Cultured Meat Symposium
Designing the future of meat, poultry, and seafood
Join the industry leading the discussions on cell-cultured meat technology at the Future of Protein Production Chicago.
Learn More McCormick Place, Chicago
February 24-25 2026
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We’re excited to announce that Cultured Meat Symposium 2026 (CMS26) will join forces with The Future of Protein Production Chicago for a joint event on February 24–25, 2026, at McCormick Place. By combining audiences, content, and communities, this collaboration will bring even more value to attendees and exhibitors across the alternative protein space.
We expect over 500 attendees and 45 exhibitors, with tickets granting access to both conference programs. Don’t miss out—get your Super Early Bird pass today and be part of this powerful new platform for innovation and connection. Register Today
Industry Expert Advisory Board
Abin Kuriakose
World Business Chicago
Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer
Alex Shirazi
Executive Producer
Cultured Meat Symposium
Andrew D. Ive
Founder / Managing General Partner
Big Idea Ventures
Benjamin Happ
Partner
BERA
Brian Jacobson
Associate Director of Strategic Operations
University of Illinois
Kantha Shelke
Senior Lecturer, Regulatory Science and Food Safety Regulation
Johns Hopkins University
Nadji Rekhif
Principal Scientist
Nestlé
Nicki Briggs
Founding Chair/Founder
Here/There Communications
Pat McAuley
Startup Innovation Manager
The Good Food Institute
Brian P. Sylvester
Partner
Morrison Foerster
Sponsors
Industry Leaders Supporting the Cultured Meat Industry
