F&A Next Summit 2026: A Global Hub for Food & Agri Innovation


F&A Next — one of Europe’s leading food and agtech innovation summits — will take place on 20–21 May 2026 in Wageningen, the Netherlands, bringing together startups, scale-ups, investors, corporates, and ecosystem leaders from around the world.
Now in its 11th edition, F&A Next focuses on accelerating sustainable innovation in food and agriculture by connecting promising entrepreneurs with forward-looking investors and industry partners. Over two days, participants will engage in keynote talks, panel discussions, startup pitching sessions, and curated networking opportunities.
The programme will spotlight emerging technologies, scalable business models, and collaborative approaches shaping the future of global food systems. A dedicated exhibition area will showcase innovative solutions across the agri-food value chain, creating space for discovery and partnership building.
Hosted at the Omnia venue on Wageningen Campus, a renowned international hub for agrifood research and entrepreneurship, F&A Next offers a unique setting for meaningful exchange and high-impact collaboration.
Whether you are building, funding, or enabling the next generation of food and agri innovations, F&A Next 2026 is a key event on the international innovation calendar.
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