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Future of Food Summit 2026 — Delivering Food Security for People, Planet and Prosperity
About the Future of Food Summit
Around the world, more than 700m people face food insecurity, according to the UN. Climate change, economic shocks and armed conflicts destabilise supply chains and intensify the stress on food systems from production to consumption.
The interconnected networks of food producers, processors, logistics providers, retailers and consumers is essential to increase agricultural productivity, reduce waste and improve access to nutritious food. New technologies and practices are transforming these food systems by optimising resources and reshaping how quality food is grown and distributed. Smart farming, cold-chain innovations and data-driven supply management are economic levers that increase yields, reduce costs and open access to new markets.
In 2026 Economist Impact’s inaugural Future of Food Summit will focus on the economics of food-system transformation. It will connect food-industry leaders and agricultural stakeholders with agri-tech innovators, financial institutions and policymakers. They will explore how emerging solutions, including new finance mechanisms, regenerative farming, precision technologies and AI-enabled supply chains, can generate tangible economic value.
Sessions will equip delegates with strategies to align sustainability with profitability and support both ecological stewardship and economic performance.
Join more than 400 industry leaders to shape the future of our food systems.
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Future of Food Summit — Speakers
Speakers confirmed include leading voices from across the global food system, agritech, finance, policy, NGOs and academia. The agenda will feature keynote presentations, panel discussions and case studies showcasing real-world innovation in food-system transformation.
See full speaker list on official event site
Why attend?
The Future of Food Summit is designed for decision-makers who are shaping the next generation of food systems. Delegates will:
- Understand the latest economic drivers reshaping global food and agriculture.
- Explore agritech, regenerative farming and AI-enabled supply chain solutions.
- Learn how to align sustainability with profitability and growth.
- Gain insights from policymakers, investors and industry pioneers.
- Build partnerships with senior leaders across the food value chain.
Who you will meet
An audience of 400+ leading executives from across the food industry will include:
- Food producers
- Farmers
- Government and policy representatives
- Food retailers
- Farming cooperatives
- Farmers’ unions
- Food manufacturers
- NGOs
- Research and academia
- Food service companies
- Agritech / agri providers
- Insurance firms
- Supply chain and logistics companies
- Finance and investment organisations
- Consultancies and advisory firms
Event format
Day: Tuesday, February 10th, 2026
Format: In-person, London
In-person venue:
Convene
155 Bishopsgate
London EC2M 3YD, UK
Plan your visit & logistics on the official event site
Register
For registration details, ticket options and sponsorship enquiries, please use the official Economist Impact registration page for the Future of Food Summit.
Go to official registration page
Source: Economist Impact — Future of Food Summit, part of The Food Imperative initiative.
