Food Tech Innovations: Connecting Europe's Living Labs
Final conference
After two years of collaboration, cross-border learning, and hands-on innovation, the SIXFOLD project is coming together for its closing conference. This two-day event brings the Food Tech Living Lab network to the heart of the Dutch agri-food region to reflect on what has been achieved, celebrate the expansion of our European community, and set the course for what comes next. The conference gathers Living Lab practitioners, researchers, policymakers, clusters, and food tech companies from across Europe to explore how our network of Living Labs can continue to thrive — and how it can serve as a model for accelerating innovation in the food sector. Whether you've been part of the SIXFOLD journey from the start or are discovering our network for the first time, this is the place to connect, learn, and shape the future of food tech innovation in Europe.
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Location Day 1 takes place at the Fletcher Hotel in Helmond, conveniently located next to the Bodec facility. Day 2 continues in Helmond before moving to the Noordkade innovation district in Veghel.
Getting There The venue is easily accessible from both Schiphol Airport (Amsterdam) and Eindhoven Airport. A direct train connects Schiphol to Helmond station in under two hours. From Eindhoven Airport, take bus 400 to Eindhoven Central Station and then the train to Helmond (approximately 49 minutes). Tickets can be paid with a contactless debit card directly on board — no advance booking needed.
Accommodation We recommend staying at the Fletcher Hotel in Helmond (~€120/night), located right next to the Day 1 venue.
Who Should Attend?
This conference is designed for everyone with an interest in food tech innovation and Living Lab ecosystems — from Living Lab managers and food tech companies to researchers, regional government representatives, cluster organisations, and European network members. We are expecting 60 to 70 participants for an engaged and dynamic gathering.
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