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Event starts26Oct2026

Conference and partnering

Asia Biologicals Summit 2026

Compare biological-product development and deployment routes in Asian markets.

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Event date: 26 October 2026
Singapur

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Format: in-person
Region: APAC
Organiser: Organiser identity and contact details on the official event page.
Topic: Agricultural biotechnology
For: R&D teams, Startups, Investors
Eligibility: Check professional eligibility and current registration conditions with the organiser.
Offered: Conference, exhibition or practical session as described by the organiser; access depends on registration.
Your contribution: Registration and participation; check preparation requirements with the organiser.
Fees: Not verified. Check the organiser registration page.
IP / equity / conditions: Programme, availability and conditions can change. Confirm with the organiser before booking.
Event timezone: Asia/Singapore
Deadline time / zone: Not published / not verified; no hourly countdown.

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Event starts26Oct2026

Trade fair

SupplySide Global 2026

Compare functional ingredients, evidence and product formats for nutrition innovation.

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Event date: Education: 26-30 October 2026. Expo: 28-30 October 2026.
Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, USA

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Format: in-person
Region: North America
Organiser: Organiser identity and contact details on the official event page.
Topic: Nutrition and ingredients
For: R&D teams, Startups, Investors
Eligibility: Check professional eligibility and current registration conditions with the organiser.
Offered: Conference, exhibition or practical session as described by the organiser; access depends on registration.
Your contribution: Registration and participation; check preparation requirements with the organiser.
Fees: Not verified. Check the organiser registration page.
IP / equity / conditions: Programme, availability and conditions can change. Confirm with the organiser before booking.
Event timezone: America/Los_Angeles
Deadline time / zone: Not published / not verified; no hourly countdown.

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Event starts27Oct2026

Conference and partnering

Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit 2026

Discuss biomanufacturing costs, regulation and regional commercialisation with APAC partners.

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Event date: 27 October to 29 October 2026
Suntec Convention Centre, Singapore

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Format: in-person
Region: APAC
Organiser: Organiser identity and contact details on the official event page.
Topic: Food technology and investment
For: R&D teams, Startups, Investors
Eligibility: Check professional eligibility and current registration conditions with the organiser.
Offered: Conference, exhibition or practical session as described by the organiser; access depends on registration.
Your contribution: Registration and participation; check preparation requirements with the organiser.
Fees: Not verified. Check the organiser registration page.
IP / equity / conditions: Homepage confirms 27-29 October 2026. A secondary learn-more page retains older November day labels; use the current event homepage and registration confirmation.
Event timezone: Asia/Singapore
Deadline time / zone: Not published / not verified; no hourly countdown.

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Event starts27Oct2026

Trade fair

Cibus Tec 2026

Compare processing and analytical equipment against the requirements of your next production trial.

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Event date: 27 October to 30 October 2026
Fiere di Parma, Italy

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Format: in-person
Region: Europe
Organiser: Organiser identity and contact details on the official event page.
Topic: Food processing
For: R&D teams, Startups, Investors
Eligibility: Check professional eligibility and current registration conditions with the organiser.
Offered: Conference, exhibition or practical session as described by the organiser; access depends on registration.
Your contribution: Registration and participation; check preparation requirements with the organiser.
Fees: Free visitor admission according to the organiser; registration required.
IP / equity / conditions: Programme, availability and conditions can change. Confirm with the organiser before booking.
Event timezone: Europe/Rome
Deadline time / zone: Not published / not verified; no hourly countdown.

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Event starts3Nov2026

Scientific meeting

Young EFFoST Day 2026

Meet early-career food scientists ahead of the EFFoST research conference.

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Event date: 3 November 2026
Poznań

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Format: in-person
Region: Europe
Organiser: Young EFFoST / EFFoST conference
Topic: Food science training
For: R&D teams, Startups, Investors
Eligibility: Check professional eligibility and current registration conditions with the organiser.
Offered: Conference, exhibition or practical session as described by the organiser; access depends on registration.
Your contribution: Registration and participation; check preparation requirements with the organiser.
Fees: Not verified. Check the organiser registration page.
IP / equity / conditions: Separate early-career day on 3 November; main EFFoST conference is 4-6 November. Check registration conditions for this activity.
Event timezone: Europe/Warsaw
Deadline time / zone: Not published / not verified; no hourly countdown.

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Event starts3Nov2026

Trade fair

Gulfood Manufacturing 2026

Compare processing, ingredients and automation for food manufacturing in the Middle East.

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Event date: 3 November to 5 November 2026
Dubaj

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Format: in-person
Region: Middle East
Organiser: Organiser identity and contact details on the official event page.
Topic: Food manufacturing
For: R&D teams, Startups, Investors
Eligibility: Check professional eligibility and current registration conditions with the organiser.
Offered: Conference, exhibition or practical session as described by the organiser; access depends on registration.
Your contribution: Registration and participation; check preparation requirements with the organiser.
Fees: Not verified. Check the organiser registration page.
IP / equity / conditions: Programme, availability and conditions can change. Confirm with the organiser before booking.
Event timezone: Asia/Dubai
Deadline time / zone: Not published / not verified; no hourly countdown.

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Event starts3Nov2026

Webinar

From Side Streams to Functional Ingredients

Compare practical examples of recovering proteins, fibres and bioactives from food side streams.

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Event date: 3 November 2026, 16:00-17:30 CET
Online

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Format: online
Region: Online / global
Organiser: Foodvalley, Danish Technological Institute and Food & Bio Cluster Denmark
Topic: Ingredient upcycling
For: R&D teams, Startups, Investors
Eligibility: Check professional eligibility and current registration conditions with the organiser.
Offered: Conference, exhibition or practical session as described by the organiser; access depends on registration.
Your contribution: Registration and participation; check preparation requirements with the organiser.
Fees: Free; prior registration required.
IP / equity / conditions: Programme, availability and conditions can change. Confirm with the organiser before booking.
Event timezone: Europe/Amsterdam
Deadline time / zone: Not published / not verified; no hourly countdown.

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Event starts3Nov2026

Scientific webinar

Supplement quality and safety in sports nutrition

Review ingredient sourcing, scientific substantiation and third-party testing in sports supplements.

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Event date: 3 November 2026, 14:00-15:30 ET
Online

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Format: online
Region: Online / global
Organiser: American Society for Nutrition
Topic: Supplement quality and evidence
For: R&D teams
Eligibility: Check professional eligibility and current registration conditions with the organiser.
Offered: Conference, exhibition or practical session as described by the organiser; access depends on registration.
Your contribution: Registration and participation; check preparation requirements with the organiser.
Fees: Free to ASN members; USD10 non-members.
IP / equity / conditions: Programme, availability and conditions can change. Confirm with the organiser before booking.
Event timezone: America/New_York
Deadline time / zone: Not published / not verified; no hourly countdown.

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Event starts3Nov2026

Pitch coaching webinar

Pilots4U: prepare an investor pitch

Hear investor feedback on startup pitch preparation and investment red flags.

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Event date: 3 November 2026, agenda 11:00-12:00; timezone unconfirmed.
Online

Bioeconomy stakeholders, particularly technology owners and companies pitching at Pitch Perfect.

Format: online
Region: Online / global
Organiser: Pilots4U / Pitch Perfect
Topic: Bioeconomy fundraising
For: R&D teams, Startups, Investors
Eligibility: Bioeconomy stakeholders, particularly technology owners and companies pitching at Pitch Perfect.
Offered: Conference, exhibition or practical session as described by the organiser; access depends on registration.
Your contribution: Registration and participation; check preparation requirements with the organiser.
Fees: Free.
IP / equity / conditions: Invitations sent automatically to confirmed pitchers. Other attendance is through the organiser registration process; verify eligibility.
Event timezone: Not verified
Deadline time / zone: Not published / not verified; no hourly countdown.

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Event starts4Nov2026

Scientific meeting

40th EFFoST International Conference 2026

Explore food research methods and build applied research collaborations.

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Event date: 4 November to 6 November 2026
Poznań

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Format: in-person
Region: Europe
Organiser: EFFoST and Poznań University of Life Sciences
Topic: Food science
For: R&D teams, Startups, Investors
Eligibility: Check professional eligibility and current registration conditions with the organiser.
Offered: Conference, exhibition or practical session as described by the organiser; access depends on registration.
Your contribution: Registration and participation; check preparation requirements with the organiser.
Fees: Not verified. Check the organiser registration page.
IP / equity / conditions: Programme, availability and conditions can change. Confirm with the organiser before booking.
Event timezone: Europe/Warsaw
Deadline time / zone: Not published / not verified; no hourly countdown.

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Event starts4Nov2026

Conference and partnering

Future of Protein Production and Cultured Meat Symposium 2026

Compare scale-up, ingredient functionality and commercial constraints across protein technologies.

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Event date: 4 November to 5 November 2026
Amsterdam

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Format: in-person
Region: Europe
Organiser: Organiser identity and contact details on the official event page.
Topic: Alternative proteins
For: R&D teams, Startups, Investors
Eligibility: Check professional eligibility and current registration conditions with the organiser.
Offered: Conference, exhibition or practical session as described by the organiser; access depends on registration.
Your contribution: Registration and participation; check preparation requirements with the organiser.
Fees: Exhibition free to attend; conference access requires the appropriate ticket. Verify current prices.
IP / equity / conditions: Programme, availability and conditions can change. Confirm with the organiser before booking.
Event timezone: Europe/Amsterdam
Deadline time / zone: Not published / not verified; no hourly countdown.

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Dutch-language workshop

Small crops, big opportunities

Explore routes to market for small-volume protein and fibre crops.

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Event date: 13 November 2026, 08:30-12:00 local time
Wageningen Campus, Plus Ultra II, Netherlands

Farmers, cooperatives, processors, buyers and supply-chain advisers. Programme is in Dutch.

Format: in-person
Region: Europe
Organiser: Plant Protein Forward, ReGeNL and Foodvalley communities
Topic: Plant protein supply chains
For: R&D teams, Startups, Investors
Eligibility: Farmers, cooperatives, processors, buyers and supply-chain advisers. Programme is in Dutch.
Offered: Conference, exhibition or practical session as described by the organiser; access depends on registration.
Your contribution: Registration and participation; check preparation requirements with the organiser.
Fees: Workshop free; separate inspiration-day activities may have a charge.
IP / equity / conditions: Programme, availability and conditions can change. Confirm with the organiser before booking.
Event timezone: Europe/Amsterdam
Deadline time / zone: Not published / not verified; no hourly countdown.

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Event starts9Nov2026

Research webinar

DOMINO Stakeholder Forum: the future of fermented foods

Review fermented-food case studies, evidence gaps and priorities for research collaboration.

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Event date: 9 November 2026, 12:00-13:30 Brussels time
Online

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Format: online
Region: Online / global
Organiser: DOMINO project, with PIMENTO participation
Topic: Fermentation and evidence
For: R&D teams, Startups
Eligibility: Check professional eligibility and current registration conditions with the organiser.
Offered: Conference, exhibition or practical session as described by the organiser; access depends on registration.
Your contribution: Registration and participation; check preparation requirements with the organiser.
Fees: Not verified. Check the organiser registration page.
IP / equity / conditions: Programme, availability and conditions can change. Confirm with the organiser before booking.
Event timezone: Europe/Brussels
Deadline time / zone: Not published / not verified; no hourly countdown.

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Scientific meeting

Plant-based diet and health outcomes

Examine population evidence, protein digestion and gut-health questions relevant to plant-based product development.

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Event date: 26 November 2026
Cloth Hall Court, Leeds, UK

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Format: in-person
Region: Europe
Organiser: The Nutrition Society
Topic: Nutrition research
For: R&D teams
Eligibility: Check professional eligibility and current registration conditions with the organiser.
Offered: Conference, exhibition or practical session as described by the organiser; access depends on registration.
Your contribution: Registration and participation; check preparation requirements with the organiser.
Fees: GBP40 members; GBP80 non-members.
IP / equity / conditions: Programme, availability and conditions can change. Confirm with the organiser before booking.
Event timezone: Europe/London
Deadline time / zone: Not published / not verified; no hourly countdown.

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Event starts10Nov2026

Clinical nutrition webinar

Nutritional risks of obesity management medications

Review nutritional risks that matter when developing support products for people using obesity medicines.

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Event date: 10 November 2026, 15:00-16:00 CET
Online

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Format: online
Region: Online / global
Organiser: EASO and ESPEN
Topic: GLP-1 and nutrition
For: R&D teams
Eligibility: Check professional eligibility and current registration conditions with the organiser.
Offered: Conference, exhibition or practical session as described by the organiser; access depends on registration.
Your contribution: Registration and participation; check preparation requirements with the organiser.
Fees: Free educational session; registration required.
IP / equity / conditions: Programme, availability and conditions can change. Confirm with the organiser before booking.
Event timezone: Europe/Brussels
Deadline time / zone: Not published / not verified; no hourly countdown.

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Event starts12Nov2026

Webinar

ToBeReal: technical, business and regulatory assistance

Explore technical and regulatory support for moving a bioeconomy project towards market.

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Registration Registration deadline not published or not verified.

Event date: 12 November 2026, 10:00-12:00; timezone not explicitly stated.
Online

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Format: online
Region: Online / global
Organiser: ToBeReal, satellite of Pitch Perfect
Topic: Bioprocess commercialisation
For: R&D teams, Startups, Investors
Eligibility: Check professional eligibility and current registration conditions with the organiser.
Offered: Conference, exhibition or practical session as described by the organiser; access depends on registration.
Your contribution: Registration and participation; check preparation requirements with the organiser.
Fees: Satellite webinar listed as free of charge in the organiser registration form.
IP / equity / conditions: Programme, availability and conditions can change. Confirm with the organiser before booking.
Event timezone: Not verified
Deadline time / zone: Not published / not verified; no hourly countdown.

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Event starts12Nov2026

Partner webinar

AI adoption in food and drink manufacturing

Compare operational AI use cases and the foundations needed to move beyond a pilot.

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Event date: 12 November 2026, 14:00-15:00; source does not specify timezone.
Online

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Format: online
Region: Online / global
Organiser: Food & Drink Federation; partners Argon & Co and Barclays
Topic: AI and manufacturing
For: R&D teams, Startups, Investors
Eligibility: Check professional eligibility and current registration conditions with the organiser.
Offered: Conference, exhibition or practical session as described by the organiser; access depends on registration.
Your contribution: Registration and participation; check preparation requirements with the organiser.
Fees: Free; organiser login required to register.
IP / equity / conditions: Partner webinar with Argon & Co and Barclays; commercial perspectives should be assessed against your operating context.
Event timezone: Not verified
Deadline time / zone: Not published / not verified; no hourly countdown.

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Event starts17Nov2026

Trade fair

Fi Europe 2026

Meet ingredient suppliers and compare technical capabilities.

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Event date: 17-19 November 2026
Messe Frankfurt, Germany

Visitor requirements and registration deadline unverified.

Format: in-person
Region: Europe
Organiser: Fi Europe / Informa Markets
Topic: Ingredients
For: R&D teams, Startups, Investors
Eligibility: Check visitor requirements with the organiser.
Offered: Trade fair; programme and ticket conditions require organiser confirmation.
Your contribution: Attendance and travel.
Fees: Not verified.
IP / equity / conditions: Registration terms not verified.
Event timezone: Europe/Berlin
Deadline time / zone: Not published / not verified; no hourly countdown.

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Event starts17Nov2026

Webinar

LIRA: innovation funding for the European bioeconomy

Identify funding routes relevant to a bioeconomy development programme.

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Registration Registration deadline not published or not verified.

Event date: 17 November 2026, 12:00; timezone not explicitly stated.
Online

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Format: online
Region: Online / global
Organiser: LIRA, satellite of Pitch Perfect
Topic: Innovation funding
For: R&D teams, Startups, Investors
Eligibility: Check professional eligibility and current registration conditions with the organiser.
Offered: Conference, exhibition or practical session as described by the organiser; access depends on registration.
Your contribution: Registration and participation; check preparation requirements with the organiser.
Fees: Satellite webinar listed as free of charge in the organiser registration form.
IP / equity / conditions: Programme, availability and conditions can change. Confirm with the organiser before booking.
Event timezone: Not verified
Deadline time / zone: Not published / not verified; no hourly countdown.

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Event starts17Nov2026

Trade fair

Food Tech Expo 2026

Compare production equipment and food automation options with suppliers.

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Registration Registration deadline not published or not verified.

Event date: 17 November to 19 November 2026
Warszawa / Nadarzyn

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Format: in-person
Region: Europe
Organiser: Organiser identity and contact details on the official event page.
Topic: Food automation
For: R&D teams, Startups, Investors
Eligibility: Check professional eligibility and current registration conditions with the organiser.
Offered: Conference, exhibition or practical session as described by the organiser; access depends on registration.
Your contribution: Registration and participation; check preparation requirements with the organiser.
Fees: Not verified. Check the organiser registration page.
IP / equity / conditions: Programme, availability and conditions can change. Confirm with the organiser before booking.
Event timezone: Europe/Warsaw
Deadline time / zone: Not published / not verified; no hourly countdown.

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Event starts19Nov2026

Scientific meeting

MycoNEXT 2026

Connect fungal biotechnology research with mycelium applications and precision fermentation.

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Event date: 19 November to 20 November 2026
Avans University of Applied Sciences, OpenX, Breda, Netherlands

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Format: in-person
Region: Europe
Organiser: MNEXT, Avans University of Applied Sciences
Topic: Fungal biotechnology
For: R&D teams, Startups, Investors
Eligibility: Check professional eligibility and current registration conditions with the organiser.
Offered: Conference, exhibition or practical session as described by the organiser; access depends on registration.
Your contribution: Registration and participation; check preparation requirements with the organiser.
Fees: Free participation according to MNEXT; registration required.
IP / equity / conditions: Poster abstract deadline was 30 September 2026 and has passed. Conference participation is free according to MNEXT. Confirm current attendee registration and places via the official link.
Event timezone: Europe/Amsterdam
Deadline time / zone: Not published / not verified; no hourly countdown.

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Event starts19Nov2026

Supplier-hosted technical webinar

Amphacademy Bioprocessing 2026

Explore cell analysis and process-monitoring applications for fermentation and cultivated-food development.

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Registration Registration deadline not published or not verified.

Event date: 19 November 2026, 14:00-18:00 CET
Online

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Format: online
Region: Online / global
Organiser: Amphasys
Topic: Bioprocess monitoring
For: R&D teams, Startups, Investors
Eligibility: Check professional eligibility and current registration conditions with the organiser.
Offered: Conference, exhibition or practical session as described by the organiser; access depends on registration.
Your contribution: Registration and participation; check preparation requirements with the organiser.
Fees: Free; Zoom registration required.
IP / equity / conditions: Hosted by technology supplier Amphasys; includes a commercial laboratory demonstration. Assess technical claims independently.
Event timezone: Europe/Zurich
Deadline time / zone: Not published / not verified; no hourly countdown.

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Conference and partnering

Pitch Perfect and Boost the European Bioeconomy 2026

Meet technology owners, pilot facilities and investors through structured bioeconomy matchmaking.

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Event date: 30 November to 1 December 2026
Bruksela

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Format: in-person
Region: Europe
Organiser: Pitch Perfect / Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant
Topic: Bioeconomy partnering
For: R&D teams, Startups, Investors
Eligibility: Check professional eligibility and current registration conditions with the organiser.
Offered: Conference, exhibition or practical session as described by the organiser; access depends on registration.
Your contribution: Registration and participation; check preparation requirements with the organiser.
Fees: Paid conference; current rate depends on pass. Verify price and VAT with organiser.
IP / equity / conditions: Main conference: 30 November and 1 December. Satellite activities have separate dates and access. Pitch abstract deadline and travel-voucher call have already passed. Do not treat conference registration as an open pitching application.
Event timezone: Europe/Brussels
Deadline time / zone: Not published / not verified; no hourly countdown.

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Event starts23Nov2026

Professional webinar

Integrating product development and regulatory strategy

Identify regulatory questions early enough to influence formulation and evidence planning.

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Registration Registration deadline not published or not verified.

Event date: 23 November 2026, 11:00-12:00; timezone not explicitly stated.
Online

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Format: online
Region: Online / global
Organiser: IFST Food Innovation SIG
Topic: Regulation and product development
For: R&D teams, Startups
Eligibility: Check professional eligibility and current registration conditions with the organiser.
Offered: Conference, exhibition or practical session as described by the organiser; access depends on registration.
Your contribution: Registration and participation; check preparation requirements with the organiser.
Fees: Free for IFST members; GBP100 for non-members.
IP / equity / conditions: Programme, availability and conditions can change. Confirm with the organiser before booking.
Event timezone: Not verified
Deadline time / zone: Not published / not verified; no hourly countdown.

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Event starts25Nov2026

Conference and partnering

FoodFakty Summit 2026

Review food safety, regulation and emerging product-development challenges.

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Registration Registration deadline not published or not verified.

Event date: 25 November to 26 November 2026
Łódź

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Format: in-person
Region: Europe
Organiser: Organiser identity and contact details on the official event page.
Topic: Food safety and innovation
For: R&D teams, Startups, Investors
Eligibility: Check professional eligibility and current registration conditions with the organiser.
Offered: Conference, exhibition or practical session as described by the organiser; access depends on registration.
Your contribution: Registration and participation; check preparation requirements with the organiser.
Fees: Not verified. Check the organiser registration page.
IP / equity / conditions: Programme, availability and conditions can change. Confirm with the organiser before booking.
Event timezone: Europe/Warsaw
Deadline time / zone: Not published / not verified; no hourly countdown.

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Event starts2Dec2026

Study visit and workshop

Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant: Scale-up Experience Day

See pilot infrastructure and discuss process economics before planning a scale-up campaign.

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Registration Registration deadline not published or not verified.

Event date: 2 December 2026
Gandawa

Startups, SMEs, corporates and investors; limited to 150 participants and subject to confirmation.

Format: in-person
Region: Europe
Organiser: Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant and Pilots4U
Topic: Bioprocess scale-up
For: R&D teams, Startups, Investors
Eligibility: Startups, SMEs, corporates and investors; limited to 150 participants and subject to confirmation.
Offered: Conference, exhibition or practical session as described by the organiser; access depends on registration.
Your contribution: Registration and participation; check preparation requirements with the organiser.
Fees: Visit listed as free. Registered no-shows can incur EUR75 excluding VAT; cancellation deadline 16 November.
IP / equity / conditions: Expression of interest through Pitch Perfect registration. Free shuttle available; confirm acceptance and no-show terms before making travel plans.
Event timezone: Europe/Brussels
Deadline time / zone: Not published / not verified; no hourly countdown.

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Event starts3Dec2026

Gut microbiome and vitamins: methods and standards

Explore methodological questions in microbiome, vitamin metabolism and nutritional-response research.

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Registration Registration deadline not published or not verified.

Event date: 3 December 2026, 12:00-13:30 ET
Online

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Format: online
Region: Online / global
Organiser: American Society for Nutrition
Topic: Nutrition research methods
For: R&D teams
Eligibility: Check professional eligibility and current registration conditions with the organiser.
Offered: Conference, exhibition or practical session as described by the organiser; access depends on registration.
Your contribution: Registration and participation; check preparation requirements with the organiser.
Fees: Free to all.
IP / equity / conditions: Sponsored by Amway, IFF and AOAC INTERNATIONAL. Event listing is not independent validation of sponsor products.
Event timezone: America/New_York
Deadline time / zone: Not published / not verified; no hourly countdown.

Original source · Checked 2026-10-19

Scientific conference

Diet and healthspan: evidence, mechanisms and future perspectives

Discuss methods and mechanisms linking dietary patterns to healthy ageing.

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Register by Registration closes end of day 6 January 2027; source does not specify timezone.Exact time and timezone unconfirmed.

Event date: 19 January to 20 January 2027
Royal Society, London, UK

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Format: in-person
Region: Europe
Organiser: The Nutrition Society
Topic: Nutrition and healthy ageing
For: R&D teams
Eligibility: Check professional eligibility and current registration conditions with the organiser.
Offered: Conference, exhibition or practical session as described by the organiser; access depends on registration.
Your contribution: Registration and participation; check preparation requirements with the organiser.
Fees: Paid; category-specific rates apply.
IP / equity / conditions: Programme, availability and conditions can change. Confirm with the organiser before booking.
Event timezone: Europe/London
Deadline time / zone: Not published / not verified; no hourly countdown.

Original source · Checked 2026-10-19

Event starts31Jan2027

Trade fair

ISM Ingredients and trade fair trio 2027

Compare ingredient and manufacturing options for confectionery and snack applications.

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Registration Registration deadline not published or not verified.

Event date: 31 January to 3 February 2027
Kolonia

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Format: in-person
Region: Europe
Organiser: Organiser identity and contact details on the official event page.
Topic: Ingredients and manufacturing
For: R&D teams, Startups, Investors
Eligibility: Check professional eligibility and current registration conditions with the organiser.
Offered: Conference, exhibition or practical session as described by the organiser; access depends on registration.
Your contribution: Registration and participation; check preparation requirements with the organiser.
Fees: Not verified. Check the organiser registration page.
IP / equity / conditions: Programme, availability and conditions can change. Confirm with the organiser before booking.
Event timezone: Europe/Berlin
Deadline time / zone: Not published / not verified; no hourly countdown.

Original source · Checked 2026-10-19

Event starts9Feb2027

Trade fair

Vitafoods India 2027

Explore nutraceutical ingredients, manufacturing partners and market access in India.

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Registration Registration deadline not published or not verified.

Event date: 9 February to 11 February 2027
Mumbaj

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Format: in-person
Region: APAC
Organiser: Organiser identity and contact details on the official event page.
Topic: Nutrition ingredients
For: R&D teams, Startups, Investors
Eligibility: Check professional eligibility and current registration conditions with the organiser.
Offered: Conference, exhibition or practical session as described by the organiser; access depends on registration.
Your contribution: Registration and participation; check preparation requirements with the organiser.
Fees: Not verified. Check the organiser registration page.
IP / equity / conditions: Programme, availability and conditions can change. Confirm with the organiser before booking.
Event timezone: Asia/Kolkata
Deadline time / zone: Not published / not verified; no hourly countdown.

Original source · Checked 2026-10-19

Event starts16Feb2027

Trade fair

BIOFACH 2027

Assess organic ingredient supply and certification-related commercial requirements.

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Registration Registration deadline not published or not verified.

Event date: 16 February to 19 February 2027
Norymberga

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Format: in-person
Region: Europe
Organiser: Organiser identity and contact details on the official event page.
Topic: Organic food markets
For: R&D teams, Startups, Investors
Eligibility: Check professional eligibility and current registration conditions with the organiser.
Offered: Conference, exhibition or practical session as described by the organiser; access depends on registration.
Your contribution: Registration and participation; check preparation requirements with the organiser.
Fees: Not verified. Check the organiser registration page.
IP / equity / conditions: Programme, availability and conditions can change. Confirm with the organiser before booking.
Event timezone: Europe/Berlin
Deadline time / zone: Not published / not verified; no hourly countdown.

Original source · Checked 2026-10-19

Event starts23Feb2027

Trade fair

Anuga FoodTec 2027

Compare food processing and packaging technologies against scale-up requirements.

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Registration Registration deadline not published or not verified.

Event date: 23 February to 26 February 2027
Kolonia

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Format: in-person
Region: Europe
Organiser: Organiser identity and contact details on the official event page.
Topic: Food process technology
For: R&D teams, Startups, Investors
Eligibility: Check professional eligibility and current registration conditions with the organiser.
Offered: Conference, exhibition or practical session as described by the organiser; access depends on registration.
Your contribution: Registration and participation; check preparation requirements with the organiser.
Fees: Not verified. Check the organiser registration page.
IP / equity / conditions: Programme, availability and conditions can change. Confirm with the organiser before booking.
Event timezone: Europe/Berlin
Deadline time / zone: Not published / not verified; no hourly countdown.

Original source · Checked 2026-10-19

Event starts11Mar2027

Conference and partnering

Future Food-Tech San Francisco 2027

Discuss technology commercialisation, partnerships and financing with food innovation teams.

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Registration Registration deadline not published or not verified.

Event date: 11 March to 12 March 2027
San Francisco

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Format: in-person
Region: North America
Organiser: Organiser identity and contact details on the official event page.
Topic: Food technology and investment
For: R&D teams, Startups, Investors
Eligibility: Check professional eligibility and current registration conditions with the organiser.
Offered: Conference, exhibition or practical session as described by the organiser; access depends on registration.
Your contribution: Registration and participation; check preparation requirements with the organiser.
Fees: Not verified. Check the organiser registration page.
IP / equity / conditions: Programme, availability and conditions can change. Confirm with the organiser before booking.
Event timezone: America/Los_Angeles
Deadline time / zone: Not published / not verified; no hourly countdown.

Original source · Checked 2026-10-19

Event starts15Mar2027

Trade fair

Gulfood 2027

Assess buyer demand, ingredient distribution and routes to regional food markets.

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Registration Registration deadline not published or not verified.

Event date: 15 March to 19 March 2027
Dubaj

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Format: in-person
Region: Middle East
Organiser: Organiser identity and contact details on the official event page.
Topic: Food markets
For: R&D teams, Startups, Investors
Eligibility: Check professional eligibility and current registration conditions with the organiser.
Offered: Conference, exhibition or practical session as described by the organiser; access depends on registration.
Your contribution: Registration and participation; check preparation requirements with the organiser.
Fees: Not verified. Check the organiser registration page.
IP / equity / conditions: Programme, availability and conditions can change. Confirm with the organiser before booking.
Event timezone: Asia/Dubai
Deadline time / zone: Not published / not verified; no hourly countdown.

Original source · Checked 2026-10-19

Event starts16Mar2027

Webinar

EXTRACTIS: from biomass to ingredient

Identify extraction pitfalls and practical steps for taking biomass-derived ingredients to scale.

Checked 2026-10-19; confirm availability.

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Registration Registration deadline not published or not verified.

Event date: 16 March 2027
Online

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Format: online
Region: Online / global
Organiser: EXTRACTIS and Pilots4U
Topic: Ingredient extraction and scale-up
For: R&D teams, Startups, Investors
Eligibility: Check professional eligibility and current registration conditions with the organiser.
Offered: Conference, exhibition or practical session as described by the organiser; access depends on registration.
Your contribution: Registration and participation; check preparation requirements with the organiser.
Fees: Not verified. Check the organiser registration page.
IP / equity / conditions: Date and subject announced; detailed agenda, start time, registration and fee conditions remain unconfirmed.
Event timezone: Not verified
Deadline time / zone: Not published / not verified; no hourly countdown.

Original source · Checked 2026-10-19

Event starts6Apr2027

Webinar

Tetra Pak TDC: DSP process optimisation and scale-up

Explore downstream process optimisation and its implications for scale-up.

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Registration Registration deadline not published or not verified.

Event date: 6 April 2027
Online

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Format: online
Region: Online / global
Organiser: Tetra Pak TDC and Pilots4U
Topic: Downstream processing
For: R&D teams, Startups, Investors
Eligibility: Check professional eligibility and current registration conditions with the organiser.
Offered: Conference, exhibition or practical session as described by the organiser; access depends on registration.
Your contribution: Registration and participation; check preparation requirements with the organiser.
Fees: Not verified. Check the organiser registration page.
IP / equity / conditions: Date and subject announced; detailed agenda, start time, registration and fee conditions remain unconfirmed.
Event timezone: Not verified
Deadline time / zone: Not published / not verified; no hourly countdown.

Original source · Checked 2026-10-19

Event starts13Apr2027

Trade fair

WorldFood Poland 2027

Compare ingredient suppliers and food-market opportunities in Warsaw.

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Registration Registration deadline not published or not verified.

Event date: 13 April to 15 April 2027
Warszawa

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Format: in-person
Region: Europe
Organiser: Organiser identity and contact details on the official event page.
Topic: Food ingredients and markets
For: R&D teams, Startups, Investors
Eligibility: Check professional eligibility and current registration conditions with the organiser.
Offered: Conference, exhibition or practical session as described by the organiser; access depends on registration.
Your contribution: Registration and participation; check preparation requirements with the organiser.
Fees: Not verified. Check the organiser registration page.
IP / equity / conditions: Programme, availability and conditions can change. Confirm with the organiser before booking.
Event timezone: Europe/Warsaw
Deadline time / zone: Not published / not verified; no hourly countdown.

Original source · Checked 2026-10-19

Event starts20Apr2027

Conference and partnering

Future of Protein Production Chicago 2027

Compare alternative-protein production routes and technical commercialisation questions.

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Registration Registration deadline not published or not verified.

Event date: 20 April to 21 April 2027
Chicago

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Format: in-person
Region: North America
Organiser: Organiser identity and contact details on the official event page.
Topic: Alternative proteins
For: R&D teams, Startups, Investors
Eligibility: Check professional eligibility and current registration conditions with the organiser.
Offered: Conference, exhibition or practical session as described by the organiser; access depends on registration.
Your contribution: Registration and participation; check preparation requirements with the organiser.
Fees: Not verified. Check the organiser registration page.
IP / equity / conditions: Programme, availability and conditions can change. Confirm with the organiser before booking.
Event timezone: America/Chicago
Deadline time / zone: Not published / not verified; no hourly countdown.

Original source · Checked 2026-10-19

Event starts18May2027

Trade fair

Vitafoods Europe 2027

Review nutraceutical ingredients, formulation evidence and manufacturing partnerships.

Checked 2026-10-19; confirm availability.

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Registration Registration deadline not published or not verified.

Event date: 18 May to 20 May 2027
Barcelona

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Format: in-person
Region: Europe
Organiser: Organiser identity and contact details on the official event page.
Topic: Nutrition ingredients
For: R&D teams, Startups, Investors
Eligibility: Check professional eligibility and current registration conditions with the organiser.
Offered: Conference, exhibition or practical session as described by the organiser; access depends on registration.
Your contribution: Registration and participation; check preparation requirements with the organiser.
Fees: Not verified. Check the organiser registration page.
IP / equity / conditions: Programme, availability and conditions can change. Confirm with the organiser before booking.
Event timezone: Europe/Madrid
Deadline time / zone: Not published / not verified; no hourly countdown.

Original source · Checked 2026-10-19

Event starts26May2027

Trade fair

Food 4 Future Expo FoodTech 2027

Explore automation and process innovations for food manufacturing.

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Registration Registration deadline not published or not verified.

Event date: 26 May to 27 May 2027
Bilbao

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Format: in-person
Region: Europe
Organiser: Organiser identity and contact details on the official event page.
Topic: Food technology
For: R&D teams, Startups, Investors
Eligibility: Check professional eligibility and current registration conditions with the organiser.
Offered: Conference, exhibition or practical session as described by the organiser; access depends on registration.
Your contribution: Registration and participation; check preparation requirements with the organiser.
Fees: Not verified. Check the organiser registration page.
IP / equity / conditions: Programme, availability and conditions can change. Confirm with the organiser before booking.
Event timezone: Europe/Madrid
Deadline time / zone: Not published / not verified; no hourly countdown.

Original source · Checked 2026-10-19

Event starts7Jun2027

Conference and partnering

BIO International Convention 2027

Explore biotechnology partnering with a clearly defined food or nutrition collaboration brief.

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Registration Registration deadline not published or not verified.

Event date: 7 June to 10 June 2027
Filadelfia

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Format: in-person
Region: North America
Organiser: Organiser identity and contact details on the official event page.
Topic: Biotechnology partnering
For: R&D teams, Startups, Investors
Eligibility: Check professional eligibility and current registration conditions with the organiser.
Offered: Conference, exhibition or practical session as described by the organiser; access depends on registration.
Your contribution: Registration and participation; check preparation requirements with the organiser.
Fees: Not verified. Check the organiser registration page.
IP / equity / conditions: Programme, availability and conditions can change. Confirm with the organiser before booking.
Event timezone: America/New_York
Deadline time / zone: Not published / not verified; no hourly countdown.

Original source · Checked 2026-10-19

Event starts15Jun2027

Conference and partnering

Bridge2Food Europe 2027

Connect protein science, ingredient functionality and product-development requirements.

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Registration Registration deadline not published or not verified.

Event date: 15 June to 17 June 2027
Den Bosch

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Format: in-person
Region: Europe
Organiser: Organiser identity and contact details on the official event page.
Topic: Protein ingredients and applications
For: R&D teams, Startups, Investors
Eligibility: Check professional eligibility and current registration conditions with the organiser.
Offered: Conference, exhibition or practical session as described by the organiser; access depends on registration.
Your contribution: Registration and participation; check preparation requirements with the organiser.
Fees: Not verified. Check the organiser registration page.
IP / equity / conditions: Programme, availability and conditions can change. Confirm with the organiser before booking.
Event timezone: Europe/Amsterdam
Deadline time / zone: Not published / not verified; no hourly countdown.

Original source · Checked 2026-10-19

Event starts16Jun2027

Conference and partnering

Food Matters Live London 2027

Meet ingredient suppliers and technical teams around applied food and nutrition challenges.

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Registration Registration deadline not published or not verified.

Event date: 16 June to 17 June 2027
Londyn

Professional food and nutrition audience; application and pass conditions apply.

Format: in-person
Region: Europe
Organiser: Organiser identity and contact details on the official event page.
Topic: Food and nutrition innovation
For: R&D teams, Startups, Investors
Eligibility: Professional food and nutrition audience; application and pass conditions apply.
Offered: Conference, exhibition or practical session as described by the organiser; access depends on registration.
Your contribution: Registration and participation; check preparation requirements with the organiser.
Fees: Not verified. Check the organiser registration page.
IP / equity / conditions: Programme, availability and conditions can change. Confirm with the organiser before booking.
Event timezone: Europe/London
Deadline time / zone: Not published / not verified; no hourly countdown.

Original source · Checked 2026-10-19

Event starts1Sep2027

Trade fair

Fi Asia Thailand 2027

Explore ingredient suppliers and formulation opportunities in Southeast Asia.

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Registration Registration deadline not published or not verified.

Event date: 1 September to 3 September 2027
Bangkok

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Format: in-person
Region: APAC
Organiser: Organiser identity and contact details on the official event page.
Topic: Food ingredients
For: R&D teams, Startups, Investors
Eligibility: Check professional eligibility and current registration conditions with the organiser.
Offered: Conference, exhibition or practical session as described by the organiser; access depends on registration.
Your contribution: Registration and participation; check preparation requirements with the organiser.
Fees: Not verified. Check the organiser registration page.
IP / equity / conditions: Programme, availability and conditions can change. Confirm with the organiser before booking.
Event timezone: Asia/Bangkok
Deadline time / zone: Not published / not verified; no hourly countdown.

Original source · Checked 2026-10-19

Event starts21Sep2027

Trade fair

Vitafoods Asia 2027

Assess nutraceutical ingredients and regional commercialisation opportunities in Asia.

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Registration Registration deadline not published or not verified.

Event date: 21 September to 23 September 2027
Kuala Lumpur

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Format: in-person
Region: APAC
Organiser: Organiser identity and contact details on the official event page.
Topic: Nutrition ingredients
For: R&D teams, Startups, Investors
Eligibility: Check professional eligibility and current registration conditions with the organiser.
Offered: Conference, exhibition or practical session as described by the organiser; access depends on registration.
Your contribution: Registration and participation; check preparation requirements with the organiser.
Fees: Not verified. Check the organiser registration page.
IP / equity / conditions: Programme, availability and conditions can change. Confirm with the organiser before booking.
Event timezone: Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Deadline time / zone: Not published / not verified; no hourly countdown.

Original source · Checked 2026-10-19

Event starts22Sep2027

Conference and partnering

Food Matters Live Rotterdam 2027

Connect applied nutrition research with ingredients and product-development teams.

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Registration Registration deadline not published or not verified.

Event date: 22 September to 23 September 2027
Rotterdam

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Format: in-person
Region: Europe
Organiser: Organiser identity and contact details on the official event page.
Topic: Food and nutrition innovation
For: R&D teams, Startups, Investors
Eligibility: Check professional eligibility and current registration conditions with the organiser.
Offered: Conference, exhibition or practical session as described by the organiser; access depends on registration.
Your contribution: Registration and participation; check preparation requirements with the organiser.
Fees: Not verified. Check the organiser registration page.
IP / equity / conditions: Programme, availability and conditions can change. Confirm with the organiser before booking.
Event timezone: Europe/Amsterdam
Deadline time / zone: Not published / not verified; no hourly countdown.

Original source · Checked 2026-10-19

Event starts23Sep2027

Conference and partnering

Future Food-Tech London 2027

Discuss food technology partnerships and commercialisation with European innovation teams.

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Registration Registration deadline not published or not verified.

Event date: 23 September to 24 September 2027
Londyn

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Format: in-person
Region: Europe
Organiser: Organiser identity and contact details on the official event page.
Topic: Food technology and investment
For: R&D teams, Startups, Investors
Eligibility: Check professional eligibility and current registration conditions with the organiser.
Offered: Conference, exhibition or practical session as described by the organiser; access depends on registration.
Your contribution: Registration and participation; check preparation requirements with the organiser.
Fees: Not verified. Check the organiser registration page.
IP / equity / conditions: Programme, availability and conditions can change. Confirm with the organiser before booking.
Event timezone: Europe/London
Deadline time / zone: Not published / not verified; no hourly countdown.

Original source · Checked 2026-10-19

Event starts9Oct2027

Trade fair

Anuga 2027

Compare product launches and buyer requirements across international food categories.

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Registration Registration deadline not published or not verified.

Event date: 9 October to 13 October 2027
Kolonia

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Format: in-person
Region: Europe
Organiser: Organiser identity and contact details on the official event page.
Topic: Food products and markets
For: R&D teams, Startups, Investors
Eligibility: Check professional eligibility and current registration conditions with the organiser.
Offered: Conference, exhibition or practical session as described by the organiser; access depends on registration.
Your contribution: Registration and participation; check preparation requirements with the organiser.
Fees: Not verified. Check the organiser registration page.
IP / equity / conditions: Programme, availability and conditions can change. Confirm with the organiser before booking.
Event timezone: Europe/Berlin
Deadline time / zone: Not published / not verified; no hourly countdown.

Original source · Checked 2026-10-19

Event starts24Oct2027

Trade fair

iba 2027

Compare bakery ingredients, process equipment and production capabilities.

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Registration Registration deadline not published or not verified.

Event date: 24 October to 28 October 2027
Monachium

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Format: in-person
Region: Europe
Organiser: Organiser identity and contact details on the official event page.
Topic: Bakery process technology
For: R&D teams, Startups, Investors
Eligibility: Check professional eligibility and current registration conditions with the organiser.
Offered: Conference, exhibition or practical session as described by the organiser; access depends on registration.
Your contribution: Registration and participation; check preparation requirements with the organiser.
Fees: Not verified. Check the organiser registration page.
IP / equity / conditions: Programme, availability and conditions can change. Confirm with the organiser before booking.
Event timezone: Europe/Berlin
Deadline time / zone: Not published / not verified; no hourly countdown.

Original source · Checked 2026-10-19

Event starts12Jun2028

Conference and partnering

BIO International Convention 2028

Plan longer-term biotechnology partnerships around a defined food or nutrition research question.

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Registration Registration deadline not published or not verified.

Event date: 12 June to 15 June 2028
San Diego

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Format: in-person
Region: North America
Organiser: Organiser identity and contact details on the official event page.
Topic: Biotechnology partnering
For: R&D teams, Startups, Investors
Eligibility: Check professional eligibility and current registration conditions with the organiser.
Offered: Conference, exhibition or practical session as described by the organiser; access depends on registration.
Your contribution: Registration and participation; check preparation requirements with the organiser.
Fees: Not verified. Check the organiser registration page.
IP / equity / conditions: Programme, availability and conditions can change. Confirm with the organiser before booking.
Event timezone: America/Los_Angeles
Deadline time / zone: Not published / not verified; no hourly countdown.

Original source · Checked 2026-10-19

Challenges

Apply by23Oct2026

Industry pitching

Future Nutrition: Open Innovation Forum pitching

Industry priorities include nutrition, proteins and pilot-to-scale pathways.

Checked 2026-10-19; confirm availability.

View dates, eligibility and conditions

Apply by Final application deadline: 23 October 2026; exact time and timezone not stated.Exact time and timezone unconfirmed.

Event date: 17 November 2026, afternoon
Twinings, Andover, UK

Startups, researchers and technology developers. In-person pitch if selected; submissions shared with members.

Format: in-person
Region: Europe
Organiser: IfM Engage, University of Cambridge; host Twinings
Topic: Nutrition and food innovation
For: Startups, R&D teams
Eligibility: Startups, scaleups, researchers, spinouts and technology developers. No geography restriction stated on the page; confirm eligibility.
Offered: Industry pitches, discussion and visibility; trophies and finalist certificates. No cash funding promised.
Your contribution: Application, evidence of progress, and short in-person pitch if selected.
Fees: Not stated.
IP / equity / conditions: All proposed pitches are circulated to members, including unselected pitches. Confidentiality, IP and equity terms not stated; review before sharing.
Event timezone: Europe/London
Deadline time / zone: Not published / not verified; no hourly countdown.

Original source · Checked 2026-10-19

Apply by3Nov2026

Student and alumni competition

UMass Food Innovation Challenge

A narrowly eligible route to test a food concept through a pitch.

Checked 2026-10-18; confirm availability.

View dates, eligibility and conditions

Apply by 3 November 2026Exact time and timezone unconfirmed.

Event date: 18 November 2026, 09:00-17:00 ET
Old Chapel, UMass Amherst, USA

UMass students and graduates of the past decade only. Required bootcamp on 12 November.

Format: in-person
Region: North America
Organiser: UMass Amherst Food Science, UMass Dining and Berthiaume Center
Topic: Food product development
For: Startups, R&D teams
Eligibility: UMass students and graduates of the past decade.
Offered: Competitive cash prizes across ideation, advanced and special-award tracks; awards are not guaranteed.
Your contribution: Application, required Pitching 101 bootcamp on 12 November, and competition pitch.
Fees: Not stated.
IP / equity / conditions: IP, confidentiality and equity conditions not stated on the source page.
Event timezone: America/New_York
Deadline time / zone: Not published / not verified; no hourly countdown.

Original source · Checked 2026-10-18

Apply by15Nov2026

Reformulation challenge

Clean & Nourish Innovation Challenge

Develop a formulation approach for sugar, fat or sodium reduction, or nutritional enhancement.

Checked 2026-10-19; confirm availability.

View dates, eligibility and conditions

Apply by 15 November 2026; exact time and timezone not published.Exact time and timezone unconfirmed.

Event date: No single event date confirmed.
Online submissions; finale at ICFOST, BHU, India

Food-tech college teams, students and professionals; teams of 1-5; one track per team.

Format: online
Region: Online / global
Organiser: AFST Mumbai Chapter and Foodtech Pathshala
Topic: Food reformulation
For: R&D teams, Startups, Investors
Eligibility: Food-tech college teams, students and professionals; teams of 1-5; one track per team.
Offered: Technical screening and possible prototype/pitch showcase. No cash award verified.
Your contribution: Registration and participation; check preparation requirements with the organiser.
Fees: Free entry.
IP / equity / conditions: Original work required. Detailed IP conditions and international eligibility should be checked before submitting.
Event timezone: Not verified
Deadline time / zone: Not published / not verified; no hourly countdown.

Original source · Checked 2026-10-19

Open calls

Apply by30Oct2026

Call for abstracts

Nutrition Society healthspan conference: abstract submissions

Submit original nutrition research for consideration at the healthspan conference.

Checked 2026-10-19; confirm availability.

View dates, eligibility and conditions

Apply by 30 October 2026, 23:59; timezone not explicitly stated.Exact time and timezone unconfirmed.

Event date: Related conference: 19-20 January 2027, London.
Royal Society, London, UK

Original research authors; accepted presenting authors must register and attend in person.

Format: in-person
Region: Europe
Organiser: The Nutrition Society
Topic: Nutrition and healthy ageing
For: R&D teams
Eligibility: Original research authors; accepted presenting authors must register and attend in person.
Offered: Conference, exhibition or practical session as described by the organiser; access depends on registration.
Your contribution: Registration and participation; check preparation requirements with the organiser.
Fees: Not verified. Check the organiser registration page.
IP / equity / conditions: Follow the current abstract formatting and publication rules. Non-presentation results in withdrawal from publication. Acceptance is not guaranteed.
Event timezone: Europe/London
Deadline time / zone: Not published / not verified; no hourly countdown.

Original source · Checked 2026-10-19

Apply by18Nov2026

Regulatory advice call

EFSA advice for novel-food SMEs, 2026

Resolve questions about application requirements before preparing or submitting a novel-food dossier.

Checked 2026-10-18; confirm availability.

View dates, eligibility and conditions

Apply by 18 November 2026, 13:00 CET, per full call text and FAQ

Event date: Meeting arranged individually, no single event date
Meetings preferably online; arranged individually

SMEs preparing a novel/traditional-food application, with no or limited experience. Full eligibility and question scope apply.

Format: online / arranged individually
Region: Europe
Organiser: European Food Safety Authority
Topic: Novel-food application preparation
For: Startups, R&D teams
Eligibility: Each common requirement in section 4 must be met. A qualifying SME prepares an EU novel/traditional-food application with no or limited application experience. At least one question must be within GPSA scope, per FAQ Q27. Previous participants may apply about a different food. Early advice and pre-submission routes have different application horizons.
Offered: General pre-submission advice about applicable rules and required application content. No grant, status determination, informal dossier assessment or market authorisation.
Your contribution: Official MS Forms expression of interest, including two different contact emails. One must belong to a person working at the applicant SME; representative consent is required where relevant. If eligible, submit a GPSA request in Connect.EFSA three weeks before the agreed meeting.
Fees: Not stated in reviewed call material.
IP / equity / conditions: Information is treated confidentially within GPSA; a non-confidential advice summary can be published if and when the future application is declared valid. Deadline note: the full call text and FAQ state 13:00 CET; the webpage header also says CET, but its final paragraph says CEST. Use the full call and FAQ and recheck the organiser's current instructions before applying. Check all conditions before submission.
Event timezone: Not verified
Deadline time / zone: CET (UTC+01:00), per full call and FAQ

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Apply by19Nov2026

Call for session proposals

IFT FIRST 2027: scientific programme proposals

Share evidence-based work with food science and industry audiences.

Checked 2026-10-19; confirm availability.

View dates, eligibility and conditions

Apply by 19 November 2026Exact time and timezone unconfirmed.

Event date: 11-14 July 2027
Chicago, USA

Food scientists, researchers, developers and industry experts. Session proposal, not a research grant.

Format: in-person
Region: North America
Organiser: Institute of Food Technologists
Topic: Food science and technology
For: R&D teams, Startups
Eligibility: Scientists, researchers, developers, engineers, innovators and industry leaders; the separate reviewer call is members-only.
Offered: Consideration for an educational session; no research grant promised.
Your contribution: Evidence-based session proposal with practical takeaways; notification scheduled February 2027.
Fees: Submission and attendance fees not verified.
IP / equity / conditions: Publication rights, IP and presentation conditions require checking in the submission system.
Event timezone: America/Chicago
Deadline time / zone: Not published / not verified; no hourly countdown.

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