Event Schedule
Check out the full schedule of the II Cell Ag & III COAP
4 days of knowledge, innovation and networking!
Day 1 - Opening and Short Courses
08:00
Registration
Participant reception and kit distribution.
OpeningShort Courses
08:30 - 10:30
Molecular Biology with focus on Cellular Agriculture
Dra. Gloria Regina Franco - UFMG
In this theoretical short course, we will cover molecular techniques, with a special focus on transcriptome analysis of cultured cells during muscle development and differentiation, as a prelude to the production of cultivated meat. We will explain how to isolate high-quality RNA for sequencing of mRNAs, lncRNAs, and miRNAs. We will discuss the applications of various strategies for short-read and long-read sequencing. Finally, we will explore the different types of analyses that can be performed using transcriptome sequencing data, with an emphasis on differentially expressed genes and transcripts.
Short Course09:00 - 11:00
Fair transitions in Cellular Agriculture
Dr. Rodrigo Morais - UFPR
This minicourse explores how cellular agriculture can support sustainable food system transformation while promoting socially just and inclusive outcomes. Topics include potential socioeconomic impacts, countries' strategic positioning, changes in global production chains, rural producers' resilience and transformative capacity, the role of public policies and governance, and consumer perceptions and adoption. The course provides critical insights into how transitions in cellular agriculture can be designed to distribute benefits more equitably and foster inclusive and resilient food futures.
Short Course09:00 - 10:00
Cell isolation and cultivation
Dra. Erika Jorge e Dra. Luciana Andrade - UFMG
What are the important steps during cell isolation and culture? This theoretical-practical mini-course will introduce participants to the principles of primary cell cultures, focusing on methods of isolation of muscle satellite cells, how to purify and identify these cells, immortalization and market, as well as the differentiation process, highlighting the difficulties and important points to consider during each of these processes.
Short Course09:00 - 11:00
Animal Ethics and hybrid products
Dra. Carla Maiolino Molento - UFPR
What do hybrid products mean, considering the expected benefits of alternative proteins? And how helpful can they be for animals? How we frame each answer may influence what decisions will be prioritized in the development of new food systems. Other issues may prove more influential, such as cost-benefit profile of final products and consumer preferences; however, it is relevant to reflect on what we want to support. Hybrid products are often presented as a bridge toward more sustainable foods. Can they also be a bridge toward greater justice for animals? Join the discussion and help shape a future with less animal suffering.
Short Course10:30 - 12:30
Building Tissues in 3D: Scaffolds and Bioprinting for Cellular Agriculture
Dra. Luciana Andrade e Ms. Jorge Guadalupe - UFMG
How can we move from cells growing on flat plastic surfaces to structured, tissue-like systems? This theoretical-practical mini-course will introduce participants to the principles of 3D cell culture, covering topics like scaffold-based culture, biomaterial sourcing, production and selection, microcarrier systems, hydrogel-based platforms, and 3D bioprinting, highlighting how each approach can support cell adhesion, proliferation, differentiation, and tissue organization.
Short Course12:00 - 14:00
Lunch
BreakOfficial Opening
14:00 - 14:30
Opening ceremony
Opening15:30 - 16:00
Break
Break16:00 - 17:00
Keynote Lecture
Future Foods – Opportunities and Challenges
Dr. David Kaplan - Tufts University
Scientific17:00 - 18:30
Reception Cocktail
SocialDay 2 - Innovation and Technology
08:00 - 08:30
Registration
ReceptionSession 01: Science, Biodiversity and Environmental Impact
08:30 - 08:45
Talk 1
To be confirmed
08:45 - 09:00
Next Innovative Therapeutics Based on the Brazilian Biodiversity
Cristiano Guimarães - NINTX
09:00 - 09:15
The potential of brazilian biodiversity to meet the demands of the alternative protein sector
Luciana Fontineli - GFI Biomas
09:15 - 09:45
Q&A Session
Moderator: To be confirmed
09:45 - 10:15
Coffee Break
BreakSession 02: Cultivated Proteins
10:20 - 10:35
Opportunities and Challenges in the Cultivated Protein Landscape
Dra. Fernanda Vieira Berti - JBS
10:35 - 10:50
Building structured chicken and pork meat
Dra. Luciana Andrade - UFMG
10:50 - 11:05
Comparative Proteomics of Conventional and Cultivated Meat as a Tool for Quality, Maturation and Regulatory Assessment
Silvani Verruck - UFSC
11:05 - 11:15
Oral presentation 1
11:15 - 11:25
Oral presentation 2
11:25 - 12:00
Q&A Session
Moderator: To be confirmed
12:00 - 12:30
Talk
Technical12:30 - 14:00
Lunch
BreakSession 03: Bioengineering and Bioprocesses
14:00 - 14:15
Towards scaling cultivated meat through genetic engineering
14:15 - 14:30
Talk 2
14:30 - 14:45
Advances and Perspectives in Alternative Proteins: Biomass Fermentation, Precision Fermentation and Cultivated Meat
14:45 - 14:55
Oral presentation 1
14:55 - 15:05
Oral presentation 2
15:05 - 15:40
Q&A Session
15:40 - 16:10
Coffee Break + Poster
SocialSession 04: Ethics & Future of the Planet
16:20 - 16:35
What do animals want?
16:35 - 16:50
Talk
Speaker to be confirmed
16:50 - 17:05
Building Just Transitions in Cellular Agriculture
17:05 - 17:20
Strategic pathways for sustainable food futures
17:20 - 17:30
Oral presentation 1
17:30 - 17:40
Oral presentation 2
17:40 - 18:00
Q&A Session
18:00 - 18:30
Talk
Technical18:30 - 18:35
General Announcements
Day 3 - Business and Development
09:00 - 10:00
Industrialisation and Commercialisation challenges for cultivated meat
Dr. Mark Post - Maastricht University
Scientific10:00 - 10:30
Coffee Break
BreakSession 05: Cellular agriculture - organizations
10:30 - 10:45
Reimagining Protein: Catalyzing Food Innovation Ecosystems | GFI
Cristina Ambiel - GFI Brazil
10:45 - 11:00
Talk 2
Isah Datar - New Harvest
11:00 - 11:15
Cellular Agriculture Associations
Carla Molento - Cell Ag Brazil
11:15 - 12:00
Q&A Session
Moderator: To be confirmed
12:00 - 12:30
Talk
Technical12:30 - 14:00
Lunch
BreakSession 06: Startups and cultivated proteins
14:00 - 14:15
From Cells to Materials: The Innovation Journey Behind Cultivated Leather
Dra. Aline Bruna - Moondo
14:15 - 14:30
Sustineri Piscis: Cultivating the Future of Seafood
Camila Luna - Sustineri
14:30 - 14:45
From Bioreactor to Shelf: How Mycelium Is Reaching the Food Industry
Dr. Eduardo Bittencourt - Typical
14:45 - 15:10
Q&A Session
Moderator: To be confirmed
15:10 - 15:40
Poster + Coffee Break
Social15:40 - 16:10
Talk
TechnicalSession 07: Market and regulation
16:10 - 16:25
Market Intelligence
Guliherme Vilela - GFI Brasil
16:25 - 16:40
Talk 2
Lucas Mendes - SEDE - UFMG
16:40 - 16:55
Building Regulatory Pathways for Cultivated Meat and Fermentation Products: Global Lessons and Brazilian Perspectives
Isis Valle - Brasilia
16:55 - 17:10
Talk 4
Speaker to be confirmed
17:10 - 17:35
Q&A Session
Moderator: To be confirmed
17:35 - 18:05
Talk
TechnicalIdeas Arena
18:05 - 18:45
Presentation of ideas
18:45 - 18:50
General Announcements
Day 4 - Support Technologies and Closing
Session 08: Scaffold and media
09:00 - 09:15
Development of Plant-Based Scaffold-Bioreactor Systems for Cultivated Meat Applications
Dra. Ning Xiang - University of Alberta
09:15 - 09:30
Building Tools for Cultivated Seafood: CellBloom Microalgae Serum for the Cultivation of Fish Cell Lines
Dra. Joana Rosa - Portugal
09:30 - 09:45
Engineering scaffolds for cultivated meat
Keina Maciele - SENAI CIMATEC
09:45 - 10:10
Q&A Session
Moderator: To be confirmed
10:10 - 10:30
Coffee Break
BreakSession 09: Plant based and fermentation
10:30 - 10:45
Designing Plant-Biopolymer Structures for Alternative Protein Applications
Dra. Ana Karla Sato - Unicamp
10:45 - 11:00
The Brazilian Semiarid Region and Its Potential for Sustainable Plant Protein Production
Dra. Ana Paula Dionísio - Embrapa
11:00 - 11:15
Sustainable Culture Media for Cultivated Meat: The Role of Agro-Industrial Wastes and Recombinant Proteins
Dra. Barbara Flaiban - USP
11:15 - 11:30
From stress to products in precision fermentation
Dr. Markus Bichops - Wageningen
11:30 - 11:40
Oral presentation 1
11:40 - 11:50
Oral presentation 2
11:50 - 12:15
Q&A Session
Moderator: To be confirmed
12:15 - 14:00
Lunch
BreakSession 10: Fat
14:00 - 14:15
In Vitro Adipocyte Culture: Advances in the Production of Cultured Fat with Sensory and Nutritional Quality
Paola Cappeletti - BCRJ
14:15 - 14:30
Yeast as a source of lipid supplementation during cultured fat production
Dr. Thiago Olita Basso - USP
14:30 - 14:45
Talk 3
Dra. Erika Jorge - UFMG
14:45 - 15:10
Q&A Session
Moderator: To be confirmed
15:10 - 15:40
Poster + Coffee Break
Social15:40 - 16:10
Talk
TechnicalSession 11: Building the Cell Ag ecosystem
16:10 - 16:25
Moving Forward – Building Teams and Hubs for Cellular Agriculture
Dr. David Kaplan - TUFTS
16:25 - 16:40
Chalenges for building large infrastructures for cellular Agriculture in Brazil
Luciana Andrade - UFMG CT AgCel
16:40 - 16:55
Building Translational Competences for Cell Agriculture Ecosystem
Keina Maciele - SENAI CIMATEC
16:55 - 17:20
Q&A Session
Moderator: To be confirmed
Closing
18:00 - 19:00
Closing Ceremony
- Closing panel and balance
- Paper awards
- Cultural Presentation: Coral Cantáridas (ICB UFMG)
Additional Information
Session Venue
All sessions will be held at the CAD3 (Teaching Activities Center 3) Auditorium at UFMG.
Coffee Breaks
Coffee breaks will be served during session breaks, including vegetarian and vegan options.
Languages
Talks will be delivered in Portuguese or English.
Certificates
Participation certificates will be issued at the end of the event for all registered attendees.
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