO 

11:00 – 12:00 PM CST | In-Person + Hybrid Enabled 

Join us for this fireside chat between 1871 CEO, Betsy Ziegler and Levy CEO, Andrew J. Lansing. Levy is an innovative and award-winning company specializing in restaurants and premium sports and entertainment dining and retail. Levy has been recognized as one of the 10 most innovative companies in sports by Fast Company and by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers, Best Employer’s for Diversity and Best Employers for Women. We’ll discuss Lansing’s 35 years at the forefront of their explosive growth.

Featuring: Andrew J. Lansing

08.15.23

Spotlight: Corporate R&D Panel

12:00 – 1:00 PM CST | In-Person + Hybrid Enabled 

Be part of an engaging discussion with a panel of corporate R&D leaders as we delve into the evolving world of food innovation. Discover current trends, challenges, and exciting opportunities that shape the landscape.  

08.16.23

Lightning Talk: Cohort Spotlight

10:30 – 11:30 AM CST | In- Person + Hybrid Enabled

Meet our cohort! Come hear different startups from our Foodtech Innovation Lab present what they are working on at the forefront of Food Innovation.

                                                                   Foodtech Innovation Lab Cohort

08.17.23

Lightning Talk: Cohort Spotlight

8.10.23 | Tech Talk: Web 3/Block Chain

3:00 – 4:00 PM CST | In-Person + Hybrid Enabled

Meet our cohort! Come hear different startups from our Foodtech Innovation Lab present what they are working on at the forefront of Food Innovation.

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