Tomorrow, we'll be diving into an energising, insight-packed conversation designed to spark ideas, challenge assumptions, and set you up for the day ahead.
Before we go live, here's a quick round-up of the brilliant speakers who'll be joining us...
Morning Sessions
Charles Banks - Partner & Managing Director (Joint), thefoodpeople
Charles will bring to life the 2026/27 trends framework and explore the defining areas of change on the foresight horizon in this era of momentous change in food and drink.
Shokofeh Hejazi - Partner & Head of Insight, thefoodpeople
Shokofeh brings her expertise in trends together with her experience in retail & hospitality in the UK & overseas, to share the culinary & gastronomic trends for 2026/27, from food philosophies & cooking techniques to cuisines & ingredients.
Amelia Boothman - Social, Behavioural & Cultural Specialist
Amelia will be discussing the 2026/27 'Social & Cultural' forces and drivers in Food and Beverage, both in and out of home.
Afternoon Sessions
Jamie Treby - Coffee Strategist, DRWakefield
With over 25 years in the coffee industry, Jamie brings unmatched insight into sourcing, sustainability, and strategy. From origin to cup, he bridges producers and roasters - crafting stories and strategies that shape the future of coffee.
Ian Wilkinson - Founder, FarmED
Ian is a leading voice in regenerative agriculture, food systems innovation, and sustainable farming practices. At FarmED, he's empowering farmers, food producers, and communities to build a more resilient and nature-friendly future.
Charlie Buchanan-Smith - Director, The Free Company
Charlie's journey into the food system began on his family's dairy farm, where early exposure to the challenges facing small-scale agriculture sparked a lifelong interest in sustainable food.
Adam Handling MBE - Chef/Owner, The Adam Handling Collection
As the visionary behind The Frog and a champion of zero-waste cuisine, Adam brings bold insights into the future of food - from innovation in fine dining to responsible sourcing.
Niklas Ekstedt - Chef
Renowned Swedish chef, restaurateur, and culinary trailblazer, Niklas is the visionary behind Ekstedt – his groundbreaking open fire restaurant in Stockholm. With a bold and primal return to ancient cooking techniques, Niklas redefines modern gastronomy through flame, smoke, and tradition.
Rachel Chatterton - Director of NPD, Holland & Barrett
Rachel will be joining us to explore the big shifts transforming wellness — from the rise of GLP-1 and the evolution to Gut Health 3.0, to the emergence of edible beauty and a redefinition of what a meal truly means.
There's Still Time to Register
We're looking forward to bringing you fresh insights from our speakers tomorrow. There's still time to secure your place - we'd love to see you there.
Click HERE to register to attend.