Next in Food Conference, Barcelona Spain 2027

An academic conference focused on the future of food systems, nutrition, food safety, and sustainable food technologies. The event brings together researchers, food scientists, nutritionists, agritech innovators, and policy experts to discuss breakthroughs in food production, processing, safety, and consumer health. Core themes & trending topics: • Sustainable and regenerative food systems • Alternative proteins (plant-based, fermentation-derived, cultured meat) • Food safety, microbiology, and toxicology • Nutrition, functional foods, and human health • AI and digital technologies in food innovation • Food waste reduction and circular economy in food supply chains • Climate-smart agriculture and resilient food production • Novel processing and packaging technologies • Food security and global nutrition challenges Organised by Next Business Media. Venue to be confirmed (academic conference venue in Barcelona). Audience: academics, researchers, thought leaders, industry experts, policymakers and NGOs. We are looking for keynote speakers (30 min), panellists and moderators (40 min panels), and academic speakers for oral presentations and poster sessions.