10:30 am — Meeting Room L
Sponsored by Protein MB 

Join us for a dynamic panel discussion with industry experts, researchers, and innovators. This session will highlight groundbreaking research and out-of-the-box thinking that could transform how we produce, consume, and perceive protein. From leveraging the whole plant or animal to creating new markets for by-products, this conversation aims to inspire and challenge conventional approaches, paving the way for a more sustainable and efficient protein industry.

Panelists

Dr. Filiz Koksel, MSc, PhD, EIT 
Associate Professor 
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences 
Food and Human Nutritional Sciences Department 
University of Manitoba  

Dr. Poonam Singh, Ph.D., MSc, BSc 
Professor & Researcher 
Horticultural Sciences  
Russ Edwards School of Agriculture & Environment 
Assiniboine College 

Dr. Jitendra Paliwal, Ph.D., P.Eng., FEC 
Vice President, Research and Innovation 
University of Winnipeg