2026 Food Systems Summit- "Rooted in History, Growing the Future."
Schedule
Fri Jun 05 2026 at 08:30 am to 02:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
San Antonio Botanical Garden | San Antonio, TX
About this Event
“Rooted in History, Growing the Future.”
Join us for a powerful day of connection and action at this year’s San Antonio Food Systems Summit!
What to Expect:
• Opening presentation on local heritage foods
• Engaging panel featuring local food system champions
• Youth spotlights uplifting the next generation
• Interactive engagement sessions
• Onsite garden tours, live culinary demonstrations, and more!
Room location: Betsy Kelso Center
Agenda
🕑: 08:30 AM - 08:50 AM
Check-in
🕑: 08:50 AM - 09:00 AM
Opening Remarks
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:25 AM
Opening Presentation: Dr. Gary Nabhan
Host: Dr. Gary Nabhan
Info: Dr. Gary Nabhan will discuss his research on San Antonio's heritage foods and the importance of cross sector collaboration among food system sectors to revive and preserve our local food landscape.
🕑: 09:25 AM - 09:30 AM
Youth Spotlight
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Panel Discussion: Strengthening Community Food Systems
Host: Katie Erickson- San Antonio Botanical Gardens
🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Break
🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:35 AM
Youth Spotlight
🕑: 10:40 AM - 12:15 PM
Rotating Engagement Sessions
Info: Attendees will participate in three rotating sessions: 1. Understanding historical roots and cultural identity in our food systems; 2. Mapping and identifying current challenges and opportunities while also bringing awareness of system gaps and leverage points; 3. Creating solutions and visioning future success through actionable, community-driven ideas for the future.
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:20 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
San Antonio Botanical Garden Onsite Tours
Info: The San Antonio Botanical Gardens will host five onsite tours. Tours are available on first come, first serve basis upon completion of registration.
Where is it happening?
San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place, San Antonio, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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