Event Speakers
Event speakers to be announced in the coming week!
Research Spotlight Meeting Postponed Until Further Notice
We regret to inform you that the Plant Protein Innovation Center's Research Planning Meeting, originally scheduled for May 4th, will be postponed indefinitely. This postponement was made in line with the latest White House and CDC regulations limiting gatherings to fewer than 10 people over the next 8 weeks.
Despite this change, the Plant Protein Innovation Center (PPIC) is optimistic that this event will be rescheduled for a later date, either in the summer or, if further delayed, in conjunction with our Research Spotlight Meeting in the fall. We will also be announcing any event updates on our website and via email. We hope you will be able to attend the Research Planning Meeting once it has been rescheduled. Until then, the Plant Protein Innovation Center team sends its healthy wishes.
Register
Registration is open until April 27th at midnight!
Registration Cost:
University of Minnesota Faculty & Staff: $30
External Attendees:
Early Bird (until April 4th at midnight): $200
After April 4th: $250
Discounts:
Member companies, PPIC researchers, and Executive Board representatives receive up to 2 free registrations. Contact [email protected] for your registration codes.
Group Discounts:
Groups of 2-4 individuals (10% off the total cost of registration): Use code HempProtein10)
Groups of more than 4 individuals (15% off the total cost of registration). Use code OatProtein15.
In order to be eligible for group discounts, all registrants must be registered within a single transaction. On the login page, select, "I am registering for more than one person."
Registration Link: https://learning.umn.edu/portal/events/reg/participantTypeSelection.do?method=load&entityId=21832431
The Research Planning Meeting will be held on May 4th, 2020 (mark your calendars!) and will bring together academics and industry representatives alike looking to assess the course of the PPIC and prioritize research goals to best address the most fundamental needs in the plant protein space. Your input at this event will help shape the top research priorities for the coming year. The PPIC's current research priorities can be found at this link.
The event will be divided into three blocks: The first block will include presentations from industry speakers, who will speak to market trends, needs, and challenges. The second block will be dedicated to an industry pitch session in collaboration with the Protein Highway. The third block will focus on round table discussions, wherein attendees will have the opportunity to discuss the current set of research priorities and relevant changes to address the identified market trends, needs, and challenges.
The event will be held at the Continuing Education and Conference Center (Room 135) on the University of Minnesota St. Paul campus (see map) at 1890 Buford Ave, St. Paul, MN 55108.
Event Agenda
A full agenda will be uploaded soon.
Summary of the Research Planning Meeting: The first half of the day will be filled with industry speakers presenting on identified challenges, needs, and opportunities within the plant proteins space. Following the speakers, a reverse pitch session sponsored by AURI and the Protein Highway will provide smaller companies the opportunity to pitch their problems and potential solutions to researchers and academics within the room. Finally, a round table discussion will be held to re-evaluate the Center's priorities and work together to update the priorities to reflect the most relevant trends and needs.
At the end of the day, there will be an optional tour of the Joseph J. Warthesen Pilot Plant and protein analysis labs. Registration for this tour is available through the primary registration link.
Sunday May 3rd Networking Dinner
The PPIC will be hosting a networking dinner on Sunday, May 3rd at 6:30 pm.
Menu:
The meal will start with a Caesar salad and Axel's famous popovers, followed by one of the following entrees of your choosing:
The Following two entrees can be made vegetarian:
Accommodations
Doubletree Hotel Roseville
2540 North Cleveland Avenue, Roseville, MN 55113
Block Information:
Check-in is at 3:00 pm CST and check-out time is 12:00 pm CST
Transportation to and from the hotel to the University of Minnesota Continuing Education and Conference Center is complimentary
Shuttle Schedule: TBA
Courtyard by Marriot Roseville
2905 Centre Pointe Dr, Roseville, MN 55113
Block Information:
Check-in is at 3:00 pm CST and check-out time is 12:00 pm CST