The only event bringing the plant-based movement to a mainstream audience.
June 7–8, 2019 • Jacob K. Javits Convention Center • New York City
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
Tom Dunnam
Co-founderThe Plantrician Project
Brian Wendel
Founder and PresidentForks Over Knives
Nelson Campbell
FounderPlantPure Nation
Gene Baur
Co-founder & PresidentFarm Sanctuary
Eric Adams
Borough PresidentBrooklyn
Josh Balk
VP Farm Animal ProtectionThe Humane Society
Michele Simon
Executive DirectorPlant Based Foods Association
Nil Zacharias
Co-founderOne Green Planet
Jodi Monelle
Founder and CEOLIVEKINDLY
Stephanie Redcross
Founder & Managing DirectorVegan Mainstream
Eric Brent
Founder and DirectorHappyCow
Andy Levitt
Founder and CEOPurple Carrot
Matthew de Gruyter
Co-Founder & CEONext Level Burger
Krissi Vandenberg
Executive DirectorVegan Action
Alison Rabschnuk
Director of Corporate EngagementThe Good Food Institute
Paige Ohliger
Owner and CEOPlantricious
J. Morris Hicks
Author and CEO4Leaf
Robert Cheeke
Founder and PresidentVegan Bodybuilding and Fitness
Chad Sarno
Co-Founder & VP of CulinaryGood Catch Foods
Martin Tull
Director of Partnerships & DevelopmentAmerican College of Lifestyle Medicine
Lisa Feria
CEOStray Dog Capital
Jody Rasch
Managing TrusteeVegInvest
Mark Langley
Investment ManagerNew Crop Capital
Ben Davis
Council ChairPlant Based World Conference & Expo