Youth Driving Food Tech for a Better Future
Young innovators worldwide are already transforming food processing with digital solutions, circular approaches, and entrepreneurial spirit. This session gives them a platform to share their voices, connect with experts, and spark intergenerational dialogue on how to accelerate sustainable transformation in food systems.
What will you learn during this session?
The session will feature lightning pitches from young entrepreneurs and established companies, followed by a dynamic panel discussion. Together, they will explore:
- How are young innovators transforming food processing for sustainability and impact?
- What kind of support do they need to grow, connect, and scale?
- How can intergenerational collaboration strengthen food tech ecosystems?
- What policy or funding changes could accelerate youth-led innovation?
- What are the risks if we don’t act, and the opportunities if we do?
The event will close with a Q&A and a collective call to action: investing in the creativity, leadership, and bold ideas of young entrepreneurs.
Speakers
- Miraal Kabir (SAFI, Winner 2024 Startup Innovation Award)
- Bram de Vrught (QING Food Automation)
- Piet Bogaert (Cargill)
- Veerle De Graef (Flanders’ FOOD)
- Moderated by Lisanne van Oosterhoud (Next Tech Food Factories).
👉 Register here for the event
👉 Learn more about the SS4AF Innovation Hub – connecting clusters, companies, and researchers across Europe to strengthen innovation in agri-food.
About WFF & SIA
The World Food Forum (WFF) is FAO’s flagship event that engages youth, scientists, and decision-makers in shaping sustainable food systems. The Startup Innovation Awards (SIA) spotlight bold startups in food processing, helping them gain visibility, attract investment, and accelerate scaling. This award is made possible with support from the HIGHFIVE project.
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