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AGRITECH South 2022

April 20-22 – India
Aim to create a platform to showcase and introduce the best and latest Agri inputs, products, services and technologies that would drive the agriculture of the future. Industry, academia and the farming community will gather to discuss, deliberate, identify priorities and propose an agenda for the growth of the agriculture sector.

Anuga FoodTec

April 26-29 – Germany
The industry presents it’s latest innovations and technological visions, from process technology to filling and packaging technology to food safety, from packaging materials to digitalization and intralogistics. And beyond that, there’s plenty to discover!

Rethinking Materials summit

May 4-5 – UK
Join a world-class gathering of visionary CPG brands, retailers, producers, converters, regulators, innovators and investors focused on scaling bio-based and circular solutions in plastics & packaging.

Bridge2Food

May 10-12 – USA
Gathering key leaders from all along the value chain who are working to drive transformation in Plant-Based Foods & Proteins. Join to learn the latest innovations and research, find solutions and strategies and discover where the plant-based sector is heading next.

Nordic Future Food

May 11-12 – Sweden
This event will focus on the future of food & beverages and food technology. With the Nordic Future Food conference and the two co-located trade shows Food & Drink 2022 and FoodTech 2022, these three events bring the food industry together for two intensive days of networking.

Foodhack Summit

May 12-13  – Switzerland
A 2-day event that brings together some of the world’s best and brightest FoodTech founders, leaders and innovators. Come network with bright minds in FoodTech, discover upcoming startups and taste the latest industry innovations.

Food 4 Future

May 17-19 – Spain
Food 4 Future aims to be the platform to discover the latest innovations and trends that are driving the transformation of the food industry such as 4.0 technologies, concern for healthy eating, sustainable and efficient food production, or the fight against climate change.

AGRI Tech Venture Forum

May 18-19 – Canada
The AGRI Tech Venture Forum is an annual event that serves as a converging point for global AgTech leaders. Industry giants, investors, accelerators, and innovators provide insight on the latest sector headwinds, technology milestones, and key challenges facing the future of AgTech.

F&A NEXT 2022

May 18-19 – The Netherlands
F&A Next is about thought leadership and connecting promising startups and scale-ups, to dedicated food & AgTech investors and innovative corporates. It includes 1.5 days of networking, pitching and debating the dynamics in food and agriculture.

PacTec, FoodTec & PlastExpo Nordic

May 18-19 – Finland
The trade events for the packaging, food and drink, and plastics industries PacTec, FoodTec and PlastExpo Nordic will bring together industry professionals at Messukeskus in Helsinki. The event package covers the entire value chains of these industries, from design to use, and from marketing to raw materials.

Big Meet 2022

June 1-3 – Sweden
The Sweden FoodTech Big Meet is an annual foodtech un-conference gathering some of the best FoodTech companies, entrepreneurs, scientists and athletes from all over the world. They will talk about the fact that a generation from now the global food system will look radically different, simply because there is no alternative.

Food Innovate Summit

June 14-15 – Italy
From plant-based egg substitutes to probiotic granolas, health-conscious innovations are being designed internationally in response to changing consumer demands. Distinguish your product in a saturated market, achieve a cleaner label without sacrificing taste or tradition and join Food Innovate!

Future Food-Tech NYC

June 21-22 – USA
The summit will connect the entire value chain from around the world to map out the future of protein. Join in New York to meet the founders, investors and food brands pioneering the future of alternative proteins.

Bridge2Food Europe

June 21-23 – The Netherlands
Brings together leaders from all along the value chain who are working to drive transformation in plant-based foods & proteins. Join to learn the latest innovations and research, find solutions and strategies and discover where the plant-based sector is heading next.

World Agri-Tech South America Summit

June 28-29 – Brazil
World Agri-Tech’s dedicated event to South America in São Paulo brings together international agri-food decision-makers to scale environmental and economic sustainability across the value chain. Join for high-level discussions, new connections, and long-lasting business partnerships.

RCS Convergence

July 16-17 – Australia  
Agriculture, human and planetary health a two day regenerative agriculture conference. That brings together world-class consultants, practitioners and educators to help farmers meet their economic and environmental goals. And offer knowledge about food development and its impact on people and planet.

AgriTech India 2022

August 26-28 – India
One of India’s Largest Exhibition On Modern Farming, Agricultural Equipment, Farm Machinery, Agro-Startups, & Agri Processing Technologies.

Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering

September 15-16 – Switzerland
Aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering Conference.

World Agri-tech Innovation Summit

September 20-21 – UK
Connect and collaborate with top-level agri-food professionals for two days of panel discussions, networking and a full exhibition.  Corporates, innovators and investors from across the agriculture and food production supply chain will gather to uncover solutions and business models that will enable the transition to a low carbon economy.

SIAL

October 15-19 – France
Any pro will tell you – if you go to one food exhibition this year, go to SIAL Paris. It’s the biggest one-stop shop in the industry, the place to be for tastemakers and trend-seekers who want to nurture their business.

Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit

October 26-28 – Singapore
Will bring together some of the world’s leading agribusinesses, growers, CPG and ingredient brands, entrepreneurs, investors, retailers and policymakers to share ideas and collaborate towards greater security and sustainability in Asia’s agri-food system.

Plant Based World Conference

November 30-December 1 – UK
A plant-based event for trade professionals retailers, foodservice, hospitality, distributors, manufacturers and investors. Network with professionals who have successfully embarked on both personal and professional plant-based journeys, many of whom have created some of the world’s most revolutionary plant-based products and foods.

Fi Europe

December 6-10 – France
Fi Europe gathers F&B ingredient buyers and suppliers. A place to be if you’re looking to boost brand awareness, generate new leads, review the latest product innovations, or showcase yourself as a thought leader in your field.

Upcoming FoodTech events in 2023

Fermentation-Enabled Alternative Protein Innovation Summit

January TBA – UK
Bringing together key decision-makers from biotech & food tech, multinational CPG, independent food brands, and ingredient supplier, this event will explore key challenges and opportunities in the successful commercialization of fermentation-enabled alternative proteins for human consumption.

Food for Future Summit & Expo

February TBA – UAE
Aims to spark thought provoking dialogues and debates to ignite the fuel that will drive the change in the global and regional food systems. Come build the roadmap with us and watch the global leaders show us how they are doing it as we try to solve the most urgent problems of food security together.

The Future of Protein Production Summit

February 21-23 – UK
Want to make alternative proteins accessible, affordable, and delicious. So they’re bringing together over 100 international speakers and over 1000 delegates to debate and discuss the latest business models, strategies, innovations, future regulations, technologies, and solutions involved in the commercialisation of sustainable protein production.

Animal AgTech

March 13, 2023 – USA
Animal AgTech returns for a full day of rich content and networking focused on innovation in animal health, nutrition and precision farming.

World Agri-Tech USA

March 14-15, 2023 – USA
The World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit in San Francisco will gather global agri-food corporates, investors and technology start-ups from around the world to uncover the most exciting innovations in the agri-food sector and to forge the right partnerships to take those solutions to market.

Future Food-Tech 2023

March 16-17, 2023 – USA
Future Food-Tech Summit has become a meeting place for the global food-tech ecosystem. Food brands, active investors, start-ups and technology leaders come together to exchange insights, be inspired, and identify future partners.


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At Sesamers, we’re always looking to be the first to learn about the latest trends in the startup and tech events space. That’s why it feels like a privilege that Sesamers was invited by Olivia Hervy, chief ecosystem officer of VivaTech, to the exclusive kick-off VivaTech 2026, alongside key partners.  As Europe’s largest startup and tech event prepares for its 10th anniversary, scheduled for June 17-20, 2026 in Paris, being part of this circle of industry professionals gives us early insight into what promises to be VivaTech’s most ambitious edition yet, with significant expansions and new experiences that reflect a decade of growth and evolution. Major infrastructure expansions After calling Hall 1 and 2 at Porte de Versailles home for a decade, VivaTech 2026 is relocating to Hall 7, a new three-floor building that the event will occupy fully. The venue now features 30% more exhibition space across three floors; upgraded infrastructure; excellent internet connectivity, and a much larger business center. The building has 12 dedicated restaurant areas, providing ample dining options to better accommodate the growing crowds. The centerpiece is a brand new, 2,200-seat main stage where the event’s most significant announcements and keynotes will be held. Greater business focus Building on 2025’s  success (180,000 attendees, 14,000 startups), VivaTech 2026 introduces several business-focused improvements: Doubled innovation showcase The “Garden of Innovators” concept has been expanded upon, with organizers promising to double startup participation, product announcements, and exhibition surface area compared to previous editions.  Located on the first floor, the welcome area will showcase exemplars of innovation through the centuries to remind attendees of humanity’s continuous drive to invent and create. Germany takes center stage For 2026, Germany has been selected as the “Country of the Year,” and VivaTech will highlight the nation’s contributions to the European tech ecosystem with an eye towards strengthening Franco-German technological cooperation. Thematic villages  VivaTech 2026 introduces a new organizational approach: We have four dedicated thematic arenas, each of which features its own startup village and specialized programming: Each thematic village will feature startups building in those sectors, creating focused ecosystems where attendees can explore innovations that cross-pollinate within a concentrated area. Every theme features its own dedicated stage, which will host talks, panels, and presentations tailored to that sector. An additional Executive Arena will cater specifically to marketing and tech leaders, providing a hub for C-level discussions and strategic content. “Revolutions in Progress” VivaTech2026’s theme emphasizes ongoing technological revolutions, with particular focus on: Special anniversary experiences To mark the event’s 10th anniversary, VivaTech 2026 will feature several special events: Looking forward With its tagline, “VIVA LA REVOLUTION,” VivaTech 2026 positions itself not just as a retrospective celebration, but as the launch pad for the next decade of European tech innovation. The expanded format and new experiences point to how the event is evolving from a showcase into an increasingly sophisticated business platform for the global tech community. VivaTech 2026 builds on last year’s impressive satisfaction metrics (92% of exhibitors satisfied, 82% of attendees planning to return) while substantially expanding capacity and capabilities to serve the growing European tech ecosystem.

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In 2025, VivaTech set records with 180,000 visitors, a 10% increase from a year earlier. MWC Barcelona authoritatively anchors a circuit stretching from Kigali to Las Vegas. The continent plays host to an estimated 32,000 exhibitions annually, generating 4.3 million full-time equivalent jobs. These are numbers you cannot take lightly. But walk into any European tech conference and you’ll witness something that should make every one of us reach for the Advil: major announcements received by something akin to a boisterous golf clap from 500 or so people. And that’s it. Those announcements then usually disintegrate into the digital ether, seemingly never to be heard of again. Meanwhile, across the pond, a throwaway tweet about the same topic has the potential to garner upwards of 50,000 shares and three podcast invitations faster than you can drink your morning coffee. But data and numbers don’t lie, and when it comes to events, they’re frankly embarrassing. Europe’s events sector processes roughly €108 billion, and is  extraordinarily efficient in bringing decision makers together in the same space.  European startups consistently struggle with what should be the easier bit: translating those promising conversations into sustained media coverage, investor attention and market validation. The great muppet caper Picture this scene playing out roughly 847 times per week across Europe: Monday: A Finnish startup leveraging AI presents a true breakthrough in supply chain management/optimization/operations to 200 logistics executives at a specialized track. The demo is genuinely impressive. The potential is genuinely massive. The audience is the very definition of target market. All the right pieces are in all the right places. Tuesday: Three tech publications publish brief summaries, perhaps even covering the entire conference, and not just the logistics breakthrough. The fledgling company’s LinkedIn post gets 47 likes (including the founders’ mothers, university mates, and the intern). A single podcast interview is scheduled for three weeks later. It may or may not happen. Wednesday: The story is now less alive than disco was on July 13, 1979. Look that one up, kids. Now let’s compare the same actions to the American playbook, which, if I’m honest, makes me simultaneously impressed and nauseous. The same company makes the announcement at a Bay Area-based event (yep, you know it as well as I do). It generates immediate response across a variety of channels from some  truly influential voices and some noise makers, but enough to garner the attention of major media (print, podcast, and pulp) outlets within 48 hours. It then spawns derivative content, and creates a sustained conversation that drives real, true, business development for the startup for weeks. The difference here isn’t the quality of the innovation; it’s how the messaging was amplified. 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