The Innovation Stage: Scale-Up Spotlight

24 Sep 2025
Networking Exhibition
Start-ups & Scale-ups

Step into the future of food innovation. This brand-new feature spotlights the most exciting start-ups and scale-ups transforming the food industry. During networking breaks, head to the exhibition to hear rapid-fire pitches and gain insights into breakthrough technologies.

Your voice matters: cast your vote for the most impressive pitch in each session. Winners will be crowned live with an Innovation Trophy, celebrating bold ideas and visionary founders shaping tomorrow’s food landscape.

Speakers
Abi Barnes
Abi Barnes, Founder & CEO - AMULET
Katharina Eist Holland
Katharina Eist Holland, Head of Strategic Development - BENE MEAT
Kristofer Cook
Kristofer Cook, Chairman, CBDO & Co-Founder - CARBIOTIX
Pavel Elizarev
Pavel Elizarev, Chief Scientific Officer - SMEY
Johan Hartmann
Johan Hartmann, CEO - UNSEEN BIO
Arnie Sathiy
Arnie Sathiy, Head of Business Development - SCOTBIO
Olga Guerous
Olga Guerous, CEO - INNOPEARL
Justus Lauten
Justus Lauten, Founder and CEO - FOOD FORECAST