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08:00
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Course Networking & Registration60 mins
- Course | 9th June
- Networking Opportunities
Arrive, register, and get ready to connect! Pick up your badge, grab a coffee, and start networking with fellow attendees as you settle in for the day.
09:00
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45 mins
- Course | 9th June
- Course Sessions
- Welcome & Introduction - Charlotte Neher, Bridge2Food
- Designing the Future of Foods with Engineering Biology - Dr. Rodrigo Ledesma Amaro, Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein & Imperial College London
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09:50
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55 mins
- Course | 9th June
- Course Sessions
- Microbial Foods Innovation for Human and Planetary Health - Dr. Tiffany Mak, DTU Biosustain
- CO2 to FOOD - Structures & Functionality - TBD
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10:45
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Morning Coffee and Networking Break25 mins
- Course | 9th June
- Networking Opportunities
Take a break and recharge with coffee while catching up with peers and continuing great conversations from the sessions.
11:10
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60 mins
- Course | 9th June
- Course Sessions
- Hybrid Alternative Protein including Plant Protein Blend - Dr. Parag Acharya, Natural Resources Institute - Greenwich University & Bezos Centre
- Flavour & Sensorial Aspects of Plant-Based Foods - Dr. Dimitris Balagiannis, University of Reading
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12:10
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60 mins
- Course | 9th June
- Course Sessions
- New Cell Culture Media Ingredients: from Plant Extracts, to Enable Cultivated Meat at Cost and Scale - Dr. Natalie Rubio, Tufts University
- Making muscle - AI image processing cell morphology muscle - TBD
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13:10
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5 mins
- Course | 9th June
- Course Sessions
13:15
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Course Networking Lunch75 mins
- Course | 9th June
- Networking Opportunities
Enjoy a relaxed networking lunch with fellow participants. Share ideas, exchange insights, and build new connections over a great meal.
14:30
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205 mins
- Course | 9th June
- Workshops
- Inspiring Deliciousness through Culinary Expertise and the Power of Biology in Plant-Based - Ioanna Anagnostara, Novonesis & NOMA
- Yeast - Biospringer
- Soy Functionality - Roland Snel, ADM
- Pea Functionality - Lissy Frantzen, endeco
- Fermentation - CJ Bio
- Raising the Bar in Plant‑Based with Wholesome Oat Grain Solutions - Ola Funkquist, Tetra Pak
- TBD - Roquette
- Plant Protein Separation - Mario Esposito, Flottweg
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18:00
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Travel to Lokomotivværkstedet45 mins
18:45
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Welcome Reception135 mins
- Networking Opportunities
- Welcome Reception
Join us for a Networking Reception to meet fellow peers, colleagues, and speakers at Bridge2Food Europe!
08:00
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Registration & Networking with 1-on-1 Business Meetings55 mins
- Summit | 10th June
- Networking Opportunities
Start your day with good coffee and and dive straight into 1-on-1 meetings and networking with fellow attendees.
09:00
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15 mins
- Summit | 10th June
- Summit 10th June Sessions
- Welcome & Opening - Vincent Brain, Bridge2Food & Anette Engelund Friis, Food & Biocluster Denmark
- Welcome Address - Andrew Taylor, Novonesis
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09:35
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85 mins
- Summit | 10th June
- Summit 10th June Sessions
- Plenary
- Global Consumer Trends: what are consumers buying into? - Johannes Hartmann, Innova Market Insights
- The Psychology of Healthy Food choices: What Really Moves Consumers - Dr. Sophie Attwood, Behavior Global
- Embedding Behavioural Science into the Innovation Process- Mads Holme, ReD Associates
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11:00
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Morning Coffee & Networking Break25 mins
- Summit | 10th June
- Networking Opportunities
Recharge with coffee and continue the conversations sparked in the morning sessions.
11:30
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85 mins
- Summit | 10th June
- Summit 10th June Sessions
- Plenary
- The Global Politicization of Food and The Influence on Consumer Choices - Sonalie Figueiras, Green Queen Media
- Policy Levers for Transition Pathways - Dr. Stacy Pyett, Wageningen University & Research
- Gastronomy as Innovation Catalyst - Mette Johnson, SPORA
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12:55
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5 mins
- Track I Introduction: Consumer & Market Trends - Dr. Michel Mellema, IFF
- Track II Introduction: Product Development & Processing - Patrick Bühr, Rügenwalder Mühle
- Track III Introduction: Health-Driven Innovation: From Science to Consumer Trends - Dr. Caroline Orfila-Jenkins, Oatly
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13:00
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Lunch & Networking Break90 mins
- Summit | 10th June
- Networking Opportunities
Take a break, enjoy lunch, and connect with peers!
14:30
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60 mins
- Summit | 10th June
- Summit 10th June Sessions
- Track I
- Panel: Information Integrity and the Science of Consumer Trust - Marlana Malerich, Rooted Research Collective & University of Sussex, Sonalie Figueiras, Green Queen Media, final speakers TBA
- What Draws Consumers to Upcycled Food? - Dr. Jessica Aschemann-Witzel, Aarhus University
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60 mins
- Summit | 10th June
- Summit 10th June Sessions
- Track II
- Welcome - Patrick Bühr, Ruegenwalder
- Enzyme Technology to Upgrade Pea Protein - and Beyond - Dr. Antonio Sullo, Amano Enzyme
- Microbial Innovations for Optimized Plant‑Based Dairy - Silvia Soragni & Dr. Camille Duc, Lallemand
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60 mins
- Summit | 10th June
- Summit 10th June Sessions
- Track III
- Track III Welcome & Opening - Dr. Caroline Orfila-Jenkins, Oatly
- Rebuilding Trust in Plant Based Nutrition - Dr. Kelsey Kanyuck & Debbie Epstein, THIS
- Designing Oat Drinks for the Health-Minded Consumer with Biosolutions - Veronica Hidding, Novonesis
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15:30
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Afternoon Coffee & Networking Break25 mins
- Summit | 10th June
- Networking Opportunities
Refuel with an afternoon coffee and wrap up the day’s discussions with one last round of networking.
16:00
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85 mins
- Summit | 10th June
- Summit 10th June Sessions
- Track I
- Exploring the Plant-Based Category in Switzerland - Stefania Bellaio, Migros
- Decoding Desire: Data, Emotion, and the Dairy-Free Evolution - Dr. Caroline Cotto, NECTAR at Food System Innovations (FSI)
- Building a Highway to Scale - Matching Innovation, Investment and Consumer Needs - Kim Anders Odhner, Unovis Asset Management & Ferry Kamp, Remagine Food
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85 mins
- Summit | 10th June
- Summit 10th June Sessions
- Track II
- Hybrid Dairy Products: A Smooth Transition Towards a More Sustainable Food System - Dr. Sirli Rosenvald, TFTAK
- Monarc Oil Seed Processing - New Revolutionary Solvent Extraction Technology - Alex Danelich, CPM Crown
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85 mins
- Summit | 10th June
- Summit 10th June Sessions
- Track III
- Health Trends - TBD - Marion Alexandre, Biospringer
- Identifying Potential Hazardous Molecules in Plant-Based Foods - Frédéric Baudouin, IMPROVE SAS
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17:30
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45 mins
- Summit | 10th June
- A New Era in Natural & Fermented Ingredients for Clean-Label Foods - FERM FOOD - Speaker TBD
18:30
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Networking Dinner at BaneGaarden210 mins
- Summit | 10th June
- Networking Opportunities
- Networking Dinner
End the day in style with a networking dinner at BaneGaarden. Enjoy great food, relaxed vibes, and meaningful conversations with the Bridge2Food community.
09:30
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25 mins
- Summit | 11th June
- Plenary
09:55
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65 mins
- Summit | 11th June
- Summit 11th June Sessions
- Track I
- Clean Ingredients, Bold Flavor: How Simplicity Builds Trust and Delight - Randi Wahlsten, Matr Foods
- Linking the R&D Process and Consumer Acceptance - Dr. Ian Noble, Mondelēz International
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65 mins
- Summit | 11th June
- Summit 11th June Sessions
- Track II
- Welcome - Patrick Bühr, Ruegenwalder
- Designing the Bite: Multisensory Texture Innovation in Protein - Jolien Vink & Nicolas Koch, ADM
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65 mins
- Summit | 11th June
- Summit 11th June Sessions
- Track III
- Track III Welcome & Day 2 Opening - Dr. Caroline Orfila-Jenkins, Oatly
- Innovation and Market Opportunities of Yeast Protein in High-Protein Foods - Dr. Winston Sun, Angel Yeast
- The Risks and Opportunities of Technology in Personalized Nutrition and Health - Dr. Mariette Abrahams, Qina
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11:00
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Morning Coffee & Networking Break25 mins
- Summit | 11th June
- Networking Opportunities
Start your day with fresh coffee and catch up with fellow attendees before the next sessions begin.
11:25
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95 mins
- Summit | 11th June
- Summit 11th June Sessions
- Track I
- Consumers Say They Want Convenience – we know what they really want - Ingrid Anderson, Cheffelo
- TBD - Tom Rees, Euromonitor
- Shifting Consumer Values from Climate to Health – and how this reflects in menu offerings - Kaj Török, MAX Burgers
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95 mins
- Summit | 11th June
- Summit 11th June Sessions
- Track II
- Unlocking New Possibilities in Plant Based Formulation - Pernille Bak Høstrup & Finn Hjort Christensen, IFF
- Biosolutions - TBD
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95 mins
- Summit | 11th June
- Summit 11th June Sessions
- Track III
- Panel: Gut Health Insights from Science to Shelf - Johanne Hvelplund, Cocojune & other speakers TBD
- Malting Unleashed: Optimizing Germination to Craft Protein and Fiber Solutions for Healthier Ingredients - Dr. Jean-Charles Motte, Soufflet Malt
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13:00
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70 mins
- Summit | 11th June
- Networking Opportunities
Take time to relax, enjoy lunch, and continue the conversations with new connections and familiar faces.
14:15
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115 mins
- Summit | 11th June
- Summit 11th June Sessions
- Track I
- What Actually Sells? Health, Sustainability and the Modern Convenience Consumer - Michael Norén, Reitan Convenience Sweden & Anders Fiskbæk Kragh, Reitan Convenience Denmark
- Topic TBD - Henrik Lund, NATURLI
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115 mins
- Summit | 11th June
- Summit 11th June Sessions
- Track II
- Data Analysis of Ingredients & Products - TBD
- Next-Wave Plant-Based Product Development - TBD
- Panel: Clean-Label Trends: Reformulating for Simplicity, Nutrition & Taste - Frank Meijer, Biospringer
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115 mins
- Summit | 11th June
- Summit 11th June Sessions
- Track III
- Clean Label Solutions for Plant-Based Foods - WUR
- GLP1 trends and impact on food formulation - TBD
- Nutritional Benefits, Texture, and Purposeful Processing - Dr. Christophe Schmitt, Nestlé
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16:05
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15 mins
- Summit | 11th June
- Summit 11th June Sessions
- Plenary
- Summary & Outlook - Lu Ann Williams, Patrick Bühr, Dr. Caroline Orfila-Jenkins
- Closing Notes - Vincent Brain, Bridge2Food
16:25
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Goodbye Coffee & Final Networking35 mins
- Summit | 11th June
- Networking Opportunities
Wrap up Bridge2Food Europe 2026 with a farewell coffee and final networking moment. Exchange contacts, say your goodbyes, and head home inspired.