iCAMP25: The 4th Annual Innovation Summit for Protein-Rich Foods
September 8–9, 2025
UC Davis Conference Center, Davis, CA
Join over 300 global leaders in research, industry, investment, and policy for iCAMP25 — the premier summit dedicated to advancing alternative proteins, cultivated meat, fermentation, and sustainable food innovation.
This year’s theme:
Transforming Food Systems & Building the Bioeconomy through Research, Innovation, and Policy
Hosted by the iCAMP (Integrative Center for Alternative Meat & Protein), this dynamic event convenes scientists, entrepreneurs, policy makers, and investors working at the forefront of food system transformation and biomanufacturing innovation.
Note: September 9th is a half-day program.
Agenda Highlights
- Keynote addresses by:
- California State Treasurer Fiona Ma
- U.S. Congressman Ami Bera
- Bruce Friedrich, President and Founder of The Good Food Institute
- Sessions exploring:
- Global and U.S. policy for alternative proteins
- Trends in investment, company strategy, and commercialization
- Technical innovation in plant-based, fungal, and cultivated protein production
- Challenges in biomanufacturing scale-up and infrastructure
- Consumer acceptance, food safety, and regulatory frameworks
- Roundtable Discussions
Participate in targeted small-group conversations, with five rotating 15-minute sessions featuring:- Innovation leaders from industry and academia
- Biotech incubators and university research centers
- Real estate and infrastructure developers supporting food and ag biotech
- Regional and global economic development organizations
- Student Engagement
Celebrate the next generation of food innovators through a poster competition and flash talks. - Networking Receptions and Sponsor Showcase
Build relationships, discover new technologies, and explore collaboration opportunities with top-tier innovators and investors.
Registration Now Open
Be part of one of the world’s leading summits on sustainable, protein-rich food innovation.
Register here: iCAMP25 4th Annual Innovation Summit for Protein Rich Foods
Interested in Sponsorship or Exhibiting?
Opportunities are available to showcase your brand, connect with industry leaders, and support the advancement of sustainable food innovation.
Contact us at keleong@ucdavis.edu to request the sponsorship and exhibitor prospectus or to learn more.
Recordings from the 2023 and 2022 Summits are linked below.
2023 Cultivated Meat and Alternative Protein Summit
Watch the 2023 Cultivated Meat and Alternative Protein Summit
2022 Cultivated Meat and Alternative Protein Summit
Watch the 2022 Cultivated Meat and Alternative Protein Summit videos:
Cultivated Meat and Alt Proteins at UC Davis (VC Prasant Mohapatra, Office of Research)
Setting the Summit Stage (Congressman Ami Bera)
The Role of Academia in Developing Cultivated Meat and Alt Proteins
The Role of Federal and State Government in Supporting Cultivated Meat and Alt Protein Sectors