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
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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!
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LINK TO PURCHASE HERE.
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The Podcast
ATW Rooted Media Presents - FEEDING THE (R)EVOLUTION, a podcast hosted by restaurant owner Jessica Waite.
Learn more HERE.
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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.
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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.