On today’s podcast we talk with Dr. Marianne Shockley, University of Georgia, Dr. Valerie Stull, MIGHTi (The Mission to Improve Global Health Through Insects), and Justin Butner, media correspondent for Little Herds and Brooklyn Bugs and get a preview of what to expect at the upcoming conference.
The North American Coalition for Insect Agriculture (NACIA) is proud to announce the 2018 International Conference, Eating Insects Athens, which will be held August 13th – August 15th, 2018 in Athens, Georgia, USA at the University of Georgia: Center for Continuing Education and Hotel (The “Georgia Center”).
Eating Insects Athens (EIA) will build on the momentum of Eating Insects Detroit (2016) by bringing together global experts and leaders in the edible insect movement from industry, academia, government, cultural adoption, and more. This three day conference will include exciting presentations on research and industry progress, a vendor reception an expo, art exhibits an art expo and artists market, several opportunities to eat insects, as well as opportunities for networking and collaborating. Festivities kick off August 12th with a family-friendly afternoon event in downtown Athens.
For more information and to get your tickets, check out the Eating Insects Athens website. If you are interested in submitting a poster, read the Call for Participation and confirm your participation via the Registration tab. See Venue / Lodging to book your accommodations.
Use code: ENTONATION for a 10% discount!
The 2018 Eating Insects Athens Conference is a follow-on to Eating Insects Detroit (2016). It will bring together experts and leaders in edible insects from industry, government, and academia. This three day conference provides an opportunity for experts, leaders, and those just getting started to share research and best practices, network, collaborate, and taste a wide range of edible insects.
Eating Insects Athens is brought to you by: the North American Coalition for Insect Agriculture, Entomo Central, Little Herds, MIGHTi, Eating Insects Detroit, Brooklyn Bugs, and the University of Georgia.
Monday, August 13th
7:00 – 8:30 AM – Breakfast (UGA Catering)
7:00 AM – Insect Yoga/ Pilates! (Optional)
8:00 AM – Registration / Time to Mingle / Coffee
9:00 – 9:10 AM – Opening Remarks (Marianne)
9:10 – 10:10 AM – Session 1 (60 mins)
10:10 – 10:30 AM – Refreshment Break
10:30 – 11:00 AM – Keynote Speaker 1 (Armstrong)
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Session 2: (60 minutes)
12:00 – 2:00 PM – Lunch Break
2:00 – 3:00 PM – Session 3: (60 minutes)
3:00 – 3:30 PM – Afternoon Refreshment Break
3:30 – 4:00 PM – Panel Sessions #1
4:00 – 5:00 PM – Session 4 (60 minutes)
5:30 – 7:00 PM – Gala (TBD)
Tuesday, August 14th
7:00 – 8:30 AM – Breakfast (UGA Catering)
7:00 AM – Insect Yoga (Optional)
9:00 AM – Session 5 (60 mins)
10:00 – 10:30 AM – Refreshment Break
10:30 – 11:00 AM – Keynote Speaker 2 (Lesnik)
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Session 6 (60 mins)
12:00 – 2:00 PM – Lunch Break/ NACIA BOD meeting
2:00 – 2:30 PM – Keynote Speaker 3 (Crowley)
2:30 – 3:00 PM – Panel Session #2 (30 mins)
3:00 – 3:30 PM – Afternoon Refreshment Break
3:30 – 5:00 PM – Session 7: (90 minutes)
5:30 – 7:00 PM – Vendor Expo, Reception, Poster Session
**Poster Session All Day – Presenters Available for Q&A During Breaks
Wednesday, August 15th
7:00 – 8:30 AM – Breakfast (UGA Catering)
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM- Insect Yoga (Optional)
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Session 8 (60 mins)
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM – Refreshment Break
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM – Award Presentations
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Session 9 (60 mins)
12:00 PM – Closing Remarks, Conference Ends
2:00 PM – Atate Botanical Gardens Insect Hike
Speaker List as of July 13, 2018:
Keynote Speakers:
Jack Armstrong, Armstrong Cricket Farm
Julie Lesnik, Author of “Edible Insects and Human Evolution”
Pat Crowley, Chapul
Use code: ENTONATION for a 10% discount!
Click here to visit the Eating Insects Athens site.
