Feeding the Future: Resilience Across the Food System
We are delighted to confirm that we are hosting Autumn Conference 2025 at East Midlands Conference Centre in Nottingham.
The IFST Autumn Conference 2025 is the Institute’s flagship annual event, bringing together over 200 leaders, innovators, and experts from across the food system. Taking place on Tuesday 7 October 2025 at the East Midlands Conference Centre in Nottingham, this year’s conference will explore the critical themes of food resilience and food security; issues that are increasingly central to the future of our sector.
Delegates will engage with a dynamic programme of practical presentations, expert panels, and thought-provoking discussions designed to address the challenges and opportunities facing food professionals today. From climate change and sustainable farming to AI-driven innovation and biosecurity, the conference will offer insights that are both timely and actionable.
The event is designed to foster collaboration across industry, academia, and policy, offering a unique platform for knowledge exchange and professional networking. A pre-conference dinner and networking evening on Monday 6 October will provide additional opportunities to connect with peers and speakers in a relaxed setting.
Whether you are a scientist, technologist, policymaker, or student, the IFST Autumn Conference 2025 is your opportunity to be part of the conversation shaping the future of food.
You can find details of the event here
Pre-Conference Dinner and Networking Event: 6 October 2025
We warmly invite you to attend our event launch, in-person on the evening of 6 October 2025 in the East Midlands Conference Centre for the chance to meet and connect with fellow members and colleagues.
Please click here to book the Pre-Conference Dinner and Networking Event.
Ticket Prices:
| Ticket Type |
Early Bird Rate until 14 August |
Full Rate from 15 August |
| Pre-Conference Dinner | £65 | £65 |
| Conference Ticket: Member | £125 | £145 |
| Conference Ticket: Non-Member | £195 | £225 |
| Conference Ticket: Student Member (use code AC25student) | £55 | £75 |
Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, please don't hesitate to contact us via events@ifst.org
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