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09:00

Climate & Human Health: Designing Nutritious Foods Without a Premium
Main Stage

40 mins
As the need to improve access to affordable, nutritious food intensifies, this panel discussion explores how companies are working to create food that improves climate and human health without a premium.

Chairperson

Victoria Spadaro Grant, President, Innovation and Commercial Development - TATE & LYLE

Speakers

Ana Piekarz, Global Head of ESG Nutrition - THE KRAFT HEINZ COMPANY

Greg S. Garrett, Executive Director - ACCESS TO NUTRITION INITIATIVE

Marianne O'Shea, Vice President of Global Health and Nutrition Sciences - PEPSICO

Richard Zaltzman, CEO - EIT FOOD

09:40

Alt-Raw Materials: Stabilising Supply Chains & Prioritising Climate Health
Main Stage

40 mins
From cocoa and coffee to sugar and oils, this panel explores solutions disrupting the market to provide alternatives to critical raw ingredients.

Chairperson

Marie Asano, Partner - EUROPEAN CIRCULAR BIOECONOMY FUND

Speakers

Clément Tischer, Head of Food-Tech - REWE GROUP

Anne Mertens-Hoyng, Category Director for Chocolate, Confectionery & Ice Cream - CARGILL

Adam Maxwell, CEO & Founder - VOYAGE FOODS

Ben Wilding, CEO - SUN BEAR BIOFUTURE

10:20

Sponsored

Networking Coffee Break
Networking Exhibition

30 mins
It's time for coffee! Join Voyage Foods in the networking break at the Live Demo Kitchen, where you can tuck into some of their delicious and breakthrough products.

Sponsored by:

10:50

Next-Generation Fats & Oils: Upfield Innovation Challenge
Start-Up Arena

25 mins
Three finalists will present their ideas to create the next generation of Plant-Based products that utilise alternative fats and oils to close the quality, taste & performance gap.

Speakers

Georg Dol, Global Head of Innovation and Technology, Oils and Fats - FLORA FOOD GROUP

Thomas Cresswell, Chief Business Officer - MELT & MARBLE

James Petrie, CEO - NOURISH INGREDIENTS

Chiara Cecchini, VP Commercialization - SAVOR

11:15

Climate-Centric Innovations: Examining Solutions Accelerating the Transition to Net Zero
Main Stage

40 mins
Exploring positive changes implemented within the food industry to reach sustainability goals, and examining remaining challenges.

Chairperson

Christina Senn-Jakobsen, CEO - SWISS FOOD & NUTRITION VALLEY

Speakers

Nadia Attar-Bashi, Vice President R&D and Sustainability, Europe, Central Eurasia & Turkey - MARS WRIGLEY

Claire Atkins-Morris, Director of Corporate Responsibility - SODEXO

Gaëtan Kerloc'h, Head of Impact - FIVE SEASONS VENTURES

Emil Munck de Voss, Co-Founder - REDUCED

11:35

Sponsored

Prioritising Food Safety: Exploring Food Contamination Detection for Long-Term Success
Breakout Room

40 mins
From X-Ray inspections to Metal Detection or both, hear the latest solutions in the food contamination space, a must for all involved in contamination detection in the food industry.

Sponsored by:

Speakers

Robert Stevens, Market Manager - METTLER TOLEDO

11:55

Fast-Tracking Fermentation: Advancing Bioprocessing Efficiency for Improved Unit Economics
Main Stage

40 mins
From continuous fermentation to cheaper feedstocks, exploring how companies in the fermentation space are utilizing innovation to improve economics.

Chairperson

David Nunn, Chief Scientific Officer - BETTER DAIRY

Speakers

Rodrigo Ledesma-Amaro, Director of the Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein and the Microbial Food Hub - IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON

Sarah Borg, Head of Start Up Innovations & Ventures - HOCHLAND GROUP

David Kestenbaum, Co-founder and CFO - CAULDRON

Adnan Oner, CEO - FARMLESS

12:35

Live Demo Kitchen: Heura Foods
Networking Exhibition

60 mins
Join Heura Foods in the Live Demo Kitchen in the networking lunch break, where they will be sharing an exciting announcement exclusively at Future Food-Tech.
Networking Lunch Break
Networking Exhibition

60 mins

13:35

Scale-Up Enablers & Supporters: Expanding the Innovation Ecosystem
Main Stage

45 mins
Discussion on how innovators can leverage knowledge and support of scale-up partners to shorten the runway to commercialization.

Chairperson

Floor Buitelaar, Founding Partner - BRIGHT GREEN PARTNERS

Speakers

Zbigniew Lewicki, Global Head of R&D, Ice-Cream - UNILEVER

Susanne Wiegel, Head of Alternative Proteins Programme - NUTRECO

Hille van der Kaa, CEO - THOSE VEGAN COWBOYS

Matias Muchnick, CEO & Founder - NOTCO

13:40

Forging New Horizons: Facilitating A Successful Protein Diversification Strategy
Breakout Room

45 mins
As the sector strives to feed the growing population more sustainably, and with more nutritious food, what role does protein diversification play for the food industry?

Chairperson

Peter Schmetz, Principal - VORWERK VENTURES

Speakers

Dana Wilson, Senior ESG Analyst - FAIRR INITIATIVE

Joanna Trewern, Director of Partnerships and Institutional Engagement - PROVEG INTERNATIONAL

Derek Stewart, Co-Director of NAPIC & Director of the Advanced Plant Growth Centre - THE JAMES HUTTON INSTITUTE

14:20

Macro & Micro Transformations: Applying AI Solutions Across the Value Chain
Main Stage

25 mins
Case study session exploring how AI and machine learning are being implemented to accelerate R&D and product innovation in the food sector.

Chairperson

Thomas van den Boezem, Principal - PEAKBRIDGE VC

Speakers

Jason Barrett, Founder & CEO - MONDRA

Franz Seubert, CEO - AIPERIA

Paul Woodward, VP, Global Head of Retail Product, Strategy & Innovation - ORACLE

14:35

Sponsored

Start-Up Arena: Pitching Session
Start-Up Arena

20 mins
Hear from exciting early-stage start-ups, powered by StartLife, as they pitch their solutions, sharing how they are working to improve climate and human health through food.

Sponsored by:

14:45

Announcing Upfield's Innovation Challenge Winner
Main Stage

5 mins
After the finalists have pitched as part of Flora Food Group's Innovation Challenge, the winner will be announced by the team on stage!

14:50

Networking Roundtable Discussions
Networking Exhibition

40 mins
Small group discussions on critical issues facing the food-tech industry, hosted by industry experts.

Speakers

Nicolas Schweitzer, Co-founder & CEO - LA VIE

Guus Hovius, Executive Director, Equity Private Placements - RABOBANK

Nadia Attar-Bashi, Vice President R&D and Sustainability, Europe, Central Eurasia & Turkey - MARS WRIGLEY

Matthieu Vincent, Founder - DIGITALFOODLAB

Sneha Chattergee, EU Investment Analyst - KI TUA FUND

Emilia Nordlund, Research Manager - VTT

Niccolo Manzoni, Managing Partner - FIVE SEASONS VENTURES

Zoe Richards, Business Solutions Director - TRUSTWELL

Sjacco van Kol, Program Officer - STARTLIFE

Katia Merten-Lentz, Founder - FOOD LAW SCIENCE & PARTNERS

Ahrum Pak, CEO & Founder - WIN-WIN

15:30

Live Demo Kitchen: MATR Foods
Networking Exhibition

30 mins
During the afternoon break, head to the Live Demo Kitchen where MATR Foods will be cooking up some of their innovative products for delegates to try.
Networking Coffee Break
Networking Exhibition

30 mins

16:00

Gut-Brain Axis: Innovation & Insights to Unlock Better Cognitive Health
Main Stage

40 mins
Exploring nutrients and bioactives understood to affect cognition and mental health through their impact on the gut.

Chairperson

Lucie Hayter, CEO & Founder - THE GUT FEELING

Speakers

Thomas Gurry, CEO & Co-Founder - MYOTA HEALTH

Lisa Macfarlane, CEO and Co-Founder - THE GUT STUFF

Richard Day, Vice President of Medical Affairs and Clinical Development - ADM

Laura Collins, Senior RD&A Manager – Cognitive Health - KERRY GROUP
Scale-Up Pitching Session
Start-Up Arena

25 mins
Hear from the exciting featured scale-ups pitching their technologies that solve challenges across the food ecosystem. Innovators have 3 minutes each to give you a snapshot of their solutions.

16:40

EIC Accelerator Programmes: Shaping Europe's Agri-Food Ecosystem
Main Stage

10 mins
Presentation on EIC Accelerator Challenges supporting breakthrough technologies and innovations.

Speakers

Ivan Stefanic, EIC Programme Manager - EUROPEAN INNOVATION COUNCIL AND SMES EXECUTIVE AGENCY (EISMEA)

16:50

Building Investor Optimism: Innovations Thawing the Investor Winter
Main Stage

40 mins
Discussion on food investments picking up and which innovations have got investors feeling optimistic.

Chairperson

James Caffyn, Partner - LEVER VC

Speakers

Christina Schwab, Investment Director - DSM-FIRMENICH VENTURING

Bodil Sidén, General Partner - KOST CAPITAL

Laurent Vermer, Partner - KHARIS CAPITAL

Mary McCarthy, Partner - SOFINNOVA PARTNERS

17:30

Close of Day 1 and Drinks Reception
Networking Exhibition

08:00

Sponsored

Networking Breakfast: Championing Nutritious Solutions for Women Across All Life Stages
Networking Exhibition

45 mins
Grab a coffee and join Nestle Health Science as they host a Networking Breakfast and delve into the important topic of Women's Health.

Sponsored by:

Chairperson

Marie Asano, Partner - EUROPEAN CIRCULAR BIOECONOMY FUND

Speakers

Angela Mazza, Medical Director - METABOLIC CENTER FOR WELLNESS

Rania Abou Samra, Global Head of Product & Technology Development & Head of R&D, US - NESTLÉ HEALTH SCIENCE

09:00

2035 Visions: Technologies Improving the Trajectory of Food Innovation
Main Stage

40 mins
Panel exploring where technologies will take the food industry from 2025 to 2035 and beyond.

Chairperson

Nicholas Robinson, Editor - FOODNAVIGATOR

Speakers

Bruno Dasque, Vice President, R&I Europe - DANONE

Todd Rands, President & CEO - ELO LIFE SYSTEMS

Lisa Feria, Managing Partner - STRAY DOG CAPITAL

Marc Coloma, Co-Founder and CEO - HEURA FOODS

09:40

Cultivating Success: Breakthroughs Disrupting Europe's Cell-Cultured Industry
Main Stage

40 mins
Discussion on latest breakthroughs for cultivated products in Europe.

Chairperson

Alice Ravenscroft, Head of Policy - THE GOOD FOOD INSTITUTE EUROPE

Speakers

Robert Jones, Vice President of Global Public Affairs - MOSA MEAT

Owen Ensor, CEO - MEATLY

Joshua Ravenhill, Head of Policy Priorities - FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

Olivia de Talancé, Chief Operating Officer - VITAL MEAT

10:20

Live Demo Kitchen: Neggst
Networking Exhibition

30 mins
Whilst content pauses for a morning break, head over to the Live Demo Kitchen where Neggst will be serving up delicious products to sample!
Networking Coffee Break
Networking Exhibition

30 mins

10:50

Labelling & Legislation: Combatting Barriers to Ensure the Success of Alt-Proteins
Main Stage

40 mins
Exploring regulatory approvals and legislation impacts on alternative proteins & novel foods.
Start-Up Arena: Pitching Session
Start-Up Arena

30 mins
Hear from exciting early-stage start-ups pitching their technologies that solve challenges across the food ecosystem. Innovators have 3 minutes each to give you a snapshot of their solutions.

11:30

The GLP-1 Phenomenon: Examining Opportunities & Predictions for Europe
Main Stage

40 mins
Discussion on effects of Ozempic & WeGovy on the food sector and predictions for Europe.

Chairperson

Jack Bobo, Director Food Systems Institute - UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM

Speakers

Rania Abou Samra, Global Head of Product & Technology Development & Head of R&D, US - NESTLÉ HEALTH SCIENCE

Sonia Huppert, Global Innovation Marketing Lead - IFF

Aaron Anselmo, Chief Scientific Officer - VITAKEY

11:35

The Start-Up Clinic
Networking Exhibition

40 mins
In this interactive workshop, take the opportunity to connect with industry leaders as they share insights, advise and learnings on how to strengthen and future-proof your business for success.

Speakers

Jess Spiring, Editor-in-Chief - FOODNAVIGATOR

Martin Davalos, Partner – Head of Food-Tech - MCWIN CAPITAL PARTNERS

Ali Griffin, Co-Founder - KOI FISH

12:10

Providing Healthier Choices: Elevating Functionality in Parallel with Taste
Main Stage

30 mins
Panel exploring how companies are working to provide healthier, less processed foods while maintaining taste.

Chairperson

Rebecca Tobi, Senior Business & Investor Engagement Manager - THE FOOD FOUNDATION

Speakers

Sara de Pelsmaeker, Group Health & Wellbeing Director - PURATOS

Stacey Lockyer, Senior Nutrition Scientist - The British Nutrition Foundation

John Barber, Deputy Director, Healthy Life Mission - NESTA

12:40

Live Demo Kitchen: Savor
Networking Exhibition

60 mins
As lunch begins, make sure to head to the Live Demo Kitchen as Savor get cooking up some of their breakthrough products!
Networking Lunch Break
Networking Exhibition

60 mins

13:40

Exploring Biomass Fermentation: What's the Recipe for Success?
Main Stage

30 mins
Case study on latest developments in biomass fermentation.

Chairperson

Andrew Ive, General Managing Partner - BIG IDEA VENTURES

Speakers

Jim Laird, CEO - ENOUGH FOODS

Simo Ellilä, CEO & Co-Founder - ENIFER

Stephanie Jochems, Business Unit Director – Ingredients - MARLOW INGREDIENTS

14:10

Presenting Your Start-Up Arena Winner for 2024
Main Stage

10 mins
This year we'll be joined by breakthrough innovators and entrepreneurs in pitching sessions sharing their solutions tackling challenges from climate, alt-protein solutions to gut health!