Global Food+ Symposium 2026
About
Welcome to the sixth annual Global Food+ Symposium on April 10th, hosted this year at Boston College! Building on the momentum of our previous gatherings across the city, this 2026 event continues our mission to unite the brightest minds in the Boston area to tackle the most pressing challenges in global agriculture, food systems, and nutrition.
April 10th, 2026 12:30-5 PM - Hosted at Boston College Walsh Hall听131听Function Room, reception to follow at 5-6 PM
What to Expect
Whether the research is rooted in archaeology, biology, chemistry, economics, engineering, nursing, physics, psychology, theology, or any other discipline, each presentation follows a concise seven-minute structure covering Motivation, Method, Results, and Implications. Each presentation will be recorded (for presenters who opt in), but not livestreamed.听
- Diverse Perspectives:听Explore research across agriculture, environmental sustainability, nutrition, health, and related fields.
- Rapid-Fire Insights: Catch the "greatest hits" of Boston-area research in a single afternoon.
- Meaningful Connection: Transition from intense learning to active networking during our breaks and closing reception.听
Join Us
If you would like to present your work, please submit a brief (up to 250-word) abstract of your speed talk through our Submission Form by February 28. Successful speed talks can focus on a single key finding or summarize a broader body of work, designed to help experts in related fields understand your contributions.
Regardless of whether you are submitting a presentation or plan to attend without presenting, please register to attend and participate in the discussions by February 28 as well.听