IFST Oxford Food Summit 2025: Designing adaptive food systems for sustainable nutrition

This event is organised by IFST and The Environmental Change Institute, University of Oxford

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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: 

• Academics and Researchers exploring food science, nutrition, and sustainability. 

• Industry Professionals such as CEOs, product developers, and sustainability officers from the food and agriculture sectors. 

• Policymakers working on food security and environmental sustainability initiatives. 

• NGOs and Advocacy Groups promoting sustainable practices. 

• Students and Educators, the next generation of leaders in food science and nutrition. 

What to Expect: 

The summit’s comprehensive agenda promises an engaging mix of keynote speeches, expert panels, and interactive sessions. Highlights include: 

• Keynote Address by Professor John Ingram, exploring global policy on food, nutrition, and sustainability. 

• Sessions on Adaptive Foods for Sustainable Nutrition, featuring confirmed speakers like Jette Young, who will delve into cultivated meat innovations, and Duane Mellor, offering myth-busting insights on ultra-processed foods. 

• Insights into Consumer Trends and Translational Food Sciences, with talks by experts like Emma Derbyshire, discussing the balance of risks and benefits in food innovation, and Baojun Xu, on the microbiome's role in sustainable nutrition. 

• Celebrations of Industry-Academia Collaboration, showcasing selected abstracts from leading researchers and innovators worldwide. 

The event will also feature an interactive “Coffee with the Editor” session, offering attendees an exclusive glimpse into the editorial process of IFST’s flagship publications. 

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