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Welcome to a Pre-conference Student Event

Admission: Free! (Sign-up Required)
Venue: Aarhus University, Agro Food Park 48, Room 116 (Cantine area)
When: June 11th, 13.00 – 16.30
Participant target: Students, academics, and young professionals
Organizers: Aarhus University; The Alt Protein Project at EIT Food
Feel free to contact us for more information: stsk@food.au.dk

Careers in Cellular Agriculture Event

About
We are excited to invite you to the "Careers in Cellular Agriculture Event," an independent event designed for students, academics, and young professionals intrigued by the potential of cellular agriculture and its career opportunities.

This event is a superb opportunity to kick-start your career in a field set to revolutionize our concepts of food and agriculture. Regardless of your field of study, the Careers in Cellular Agriculture Event will equip you with valuable insights into this pioneering industry that needs all hands on deck to succeed in mitigating the risks of conventional animal agriculture, such as animal suffering, climate change, the risks of zoonotic diseases and antibiotic resistance.

Registrations
This event is entirely free for all, but please note that the participation does not grant you access to the 2nd International Cellular Agriculture Conference.

Spaces are limited, so please sign up early to avoid disappointment.

Why Attend?

• Explore Innovative Fields: Discover the various career paths within cultivated meat and precision fermentation, including research, product development, entrepreneurship, and beyond.
• Learn from Experts: Hear from leading professionals and academics in the field as they share insights, experiences, and advice on building a successful career in this revolutionary industry.
• Network: Connect with other like-minded people who are passionate about the future of food and sustainability.
• Engage in Interactive Sessions: Participate in Q&A sessions and interactive discussions that will help you gain a deeper understanding of the industry's challenges and opportunities.

Program
This event is co-created by the 2nd International Cellular Agriculture Conference, Food and Bio Cluster Denmark, and GFI The Alt Protein Project.

Program

13.00 – 13.10  Welcome by Stig Skrivergaard

Academic path lead by Post Doc Stig Skrivergaard, Aarhus University
13.10 – 13.25  The Impact of Academia on Europe’s Alt Protein Innovation by Amalia Vastarella (Alt Protein Project at EIT Food)
13.25 – 13.40  Taking on a PhD study at Aarhus University by Stig Skrivergaard
13.40 – 13.55  Benefits of doing an Industrial PhD by Kathrine Esager Ørskov (Research Chemist at KMC)

13.55 – 14.15  Break

Entrepreneurial path lead by Tin Rudnički Co-President at Alt Protein Project at EIT Food
14.15 – 14.30  Venturing Beyond Academia by Louise Heiberg from Nordic Foodtech VC
14.30 – 14.45  Early-phase Start-up Talk by David Valbjørn Christensen from Meat Tomorrow
14.45 – 15.00  Progressing Start-up Talk by Claus Rosensparre from Algiecel
15.00 – 15.15  Foodtech Talk by Louise Krogh Johnson from Food and Bio Cluster Denmark 

15.15 – 16.30 Networking, coffee and a short tour of AU-FOOD