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Registration & Networking
Conference Opening
Welcome Remarks
Li Xin
  • Li Xin (President at Sustenture)

    Li Xin

    President at Sustenture
Keynote Presentation
Derek Deng

2023 Food & Beverage Industry Trends and Outlook

  • Derek Deng (Partner at Bain & Company China, Inc.)

    Derek Deng

    Partner at Bain & Company China, Inc.
Panel I: Unlocking Opportunities
Yongchen Lu•Peter Tian•Mark Klingspon•Tom Ryu Taehyeok
  • Yongchen Lu (CEO of Tim Hortons China)

    Yongchen Lu

    CEO of Tim Hortons China
  • Peter Tian (Managing Director of Chili's / APB Investment (Shanghai) Limited)

    Peter Tian

    Managing Director of Chili's / APB Investment (Shanghai) Limited
  • Mark Klingspon (Creator, Managing Director, Co-Partner of The Nest, The Cannery, Rye & Co, JUJU)

    Mark Klingspon

    Creator, Managing Director, Co-Partner of The Nest, The Cannery, Rye & Co, JUJU
  • Tom Ryu Taehyeok (Owner & Chef at Jeju Sagye, PADO)

    Tom Ryu Taehyeok

    Owner & Chef at Jeju Sagye, PADO
Fireside Chat
Norman Gu•Li Xin
  • Norman Gu (President of APAC, General Manager of China at Hormel Foods International)

    Norman Gu

    President of APAC, General Manager of China at Hormel Foods International
  • Li Xin (President at Sustenture)

    Li Xin

    President at Sustenture
Networking Break
Panel II: Harvesting Returns • The Business of Food and Beverage Investment
Tina Wang•James Jin•Ben Lu•Dr. Benoit Rossignol

This panel will discuss the current investment landscape in the food, beverage, and agriculture industry, including emerging trends and opportunities, as well as how international brands can best respond to them, and the additional influence that investment firms have had on the F&B industry. The panel will also discuss the impact of technology on the industry, particularly in areas such as food production, distribution, and sales.

  • Tina Wang (Managing Director of Proterra Asia)

    Tina Wang

    Managing Director of Proterra Asia
  • James Jin (Managing Partner at Ventech China)

    James Jin

    Managing Partner at Ventech China
  • Ben Lu (Founder and Managing Director of the Consumption Fund at China Everbright Limited)

    Ben Lu

    Founder and Managing Director of the Consumption Fund at China Everbright Limited
  • Dr. Benoit Rossignol (Managing Director of Shiyao Investment Advisory (Shanghai), Ltd.)

    Dr. Benoit Rossignol

    Managing Director of Shiyao Investment Advisory (Shanghai), Ltd.
Panel III: Food for Thought – A Debate on Healthy Eating
Heidi Dugan•Francis Zhang•Lilian G. Molina•Dr. Lucy Yao

There are several debates surrounding health trends in food. A survey suggests that most Americans are confused about what counts as a healthy food choice. About eight in 10 survey respondents said they have found conflicting information about what foods to eat and what foods to avoid. In this panel, we will try to debate what makes a healthy diet and unpack current health trends in food, and health nutrition trends in 2023.

  • Heidi Dugan (Media Personality and Wellness Advocate, Director of Arete Group)

    Heidi Dugan

    Media Personality and Wellness Advocate, Director of Arete Group
  • Francis Zhang (Investment Director of Dao Foods)

    Francis Zhang

    Investment Director of Dao Foods
  • Lilian G. Molina (Head of Food Platform & Transformation at Sodexo)

    Lilian G. Molina

    Head of Food Platform & Transformation at Sodexo
  • Dr. Lucy Yao (Dietician at United Family Hospital)

    Dr. Lucy Yao

    Dietician at United Family Hospital
Speech: Climate, Sustainability & Agricultural Trade
Erik Hansen
  • Erik Hansen (Director of US Agricultural Trade Office/ US Consulate General Shanghai)

    Erik Hansen

    Director of US Agricultural Trade Office/ US Consulate General Shanghai
Closing Remarks
Food Fair & Cocktail Mixer