19:00 - Documentary screening: Meat Me Halfway

The path to going plant-based has obvious upsides, but can also be isolating and difficult. Shouldn't there be some middle ground for people looking to make a change without totally upending their lives? Leader of the Reducetarian Movement, Brian Kateman explores this issue through the lens of his own personal decision to reduce eating meat. Grappling with how to sort through conflicting advice, Brian seeks a practical path forward.

20:20 - Discussion: abolitionism vs. pragmatism

Ariel Pontes (founder @ Effective Altruism Romania) and Delia Lungu [she/they] (abolitionist vegan activist) will discuss the pros and cons of an abolitionist vs. pragmatist approach to animal welfare activism.

20:50 - Q&A

Ariel and Delia will answer questions from the public.

PS: The documentary will be in English, with English subtitles. The discussion will also be in English.