Global food finance summit announced in UCC

University College Cork have recently announced details of a global food finance summit which is to be held next May.

The Food Institute, which is Ireland’s largest collaborative research and learning institute for food-related activity, will host the event on 28 May 2020 in partnership with Cork University Business School (CUBS) and Goodbody Stockbrokers.

The event titled UCC Food Finance Summit 2020 will bring together food industry leaders and financiers to discuss the key themes concerning the future of the food industry on the grounds of UCC.

Its core objective is to identify and debate the sources and uses of financial capital in advancing the global food and agribusiness sectors. Jim Corbett, Director of The Food Institute UCC said: “Through its large global network of alumni and industry connections, the UCC Food Finance Summit 2020 will enable participants to connect with and be informed by researchers, financiers and global leaders in order to discuss and debate the uses of finance in driving innovation and growth in the sector.”

Alongside a plenary session composed of global leader interviews and expert panels, the Summit will provide a valuable opportunity for networking with key influencers in the food ecosystem.

The event is designed for delegates from the international food and agribusiness industry and all relevant professional and financial services businesses together with academics and advisers to the sector.

For details on the Summit and to buy tickets, visit ucc.ie//en/food/ or contact the Food Institute UCC at infofoodinstitute@ucc.ie.