The seventh-annual summit will take place over three days in Atlanta at The Westin Buckhead Atlanta featuring 100+ speakers and a full expo showcasing delicious plant-based food.
SPEAKERS | MODERATORS | SPONSORS | PROGRAM
This three-day conference will bring over 600 participants from various industries including:
tech entrepreneurs
investors
philanthropists
journalists
environmentalists
CEOs
animal advocates
nutritionists
effective altruists
academics
students
non-profit executives
speakers
panelists
exhibitors
media
The Reducetarian Summit is designed to complement, Meat Me Halfway, The Reducetarian Cookbook and The Reducetarian Solution.
We have a limited block of rooms reserved at The Westin Buckhead Hotel where the Summit will be hosted. We fill up each year so be sure to book a room before it is too late!
What are media saying about the Summit?
“Brings together people working on the issue from every conceivable angle, despite their differences. As a result, I met a lot more people… than I would've from a typical conference. And as cliché as it might sound, it was a reminder of the importance of setting aside minor differences to find common ground.” - Vox
“[A]n inclusive message: “It’s not all or nothing. Everyone is welcome.’” – Washington Post
“The unusual mix of attendees at the Reducetarian Summit… attests to this value.” – Time
“The conference [is] making ripples across The Atlantic.” – The Independent
“I left this one with fresh ideas and new nagging questions… a success.” – NPR
“An offbeat mélange... attract[s] people who aren't the usual-suspect[s.]” – Axios
Whether you’re plant-based or practicing Meatless Mondays, you’re a reducetarian! We each have different motivations, and are leveraging different tools, but we share one common goal — a better world. Together, we can protect the environment, improve human health, and spare farm animals from cruelty.
At the Reducetarian Summit, you’ll:
• Listen to world-renowned speakers
• Attend moderated panels from mainstream reporters
• Participate in skill-building workshops
• Enjoy networking opportunities
• Learn about the latest plant-based products and services
• Eat delicious food, and lots of it
We’ve sold out every year, so get your tickets today! And be sure to select the correct ticket type and scroll all the way down to see options and add-ons. Thank you!
Moderators
Kenny Torella, Vox
Laura Brehaut, National Post
Sam Stone, Bon Appétit
Nina Elkadi, Sentient Media
Artis Curiskis, Mother Jones
Daisy Graham-Brown, Daily Mail
John McCracken, Investigate Midwest
Mike Grunwald, Canary Media
Jabed Ahmed, The Independent
Frida Garza, Grist
Larissa Zimberoff, Freelance
Speakers
Marcela Borges, Brazilian Vegetarian Society
Victor Kumar, Boston University
Carrie Freeman, Georgia State University
Eze Paez, Pompeu Fabra University
Kendra Coulter, Huron University
Josh May, The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Elisa Becker, University of Oxford
Luke McGuire, University of Exeter
Mpho Mary Hlalele, Eurogroup For Animals
Seth Ariel Green, Stanford University
Barbara J.King, College of William & Mary
Drew Pendergrass, Harvard University
Mistye Momon, Buttafly Kisses Vegan Treats
Vasile Stănescu, Mercer University
Laura Wright, Western Carolina University
Brad Cokelet, University of Kansas
Justin Marceau, University of Denver
Sarah Raskoff, Vanderbilt University
Jen Parker-Starbuck, Royal Holloway, University Of London
Alisha Williams, YOL Juice Market
Kelly Hunter Foster, Waterkeeper Alliance
Kristof Dhont, University of Kent
Alison Suen, Iona University
Antonio Brown, Stir House Atlanta
Meghan Jones, Friends of the Earth
Tim Dale, Food System Innovations
Marla Felcher, The Greener Plate Challenge
Joel Ginn, Boston College
Vicky Bond, Madre Brava
Brett Mizelle, California University, Long Beach
Parendi Birdie, CARNÉA
Zach Ferrguson, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Rachael Floreani, Burlington Bio
Adam Feltz, University of Oklahoma
Lauren Mee, Animal Advocacy Careers
Anne Schechinger, Environmental Working Group
Nathan Nobis, Morehouse College
Jasmin Hume, Shiru
Marlana Malerich, University of Sussex
Felicia Crivello, Food Policy Pathways
Jared Piazza, Lancaster University
Samantha Herdman, Mighty Earth
AJ Kroboth, The School For Moral Ambition
Matt Scott, Project Drawdown
Talia Jones, As Good Burgers
Angela Woodley, La Jefa Empanadas
Yuki Hanyu, IntegriCulture
Michael Silberman, Food Disinfo Lab
Lionel Samy, Mama's Vegan Cuisine
Sachin Ajith, Savor
Vincenzina Caputo, Michigan State University
Alex Weissman, Palate Insights
Rebecca Gregson, Lancaster University
Pam Koch, Columbia University
S. Marek Muller, Texas State University
Amy Linch, Pennsylvania State University
Slesha Dahake, Yoga Instructor
Hermes Sanctorum, Paleo
Sierra Green, Meditation Instructor
Carl Meyer, Stanford University
Gail Francis, Ivy Farm Techologies
Anita Broellochs, Balletic
Elisa Becker, University of Oxford
Aaron Gross, University of San Diego
Nika Moeini, Youth Climate Save Canada
Emma Hurst, Animal Justice Party
Marc Kaufmann, Central European University
Pete Rukule, Guckenheimer
Leah Garcés, Mercy For Animals
John Stoddard, Health Care Without Harm & Practice Greenhealth
Michael Jackson, eighty7sweets Vegan Ice Cream Company
Sponsors
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Program (Subject to Change)
DAY 1 | FRIDAY 10.24.25
2:00PM-8:00PM Early Registration
3:00PM-5:00PM Networking
5:00PM-6:00PM Meeting of the Minds: Lightning Talks
Frida Garza, Grist; Elisa Becker, University of Oxford; Pam Koch, Columbia University; Zachary Ferguson, University at North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Carl Meyer, Stanford University; Nathan Nobis, Morehouse College; Drew Pendergrass, Harvard University
6:00PM-8:00PM Reception for Sponsors, Speakers, Exhibitors, and VIP Guests
8:00PM-9:00PM Meeting of the Minds: Lightning Talks
Jabed Ahmed, The Independent; Barbara J. King, College of William & Mary; Carrie Freeman, Georgia State University; Sally Pusede, The University of Virginia; Adam Feltz, University of Oklahoma; Marlana Malerich, University of Sussex; Victor Kumar, Boston University
DAY 2 | SATURDAY 10.25.25
7:00AM-7:00PM Registration
7:00AM-8:00AM Meditation
Sierra Green
8:00AM-9:15AM Breakfast
9:15AM-10:15AM Welcome
10:30AM-11:30AM Networking
11:30AM-12:00PM Break
12:00PM-1:00PM Expanding Our Outreach: How to Reach New Audiences
Daisy Graham-Brown, Daily Mail; Marla Felcher, The Greener Plate Challenge; Matt Scott, Project Drawdown
12:00PM-1:00PM Fermentation 2.0: How to Merge Tradition with Tech
Laura Brehaut, National Post; Hermes Sanctorum, Paleo; Jasmin Hume, Shiru; Anita Broellochs, Balletic Foods
12:00PM-1:00PM Meeting of the Minds: Lightning Talks
Sarah Raskoff, Vanderbilt University; Josh May, University of Alabama at Birmingham; Rebecca Gregson, Lancaster University; Luke McGuire, University of Exeter; Kristof Dhont, University of Kent; S. Marek Muller, Texas State University; Aaron Gross, University of San Diego
1:00PM-2:30PM Lunch
2:30PM-3:30PM From Gourmet to Grab-And-Go: How to Bring Plants to The People
Jabed Ahmed, The Independent; Alisha Williams, YOL Juice Market; Jeanine Taylor, Cinnaholic; Antonio Brown, Stir House Atlanta; Michael Jackson, eighty7sweets Vegan Ice Cream Company
2:30PM-3:30PM Growing the Movement: How to Bring in and Support New Advocates
Kenny Torella, Vox; Felicia Crivello, Food Policy Pathways; Lauren Mee, Animal Advocacy Careers; AJ Kroboth, The School For Moral Ambition
2:30PM-3:30PM Hot Off the Lab Bench: How to Capitalize on Emerging Tech
Mike Grunwald, Canary Media; Rachael Floreani, Burlington Bio; Sachin Ajith, Savor
3:30PM-4:00PM Break
4:00PM-5:00PM It's the Math, Stupid: How to Use Data and Research to Power Advocacy
Nina Elkadi, Sentient Media; Michael Silberman, Food Disinfo Lab; Alex Weissman, Palate Insights; Anne Schechinger, Environmental Working Group
4:00PM-5:00PM Meat Me Halfway: How to Advance Balanced Protein
Frida Garza, Grist; Tim Dale, Food System Innovations; Parendi Birdie, CARNÉA
4:00PM-5:00PM Meeting of the Minds: Lightning Talks
Sam Stone, Bon Appétit; Brad Cokelat, University of Kansas; Justin Marceau, University of Denver; Jen Parker-Starbuck, Royal Holloway, University of London; Vincenzina Caputo, Michigan State University; Vasile Stănescu, Mercer University; Alison Suen, Iona University; Kendra Coulter, Huron University; Joel Ginn, Boston College
DAY 3 | SUNDAY 10.26.25
7:00AM-7:00PM Registration
7:00AM-8:00AM Yoga
Slesha Dahake
8:00AM-9:15AM Breakfast
9:30AM-10:30AM Networking
10:30AM-11:00AM Break
11:00AM-12:00PM From Fine Dining to Food Trucks: How to Bring Plant-Based Meals to the Masses
Artis Curiskis, Mother Jones; Talia Jones, As Good Burgers; Mistye Momom Buttafly Kisses Vegan Treats; Angela Woodley, La Jefa Empanadas; Lionel Samy, Mama's Vegan Cuisine
11:00AM-12:00PM The Cultived Frontier: How to Produce, Scale, and Market Meat, Eggs, and Dairy from Animal Cells
Larissa Zimberoff, Freelance; Eitan Fischer, Mission Barns; Yuki Hanyu, IntegriCulture; Gail Francis, Ivy Farm Technologies
11:00AM-12:00PM The Legal Lever: How to Shape Food Systems Through the Law
John McCracken, Investigate Midwest; TBD, Animal Legal Defense Fund; Kelly Hunter Foster, Waterkeeper Alliance
12:00PM-1:30PM Lunch
1:30PM-2:30PM The End of Business As Usual: How to Win Corporate Campaigns
Kenny Torella, Vox; Vicky Bond, Madre Brava; Leah Garcés, Mercy For Animals
1:30PM-2:30PM Beyond Borders: How to Reduce Meat Consumption Internationally
Frida Garza, Grist; Marcela Borges, Brazilian Vegetarian Society; Mpho Mary, Eurogroup For Animals; Nika Moeini, Youth Climate Save Canada
2:30PM-3:00PM Break
3:00PM-4:00PM From Schools to Hospitals: How to Change What is On The Menu
Sam Stone, Bon Appétit; Karla Dumas, Humane World for Animals; Meghan Jones, Friends of the Earth; John Stoddard, Health Care Without Harm & Practice Greenhealth
3:00PM-4:00PM Meeting of the Minds: Lightning Talks
Daisy Graham-Brown, Daily Mail; Laura Wright, Western Carolina University; Amy Linch, Pennsylvania State University; Seth Ariel Green, Stanford University; Brett Mizelle, California University, Long Beach; Jared Piazza, Lancaster University