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INNOFOOD

International forum of innovative technologies in food industry and agriculture

2023

9-10 OCTOBER 2023
Federal Territory Sirius
RADISSON BLU RESORT & CONGRESS CENTRE, Sochi

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Aquaculture

Subjects of the Forum

Smart supply chains

Waste
recycling

Retail & HoReCa

Personalized
and specialized nutrition

Alternative sources
of raw materials and food

Ingredients and components
for food production

Smart
packaging

Innovations in
dairy-and-meat industry

Digitalization of agriculture

Facts And Figures

1500 +

150 +

15 +

Russian and international top speakers

visitors

participating companies

business program sessions

startups

20 +

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INNOFOOD 2023 VENUE:
RADISSON BLU RESORT & CONGRESS CENTER

Accommodation for forum participants

Program of the Forum

Thematic tracks

New material and ingredients sources — market tendentions

Strong brand of innovative product development

Ecological initiative of the Russian companies

Innovations reshaping traditional food production

Science-business symbiosis

Foodtech as a sustainability factor of the food systems

Investment and support for SMEs

Current Challenges

and retail problems

October 9th

10:30 – 11:30

OFFICIAL VISIT TO THE EXHIBITION BY DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER – MINISTER OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION DENIS MANTUROV

11:30 – 13:00
Premier 2 Hall

Main strategic session
FOODTECH: HIGH-TECH APPROACHES TO ADDRESS CURRENT CHALLENGES FACED BY THE FOOD INDUSTRY

Innovations of FoodTech and AgriTech, which are presented at INNOFOOD, are not fantastic projects of tomorrow, but real products and technologies that can help to solve urgent problems as quickly as possible today. Experts of the session will discuss the main global trends, their reflection in the Russian agenda, as well as present unique projects that can change the world.

Invited speakers:

Denis Manturov, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation
Renata Miranda, Secretary of Innovation, Sustainable Development, Irrigation and Cooperativism, Ministry of Agriculture of Brazil
Omar Al Jundi, Investor, Founder & CEO, Badia Farms
Nixon Chung, Partner and CEO, Norcal Venture Capital Group Limited
Anna Meleshina, Managing Director, Magnit
Sergei Ivanov, Executive Director, EFKO

Moderator: Anton Atrashkin, Program Director of INNOFOOD

13:00 – 14:00
Golden Hall

Round table
MEETING OF COMPANY EXECUTIVES WITH DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER – MINISTER OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION DENIS MANTUROV

At the meeting in the off the records format, the top officials of the INNOFOOD participating companies will have an opportunity to discuss new challenges and problems of the sector related to introduction of new technologies, investments of foreign companies in Russia.

Invitations only

13:30 – 14:15
Premier 2 Hall

Popular science lecture
LONG AND HEALTHY LIFE: CAN KNOWLEDGE EXTEND YOUR LIFE?

One of the important aspects of health is building a healthy diet and habits; all over the world, public and private initiatives are helping people navigate the huge amount of information about a healthy lifestyle.
At the lecture you will learn about the most interesting projects in the world and about the research conducted this year by EFKO Group and the University of Educational Medicine to reduce the risks of cardiovascular diseases.

Speakers:

José Luis Cordeiro, Economist, Futurist
Dmitry Alekseev, Ph.D., Associate Professor at ITMO University

14:00 – 15:30
Premier 3 Hall

Specialized session
INVESTMENT IN FOODTECH: CURRENT CHALLENGES FOR FINANCING NEW PROJECTS

Innovations in FoodTech and AgriTech are already a priority for both the state and private investors. Session participants will discuss promising projects, possible investment strategies and potential of introducing new technologies to optimize production, improve product quality and sustainable development of the industry

Invited speakers:

Vladislav Romantsev, Strategic Development Director, EFKO
Alexander Shulgin, Investor, Siberian Farm, Irkutsk Strawberry, iFarm, Shef.com
Petr Zhukov, Founder and Managing Partner, Indigo Capital
Andrey Zubkov, Managing Director, Voskhod
Alexander Maslennikov, Director, Mendeleev Venture Capital
Konstantin Ivanov, Head of Government Relations Department, Uralchem
Magnit
Alfa-Bank

Moderator: Kirill Kayem, Senior Vice President for Innovation, Skolkovo Foundation

14:30 – 16:00
Premier 2 Hall

Specialized session
HUMAN+

Invited speakers:

Alexey Fedorov, Doctor of Biological Sciences, Director of the Institute of Biotechnology of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Sergiy Rizanov, CEO, consulting company Rizanov's Agro Concept, international expert on field crops cultivation

Moderator: Sergei Ivanov, Executive Director, EFKO

15:45 – 17:45
Premier 3 Hall

Pitch-session
PRESENTATIONS BY STARTUPS TO RUSSIAN AND INTERNATIONAL INVESTORS

Young entrepreneurs participating in the INNOFOOD present their projects to representatives of an expert council

16:30 – 18:00
Golden Hall

Specialized session
IS THE SWEETENER TREND A NEW THREAT TO TRADITIONAL MARKETS?

Both companies interested in production of alternative sugars (sugar substitutes and intensive sweeteners) and end-users of these ingredients – manufacturers of confectionery products and carbonated beverages are invited to this session.

● Can alternative sugars undermine traditional sugar market?
● What requirements do food manufacturers have for alternative sugars? What are the costs of changing formulations of finished products?
● What does the consumer say about adding new sweet ingredients to the usual food?

Invited experts:

Sergei Ivanov, Executive Director, EFKO
Vladimir Bessonov, Doctor of Biological Sciences, Head of the Laboratory of Food Chemistry of the Federal State Budgetary Institution "Federal Research Center for Nutrition and Biotechnology"
Polina Semenova, Executive Director, Union of Food Ingredient Manufacturers
United Confectioners
Rusagro
Experts in nutrition and medicine

Partner: EFKO

16:30 – 18:00
Premier 2 Hall

Specialized session
SUPPLEMENTS TO THE RESCUE: MARKET DEVELOPMENT PERSPECTIVES AND CONSUMPTION TRENDS

According to statistics, up to 20% of the Russian population regularly take dietary supplements in one form or another. During the pandemic, the Russian market grew at a record double-digit pace and has almost doubled since 2018, reaching RUB 105 billion. Consumer interest in dietary supplement products continues unabated.

The regulator is trying to influence the situation by clarifying the permissible composition and dosage of dietary supplements in the technical regulations of the EAEU on specialized food products. Starting in September of this year, the phased introduction of labeling of dietary supplements begins, which will become mandatory from March 1, 2024.
Is the dietary supplement market ready for greater transparency and responsible attitude towards consumer health?

Discussion:

positions of the main participants in the process: the role of the regulator, market participants, doctors, patient organizations, pharmacy and retail
trends in the development of the dietary supplement market under conditions of external restrictions: what is the consumer missing?
development of own production of dietary supplements in Russia: opportunities and limitations

Speakers:

Natalya Chernysheva, Director, Agrotech Hub, Skolkovo Foundation
Yuri Klyushenkov, General Director of VPLAB
Ivan Kostin, Head of private label portfolio development, Pharmacy Chain 36.6
Aleksandr Zhestkov, Executive Director, BAА for Food Producers Union

Moderator: Anastasia Manuilova, columnist for the economics department of Kommersant, editor of the Healthcare rubric

Partner: Kommersant

19:00

SMART FOOD ON A PLATE – INNOFOOD EVENING PARTY

Headliner – Vladimir Presnyakov

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October 10th

10:30 – 12:00
Golden Hall

Specialized session
(PROPER) WAYS TO WASTE

Long overdue problem of waste disposal in HoReCa and retail attracts attention from both companies generating this waste and startups trying to solve this issue using biotechnological methods. However, there are a number of both technological and regulatory barriers in this area today. Within the framework of this session, it is proposed to discuss existing cases in Russia and the world, as well as to discuss approaches to changing regulation.

Invited experts:

Russian environmental operator
Magnit
Larisa Zatsepilina, Deputy General Director of the Sirius Hotel Chain
VkusVill

10:30 – 12:00
Premier 3 Hall

Round table
WHAT PERSONNEL DO NEW INDUSTRIES NEED AND HOW TO FIND THEM

FoodTech, BioTech, AgriTech and other developing industries set certain requirements for training of highly qualified specialists. Within the framework of this session, key topics related to the staffing of innovative industries will be considered. Among them there are importance of education and skills development in the field of new technologies, attracting young talents, supporting startups and entrepreneurship, as well as interdisciplinary approaches to formation of a personnel reserve for the sustainable development of these industries.

Discussion agenda:

● Overcoming the problems of "personnel hunger" and "outflow of personnel" – what kind of personnel does our country need?
● Professions of the future
● "Startup as a diploma" approach – are there any results? Can a PhD thesis form the basis of a business project?

Invited experts:

Alexey Sazonov, Executive Director, Scientific Center for Genetics and Life Sciences, Sirius University of Science and Technology
Olesya Volokh, Head of the Danone Nutrition Research and Study Group Russia
Lyudmila Tekutyeva, Director of the Advanced Engineering School of FEFU / CEO, Arnica
Scientific and educational Center Advanced Engineering School "Agrobiotek"
Voronezh State Agrarian University named after Emperor Peter I

Moderator: Mikhail Kurushkin, PhD, Dean of Faculty of Biotechnology, National Research University of Information Technologies, Mechanics and Optics

Partner: Sirius University

11:00-12:30
Premier 2 Hall

Forecast session
FOOD OF THE GODS: MANNA FROM HEAVEN OR GRAIN FROM A TEST TUBE

A traditional format for INNOFOOD – ruler of thoughts, restaurateurs, researchers, well-known bloggers and journalists discuss the most pressing issue of our time – WHAT WE ARE GOING TO EAT TOMORROW.

Roman Kostomarov, Russian athlete, Olympic champion
Nastasia Samburskaya, Russian theater and film actress, singer, TV presenter
Dmitry Levitsky, restaurateur
Olga Evdokimova, gastroenterologist, nutritionist

12:30 – 14:00
Golden Hall

Round table
PROBLEMS OF COMMERCIALIZATION OF SCIENTIFIC DEVELOPMENTS IN THE FIELD OF FOODTECH AND BIOTECH

Developers in the fields of FoodTech and AgriTech, as well as in other innovative areas, must work closely with various industry stakeholders to successfully introduce results of intellectual activity to the market. Legislators, experts and company executives will analyze the reasons for failures and successful cases of commercialization of new developments, discuss the importance of partnerships in the industry and proper marketing for successful technology transfer and stimulating investment in innovative projects.
Subjects for discussion:

● Key principles of the R&D center functioning. What problems do public and private R&D centers face in Russia;
● How effectively do state R&D centers perform the "R&D-testing-implementation" cycle? How can a traditional scientific institute be transformed so that it can work effectively in such a cycle?
● Can R&D be considered as a service?
● How to increase inflow of private funds into science?

Invited experts:

Vladislav Romantsev, Strategic Development Director, EFKO
Sergei Maizel, Chairman of the Board, Pobeda Group of Companies
Petr Kruglyakov, PhD, Founder, Arctic Food
Elchin Sadykhov, Ph.D., Deputy Director, Institute of Biotechnology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Head of the NTI Competence Center
Oksana Kuznetsova, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Director, V.M. Gorbatov Food Systems Research Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Alexander Skorodumov, General Director, Bavar +
Lyudmila Tekutyeva, Director, Advanced Engineering School of FEFU / CEO, Arnica
Konstantin Ivanov, Uralchem

Moderator: Alina Osmakova, Deputy Director for Strategic Communications, Federal Research Center of Biotechnology of RAS

Partner: Sirius University

12:30 – 14:00
Premier 3 Hall

PRESENTATIONS OF SME EQUIPMENT SUPPLIERS FOR RUSSIAN AND FOREIGN RETAIL CHAINS

Partner: SME Corporation

13:00 – 14:30
Premier 2 Hall

Specialized session
NATURAL FOOD: ECHOES FROM THE PAST, OR THE NEW BLACK?

Protein from insects, meat from a test tube, ingredients from algae and enriched food – many scientists, experts and futurologists predict such a future for us against the background of rapid population growth and environmental degradation. What place will natural food, which is familiar to us today, take? Will it be in demand in the future? Will it remain available or will it be the privilege of the chosen ones? Do we need new/old technologies for its manufacturing or should we shift the focus to alternative products now?

Invited speakers:

Mikhail Yurin, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of Russia
Evgeny Sluchevskii, Director of the Agricultural and Industrial Complex, Magnit
Natalia Ivanova, General Director, Association of Chain Food Enterprises
Artyom Borovets, Co-founder, Kliuchevskoye Farm

Partner: Magnit

14:30 – 16:00
Premier 3 Hall

Specialized session
FOOD AS MEDICINE

The most relevant subject on the FoodTech agenda, on which many lances have been broken. Is it possible to gain immortality with the help of a healthy diet? What role do dietary supplements and immune regulators play in the daily menu? How do different approaches to healthy eating compete with each other and how can an ordinary consumer choose the right diet?

Invited experts:

Kirill Bardashev, CEO, Gold'n Apotheka
Enver Tokayev, Founder and CEO, ACADEMIA-T
Albina Simonova, immunologist, Professor, Moscow Regional Research Clinical Institute named after M.F. Vladimirsky
Sergei Maizel, Chairman of the Board, Pobeda Group of Companies
Yulia Shakirova, CEO, Edimdoma.Ru
Representatives of federal executive authorities, heads of manufacturing companies and research organizations

Moderator: Aleksandr Zhestkov, Executive Director, BAA for Food Producers Union

16:30 – 18:00
Golden Hall

Round table
MEETING OF THE WORKING GROUP "STRATEGIES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY"

Biotechnologies are an integral part of the food industry. Developed countries have recently been paying close attention to development of national strategies, roadmaps and other government documents that contribute to development of sustainability and competitiveness of their own biotechnology industry. The participants of the working group will consider promising technologies and directions, possible options for cooperation between state, scientific and industrial structures, as well as measures of state support for investment projects to stimulate the development of this important industry.

Discussion agenda:
● Discussion of Biotechnology Industry Development Strategy concept
● Presentation of approaches to embedding food industry in this Strategy;
● Use of digital tools, including big data analysis, for a qualitative assessment of the current state of the industry and it's development forecasts.

Invited experts:

Chaired by Mikhail Yurin, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation
With participation of the Association "TP BioTech2030", Union of Manufacturers of Food ingredients, heads of production, engineering and technology companies

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INVITED SPEAKERS

DENIS MANTUROV
Deputy Prime Minister — Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation
RENATA MIRANDA
Secretary of Innovation, Sustainable Development, Irrigation and Cooperativism, Ministry of Agriculture of Brazil
MIKHAIL YURIN
Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of Russia
NIXON CHUNG
Partner and CEO, Norcal Venture Capital Group Limited
OMAR AL JUNDI
Founder and CEO, Badia Farms, Investor, Imagine Foundation
SERGEI IVANOV
Executive Director,
EFKO
ANNA MELESHINA
Managing Director,
Magnit
ROMAN KOSTOMAROV
Russian Athlete,
Olympic Champion
NASTASIA SAMBURSKAYA
Russian theater and film actress, singer, TV presenter
VLADISLAV ROMANTSEV
Strategic Development Director, EFKO
DMITRII LEVITSKY
Restorateur
PETR ZHUKOV
Founder and Managing Partner, Indigo Capital
ALEKSANDR SHULGIN
Investor, Siberian Farm, Irkutsk Strawberry, IFarm, Shef.com
JOSÉ LUIS CORDEIRO
Economist, futurist
KIRILL KAYEM
Senior Vice-President for Innovations, Skolkovo Foundation
ALEKSANDR MASLENNIKOV
Director, Mendeleev Venture Capital
OLESIA VOLOKH
Head of Research and Nourishment Studies, Danone Russia
OLGA EVDOKIMOVA
Gastroenterologist, Nutritionist
ALINA OSMAKOVA
Deputy Director for Strategic Communications, Federal Research Center RAS Biotechnologies
SERGEI MAIZEL
Chairman of the Board of Directors, Pobeda Group of Companies
ANTON ATRASHKIN
Program Director, INNOFOOD 2023