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![Blazing the INNOV-EAT trail: Unleashing BOLD Innovations in motion – WHAT DOES IT TAKE?](https://dalalalghawas.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/1702850489031-1080x675.jpeg)
Blazing the INNOV-EAT trail: Unleashing BOLD Innovations in motion – WHAT DOES IT TAKE?
COP28 UAE created a chasm! And I am still descending and unpacking all that went down (more posts...
![On the Road to COP28: Demystifying Transition Financing and Carbon Credits](https://dalalalghawas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/1698894398202-1080x675.jpeg)
On the Road to COP28: Demystifying Transition Financing and Carbon Credits
Another successful WOMAG event. We pulled off an extraordinary feat, coordinating a...
![JC3 Journey to Zero Climate Conference 2023](https://dalalalghawas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/JC3-Day-2-_-377-1080x675.jpg)
JC3 Journey to Zero Climate Conference 2023
Join me, Edey Suresh, Joseph (JD) D'Cruz and Dr. Alizan Mahadi as we discuss Food Security at...
![14TH WIEF GLOBAL DISCOURSE “Cellular Agriculture: The Future of Food”](https://dalalalghawas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/4-1080x675.jpg)
14TH WIEF GLOBAL DISCOURSE “Cellular Agriculture: The Future of Food”
The World Resources Institute estimates that global demand for beef and meat could increase by 88%...
![4th Urban Agri World, South Africa 2023](https://dalalalghawas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/speaker-S-1200x630-PNG-Dalal-AlGhawas-SWAPAC-1080x630.png)
4th Urban Agri World, South Africa 2023
4th Urban Agri World 2023 September 21 & 22 - Durban, South Africa SPEAKER 2023: The African...
![The Hive, Future Food for Health: What’s on your plate?](https://dalalalghawas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/1687491968085-800x675.jpeg)
The Hive, Future Food for Health: What’s on your plate?
We had a thought-provoking discussion about functional foods and ways to influence consumers to...
![Inside Scoop: Navigating the Cellular Agriculture Landscape in APAC](https://dalalalghawas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Dalal-SM-7-1080x675.jpg)
Inside Scoop: Navigating the Cellular Agriculture Landscape in APAC
On Tuesday, 27 June , ~50 industry professionals from the agrifood, investment, startup and policy...
![Future Food Asia ‘Will Asia Pioneer Carbon Neutral Protein?’ debate](https://dalalalghawas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/1685346047366-1080x675.jpeg)
Future Food Asia ‘Will Asia Pioneer Carbon Neutral Protein?’ debate
A few weeks ago I was at one of Singapore's biggest Food Conferences, Future Food Asia 2023. Over...
![NUS Middle East Institute](https://dalalalghawas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/FwZfFmAaYAI4YOL-1024x675.jpeg)
NUS Middle East Institute
Thrilled to have hosted the incredible Dr Dalal AlGhawas, Founder & CEO of SWAPAC T&C, all...
![Rasameel Roundtable: Growth Hacking, The Saudi Market Model](https://dalalalghawas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1681718049695-1080x675.jpeg)
Rasameel Roundtable: Growth Hacking, The Saudi Market Model
Last week I had the pleasure of being invited to Rasameel Investment Company شركة رساميل...
![Investing in the Future of Cellular Agriculture: Investor Perspectives – Cell Agri](https://dalalalghawas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Con-1.jpg)
Investing in the Future of Cellular Agriculture: Investor Perspectives – Cell Agri
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LT9lBw9t0UY A Talk By Dr Dalal AlGhawas , Lejjy...
![Live stream: Hydroponics at Home](https://dalalalghawas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Con-2.jpg)
Live stream: Hydroponics at Home
Following our content on homesteading, we prepared a live about hydroponics. 🌱Ask your questions...
![Gulfood 2023](https://dalalalghawas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/1676366322813.jpeg)
Gulfood 2023
There are no shortages of plant based meat (beef) brands in the UAE. By 2027, the global market...
![Ministry of Culture – Culinary Arts & Performing Arts Demo Day](https://dalalalghawas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Con-4.jpg)
Ministry of Culture – Culinary Arts & Performing Arts Demo Day
The last week of 2022 I was invited by Abdulsalam Alkuwaity عبدالسلام الكويتي, Founder &...
![Advancing Food Security in the UAE, Higher Colleges of Technology in the United Arab Emirates](https://dalalalghawas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Con-3.jpg)
Advancing Food Security in the UAE, Higher Colleges of Technology in the United Arab Emirates
Thank you to the Higher Colleges of Technology for hosting the 2nd Advancing Food...
![COP27 – Ocean Purpose Project](https://dalalalghawas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Con-5.jpg)
COP27 – Ocean Purpose Project
I am so happy to announce that I am at COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh Egypt! It was great to...
![Understanding Consumer Trends in the GCC](https://dalalalghawas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/1632479889563-1.jpeg)
Understanding Consumer Trends in the GCC
Want to know what trends retailers and restaurants witnessing in consumer demand in the region,...
![Food Hospitality Oman: Food Safety Workshop](https://dalalalghawas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/food-and-hospitality-oman.png)
Food Hospitality Oman: Food Safety Workshop
I am excited to be speaking in my neck of the woods (desert). Thank you FoodHospitality Oman for...
![On the Food Frontier: Technologies Driving New Protein Production](https://dalalalghawas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/1663011649113-1080x675.jpeg)
On the Food Frontier: Technologies Driving New Protein Production
A week of firsts in Singapore.First time at FHA and the first ever Alternative Protein Asia forum-...
![Sustainability: Working on a Green Future Together.](https://dalalalghawas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/1660547350477.jpeg)
Sustainability: Working on a Green Future Together.
Africa's current population of 1.4 billion is projected to double by 2050. That means that 1 out...
![Alternative Protein Market Outlook & Trends](https://dalalalghawas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/1656476405427-958x675.jpeg)
Alternative Protein Market Outlook & Trends
Last week I presented at the Grains & Oilseeds Markets 2022 Conference in Singapore, organised...
![World Economic Forum (WEF) Davos – UN Food Systems Summit](https://dalalalghawas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/1654187494325-1080x675.jpeg)
World Economic Forum (WEF) Davos – UN Food Systems Summit
Last week I got the opportunity of a lifetime to attend the World Economic Forum in Davos. So...
![GWS Pitch Showcase](https://dalalalghawas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/1649142842766.jpeg)
GWS Pitch Showcase
Calling all startups don't miss it! Today is the deadline to apply for the April Pitch Showcase...
![Food for Future Summit, Dubai Expo](https://dalalalghawas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/1646161633092-1-1080x675.jpeg)
Food for Future Summit, Dubai Expo
What an experience! I hope 2022 will see more in person conferences. The Food for Future Summit...
![The Outlook of Private Equity: How to Accelerate The Transition?!](https://dalalalghawas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2385ca0c-node_Summit_Asia_page_banner_Original-1080x418.jpg)
The Outlook of Private Equity: How to Accelerate The Transition?!
Plant-Based Foods & Proteins Summit Asia Our global Summits provide an invaluable platform for...
![Plant-Based Asia Summit](https://dalalalghawas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/pbas-promo-banner-without-bookaseat-2160x1080-1-1080x675.jpg)
Plant-Based Asia Summit
Plant Based Summit is coming to Asia ! Super excited to be a part of this convergence of...
![What does it take to produce Singapore’s first agri-food tech unicorn?](https://dalalalghawas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/247703575_397896735258047_2895676644030523220_n-copy-712x675.jpg)
What does it take to produce Singapore’s first agri-food tech unicorn?
A new Revolution is impending, and we need to educate ourselves about it. The question is: What...
![Alt-protein MEAT our expectations?](https://dalalalghawas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Chef-Damian-Avocado-Roll-e1629719015262-819x675.jpg)
Alt-protein MEAT our expectations?
Singapore is seeing an explosion of plant-based meats and it’s slowly being embraced as it moves...
![Keynote Speaker, Alternative Protein Show](https://dalalalghawas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Newcoverphotowthvenue-1080x675.jpg)
Keynote Speaker, Alternative Protein Show
https://youtu.be/CzokqHqrUSQ A GLIMPSE OF THE ALTERNATIVE PROTEIN SHOW SINGAPORE 2021 The...
![China Alt Protein Dialogue Series](https://dalalalghawas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-31-at-2.45.34-PM.png)
China Alt Protein Dialogue Series
Big Idea Ventures will be hosting the BIV China Alt Protein Dialogue series. We hope the dialogue...
![Singapore Lacks Deep Tech Talent: Fact or Myth?](https://dalalalghawas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/208334887_2958126691092516_682108807078607455_n.jpeg)
Singapore Lacks Deep Tech Talent: Fact or Myth?
Big Idea Ventures' program director in Singapore, Dr. Dalal AlGhawas, took part in a compelling...
![How FoodTech Ensures Our Food Security Beyond Covid-19](https://dalalalghawas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/howfoodtech02_2160-1080x675.jpeg)
How FoodTech Ensures Our Food Security Beyond Covid-19
Presented by SGInnovate and General Assembly In support of Deep Tech for Good Here in Singapore,...
![Seafood & Frozen Food A Better Catch Panel Discussion](https://dalalalghawas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-31-at-3.01.07-PM-1080x544.jpg)
Seafood & Frozen Food A Better Catch Panel Discussion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_sGghEsjw0 Join Dr. Dalal AlGhawas (Big Idea Ventures) for the...
![Small Businesses: Good Food for All (Asia Pacific)](https://dalalalghawas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/FSS-Dialogues-logo_EN-1080x675.jpg)
Small Businesses: Good Food for All (Asia Pacific)
Calling on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), their supporters, and food system leaders!...
![Small Businesses: Good Food for All (Asia Pacific)](https://dalalalghawas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/FSS-Dialogues-logo_EN-1080x675.jpg)
SME South Asia dialogue
Calling out to all South Asian Food-Tech SMEs!Join the #unfss2021 dialogue on June 1st!...
![VC Funding 101](https://dalalalghawas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-31-at-3.15.57-PM-1080x675.jpg)
VC Funding 101
https://vimeo.com/554747954 Learn everything you need to know about VC funding – with Dr. Dalal...
![Going Global: Cellular Agriculture Around the Region](https://dalalalghawas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/talk_236227_promo_image_primary.png)
Going Global: Cellular Agriculture Around the Region
How are cellular agriculture ecosystems emerging across the region? Tune in to our expert...
![Spare a Minute, Think Before you Eat](https://dalalalghawas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/maxresdefault-1-n-1080x675.jpeg)
Spare a Minute, Think Before you Eat
The United Nations Food Systems Summit competition ‘Best Small Business: Good Food for All’ will...
![How Can Agrifood Investment and Alt Proteins Make APAC Food Systems More Sustainable?](https://dalalalghawas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/1619021153469-copy.jpeg)
How Can Agrifood Investment and Alt Proteins Make APAC Food Systems More Sustainable?
#TFFChallenge2021#BrainRave Conference 2021. Join #TFFChina and learn how “AgriFood Investment...
![Small Businesses: Good Food for All (Asia Pacific)](https://dalalalghawas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/FSS-Dialogues-logo_EN-1080x675.jpg)
KUWAIT National Food Systems Dialogue
Food Systems Summit (FSS) will be held in September 2021, during the high-level week of the...
![Small Businesses: Good Food for All (Asia Pacific)](https://dalalalghawas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/FSS-Dialogues-logo_EN-1080x675.jpg)
KUWAIT National Food Systems Dialogue
Food Systems Summit (FSS) will be held in September 2021, during the high-level week of the...
![Planet Saving Careers](https://dalalalghawas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/planet-saving-careers.jpeg)
Planet Saving Careers
https://youtu.be/Rwad42kuWMk Interested in saving the planet from the impending sixth mass...
![Conversations with Vegan Women Leaders](https://dalalalghawas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/CVWL-featured-image-for-blog-posts.jpeg)
Conversations with Vegan Women Leaders
This episode of Conversations with Vegan Women Leaders features one of two panel discussions...
![Considerations of Alt Protein in APAC](https://dalalalghawas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/GGG_UGA_960x504.jpg)
Considerations of Alt Protein in APAC
Global Grain Geneva is an agriculture event that brings together all parts of the grain trading...
![Food for Thought Panel](https://dalalalghawas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/conference-illustration-750x553-1.png)
Food for Thought Panel
A recap of the Tech in Asia Conference 2020 What do you get when you put together more than 3,600...
![Future of Tech](https://dalalalghawas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Screenshot-2023-04-03-at-11.00.06-AM.png)
Future of Tech
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebkTKsCOvmA Watch VWS Pathfinder 2020 Future of Tech Panel...
![China International Food Safety & Quality (CIFSQ) Food Tech Innovation in Singapore](https://dalalalghawas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/banner0301-1080x675.jpeg)
China International Food Safety & Quality (CIFSQ) Food Tech Innovation in Singapore
Safe food is essential to achieving sustainability, security, and above all, good health. Around...
![Deep Tech Webinar Series – Texas A&M Qatar](https://dalalalghawas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/GlobalPartnerships-WebinarSeries-17June2020-1.jpeg)
Deep Tech Webinar Series – Texas A&M Qatar
The Deep Tech Talk Webinar Series is a partnership with Texas A&M University at Qatar,...
![Happy Hour Talk with Big Idea Ventures](https://dalalalghawas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Screenshot-2023-04-03-at-11.10.10-AM-1080x675.jpg)
Happy Hour Talk with Big Idea Ventures
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_drcspH7ueg In this #GREENHospitalityHappyHourTalk, Dr. Mathew...
![Elevating Founders](https://dalalalghawas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IG-Portrait-1078x675.jpg)
Elevating Founders
Elevating Founders Asia is a startup event that takes place as part of ConnecTech Asia in...