Food Tank, in partnership with the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and University of Chicago Booth School of Business, is excited to announce the 1st annual Chicago Food Tank Summit at the Gleacher Center. This event will feature more than 40 different speakers from the food and agriculture field. Researchers, farmers, chefs, policy makers, government officials, and students will come together for interactive panels.

This is the third in a series of three Summits in 2016 which will bring together some the world’s most impactful food system leaders. This is a can’t miss event for 2016!

When: November 16th, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Where: Gleacher Center at University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Chicago, IL

Cost: $49-499, buy your tickets here!

Can’t join us in person? Watch the entire Food Tank Summit free via livestream (presented by Organic Valley). Sign up HERE.

RECEPTION AND DINNER

On Wednesday, November 16, 2016, Food Tank will be holding a very special reception and dinner starting (generously hosted by Barilla USA) at 6:00pm.

The event is being held at Eataly, Chef Mario Batali’s sprawling, modern outpost featuring a range of Italian eateries and food markets. The reception will include 1 drink per person (from a selection of sparkling, white and red wine, craft beer, and artisanal Italian sodas) and assorted passed appetizers. Cash bar is also available.

The Bright Spots dinner will begin at 7:30pm and will include a 4-course plated dinner paired with 4 complementary wines prepared by Eataly’s head chef. We will also be announcing some incredible guest speakers.

More information and detailed schedule available here!