Fostering the food tech innovation

May 29 – 30, 2024
Warsaw, Poland

800

Attendees

40

Countries

150

Speakers

2

Networking days

Food Tech Congress 2023 highlights

Rethinking food and nutrition.
For people. For the planet. For good.

Here, at Food Tech Congress, we believe in the power of tech, entrepreneurship and networking to push the food industry forward and speed up the revolution. It is only through this collaborative effort that we can truly make a difference and build a better tomorrow.

The annual Food Tech Congress is where innovation thrives, bold ideas spark and business gets done. In two action-packed days, we host the most prominent food tech entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, and government leaders from all around the globe to solve the pressing challenges of the industry.

For the upcoming edition, we’re changing things up with 12 brand new conference themes. From food as medicine to alternative proteins, food waste and agritech 5.0, our discussions will draw you in and drive you forward.

What to expect

Food For Thought

We are bringing together impactful senior investors, entrepreneurs and government leaders to discuss the pressing challenges plaguing our food supply chain. The main stage is where you’ll explore the market dynamics, learn from the best, and connect with people who build things – your next big thing starts here.

Innovators’ Spotlight

Meet a thriving startup network at the Tech Talks stage. We give the mic to 50+ brightest leaders that pave the way for the future of food and agriculture. Get inspired by the voices of ground-breaking entrepreneurs, make new connections and walk away with new business investment ideas.

Food Tech Challengers

At Food Tech Challengers, 60 most promising industry startups come together to showcase their game-changing solutions to remarkable panel of jury. What’s at stake? A chance to be crowned the Ultimate Food Tech Challenger of 2023! Join to hear the pitches from tech superstars and learn who is breaking the mould in food and agriculture.

Curated Networking

Make new partnerships using curated networking opportunities at Food Tech Congress. Our Speed Dating programme matches startup executives with leading investors and corporations in a series of efficient 15-minute 1:1 meetings. It has never been easier to get unprecedented access to decision makers, investors, and a community of shared interests.

Exhibit Space

On our mission to foster innovation, we are joining hands with leading food tech organisations, VC funds and startups. Engage in meaningful conversations, build new connections and find your future business partners at the expo area that will serve as the hub of the event. All the action will happen in one space allowing for constant connection between attendees and exhibitors throughout the event.

Unforgettable Experience

At Food Tech Congress we are all about growing global food tech communities and unlocking unrivalled business opportunities. But we are not that serious all the time – we LOVE when productive meets fun. The event will be jam-packed with entertainment, live music, city tours, and innovative food, inspired by tradition as well as the latest trends.

Previous speakers

Pat Brown

Pat Brown

CEO and founder @ Impossible Foods

Matias Muchnick

Matias Muchnick

CEO and co-founder @ NotCo

Dr Pietro Antonio

Dr. Pietro Antonio Tataranni

Chief Medical Officer & Senior Vice President, Life Sciences @ PepsiCo

Faisal Zanjani

Faisal Zanjani

Global Head of Open Innovation & Experimentation @ The Coca-Cola Company

Caroline Sorlin

Caroline Sorlin

Chief Venture Officer @ BEL Group

Bill Liao

Bill Liao

General Partner @ SOSV

Honza Dusanek

Honza Dusanek

Managing Director Food UK&I @ Nestle

Signe Causse

Signe Causse

Global Innovation Marketing Leader, Re-Imagine Wellness @ IFF

Gil Horsky

Gil Horsky

Founding Partner @ FLORA Ventures

Rob Genieser

Rob Genieser

Managing Partner @ ETF Partners

Marie Asano

Marie Asano

Partner @ ECFB (European Circular Bioeconomy Fund)

Zbigniew

Zbigniew Lewicki

Chief R&D and Sustainability Officer @ Unilever

Natalya Zhukova

Natalya Zhukova

Director, Head of Agribusiness @ European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

Marco Barreira

Marco Barreira

Head of Product Supply Strategy & Transformation @ Bayer Crop Science

Laurent Genet

Laurent Genet

Chief Strategy Officer @ Nutreco

Carin Martina

Carin-Martina Troeltzsch

Managing Director @ Corteva Agriscience

Elizabeth Fastiggi

Elizabeth Fastiggi

Head of Worldwide BD, Agriculture @ Amazon Web Services

Alexandre Bastos

Alexandre Bastos

Global Director Innovation @ Givaudan International

David Hardiman-Evans

David Hardiman-Evans

Senior Vice President @ Ocado Group

Dr Tom Adams

Tom Adams

CEO @ Pairwise

Ivan Farneti

Ivan Farneti

Founding Partner @ Five Seasons Ventures

Hsien-Hui Tong

Hsien-Hui Tong

Head of Investments @ SG Innovate

Dr Jaleh Daie

Dr Jaleh Daie

Partner @ Aurora Equity

Julia Harnal

Julia Harnal

Vice President Public, Governmental & Industry Affairs Agricultural @ BASF SE

Neal Gutterson

Neal Gutterson

Partner and CTO @ Radicle Growth

Jowita Sewerska

Jowita Sewerska

Investment Director @ European Circular Bioeconomy Fund (ECBF)

Rahul Ray

Rahul Ray

Director @ Tyson Ventures

Arvind Gupta

Arvind Gupta

Partner @ Mayfield

George Cherian

George Cherian

Director of External Partnerships @ Kellogg Company

Mariliis Holm

Mariliis Holm

Co-Founder & Partner @ Sustainable Food Ventures

Alexander M.

Dr. Alexander M. Wiegelmann

Head of New Business Ventures, Group Strategy @ KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA

Andrew Bluestein

Managing Partner @ Bluestein Ventures

Naveen Jain

Naveen Jain

Founder & CEO @ VIOME

Andrew Ive

Andrew Ive

General Managing Partner @ Big Idea Ventures

Thomas Jonas

Thomas Jonas

CEO & Co-Founder @ Nature's Fynd

Annette Kauppinen

CMO @ Meeat

Media & Industry Partners

Data Partner

Venue & Hotels

Welcome To Warsaw
Warsaw

This year’s Food Tech Congress is taking place in Warsaw – the dynamic capital of Poland. One of the most exciting cities to visit in Europe offers an intellectual feast that’s rich in history and charm.

Home to luxury retail outlets and modern skyscrapers resting next to historic libraries and museums, the city is known for the unique atmosphere that is both cosmopolitan and, at the same time, rather raw.

Make the most of your time at Food Tech Congress by staying in one of the recommended hotels and soak in the electrifying energy of the city.

Warsaw

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