AI Food Ladder Futures Summit 2025
Transforming Nutrition Education Through Innovation
Join us at the forefront of revolutionizing food security with AI-driven solutions, as we gather educators, leaders, and innovators to shape the future of nutrition education.
AI Food Ladder Futures Summit 2025
May 14-15, 2025 | Charles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney
Join over 200 educators, Indigenous leaders, and change-makers from across Australia as we tackle food insecurity and transform nutrition education through our network of AI-enabled hydroponic greenhouses.
As the world’s only network of AI-driven hydroponic greenhouses, we are revolutionising how communities access fresh, nutritious food while educating the next generation. Each greenhouse can supplement over 44,000 meals annually, and we are rapidly scaling towards our goal of supporting over one million children by 2030.
Dynamic Panel Discussions
We have four thought-provoking panels featuring industry leaders and experts:
The New World Order: Technology, Innovation & the Future of Food
Exploring how AI and automation are reshaping food security and education.
Geopolitics of Food: Climate, Crisis & the Fight for Security
Unpacking the intersection of climate change, food systems, and global security.
Next Gen STEM: Building the Future Workforce
Equipping young people with the skills for emerging industries.
Reviving Native Food Plants: Indigenous Wisdom Meets Future Farming
Blending traditional knowledge with modern agricultural innovation.
Keynote Speakers & Industry Leaders
Christina Sykiotis
Nicholas Flood
Robyn King
Sandra Peter
Dr. Dylan Male
Food Ladder Head of Food Systems – Keynote on the revival of Indigenous food plants
Aunty Dale Chapman
My Dilly Bag – Indigenous knowledge & food systems
Eddie Woo
A mathematics teacher at Cherrybrook Technology High School, has been sharing his daily lessons on his YouTube channel, Wootube, since 2012, amassing over 1.7 million subscribers and 140 million views, while also leading the Mathematics Growth Team within the NSW Department of Education, earning recognition as Australia’s Local Hero in the 2018 Australian of the Year Awards, a Top 10 finalist for the Global Teacher Prize, an internationally published author, TED speaker, TV host of ABC’s Teenage Boss and Channel 10’s Ultimate Classroom, a Fellow of the Royal Society of New South Wales, and the Education Ambassador for Sydney University.
Exciting Launches at the Summit
Food Ladder Carbon Calculator
Empowering schools to measure carbon credits and impact.
Food Ladder AI Lesson Planner
A game-changer for teachers and educators across Australia.
Ignite Sessions
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The AI Food Ladder Futures Summit Annual Awards Night
May 14, 2025, 6:30 PM – Late | The Refectory, Holme Building, The University of Sydney
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating innovation, impact, and the future of food security—and take a significant step toward changing the way Australia eats.
The night will begin with drinks on the terrace at 6:30 PM, offering stunning views and the opportunity to connect with funders, supporters, and industry leaders. We’ll then move into The Refectory and Drawing Room for an elegant two-course dinner, surrounded by the heritage charm of this magnificent venue.
Celebrating Excellence & Impact
The evening will feature the Food Ladder Impact Awards, recognising the outstanding contributions of schools, educators, and partners who are transforming food security, education, and sustainability.
Award Spotlights:
The Food Ladder Name Award
Best News Story
Outstanding Integration for Maximum Student Impact
Fundraising for the future
In addition to celebrating achievements, the night will feature a fundraising campaign to support Food Ladder’s mission to reach 1,000 schools by 2030.
We are offering a limited number of corporate tables, providing a chance to bring key guests whlist also sponsoring educators from remote and disadvantaged areas to attend and join the Food Ladder membership.
If you or your organisation would like to secure a table and be part of this transformative evening, please reach out to Lucy Payne at Lucy@foodladder.org or 0447 741 486.
Awards Night Registration
Be part of a transformative journey at the AI Food Ladder Futures Summit 2025. RSVP now to secure your place at this pivotal event, where innovation meets impact. Join us in reshaping the future of food security and education, and connect with like-minded leaders and changemakers.