500 scientists from 60 countries gathered at the 5th Global Food Security Conference in Leuven, Belgium. Instead of saying, "you had to be there," we bring you voices and reflections from the conference. Host Matthew Kessler recorded dozens of interviews, asking experts what key messages they want to deliver to those with the power to change food systems, what are the economics of food systems transformation, and which solutions to make food systems more resilient deserve more attention. For more info and resources, visit: https://tabledebates.org/podcast/episode63Subscribe to TABLE's newsletter FodderGuestsMartin van Ittersum, Conference co-chair, Professor at Wageningen UniversityTessa Avermaete, Conference co-chair, Project manager at KU LeuvenRamya Ambikapathi, Scientific committee member, Senior Research Associate at Cornell UGerard Govers, Programme committee mebmer, Vice-rector of Science, Engineering and Technology and Vice-rector of Sustainability at KU LeuvenJoanna Trewern, Conference keynote, Director of Partnerships and Institutional Engagement at Pro Veg InternationalMaitre d’hotel at Coeur Catering, responsible for food served at the conferenceConference OrganizersElsevierKU LeuvenWageningen University and ResearchTABLEEpisode edited and produced by Matthew Kessler. Music by Blue dot sessions.