AT “Next Bite 2025”, which takes place on 15-16 October 2025, in Brussels, the following topics will be covered: 

• Healthier Lives Through Food (“Food as Medicine”). Focus: linking nutrition to health and longevity

• Net Zero Food System (“Plate and Planet”). Focus: reducing environmental impact and accelerating sustainable food systems

• Fair and Resilient Food System (“Redesigning Food”). Focus: embedding fairness, transparency, and adaptability in food systems

• AgriFoodTech Ventures. Focus: connecting startups, investors, corporates, and innovators.

   

The main content of relevance for the platform audience can be summarised as follows:

• Access to Innovation
  Startups, corporates, and researchers gain direct exposure to the latest trends, solutions, and technological breakthroughs in the European food sector. The event serves as a showcase for cutting-edge agrifoodtech, enabling participants to stay ahead of industry changes and consumer demands.

• Networking and Collaboration
  The event brings together key stakeholders—entrepreneurs, corporates, investors, policymakers, and researchers—enabling high-value networking. This fosters potential collaborations, partnerships, and funding opportunities, which are crucial for scaling innovations and driving systemic change.

• Investment Opportunities
  For investors, Next Bite 2025 offers curated access to high-potential startups and technologies. This is an efficient platform for deal sourcing and for understanding where the market is heading in food and agriculture innovation.

• Policy and Regulatory Insights
  Policymakers and regulatory professionals gain insight into the real-world challenges and opportunities facing food innovators. 

• Knowledge Sharing
  Academics, students, and professionals benefit from presentations, discussions, and workshops focused on best practices, market trends, consumer insights, and future scenarios in food systems. This continuous learning is essential for staying relevant and informed.

• Driving Systemic Change
  The event is designed to address challenges like sustainability, food security, and climate resilience. It is a platform to discuss and align around actionable solutions, making it particularly relevant for those committed to transforming the food system at scale.

The target audience of this event is the following: 

• Entrepreneurs and agri-food-tech startups

• Corporate representatives from the food and drink industry.

• Investors, including business angels, impact funds, VCs, and CVC.

• Policy professionals, regulators, and governmental entities involved in food systems.

• Researchers, academics, and universities working in food and agri‑innovation.

• Students, future food professionals,‑and‑up-and-coming leaders interested in food systems transformation.

Registration here: Next Bite 2025 - Next Bite 2025

Early bird participation fees: until 31^st August

Venue: Gare Maritime at Tour & Taxis