Obama to speak on food security

(MILAN)

The highly anticipated global food innovation summit is underway in Milan. Seed and Chips opened its door this morning to an expectant crowd eager to contribute to the debate around food security and sustainability.

Today is the big day and Seeds&Chips is starting! Are you ready? Remember to use our hashtag #SaC17 in your posts on social media!#FoodTech pic.twitter.com/NGAC0UhyDO

— Seeds&Chips (@SEEDSandCHIPS) May 8, 2017

Former US President Barack Obama will join the proceedings tomorrow. He is in Italy for the summit and to catch up with friends he made during his time in the Washington hot seat, including former Prime Minister Matteo Renzi.

Breaking news: We are honored to announce the presence of President Barack H. Obama at Seeds&Chips,The Global Food Innovation Summit#SaC17 pic.twitter.com/rwy3WDDKLC

— Seeds&Chips (@SEEDSandCHIPS) April 3, 2017

Ahead of tomorrow’s speech by Obama, the event has been looking at the impact millennials are having on the food industry.

At #SaC17 @dhgisme Founder &a CEO of @foodtechconnect!
Future Room: How #millennials are changing the food industry#FoodTech pic.twitter.com/NmgMCBq3yp

— Seeds&Chips (@SEEDSandCHIPS) May 8, 2017

As part of what is a packed conference programme.

An anticipation of the conferences to be held at Seeds&Chipshttps://t.co/4MJjMnPpfI#SaC17 #FoodTech #AgTech #FoodInnovation
Join us! pic.twitter.com/Dj0quq3sxJ

— Seeds&Chips (@SEEDSandCHIPS) May 2, 2017

And tickets are still available. Follow #SaC17 on twitter for all the latest.