ACTION. DISTUPTION.
THE NEXT ERA OF FOOD.

POWERED BY IDEAS AND THE PEOPLE BEHIND THEM.

Join us, September 29th, 2026, from 5-9pm at The Plot.

1733 S COAST HWY OCEANSIDE, CA 92054


EVENT OVERVIEW

Curated panels + fireside conversations

(food, sustainability, health)

Featured speakers across culinary, advocacy, and healthcare

Chef stations + plant-based bites from The Plot

Wine, beer, cocktails, and zero-proof options

Live music + open-format mingling

Urban garden tours + interactive moments


TOPICS

Let’s Take a Walk Together: Food Activism That’s Approachable, Honest, and Willing to Evolve,inviting community, instead of divisiveness.

A New Culture: How we elevate climate-conscious standards in our kitchens, supply chains, and communities in order to blend practical sustainability with culinary magic.

Rooted in Respect: Indigenous Practices and Culinary History as Our Guide: What heritage foodways and past culinary practices can teach us about building a better, more resilient food future.

Ripe for Disruption: What’s Broken in Our Food System, and How We Got Here: An honest reckoning with what has gone wrong in how we grow and eat, and where the real leverage points for change are.

Betting on a Better Way: Innovation and Investment in the Future of Food: The technologies, business models, and funding reshaping food, and how to define genuine progress.

Beyond the Hype: Food as Medicine, Done Right: Cutting through wellness trends to talk about what truly makes food nourishing, and how to pursue health with knowledge and insight.


SPEAKERS AND PANELISTS

  • Q: What is the Summit?

    A: Feeding the (R)evolution: The Summit is an immersive evening where chefs, healthcare professionals, advocates, and innovators come together to explore the future of food. Through conversations, chef-driven experiences, and meaningful connections, the event highlights the intersection of sustainability, food as medicine, and building healthier, more resilient communities.

    Q: Is food and drink included in the ticket price?

    A: Yes, bites and beverages are included in the cost of your ticket!

  • LINK TO PURCHASE HERE.

  • The Podcast

    ATW Rooted Media Presents -  FEEDING THE (R)EVOLUTION, a podcast hosted by restaurant owner Jessica Waite.

    Learn more HERE.

  • The Plot Garden Project.

    a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting healthy and resilient communities through urban food production, education and innovation.

    Check us out HERE.

  • All Things Waite is the creative ecosystem of Jessica and Davin Waite, bringing together restaurants, regenerative food systems, media, education, and community initiatives to build a healthier, more sustainable future through food.

    Learn more HERE.