FoodDrinkEurope

14:30 – 15:00 | Arrival and networking

Grab a coffee, connect with peers, and ease into an afternoon of big ideas and brilliant people.

Taste the Future @ the Innovation Space
Through the course of the event come and meet the food and drink makers shaping our food future with new innovations to unlock the circular economy, restore our waterways, provide accessible treats, and more – with tastings throughout the day.
 

 

15:00 – 15:45 | The game-changers plenary session: 
Big ideas to inspire a better food future

@ The Plenary Tent

In our opening plenary you will hear energetic TED-style talks from two extraordinary speakers that will inspire, challenge and entertain you.  

Unlocking innovations – and innovators – to feed the world
By Christine Gould

Christine is an award-winning author and innovation leader shaping the future of global food systems. She will talk about her change-makers guide to feeding the world, innovations – and innovators – that are disrupting the norm, and how to unlock trillion-euro opportunities to deliver climate resilience and food security.

Extreme challenges: Mindsets to achieve the impossible
By Sean Conway  

Sean is an adventurer, ultra-endurance athlete and master of overcoming seemingly impossible challenges. He will talk about the mental approach to success, how food is his fuel, and why goals to reach net zero, halve food waste and kick drive the economy need not overwhelm us.

 

16:00 – 17:45 | Experience Sessions

Dive into hands-on, interactive sessions hosted by food and drink leaders. Expect bold formats: workshops, tastings, demos, and more. Explore themes around food and drink innovation, leadership and tech — or head to the Taste the Future Innovation Space for a flavourful journey of discovery.


16:00-16:45

Shaping a Healthier European Food System @ the Plenary Tent
Presented by Nomad Foods

A panel discussion with leading voices from the food and drink industry, EU policy specialists and consumer voices to explore how we can collectively shape a healthier European food system.

From cows to ice cream: Lowering dairy’s climate footprint through partnerships, policy and practice @ Workshop Tent 1
Presented by MARS
INVITATION ONLY

Harvesting impact together: how can we all support farmers in their transition to regenerative agriculture? @ Workshop Tent 2
Presented by Paulig

Europe’s food system is under pressure - and farmers are on the front line of the transition to regenerative agriculture. But why is this so hard and how can we move from a handful of harvests to scale and lasting impact? With farmers, agri-co-ops, policymakers, and the food and drink industry on how to support farmers in their sustainable transition. This is not a case-study; this is a conversation.

 

17:00-17:45

The Future Starts Here @ the Plenary Tent
Presented by KERRY

Discover the future of food and drink through an immersive tasting session showcasing breakthrough ingredients and innovations. From climate-resilient recipes to wellbeing-driven creations, explore how makers are responding to global shifts with bold, sustainable solutions—designed for vitality, resilience, and a fast-changing world. The future is on the menu.

Pets, policy and peace of mind: the path to a healthier Europe you probably didn’t expect @ Workshop Tent 1
Presented by MARS

We’ll delve into the vital role pets play in our lives, featuring insights from Mars partners including leading mental health company Calm. This interactive session will help you find out how your pet is helping you be more zen. 

Taste of transformation from farm to fork @ Workshop Tent 2
Presented by Unilever

Get ready for a flavour-packed journey from farm to fork! Chef Wesley Bay will dazzle your tastebuds with live tastings, while revealing the stories behind Unilever’s ingredients. Discover how bold innovations, regenerative agriculture, and a fairer food supply chain are reshaping what we eat – and how EU policy, including the Common Agricultural Policy and Unfair Trading Practices, can help drive the transition.

 

18:00-22:00 | Summer Reception

As the sun sets, the party begins. Food trucks, refreshments, and live music.

With support from AB InBev, DIAGEO, European Snacks Association & PEPSICO, JDE Peets, Mars, McCain & European Potato Processors’ Association, Nestlé, Paulig, Pernod Ricard, Unilever.