The only event bringing the plant-based movement to a mainstream audience.
June 5–6, 2020 • Jacob K. Javits Convention Center • New York City
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Advisory Board
Plant Based World Conference & Expo is being created with the support of a world-class council of advisors. Click on each photo to learn more about our council members' inspiring stories and the experience they bring to the Plant Based World team!
Plant Based World Council Members
Eric Adams
Borough PresidentBrooklyn
Josh Balk
VP Farm Animal ProtectionThe Humane Society
Gene Baur
Co-founder & PresidentFarm Sanctuary
Ann Beaty
DirectorKroger Merchandising Consulting at 84.51
David Benzaquen
CEO and FounderPlantBased Solutions
Eric Brent
Founder and DirectorHappyCow
Nelson Campbell
FounderPlantPure Nation
Robert Cheeke
Founder and PresidentVegan Bodybuilding and Fitness
Ben Davis
Council Chair, Content & Communications DirectorPlant Based World Conference & Expo
Matthew de Gruyter
Co-Founder & CEONext Level Burger
Tom Dunnam
Co-founderThe Plantrician Project
Lisa Feria
CEOStray Dog Capital
J. Morris Hicks
Author and CEO4Leaf
Martin Kruger
Chief Operating OfficerFollow Your Heart
Mark Langley
Investment ManagerNew Crop Capital
Andy Levitt
Founder and CEOPurple Carrot
David Meyer
Co-FounderFood System Innovations
Jodi Monelle
Founder and CEOLIVEKINDLY
Paige Ohliger
Owner and CEOPlantricious
Alison Rabschnuk
Director of Corporate EngagementThe Good Food Institute
Jody Rasch
Former Managing TrusteeVegInvest
Stephanie Redcross
Founder & Managing DirectorVegan Mainstream
Chad Sarno
Co-Founder & VP of CulinaryGood Catch Foods
Michele Simon
Executive DirectorPlant Based Foods Association
Matt Thomas
Co-OwnerRhizome Marketing
Martin Tull
Director of Partnerships & DevelopmentAmerican College of Lifestyle Medicine
Krissi Vandenberg
Executive DirectorVegan Action
Brian Wendel
Founder and PresidentForks Over Knives
Nil Zacharias
FounderEat For The Planet