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We're excited to welcome Alex Holst (senior policy manager at GFI Europe) from Brussels! Alex will briefly share his experience switching from international development (GIZ) to working with EU policymakers on alternative protein policy. He will also give insight in GFI's strategy and past successes such as building the coalition that succeeded in rejecting the proposed veggie burger ban. 

19:00 Doors open
19:10 Alex' Talk (in English)
19:20 Q&A with Alex 
19:30 Open discussion in small groups (with Alex and other attendees in both English and German, whichever you prefer)

20:00 Optional: Stay for the Monthly EA Berlin Meetup with more discussion and networking

(arrive at 19:00-19:10 if possible or else after 19:30, stay as long as you want, even just coming by for a 10min is welcome!)

Bio

Alex is a Senior Policy Manager at GFI Europe, an international nonprofit organisation helping to build a more sustainable, secure and ethical food system by transforming meat production. He works with EU policymakers to advance plant-based and cultivated meat, eggs, dairy, and seafood. Prior to joining GFI, Alex volunteered for several animal advocacy groups and worked at GIZ, the German development agency, on international development and climate change.