3rd National Plant-Based Food & Nutrition Symposium

📅 April 8-9, 2027
📍 Kellogg West Conference Center, Cal Poly Pomona, California 
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The 3rd National Symposium on Plant-Based Food and Nutrition will bring together leading researchers, academics, students, industry professionals, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and innovators to explore advancements in plant-based foods, nutrition, sustainability, and global market opportunities.

This year's theme, "Plant-Based Foods for Health, Sustainability, and Transforming Global Markets," will highlight emerging research, innovative technologies, consumer trends, ingredient development, nutrition, sustainability, and commercialization opportunities shaping the future of plant-based foods.

The symposium will feature dedicated Academic Sessions and Industry Sessions, providing a unique platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and partnership development between academia and industry.

Call for Abstracts

Researchers, faculty, students, industry professionals, companies, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations are invited to submit abstracts for:

• Oral Presentations
• Poster Presentations

Topics may include, but are not limited to:

• Plant-based foods and nutrition
• Alternative proteins
• Food processing and manufacturing technologies
• Ingredient innovation
• Upcycling and sustainability
• Consumer behavior and market trends
• Food safety and quality
• Agricultural innovation
• Health and wellness applications
• Industry case studies and commercialization

Abstract Submission (Oral or Poster):
Submit Your Abstract Here

Registration:
Register Here

• Researchers and academics studying plant-based foods, nutrition, and processing technologies
• Students in food science, nutrition, agriculture, engineering, sustainability, public health, and business
• Dietitians and nutrition professionals
• Food industry professionals exploring opportunities in the growing plant-based market
• Entrepreneurs, startups, and investors
• Ingredient suppliers and technology providers
• Farmers seeking value-added opportunities for agricultural products and co-products
• Policymakers, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations supporting healthy and sustainable food systems
• Companies and organizations interested in showcasing products, technologies, and services

Exhibition Opportunities

A limited number of exhibition tables are still available for companies and organizations interested in showcasing products, ingredients, technologies, equipment, and services to symposium attendees.

📧 For exhibition, sponsorship, registration, or general inquiries:
plantbased@cpp.edu

Join us at Cal Poly Pomona for two days of innovation, collaboration, and thought leadership as we advance the future of Plant-Based Foods for Health, Sustainability, and Transforming Global Markets.