Just a few minutes on the biggest and most important conference on edible insects so far this year! Take advantage of the Early Bird special, and support the edible insect industry in any way you can. Edible insects really do help make the world a better place.

And they’re pretty darn tasty and nutritious, too 🙂

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, an expo, art exhibits, several opportunities to eat insects, as well as opportunities for networking and collaborating.

For more information see our Call for Participation and confirm your participation via the Registration tab.  See Venue / Lodging to book your accommodations.

Early Bird Registration Discount Ends July 20th. (Prices go up by $75 after July 20th!)  Register today!

Use code: ENTONATION for a 10% discount!

Please mark your calendar for the Eating Insects Athens conference, August 13-15th, 2018 at the University of Georgia.  This conference is a follow-on to the 2016 Eating Insects Detroit, hosted by Wayne State University.  You are invited to participate as a speaker, conference attendee, vendor, or volunteer.  All are welcome!

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, collaborte, and taste a wide range of edible insects.

Check this website for updates including a list of speakers and the conference schedule.

Eating Insects Athens is brought to you by: the North American Coalition for Insect Agriculture,Little HerdsMIGHTiEating Insects DetroitBrooklyn Bugs, and the University of Georgia.

 

Speaker List as of July 13, 2018:

Keynote Speakers:

Jack Armstrong, Armstrong Cricket Farm

Julie Lesnik, Author of “Edible Insects and Human Evolution”

 

Use code: ENTONATION for a 10% discount!

Click here to visit the Eating Insects Athens site.