IFST’s Autumn Conference 2026 will bring together leaders from industry, academia and policy to explore how food strategy ambitions can be translated into practical outcomes:
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.
The conference provides a valuable opportunity to:
- Hear from leading voices across industry, academia and policy
- Explore the latest thinking on food strategy and innovation
- Share ideas and experiences with fellow food professionals
- Build valuable connections and strengthen professional networks
- Take inspiration back to your organisation and apply new ideas in practice.
Resilient and trusted food systems depend on effective collaboration, good governance, reliable data and strong supply-chain assurance, all of which also support food authenticity, help identify emerging vulnerabilities and strengthen food fraud prevention.
For IFST Group Scheme members, when you purchase two conference places, you can bring a third colleague completely free of charge.
How to claim your free place:
- Purchase two conference places as normal.
- Email events@ifst.org with your booking details.
- Provide the full name, email address, dietary requirements and accessibility requirements of the third person you would like to register free of charge.
Conference details:
Date: 13 October 2026
Venue: East Midlands Conference Centre, University Park, Beeston Lane, Nottingham NG7 2RJ
Time: 9:30–16:30
Find out more and register here.
