NOA Academy brings together opinion makers, associations and exhibitors to share their expertise and insights on pivotal topics such as F&B and zero waste, beauty and certification, health and natural lving. Through uniting efforts, the event aims to inspire positive change, fostering collaborations between F&B, hospitality and natural & organic sectors while contributing to a healthier and more sustainable future for all.

This session will be conducted in English only

3 Sep 2024

14:00 – 14:30

Speaker:

Dr. Loby Hau, Assistant Manager, Oceans Sustainability, WWF-Hong Kong

Towards a Sustainable Seafood Industry  

This presentation will delve into WWF's pivotal role in fostering traceability and transparency across the seafood supply chain. WWF will share about their efforts in engaging communities and seafood trading businesses. The presentation will also highlight the significance of sustainability assessment and labelling frameworks in advancing sustainable practices within the industry.

14:30 – 15:00

Speaker:

Joe Cheung, Senior Manager, Conservation Advocacy, Ocean Park Corporation

Ocean Park's Mission R and Eat Local Journey

15:00 – 15:30

Speaker:

Heidi Yu Spurrell, CEO and Co-Founder, Future Green

Redefining Success in Business with the B Corp Movement

Discover how the B Corp movement is transforming the way businesses measure success. It’s no longer just about profits—it’s about people, planet, and purpose. Explore how companies are balancing profit with social and environmental impact, and why becoming a B Corp could be the key to sustainable growth and long-term success.

15:30 – 16:30

Panel Discussion: Combating Food Waste in Hong Kong

This panel addresses various approaches to tackling the food waste problem in Hong Kong with successful models and innovative strategies for redistributing surplus food and upcycling food waste. Panellists will also share the importance of multi-stakeholder collaboration in creating sustainable solutions.

Panellists:

Gabrielle Kirstein,
CEO, Feeding Hong Kong

Dr. Daisy Tam, Founder,
Breadline and Hong Kong Foodworks

Carla Martinesi,
CEO and Co-Founder, CHOMP

Anushka Purohit,
CEO, Breer Limited

Moderator: Lucia Loposova, Executive Director, GREEN Hospitality

4 Sep 2024

11:30 – 12:30

Panel Discussion: Practising Sustainable Gastronomy

Join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion on sustainable bartending and cooking, where leading industry experts, mixologists and chefs will share their insights and experiences on creating environmentally friendly cocktails and dishes. This session will cover a range of topics, including zero-waste techniques, eco-friendly ingredients and green practices in both bars and kitchens.

Panellists:

Amir Javaid,
Co-Founder,
Socio Bar

Gerry Olino,
Bar Manager,
Soho House Hong Kong

Navneet Kumar,
Director of Operations,
Penicillin & Lockdown Bar

Joe Villanueva,
Head of Bar,
Mondrian Hong Kong

Graham Long,
Executive Chef,
EAST Hong Kong

Moderator: Lucia Loposova,
Executive Director, GREEN Hospitality

12:30 – 13:00

Speaker:

Lucy Cromwell, Restaurant Partnerships Lead (HK/SG), Zero Foodprint Asia

Collective Regeneration: How Restaurants Can Help Change How Food Is Grown

The hospitality industry plays a crucial role in creating the tipping point for changing the food system. Since 2015, Zero Foodprint restaurant partners commit 1% of sales to get the next regenerative farming practice onto the next acre – making sustainable food more readily available and our program hugely scalable. Simply by leveraging the existing restaurant platform, we can help farmers restore soil health, grow tastier and more nutritious food, while turning bad carbon into good soil carbon.

13:00 – 13:30

Speaker:

Karen Finnerty, Growth & Partnerships Director, Sustainable Restaurant Association

Leading the Way in Sustainability with the Food Made Good Standard

The Food Made Good Standard is the world's most comprehensive sustainability accreditation designed for F&B businesses. Learn more about the standard and how hospitality businesses can benefit from adopting sustainable practices through successful case studies.

13:30 – 14:00

Speaker:

Ronald Ho, Head, Public Affairs & Sustainability, foodpanda Hong Kong

Go Win-win: Futureproof Your Food & Beverage Business with Platform's Sustainability Vision