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Bridge2Food Europe 2026 will bring together leading experts, brands and innovators for three days of insight, connection and action focused on unlocking what drives real consumer success in food.

Following the opening technical course, the event continues with a two day summit designed to connect market insight, scientific thinking and practical industry application. The programme addresses one of the most important challenges facing the industry today: how to create products that consumers choose, enjoy and return to.

The summit opens with a high level plenary exploring the forces shaping consumer choice and commercial relevance. Speakers from Innova Market Insights, Behavior Global, ReD Associates, Green Queen Media, Wageningen University and Research and Spora will share perspectives on global trends, behavioural science, health, policy and the wider narratives influencing food systems.

Across three content tracks covering consumer and market trends, product development and processing, and health driven innovation, attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the opportunities shaping next generation food.

Contributions from organisations including IFF, Oatly, Novonesis, ADM, Mondelēz, Nestlé, Euromonitor, Max Burgers and Wageningen Food and Biobased Research will deliver practical insight and real world experience to help attendees turn ideas into action.

Alongside the content, the event offers multiple opportunities to connect, including structured networking sessions and a dedicated networking dinner. These moments are designed to encourage meaningful conversations, build partnerships, and strengthen connections across the food ecosystem.

Bridge2Food Europe 2026 provides a unique platform to learn, collaborate, and move innovation forward with confidence in a fast changing market.

Register now to join the conversations shaping the future of food and secure your place in Copenhagen.