Get the latest insights and learn from leading experts in the summit's sessions and interactive discussions, revealing critical issues impacting your business success and uncovering new strategies and potential partners.

Use the filters below to explore the 2025 Agenda for Future Food-Tech London.

Main stage speakers
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09:00
  1. Main Stage
    45 mins
    • Main Stage
    • What are the key challenges facing global and regional food systems today, and how is innovation being implemented to overcome them?
    • How are different parts of the food value chain, from production to consumption, adapting to shifting environmental, economic, and social pressures?
    • What role does technology, research, and collaboration play in shaping more resilient and inclusive food systems?
    • How can innovation support healthier outcomes for people and the planet, while ensuring food remains accessible and affordable?
    • What opportunities exist for governments, businesses, and communities to work together in building future-ready food systems?
09:45
  1. Main Stage
    30 mins
    • Main Stage
    • How are shifting tariffs, new global & regional policies, and geopolitical tensions impacting food supply chains, innovation strategies and cross-border investment?
    • What is the role and impact of regulatory reform, like the EU Biotech Act, in accelerating biotech adoption and market readiness?
    • In an era of redefined trade flows and changing policy, how can food sector leaders reposition their strategy and partnerships to mitigate risk and capture emerging opportunities?
    • Which recent shifts have had the greatest impact on the global food industry, and what are the most critical trends and challenges to watch in the coming year?
10:15
  1. Main Stage
    15 mins
    • Main Stage

    As the food landscape evolves at lightning speed, how are consumers keeping up, and what does it mean for the food sector?

    This session unveils exclusive global insights from Lumina Intelligence, commissioned by Food Navigator, into how people define health, their shifting perceptions of ultra-processed foods, and their openness to cutting-edge food technologies. With a sharp focus on regional nuances and emerging trends, this presentation will equip senior leaders with the strategic foresight needed to navigate consumer expectations and unlock innovation opportunities, to stay ahead in a rapidly transforming market.

10:30
  1. Networking Exhibition
    30 mins
    • Live Demo Kitchen
    • Experiences

    Head over to the Live Demo Kitchen and experience the future of food with Onego Bio! Watch their cutting-edge Bioalbumen, a revolutionary egg protein, come to life in delicious omelette form.  See the innovators in action and learn more about the product formulations before tasting them for yourself!

  2. Exhibition and Networking Area
    30 mins
    • Networking Break
  3. Networking Exhibition
    30 mins
    • 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.

11:00
  1. Main Stage
    30 mins
    • Main Stage

    Explore how different regions are cultivating food innovation through targeted investment, strategic policy, and collaborative ecosystems. This session features three focused case studies:

    • Investment Landscape Deep Dive: A look at how global capital is flowing into food innovation, highlighting key regions attracting investment and the factors driving growth.
    • Economic Value of Protein Diversification Report: Unpacking the latest findings on the economic impact of alternative proteins, with insights into how diversification is reshaping national food strategies.
    • UK Innovation Ecosystem Spotlight: A close-up on the UK’s dynamic food innovation landscape, examining the role of government support, research institutions, and regulatory agility.

    These case studies offer a global perspective on where and how food innovation is thriving, and how to strategically tap into these environments to accelerate growth and impact.

  2. Breakout Room
    60 mins
    • Breakout Sessions
    • Experiences

    Serious Games Workshop

    This is not a panel or a presentation, it’s a fully immersive, interactive simulation designed to stress-test the food system through role-play.
    Take on the role of a policymaker, innovator, farmer or retailer. Working in small teams, you’ll use your real-world expertise to navigate five years of food system turbulence, from climate extremes and geopolitical instability to supply chain breakdowns and consumer pressure.

    Open to all delegates–come and play your part

11:30
  1. Main Stage
    45 mins
    • Main Stage
    • Price remains a critical factor for commercial success, in what ways are companies using innovation in R&D, production, or ingredients to drive down costs without compromising quality?
    • What is the current status of cultivated products and fermentation technologies in their journey toward commercial cost competitiveness?
    • Which major cost and scalability barriers have already been addressed, and what critical challenges remain before these innovations can achieve widespread market adoption?
    • From feedstocks to facilities, what technologies are making the biggest impact on reducing high-cost components of bioprocessing and improving unit economics to commercialise?
    • How can strategic partnerships, across public-private, academic-industry, or cross-sector, help reduce production costs and scale production affordably?
12:15
  1. Main Stage
    15 mins
    • Main Stage

    With the consumer at the heart of the food industry, this presentation will explore the behaviours and habits shaping consumer choices. Backed by research, get actionable insights into what motivates consumer choices, from the power of behavioural nudges to the influence of sensory psychology, to better understand the consumer and create products that resonate.

12:30
  1. Networking Exhibition
    60 mins
    • Live Demo Kitchen
    • Experiences
    Head over to the  Live Demo Kitchen and experience the future of food with  Terra Wave! Check out their delicious products, all made with mycoprotein! From Crispy Chicken Nuggets, Chicken Schnitzel and Juicy Beef Burger Patties, come see the innovators in action and learn more about the product formulations before tasting them for yourself!
  2. Exhibition and Networking Area
    60 mins
    • Networking Break
13:30
  1. Breakout Room
    40 mins
    • Breakout Sessions

    Ecosystems are a powerful format to support and accelerate transformations. Discover how a Flemish ecosystem supports and accelerates the Food System Transformation. Find out about smart partnerships and collaborations in the field of:

    • Knowledge building and knowledge diffusion
    • Pilot infrastructure
    • Interactions and co-creations with corporates, farmers, consumers and regulatory instances
  2. Main Stage
    45 mins
    • Main Stage
    • From chocolate and coffee to algae oils, which innovations are enabling industry to bridge supply gaps and ensure resilient supply?
    • How are biotechnologies like fermentation and cell-culturing providing opportunities to de-risk volatility in the supply chain?
    • With partnerships established between corporates and start-ups, what scaling milestones have been reached?
14:15
  1. Main Stage
    30 mins
    • Main Stage
    • As the beverage market grows exponentially, which brands are leading the charge in functional beverages and how are they identifying and filling unmet needs in this fast -growing market?
    • What novel ingredient and formulations like high-protein blends and prebiotic sodas, are successfully combing scientific credibility with strong brand appeal?
    • What health and wellness benefits are new-generation beverages targeting, and how are brands ensuring these products deliver on taste and experience?
    • What does the rise of functional beverages reveal about changing consumer behaviours and wellness expectations?
    • What new opportunities are emerging for ingredient innovators as the functional beverage space evolves?
14:45
  1. Auditorium
    45 mins
    • Networking Roundtables

    Delegates break into small groups to discuss the most critical issues facing the food-tech industry. Each table is hosted by an industry expert, and delegates can choose the topic most relevant to their business.

    Roundtable Hosts: 

    Roundtables

15:30
  1. Networking Exhibition
    30 mins
    • Live Demo Kitchen

    Head to the Live Demo Kitchen and discover the future of food with MATR Foods. Explore their delicious range of next-gen products, watch the innovators behind them in action, and learn about their cutting-edge formulations—before tasting them for yourself.

    On the menu: a smoky, savoury MATR Cold Cut; rich and hearty MATR Mince, their take on minced beef; and versatile, chicken-style MATR Bites perfect for any dish.

    Don’t miss this opportunity to discover how MATR Foods is redefining the future of food!

  2. Exhibition and Networking Area
    30 mins
    • Networking Break
  3. Networking Exhibition
    30 mins
    • Start-ups & Scale-ups

    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.

16:00
  1. Main Stage
    30 mins
    • Main Stage
    • What emerging ingredients and processing technologies are enabling product development to match sugar’s sweetness, bulking, and functional roles whilst lowering calorie content and satisfying sugar cravings?
    • How do sugar alternatives perform across different product categories and what tailored solutions are emerging for applications like fruit juices, baked goods and dairy?
    • Beyond sugar reduction, what advances have been made with processing methods to maintain sugar levels whilst converting sugar into other ingredients, for improved health benefits and reduced caloric content?
16:30
  1. Main Stage
    45 mins
    • Main Stage
    • How has the continued rise of GLP-1 solutions created a broader weight management trend, and what does this space look like?
    • What are the latest developments to induce the feeling of satiety, without the side effects of pharmaceutical GLP-1 solutions? What can functional ingredients be used to contribute to weight loss or stopping weight gain, and how are these being used in products today?
    • From changing tastes and reducing food and non-food cravings, how much is understood about the behaviour changes of GLP-1 users and what are the implications for the food sector more broadly?
    • How will new forms of GLP-1s impact levels of usage and what is known about the wider, positive health impacts on conditions such as Parkinsons and Alzheimer’s? Why is this important for the food sector to know?
17:15
  1. Main Stage
    45 mins
    • Main Stage
    • As global and economic shifts shake up dynamics in the food industry, what are the ramifications on the investment landscape?
    • Will cautiousness continue to reign when it comes to deploying capital, and how are investors thinking differently about technologies, R&D cycles and profitability in this climate?
    • How are sovereign wealth funds, public investment institutions and non-dilutive capital aiding traditional VC in funding sustainable food systems?
    • How can funds operating at the intersection of public and private capital play a unique role in financing food innovation?
    • For CVCs, what does the balance between strategic alignment and financial return look like? How does this shift based on the current landscape?
18:00
  1. Exhibition and Networking Area
    60 mins
    • Networking Break
06:45
  1. 60 mins
    • Experiences

    Before diving into the day’s discussions, join fellow leaders for an invigorating morning run along a scenic route near the summit venue.

    Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a light jog and good conversation, all paces are welcome. Expect fresh air, great company, and a chance to stretch your legs while building relationships in a relaxed, natural setting.

08:00
  1. Breakout Room
    45 mins
    • Breakout Sessions
    • Networking Break

    Start your day with purpose and perspective at our Collaboration Breakfast Briefing, a dynamic, interactive forum designed for senior leaders prioritising partnerships in shaping the future of the food industry.

    In an era defined by rapid innovation, shifting consumer expectations, and complex supply chains, collaboration is essential. This session offers a unique opportunity to engage in candid, peer-level discussions about the real-world challenges and triumphs of working together across functions, organisations, and sectors.

    Over breakfast with expert roundtable hosts, dive into:

    • Success stories that showcase breakthrough partnerships, operational excellence, and customer-centric innovation.
    • Candid conversations about the hurdles, whether cultural, logistical, or strategic, that can hinder collaboration.
    • Best practices for fostering trust, agility, and alignment in a fast-moving, high-stakes industry.

    Expect a highly interactive format that encourages open dialogue, shared learning, and actionable takeaways. Whether you're navigating sustainability goals, digital transformation, or workforce evolution, this is your space to connect, reflect, and lead forward—together. Because in the food industry, the best ideas are often shared around the table.

09:00
  1. Main Stage
    45 mins
    • Main Stage
    • What are the challenges in classifying what is considered to be Ultra Processed Foods (UPFs), and where are the gaps of scientific knowledge?
    • Where has progress been made to pragmatically assess the levels and impacts of UPFs?
    • How can AI and other digital tools be implemented to better understand UPFs, as well as positively change product design to reduce consumer concern and improve nutritional profiles?
    • What innovations are enabling the removal, reduction and inclusion of ingredients to improve nutrition and simplify back of pack labels?
    • What are the challenges linked to shelf-life and sustainability that come with the UPFs debate, and where is the meet in the middle to ensure stable, clean-label products?
09:45
  1. Main Stage
    20 mins
    • Main Stage
    • What global initiatives and mechanisms have been implemented to fast-track regulatory frameworks for novel foods and ingredients, helping to navigate regulatory uncertainty?
    • As pressure mounts for healthier food and ingredients, what’s needed to ensure classifications, definitions and health claims are based in science and evidence?
    • As regulatory changes unfold across the globe, how might developments influence approaches and policy in other regions?
10:05
  1. Main Stage
    10 mins
    • Main Stage
    With exciting initiatives supporting innovation and novel ingredients, hear from the Food Standards Agency for an update on the progress of the Cultivated Sandbox program and learn more about the role of the new Innovation Hub in supporting wider innovation in food, like precision fermentation, through enhanced regulatory capacity.
10:15
  1. Exhibition and Networking Area
    30 mins
    • Networking Break
  2. Networking Exhibition
    30 mins
    • Start-ups & Scale-ups

    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.

10:45
  1. Main Stage
    30 mins
    • Main Stage
    Hear from the hottest innovators in the future food-tech space, pitching their solutions to a panel of judges – followed by Q&A to delve deeper into their products, strategies, and visions for the future!
11:15
  1. Main Stage
    45 mins
    • Main Stage
    • As the fermentation market evolves, how has the range of ingredients and products created through fermentation expanded, and which hold the greatest potential for commercialisation?
    • What role can fermentation technologies play in reducing reliance on additives and contribute to the move away from UPFs?
    • What range of ingredients and technologies are able to preserve taste, whilst improving health impact and nutritional profile?
    • As scale up and manufacturing capacity remains a challenge, what progress has been made in terms of cost reduction and reaching scaling milestones?
    • How can academia play a key role in the scaling bioprocesses and facility creation? What is needed moving forward to ensure that industry and academia collaborate?
12:00
  1. Main Stage
    10 mins
    • Main Stage
    Future Food-Tech and Food Navigator have partnered to launch the Global Food Tech Awards, a year-round initiative that celebrates the trailblazing innovators shaping the future of food. After judges have been working through their entries for the EMEA heat, find out who’s been voted winner and hear them pitch on stage!
  2. Breakout Room
    40 mins
    • Breakout Sessions

    Solar Foods is transforming the global food system with Solein®, a groundbreaking protein created via hydrogen fermentation.

    This revolutionary ingredient offers exceptional nutrition and taste, while drastically reducing environmental impact – marking a new, sustainable era in food production.

12:10
  1. Main Stage
    30 mins
    • Main Stage

    As consumers look to food and diet to positively influence and control health, the importance of functional food and ingredients grows.

    Hear from a range of speakers, diving deep into core trends and key need states being addressed by new processes, ingredients and products. From gut health, women’s health, mental wellness and cognition, what breakthroughs are being achieved, where are the knowledge gaps, and challenges in delivering tangible health benefits?

12:40
  1. Exhibition and Networking Area
    60 mins
    • Live Demo Kitchen
    • Experiences
    Join Ingredion in the Live Demo Kitchen and discover how functional food systems are redefining everyday favourites! Watch as culinary innovators craft a  crispy American-style pizza, made better for you with Ingredion’s cutting-edge ingredients. Learn about the science behind the formulations, see the process in action, and taste the delicious results for yourself.
  2. Exhibition and Networking Area
    60 mins
    • Networking Break
13:40
  1. Main Stage
    45 mins
    • Main Stage
    • What does the future of food innovation look like in an era shaped by AI, data, and advanced modelling? How are these technologies redefining how we grow, produce, and consume food?
    • Why has AI adoption in the food sector lagged behind other industries and what are the barriers impeding implementation?
    • In a competitive food ecosystem, how can companies collect and share data in ways that benefit the whole system?
    • How can the perception of AI be shifted from a competitive threat to a collaborative tool?
    • AI is often associated with cost savings, what does this actually look like in practice and where are examples?
14:25
  1. Main Stage
    35 mins
    • Main Stage
    • After two days of high-level discussions on the main stage and through networking, our closing panel will talk through learnings, goals and next steps for the food sector to ensure innovation continues to thrive.
    • What advances are crucial in order for innovation to thrive in a hyper-cautious capital environment, and to what extent is progress stalled by risk-aversion?
    • Whether public-private, academic-industry or corporate-start-up, which collaborations need strengthening in order for the food sector to innovate at the pace needed to address key challenges?
    • What do innovators need to prioritise to ensure they position themselves for success and longevity in the food sector?
15:00
  1. 10 mins