What’s on the Menu in 2026?
As the world works to feed a projected 10 billion people by 2050,
the demand for sustainable, high-quality protein has never been
greater.
However, as activity across fermentation technologies intensifies,
the landscape is becoming increasingly crowded. Innovation is
clustering around similar ingredients, processes, and early
commercial applications, raising key questions for the field
- How will companies differentiate in competitive ingredient markets?
- Which models will successfully scale?
- How do we drive consumer acceptance?
- And which solutions will ultimately deliver meaningful commercial and environmental impact?
As the world’s definitive and dedicated forum for fermentation-enabled alternative proteins, the 6th Fermentation-Enabled Alternative Protein Summit is committed to spotlighting the innovation driving the next generation of sustainable protein solutions. Showcasing differentiation across the entire FEAPs value chain, the 2026 program is built to ensure fermentation-enabled proteins transition from innovation to commercialization - delivering real impact at global scale.
Unmissable Event Highlights
Aligning Value Propositions with CPGs &
Investors
Great science is only half the story - the real question is whether it fits what partners are actually looking for. Learn how to sharpen your value proposition by aligning product readiness, performance data, and commercial expectations. We’ll unpack how companies can position their ingredients to win partnerships with CPGs and investors in today’s more cautious funding environment.
With Expert Insights From: Anomaly Bio, Oobli, EcoTech Capital, and Ki Tua Fund
Circular Fermentation Models for Sustainable Growth
What if fermentation could turn waste streams into tomorrow’s protein supply? Explore how companies are closing resource loops by transforming side streams and by products into high-value proteins and co-products. Discover how circular fermentation models can deliver both environmental impact and economic resilience at scale.
With Expert Insights From: ADM, Mars, and MOA Foodtech
From Innovation to Consumer Adoption & Market Pull
A great protein ingredient is only successful if consumers actually want to eat it. Learn how companies are translating fermentation breakthroughs into products that resonate with customers. This session explores how differentiation, smart positioning, and real-world applications can turn technical innovation into category-defining products.
With Expert Insights From: Interfood, Vivici, and Superbrewed Food
AI-Driven Strain Engineering for Performance & Scale
AI is becoming a powerful new tool in the fermentation toolkit. Discover how companies are using AI-enabled strain engineering to boost yields, optimize processes, and improve protein functionality. Learn how data-driven development is helping teams move faster from strain design to commercial scale
With Expert Insights From: Ten Lives and Imagindairy
Explore the Full Event Guide
- 22+ expert speakers sharing insights from food tech, ventures, and ingredient innovation
- Full-day Focus Day on financing, manufacturing, and partnership models to scale alternative proteins
- Exclusive C-suite perspectives from leaders shaping the industry
- Networking opportunities with peers, investors, and potential partners across the alternative protein ecosystem
- Hands-on case studies showcasing successful scaling, commercialization, and collaborative models
Attending Companies Include
What’s on the Menu?
Take a peek at what’s cooking across fermentation-enabled proteins. From scale-up breakthroughs to real-world commercialization stories, our sessions, panels, and round tables dig into how companies are improving functionality, lowering costs, and turning microbes into ingredients ready for the menu.
Partner With Us
Position yourself alongside leading solution providers and innovators to ensure your brand is at the heart of the fermentation-enabled protein ecosystem.
Join Industry Experts
Pull up a seat at the table with the people shaping the future of fermentation-enabled proteins. Meet founders, innovators, and industry leaders, swap ideas, spark partnerships, and make the connections that help move great science from microbe to menu.