2024 ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit
June 11-13, 2024 | Baltimore, MD
Baltimore Convention Center
Ida Posner
Strategic Advisor
Posner Foundation of Pittsburgh
Bio:
Ida Posner is a Strategic Advisor to the Posner Foundation of Pittsburgh where she leads the foundation’s growing portfolio of investments in food waste solutions. She also serves as VP, Strategic Planning at RDC, a family-owned, global railroad investment and management firm based in Pittsburgh, PA. She is passionate about food systems and transportation, and the intersection of the two.
Ida holds a BSE from Princeton University and an MBA from Columbia Business School and remains active with both, serving on the Princeton CEE Advisory Council and the Deming Center Advisory Board.
Schedule
Wednesday, June 12
1:30pm - 2:30pm
From Capital Stack to Impact: Investing in Food Waste Solutions
Breakout Session 2
Join us for a candid chat exploring the funding ecosystem for food waste solutions. In this interactive discussion, we'll break down how different capital types can be leveraged to drive meaningful impact in the fight against food waste. Our panelists will share insights into what has been working in the sector and showcase how various components of the capital stack can work together synergistically. We'll explore impact case studies to highlight successful investment strategies and showcase the transformative power of capital in addressing food waste challenges.
Wednesday, June 12
2:45pm - 3:45pm
Solution Provider Showcase 3 | Knowledge to Action: Solutions for Reducing Consumer Food Waste
Showcase
Be prepared to be inspired! Our Solution Provider Showcases feature inventive presentations, thought-provoking discussions, and opportunities to forge connections with like-minded individuals passionate about creating positive change in the food waste sector.
Consumers generate the most food waste—an alarming fact that underscores the urgent need for effective, practical, and scalable solutions that empower individuals to make every bite count. Join this session to learn about a range of solutions aimed at giving consumers the tools and resources they need to make more informed choices and reduce waste in their daily lives.