500 scientists from 60 countries gathered at the 5th Global Food Security Conference in Leuven, Belgium. Instead of saying, "you had to be there," we bring you voices and reflections from the conference. Host Matthew Kessler recorded dozens of interviews, asking experts what key messages they want to deliver to those with the power to change food systems, what are the economics of food systems transformation, and which solutions to make food systems more resilient deserve more attention.

This is Part 1 of a 3-part series, made with the support from ‘shout it out’, an instrument of the Global Minds program.

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Guests

• Martin van Ittersum, Conference co-chair, Professor at Wageningen University
• Tessa Avermaete, Conference co-chair, Project Manager at KU Leuven
• Ramya Ambikapathi, Scientific committee member, Senior Researcher at Cornell U
• Gerard Govers, Programme committee mebmer, Vice-rector of Science, Engineering and Technology and Vice-rector of Sustainability at KU Leuven
• Joanna Trewern, Conference Keynote, Director of Partnerships and Institutional Engagement at Pro Veg International
• Maitre d’hotel at Coeur Catering, responsible for food served at the conference

Conference Organizers

• Elsevier
• KU Leuven
• Wageningen University and Research
• TABLE

Episode edited and produced by Matthew Kessler. Music by Blue dot sessions.