Feeding the Future: Resilience Across the Food System
The IFST Autumn Conference 2025 is the Institute’s flagship annual event, bringing together over 200 leaders, innovators, and experts from across the food system. Taking place on Tuesday 7 October 2025 at the East Midlands Conference Centre in Nottingham, this year’s conference will explore the critical themes of food resilience and food security; issues that are increasingly central to the future of our sector.
Delegates will engage with a dynamic programme of practical presentations, expert panels, and thought-provoking discussions designed to address the challenges and opportunities facing food professionals today. From climate change and sustainable farming to AI-driven innovation and biosecurity, the conference will offer insights that are both timely and actionable.
The event is designed to foster collaboration across industry, academia, and policy, offering a unique platform for knowledge exchange and professional networking. A pre-conference dinner and networking evening on Monday 6 October will provide additional opportunities to connect with peers and speakers in a relaxed setting.
Whether you are a scientist, technologist, policymaker, or student, the IFST Autumn Conference 2025 is your opportunity to be part of the conversation shaping the future of food.
Early-bird ticket sales end on 14 August - don't miss out!