European agrifood and climate‑related events from October to December 2025

Europe’s agrifood and climate agenda is packed with events during the final months of 2025. They span topics from sustainable urban food systems and digital trust in food data to alternative proteins, agrivoltaics and bioeconomy strategies. Below is a curated guide to ten key events taking place across Europe between 17 October and 31 December 2025.

1. Sustainable Food Systems: urban and global perspectives – Milan (17 Oct 2025)

Hosted by the University of Milan and the 4EU+ Alliance’s 1CORE project, this dissemination event examines how European universities and cities can shape sustainable urban food systems. The programme takes place on 17 October 2025 in Milan and is integrated into the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact Global Forum’s 10th‑anniversary celebrations. The event brings together students, academics and partners from multiple 4EU+ universities to discuss inclusive urban food policies and share lessons from the 4EU+ course Feeding the Planet – Shaping a sustainable future4euplus.eu. A roundtable with representatives from Milan, Copenhagen, Paris and the Cariplo Foundation is followed by a debate with students4euplus.eu. Attendance is open to invited guests and online registrants4euplus.eu.

2. DRG4FOOD & FOODITY Final Conference – Brussels (22‑23 Oct 2025)

The EU‑funded DRG4FOOD and FOODITY projects culminate in a joint conference titled “A Recipe for Trust in Europe’s Food Future.”  Held at La Tricoterie in Brussels on 22–23 October 2025, the event explores how digital trust and data governance can empower citizens and reshape food systems. According to the organisers, the conference will unite policymakers, SMEs, NGOs, researchers and food innovators to discuss responsible data governance and showcase €3.9 million in EU‑backed innovationseufic.org. Highlights include an Innovation Showcase presenting open‑call projects and a second‑day focus on building trust in digital food systems, examining the Digital Responsibility Goals and alignment with EU policieseufic.org. Participation is free but requires registration, and sessions will be live‑streamedeufic.org.

3. Future of Protein Production Summit – Amsterdam (29‑30 Oct 2025)

At the RAI Amsterdam on 29–30 October 2025, the Future of Protein Production Summit positions itself as Europe’s meeting place for scaling alternative proteins. The organisers expect over 1,000 attendees and more than 60 exhibiting companies, making it a premier event for researchers, manufacturers, investors and retailers involved in alternative protein commercializationfutureofproteinproduction.com. The agenda promises 100+ expert speakers, interactive panel discussions, a startup innovation zone and opportunities to explore technologies shaping the alt‑protein sectorfutureofproteinproduction.com. Networking on the exhibition floor allows attendees to connect across the supply chain, from raw material suppliers to retailersfutureofproteinproduction.com.

4. 4th Annual Agrivoltaics Europe – Rome (4‑6 Nov 2025)

Agrivoltaics – combining solar energy with agricultural production – takes centre stage at the 4th Annual Agrivoltaics Europe conference, held 4–6 November 2025 at the Courtyard by Marriott Rome Central Park. Organised by Leadvent Group, this hybrid event invites participants to connect with more than 100 industry and technology leaders to discuss the future of agrivoltaicsleadventgrp.com. The agenda encourages attendees to showcase solutions, improve agrivoltaic systems and engage with 150 + industry peersleadventgrp.com. The format includes conference sessions and networking opportunities aimed at both solar‑energy and agrifood professionals.

5. European Congress on Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability – Vienna (6‑7 Nov 2025)

Taking place at the NH Vienna Airport Conference Center on 6–7 November 2025, this congress explores the theme “The Future of Sustainability: Climate Resilience Through Research and Innovation.”  The programme welcomes climate scientists, environmental experts, policymakers and industry leaders to address urgent challenges such as carbon‑reduction strategies, sustainable agriculture, climate‑resilient infrastructure, environmental justice and technology’s role in sustainabilityclimatechange.c2pforum.com. Attendees can participate in keynote speeches, hands‑on workshops and panel discussions that foster collaboration and knowledge exchangeclimatechange.c2pforum.com. The organiser emphasises opportunities to develop innovative solutions to safeguard the planetclimatechange.c2pforum.com.

6. ClieNFarms Final Conference – Brussels (20 Nov 2025)

The ClieNFarms project, which develops strategies for climate‑neutral farming, will conclude with a hybrid final conference on 20 November 2025 at the NH Brussels EU Berlaymont. Running from 08:30 to 18:00 CET, the event will showcase the project’s main results and facilitate dialogue on sustainable farming practiceseu-cap-network.ec.europa.eu. Farmers, advisors, researchers and policymakers will discuss lessons learned and outline pathways toward climate‑neutral and climate‑resilient farmingeu-cap-network.ec.europa.eu. Four thematic sessions will guide discussions: smarter agriculture for climate neutrality, scaling climate actions in farming systems, advancing knowledge for climate‑smart farming, and challenges in modelling greenhouse‑gas emissionseu-cap-network.ec.europa.eu.

7. Food System Microbiomes 2025 International Conference – Wageningen (25‑28 Nov 2025)

Microbiomes are increasingly recognised as key to healthy and sustainable food systems. The Food System Microbiomes 2025 International Conference will be held 25–28 November 2025 in Wageningen, Netherlands—often called the “City of Life Sciences.” The conference builds on the inaugural 2024 event in Torino and will explore the interconnectedness of microbiomes across food systemsfoodsystemsmicrobiomes.org. Topics include using microbiomes to mitigate climate change, enhance circularity and nutrition, improve human health and address risks in food systemsfoodsystemsmicrobiomes.org. A special session led by early‑career researchers will provide a platform for young scientists to showcase their workfoodsystemsmicrobiomes.org. Organised by the MicrobiomeSupport Association, the conference aims to connect experts, showcase novel technologies and accelerate innovation in microbiome sciencefoodsystemsmicrobiomes.org.

8. Food2030 Networks & Bioeconomy conferences – Copenhagen (2–3 Dec 2025)

From 2 to 3 December 2025, Copenhagen becomes a hub for EU food‑system innovation. On 2 December, the FOOD2030 Networks Conference 2025 convenes researchers, innovators and policymakers at the University of Copenhagen to boost collaboration, strengthen partnerships and build public‑engagement skills across the FOOD2030 communityfood2030.eu. The three‑day programme includes an engagement day, guided tours to local changemakers and a matchmaking eventfood2030.eu.

Concurrently, Denmark’s EU presidency will host two bioeconomy conferences (2–3 December) at the University of Copenhagen. The first marks the launch of the EU Bioeconomy Strategy and explores how to boost and mainstream the bioeconomy through science, innovation and governancebioeconomy.ku.dk. The second focuses on transformative governance for food systems and biodiversity, aiming to design governance models that drive a just green transition while delivering on climate and biodiversity goalsbioeconomy.ku.dk. Policymakers, researchers and industry leaders will discuss how to turn strategy into action and align policies across governance levelsbioeconomy.ku.dk.

9. GRASS CEILING Final Showcase Event – Brussels (4 Dec 2025)

The EU‑funded GRASS CEILING project—dedicated to elevating women‑led innovation in rural areas—culminates in a final showcase at the European Economic and Social Committee in Brussels on 4 December 2025. The event celebrates achievements of women innovators, presents project findings and highlights tools and policy recommendationseu-cap-network.ec.europa.eu. Participants include researchers, practitioners, policymakers and innovators interested in gender equity, rural development and socio‑ecological innovationeu-cap-network.ec.europa.eu. The programme features presentations, panel discussions and award ceremonies. Notably, the Rural Women Innovators (RUWI) and PARCA Awards recognise outstanding women‑led initiatives, with winners invited to present their workeu-cap-network.ec.europa.eu.

10. EU Agri‑Food Days 2025 – Brussels (15‑17 Dec 2025)

The European Commission’s EU Agri‑Food Days returns to Brussels from 15 to 17 December 2025 under the theme “Securing Europe’s Food and Agriculture.”  This three‑day conference brings together farmers, analysts, researchers, civil‑society actors and policymakers to address food security, resilience and innovationbrightspace-project.eu. Sessions will examine proposals for the Common Agricultural Policy post‑2027, strategies for increasing resilience in the agri‑food sector, the role of consumers in promoting sustainable farming, and the contributions of research and innovationbrightspace-project.eu. Attendees will also explore agriculture’s adaptation to climate change, discuss the EU agricultural outlook for the next decade and delve into digitalisation and AI in agriculturebrightspace-project.eu. An exhibition featuring research projects and data portals provides further opportunities for engagement and collaborationbrightspace-project.eu.

The final months of 2025 showcase Europe’s commitment to transforming agrifood systems and tackling climate challenges. From the student‑focused 4EU+ dialogue in Milan to digital trust debates in Brussels, agrivoltaic innovations in Rome and alternative proteins in Amsterdam, these events illustrate diverse pathways toward sustainability. They also highlight the importance of collaboration—whether through network‑building in Copenhagen, cross‑sector dialogues on climate resilience in Vienna or celebrating women innovators at the GRASS CEILING showcase. The EU’s Agri‑Food Days wrap up the year by framing Europe’s food and agriculture agenda for the coming decade, ensuring that knowledge generated across these events feeds into policymaking and practice.