14th April

Circular Food Systems

As our planet faces challenges in food production and waste management, circular food systems emerge as a beacon of hope. We delve into the concept of minimizing waste, recycling nutrients, and creating a regenerative food ecosystem. Can circularity be the key to a sustainable and harmonious relationship with our environment?

Programme

4.30pm

Welcome

Reception & Registration

Welcome drink by Discarded Spirits Co. (full ticket holders only)

Complimentary refreshments by MoNo

Booths by Golden Cap Farm, FeedBank & MoNo

5.00pm

Cooking Demonstration

Unf*ck the Future with a Localised Rebellion

By Maxie Millian & Lai Sook Yi (Locavore NXT)

Locavore NXT is the new venture by award-winning restaurant Locavore which takes their sustainable local-ingredients-only approach further than they have ever gone before.

Located just outside of Ubud (Bali), NXT sees chefs Eelke Plasmeijer and Ray Adriansyah working with Nature to turn their dream future of food into a reality. From rooftop food forests, underground mushroom chambers and everything in between, it is a space built for creating, experimenting, collaborating and bringing the world of food one step closer to where it should be.

It’s a bit more than just a restaurant. It’s a localised rebellion.

5.45pm

Talk

Closing the Loop: Mushrooms & Circular Food Sustainability

By Benedict Yeo (Golden Cap Farm)

Explore the potential of mushrooms in circular food systems, focusing on mushroom sustainability, agriculture challenges, and future trends in mushroom farming.

6.05pm

Fireside Chat

Cracking the Code on Food Waste

with Angelica Wong (LESS & CO.) & Sean Tan (FeedBank)

Learn about their innovative approaches to upcycling surplus food and managing food waste, and discover how innovation and collaboration are driving positive change in the food industry towards a more sustainable future.

6.30pm

Show & Tell

Food Scrap Composting

By Chen Chingwei (Project Black Gold)

The compost pile is the intersection where our food end their long journey from their places of origin to our kitchens, and start new lives in our pots, gardens and farms, as a soil amendment alive with beneficial microbes. Join Chingwei to check out some living compost, and find out how you can start composting indoors, and out!

7.00pm

Connect

Networking Session

Complimentary refreshments (non-alcoholic) by MoNo

Booths by Golden Cap Farm, FeedBank & MoNo

7.30pm

Feast

Dinner & Conversations

Sharing plates by Locavore NXT

Drinks by Native

Drinks

Mixed by Native

Included in pre-purchased Drinks Bundle, sold separately on-site.

Forager Garden

Discarded grape vodka, calamansi, blue pea, xylitol

Zephyr

Golden pear, yuzu, olives, burnt rosemary

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Chefs & Speakers

Maxie Millian

Head Chef, Locavore NXT

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Locavore NXT

Chef Maxie leads the kitchen team at Locavore NXT with charm and intensity in equal measure, and is renowned for his creative spirit, off-the-cuff approach to culinary development and his ability to work wonders with lesser-known ingredients, particularly those local to Indonesia. He also operates a street BBQ smokehouse in Jimbaran with his wife, where guests can enjoy a cold beer and delicious brisket.

Lai Sook Yi

Sous Chef, Locavore NXT

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Locavore NXT

Sook's culinary journey began under Chef Ivan Brehm at Singapore's renowned restaurant Nouri, where she was immersed in an environment dedicated to exploring the interconnectedness of food cultures and developed a profound appreciation for the origin of ingredients. Driven by an insatiable curiosity for culinary biodiversity, Sook joined Locavore NXT on their mission to redefine the F&B industry, encouraging chefs and diners alike to embrace new perspectives on food creation and dining experiences.

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Chen Chingwei

Co-Lead, Project Black Gold

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Project Black Gold

Chingwei is a permaculturist and a soil and compost nerd with over 10 years of experience in various ways of making compost and regenerating soil. She is the co-lead of Project Black Gold, a community food scrap composting project to create awareness and encourage more people to become compost makers.

Chingwei has been teaching the thermal aerobic composting method in Singapore for the last 4 years. Join her to check out some living compost, and find out how you can start composting indoors, and out.

Angelica Wong

General Manager, LESS & CO

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LESS & CO | CRUST Group

An advocate for social justice and equality, Angelica has been involved in various NGOs since she was a teen. Angelica believes that there are always better ways of doing things and that the future is collaborative. This drew her to LESS & CO, a sustainable solutions start-up at the forefront of food loss management, which actively embodies these values. Now she is managing the Singapore market and continues to learn and explore new ways to fight food waste.

Sean Tan

Co-Founder & CEO, FeedBank

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Sean Tan is the Founder of FeedBank, a company committed to revolutionizing global food production through insect farming with innovative, data-driven technology. Not new to the start-up & agri-tech scene, Sean previously led the growth of Insect Feed Technologies, an enterprise that was founded in 2020.

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Kiss the Ground

Benedict Yeo

Co-Founder, Golden Cap Farm

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Golden Cap Farm

Benedict transitioned from a career in finance to pursuing his passion for nature, inspired by his experiences in California's Bay Area. His adventures in camping and visiting farms, particularly a mushroom foraging trip, deepened his appreciation for natural produce.

Convinced of the superiority of what can nature offer, Benedict returned to Singapore eager to share his enthusiasm for mushrooms. This led to the founding of Golden Cap Farm, aimed at spreading his love for mushrooms to others in Singapore.