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AHPA Chief Science Officer to lead two sessions at The Mushroom Summit
June 19-20, 2023 | Colorado Convention Center | Denver, CO
The Mushroom Summit 2023 will bring together industry veterans, entrepreneurs, investors, scientists and the curious to share knowledge, best practices and a common vision to support the strong, sustainable and responsible growth of this emerging sector.
Holly E. Johnson, Chief Science Officer of the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), will moderate two sessions over the course of the 2-day event: "Mycelium on Grain vs Fruiting Body: Quality Control & Mushroom Biology" and "Extraction, Testing, and Measurement: Opportunities and Challenges for Industry Driven Standardization."
Dr. Johnson will be joined by several AHPA members with expertise in fungi and mushrooms for each session, as detailed below. AHPA members with interest are encouraged to attend the summit.
Monday June 19, 2023 • 4:15pm - 5:15pm MDT
Mycelium on Grain vs Fruiting Body: Quality Control & Mushroom Biology
Perhaps there is no greater topic of interest - and even division - amongst the functional mushroom industry than this one. Is the answer binary, or is it more complicated than simply “choosing a side”? What are the benefits and drawbacks of each, and how can you make the best decision for your product, your business, your consumer and, in some cases your investors?
Moderator
- Holly E. Johnson, Ph.D., Chief Science Officer, AHPA
- Danielle Ryan Broida, Associate Brand Manager, Innovation, Four Sigmatic
- Jeff Chilton, President, Nammex
- Julie Daoust, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer, M2 Ingredients/Om Mushroom
- Christopher Hobbs Ph.D., Institute for Natural Products Research, Consultant, Mushroom Harvest
- Regan Nally, Ph.D., Senior Research Scientist, Fungi Perfecti
Tuesday, June 20 • 9:15am - 10:00am MDT
Extraction, Testing, and Measurement: Opportunities and Challenges for Industry Driven Standardization
Industry standardization can help accelerate the growth and reputation of the products and services delivered by an entire ecosystem. Look no further than what the standardization of USB cables did for the electronics industry as evidence, but when it comes to a product that grows naturally, and subject to a number of variables, how can an industry adopt universal standards for extraction, testing and measurement in a fair and effective manner? Also, are there any negative consequences to adopting standardizations that needs to be addressed by the industry? These types of conversations are not only vital to the growth of the functional mushroom industry, but can help ensure the entire sector is “lifted up” with a rising tide that considers fairness, opportunity and efficiency as key benchmarks.
Moderator
- Holly E. Johnson, Ph.D., Chief Science Officer, AHPA
- Jeff Tassill, Founder, Alita Bioscience Corporation
- Josh Swider, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Infinite Chemical Analysis Labs
- Dr. Sidney Sudberg, Founder, CSO, Alkemists Labs
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