The Austin Texas Food & Tech Landscape

This is a “can’t miss presentation” that will set the stage for all events to follow.

Edwin Marty, Food Policy Manager with the City of Austin’s Office of Sustainability, will provide an overview of the work the City is doing to support and develop a local, sustainable food system. This will include progress towards the use of public land for urban agriculture, preserving prime farmland, decreasing greenhouse gas-emissions in the food supply chain, institutional procurement of sustainable food, improving access to healthy affordable food, and reducing food waste.

Bio: Edwin earned a BA in Anthropology from the University of Oregon and completed an “Apprenticeship in Agroecology” from the University of California, Santa Cruz. He was the founder and director of the non-profit Jones Valley Teaching Farm located in Birmingham, Alabama and co-authored a book about urban farming called Breaking Through Concrete.

Agenda
6:30 pm - Networking
7:00pm - Welcome & Intros
7:15 pm - Intro to Food + Tech by RNA - Robert Nathan Allen
7:30 pm - Speaker Presentation and Discussion
8:30 pm – Q&A, Networking

Sponsors
We’re excited to have our first sponsor but we’re still looking for a few more, especially for venues, food, drinks, snacks, and social media.

Andrew Eisenberg, Partner at Lee & Hayes, PLLC (https://www.leehayes.com/professionals/161/andrew-eisenberg). Andrew has extensive experience in both corporate and intellectual property matters making him the perfect attorney to assist businesses in navigating the complex legal landscape associated with starting a business, developing strategic IP assets, raising capital, and planning for an exit.

Imperfect Produce (www.ImperfectProduce.com) is on a mission to reduce food waste and create a more sustainable food system. We deliver fully customizable boxes of ugly fruits and veggies to your door, for prices 30% cheaper than the grocery store. As a friend of Food & Tech Austin, you can save 50% on your first order by using the code "FoodTechATX50". We hope you love ugly produce as much as we do!

Sweet Ritual (http://www.sweetritual.com/) We believe that ice cream is more than just food, more than just a treat. It's part of the celebrations and consolations that mark important events in our lives, and no one should be left out. That's why we make amazing dairy-free ice cream with options for a wide variety of dietary needs. Vegan, Allergies, Foodies, Keto & Paleo: we've got just the scoop for you!

Aspire Food Group (http://aspirefg.com/) We are global industry leaders in the edible insect movement.

High Brew Coffee (http://www.highbrewcoffee.com/) Our premium 100% Direct Trade beans are cold-brewed over time, not heat, which amplifies their natural flavor and ensures we don’t have all the acidity of your average joe. Cold brewing our beans is not only simpler, but the uncomplicated process yields a coffee that naturally contains more antioxidants, twice the caffeine, and significantly less acid than a traditionally brewed cup of joe.

Austin Secret Kitchen (info@austinsecretkitchen.com) We are a secret pop up supper club that host dinner experiences all over the city. Our focus is to bring a unique group, to unique sites for unique experiences. We host both a monthly Cajun influenced Dinner and a rotating chefs tasting table.

Sway Water (https://www.swaywater.com/) We created Sway Water as an attempt to create a healthy, simple, convenient beverage for friends and family during the long, hot Texas summers. We had one goal in mind, to produce a better product, one that was refreshing and hydrating. A product free from preservatives, loads of sugar, and all that artificial junk. Further, we want to make this healthy, good-for-you product available to everyone.

Organizers
Pearson Strategy Group (https://pearsonstrategy.com/)
Little Herds (http://www.littleherds.org/)
Food + City (https://foodandcity.org/)