This event is organised by IFST and The Environmental Change Institute, University of Oxford
On 10th July 2025, Oxford will host the IFST-Oxford Food Summit, a groundbreaking symposium exploring innovative strategies to design sustainable, adaptive food systems. This event is a must-attend for anyone passionate about the future of food, nutrition, and sustainability.
Under the theme “Designing Adaptive Food Systems for Sustainable Nutrition”, the summit will bring together top academics, industry leaders, policymakers, and advocates to tackle pressing global challenges. It will serve as a dynamic platform for exchanging pioneering ideas, showcasing cutting-edge research, and driving actionable solutions.
As part of the celebration, the summit will also mark two significant milestones: the 60th Volume of the International Journal of Food Science & Technology (IJFST) and the launch of the Translational Food Science (TFS) journal. These milestones highlight IFST's strong ties with both academic and industry stakeholders, reinforcing its role as a leader in the food science and technology community.
Who Should Attend?
The summit is designed for a diverse audience, including:
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Academics and Researchers exploring food science, nutrition, and sustainability.
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Industry Professionals such as CEOs, product developers, and sustainability officers from the food and agriculture sectors.
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Policymakers working on food security and environmental sustainability initiatives.
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NGOs and Advocacy Groups promoting sustainable practices.
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Students and Educators, the next generation of leaders in food science and nutrition.
Programme:
Opening Keynote: (9:30 AM - 10.00 AM)
- 9:30 - 9:40 Welcome address by Dr Craig Leadley, IFST Chief Executive
- 9:40 - 10:00 Professor John Ingram - The Global Policy Position on Food, Nutrition and a Sustainable Future.
Session 1: Adapting our Foods for Sustainable Nutrition (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Topics: Advances in food ingredients, novel food sources, and ingredient functionality for health.
- 10:00 - 10:20 Jette Young: Cultivated Meat as a Food Concept
- 10:20 - 10:40 Duane Mellor: Mythbusting: If My Grandma Wouldn’t Recognise It, Should I Eat It?
- 10:40 - 11:00 Wim Verbeke: Protein Transition from a Consumer Perspective: Speeding Up or Slowing Down?
- 11:00 - 11:30 Speaker announcement coming soon
- 11:30 - 12:00 Panel Discussion: How Food and Society are Adapting to Sustainable Processing and Production - Wim / Jette / Duane
Lunch: 12:00 - 13:00
Session 2: Consumers of the Future and Translational Food Sciences (13:00 PM - 14:30PM)
Topics: Understanding consumer trends, preferences, and the impact of marketing.
- 13:00 - 13:20 Speaker announcement coming soon
- 13:20 - 13:40 Charamampos Proestos: Bringing sustainability to the food industry : using green technology to create nanoparticles from plant by-products.
- 13:40 - 14:00 Baojun (Bruce) Xu: The Use of Plant Ingredients for Sustainable Pre-, Pro-, and Post-Biotics for Consumer Wellbeing
Break: 14:30 - 15:00
Session 3: Celebrating Industry-Academia Collaboration (15:00 - 16:30)
- 15:00 - 15:40 Speaker announcements coming soon
- 15:40 - 16:00 Professor Charles Brennan: Coffee with the Editor Special Recording Session
- 16:00 - 16:30 IFST Updates and Closing Remarks: Dr Craig Leadley
IFST membership starts at £105 which means you can save £90 on the Early Bird rate and £110 on the full rate.
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| Delegate Type | Rates |
| IFST member |
£145 |
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Non-member |
£255 |
| IFST Student member - use the code OXFORDstudent25 to access student rate (please note that student places are limited) | £65 |
Showcase Your Research at the 2025 IFST Poster Competition!
Are you a student, researcher, or professional in food science and technology?
Here’s your chance to present your work to industry leaders! The IFST 2025 Poster Competition is now open for submissions, with selected posters showcased at the IFST Oxford Food Summit on 10 July 2025.
Gain recognition, expand your network, and contribute to the future of food science. Submit your poster by 5pm on 30 April for the opportunity to share your research with experts in the field.
To find out more and submit your entry - Click Here
Sponsorship opportunities are available! For more information, please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions via info@ifst.org.