Over the millennia, food has transformed from a simple source of nourishment to an integral part of society and culture. Food reflects who we are, what we believe and what we become. Today, institutions, organizations and companies are adopting complex models and innovative methods to develop new products and build circular food economies. This will be discussed in Chicago on February 12 at the Institute of Design at Illinois Institute of Technology on Italian Design Day. The event is organized by the Consulate General of Italy in Chicago and the Italian Cultural Institute in collaboration with the Institute of Design and the School of Design of the Milan Polytechnic. Experts from academia and industry will examine the three types of innovation in the food sector: product, system and platform innovation.