VegFest 2021 Speakers & Panelists

Our theme is Building Strong Immunity in The Midst of Covid-19 Through Healthy Lifestyles, with a roster of 12 inspirational speakers (see below) from around the globe in-person and live streamed. learn from human biologists and medical doctors, herbalists, vegan food activists, vegan chefs, entrepreneurs, authors, animal advocates, wellness & lifestyle coaches, Pan-Africanists, and international activists who are changing the world for good. 

This is a lively four hours of short, 10-15  minute talks/panels to share key concepts about healthy lifestyles, plant based nutrition, building immunity and preventing/combating the ill effects of Covid-19 and introduce speakers who you may want to follow

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• Special Guest of Honour - Nana Marfo Panyin II, Adontehene of Sefwi Bekwai Traditional Area

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• Key Note Speaker - Honourable Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye, medical doctor, former deputy health minister and Board Chair of Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital and  former MP for Ledzokuku Constituency.​

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Topics for Panel Discussions

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Panel 1 - Using Lifestyles To Boost Your Immune System
1. Natasha Dezonie
2. Dean Brown
3. Dorys Fagbohoun
4. Lauren Goodwin

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Panel 2 -Food As Medicine: Actions to Integrate food and nutrition into healthcare.
1. Prince Yadiel
2. Naa Enti
3. Cosmos Larbi

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Panel 3 - COVID - 19:Lifestyle Tips to Stay Healthy
1. Karen Hendrickson
2. Nataki Kambon 
3. Olivia Mamle Donkor (Ariel) 
4. Dr. Bryan Cox