Bristol’s Food Conference 2014
9am–5pm Monday 20 October
Event Suite, @Bristol
Anchor Road, Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 5DB
Register for the Conference at: https://bristol-foodconference-2014.eventbrite.co.uk
Cities all around the world are starting to look at how they can reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions that are contributing to climate change, and how some of this can be through food system changes. The event will include learning and best practice from our Partner Cities in the EU URBACT ‘Sustainable Food in Urban Communities’ network and how this can further inspire and influence our already dynamic food scene in Bristol.
Following on from last year’s successful Food Gathering in November 2013, this event will provide plenty of time for networking and discussing some of the most pressing issues in our current food system.
Conference Programme for Bristol Good Food Conference 20th October 2014
‘Good Food and the Low Carbon Challenge – Learning from around Europe’
9:00: Arrivals & registration
9.30-9.40: Welcome and Introduction from Bristol’s Lord Mayor and Alison Comley, Bristol City Council Strategic Director for Neighbourhoods
9.40-10.00: URBACT cities working together with François-Jégou
10.00-10.25: Inspiration from URBACT visits – mini speed presentations
10.25-10.45: Key note talk from Kevin Morgan : How are other cities addressing this issue?
10.45-11.05: Coffee break
11.05-11.45: Expert Panel discussion featuring Vicki Hird of Friends of the Earth, Helen Browning, CEO of the Soil Association, and Bristol chef Barny Haughton of the Square Food Foundation
11.45-1.30: interactive session facilitated by Liz Zeidler
1.30-2.45: Lunch prepared and served by City of Bristol College catering students and Elior catering team
1.30 onward: Free viewing of Food! and other @-Bristol exhibits (ask for a wristband if you want to fully interact with all of the exhibits)
2.45-4.30: Afternoon workshop: Overview of the 2015 Bristol Green Capital Food Action Group plans, including poster style presentations from the proposed food projects, funding advice, and networking time
Register for the Conference at: https://bristol-foodconference-2014.eventbrite.co.uk
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