Jenna Deane
Founder
GeoGardenClub
Official Food Waste Prevention Week 2026 Webinar
Leveraging Technology to Prevent Food Wastefrom Garden to Kitchen
Discover how technology prevents food waste across the food system — from growing food in community gardens to managing production in commercial kitchens.
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Time
- 2:00 – 2:50 PM EDT
- Where
- Online via Zoom · Free
50 minutes · Live Q&A · No cost to attend
Meet the speakers
Three organizations using innovation to build a more efficient food ecosystem — improving sustainability while increasing food security.
Victoire Cleren
Chief Technology Officer
Share My Meals
Fengmin Gong
CEO & Co-Founder
Metafoodx
Why reducing food waste matters
Save money
Cut unnecessary food purchases and stop paying for food that never gets eaten.
Conserve resources
Protect the water, land, energy, and labor that go into producing every meal.
Improve food security
Get more wholesome, surplus food to the people in your community who need it.
Protect the environment
Keep food out of landfills, where it breaks down and generates methane emissions.
Food Waste Prevention Week brings together hundreds of public and private organizations committed to reducing food waste through education, collaboration, and action. This year’s theme, Food Heroes in Your Neighborhood, celebrates the people working every day to strengthen their communities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this webinar about?
This webinar explores how technology is transforming food waste prevention across commercial kitchens, community gardens, and food recovery organizations. Learn how AI, digital platforms, and community innovation are helping create a more sustainable food system.
Who should attend?
This event is ideal for restaurant and foodservice professionals, school, healthcare, and university dining teams, sustainability professionals, nonprofit organizations, community and home gardeners, students, researchers, and anyone passionate about reducing food waste.
What will I learn?
You'll learn how AI is helping commercial kitchens reduce waste and improve efficiency, how technology empowers food recovery organizations to rescue more meals, how digital tools support smarter gardening, and what emerging technologies are shaping the future of food waste prevention.
Who are the speakers?
The webinar features Dr. Fengmin Gong, CEO and Co-Founder of Metafoodx, Jenna Deane, Founder of GeoGardenClub, and Victoire Cleren, Chief Technology Officer at Share My Meals.
Is the webinar free?
Yes. Registration and attendance are completely free.
Will there be a live Q&A?
Yes. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions during the live audience Q&A session following the panel discussion.
How long is the webinar?
The webinar lasts approximately 50 minutes and includes presentations, a panel discussion, and audience Q&A.
Do I need a technical background?
No. The webinar is designed for a broad audience and focuses on practical, real-world examples that anyone can understand.
Can I attend if I'm not in the foodservice industry?
Absolutely. Whether you're a gardener, educator, nonprofit leader, student, or simply interested in sustainability, you'll find valuable insights and practical ideas.
What makes this webinar unique?
This webinar brings together experts in AI, sustainable gardening, and food recovery to show how technology can reduce food waste across the entire food system, from gardens to commercial kitchens.
Will the webinar be recorded?
Yes. Registered attendees will receive access to the recording after the event.
How do I join the webinar?
After registering, you'll receive the Zoom link and joining instructions by email before the event.
Can I ask questions during the event?
Yes. We encourage attendees to submit questions throughout the webinar, and our speakers will answer as many as possible during the live Q&A session.
What topics will the panel discussion cover?
The panel will discuss how technology complements human decision-making, how businesses, nonprofits, and communities can work together to create a more circular food system, and which emerging technologies could have the greatest impact over the next five years.
What will I take away from this webinar?
You'll leave with practical strategies, real-world success stories, and new ideas for using technology to reduce food waste in commercial kitchens, nonprofit organizations, community gardens, and your own home.
Seats are free — registration is required
Join us live on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT.