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Hold the date:
24-25 April 2025

Nottingham University: 24-25 April 2025

Farmed Insect Protein Conference -
AKA Nest 1.0

A unique opportunity for those with an interest in farmed insect protein in the UK to come together, welcome newcomers, share knowledge and expertise and to develop plans for the continued expansion of the sector.

Consisting of talks and workshops led by industry experts, an exhibition and poster space and plenty of opportunities for networking, including a dinner, Nest 1.0 will bring unique opportunities for academics and other specialists to explore potential for collaboration, with businesses from food, farm and feed representing each growing sector.  

 

Retailers, regulators, investors and funders can expect to take part in dialogue about the future  of insect farming and how together we will build the momentum needed to maximise the potential of insect protein in our food chains.

Insect Protein Experts

  • Connect with a wide array of other businesses and experts, a fantastic opportunity to promote your business interests and collaborate with others to expand this ever-growing sector

  • Be the first to contribute to and gain from upcoming and ongoing research projects and funding opportunities

Inspiring Headline Speakers

  • UKEIA founder and MD -
    Dr Nick Rousseau

  • Yumbug Co-founder -
    Leo Rubbra

  • Sacoma Health Foods CEO - Perez Ochieng​

  • 40Percent Waste Management Advisory Consultancy - Richard Thalemann

  • Innovate UK, Knowledge Transfer Manager - 

       Pedro Carvalho

With more to be confirmed!

Potential Supply Chain Partners

With the potential partners at Nest, you can:

  • Start your own insect farming enterprise

  • Identify the most promising commercial 
    opportunities

  • Get practical advice to avoid pitfalls and boost your insect protein enterprise's productivity​ 

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