Engagement topics
The topics shaping
tomorrow's
food systems
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Future-proofing our food systems requires progress on multiple fronts. We have identified five large topical areas where we believe collaboration between research, industry and policy can make the greatest difference.
Are you already working on one of these areas? Whether you're a researcher, innovator, industry player or policymaker, there's a place for you in the conversation.
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Discover the topics driving food innovation forward.
Topics of interest
FOOD
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HEALTH
Precision/Personalised Nutrition, Functional ingredients, NCD prevention, Nutrition Data & Biomarkers, Smart Devices, Metabolic Health, Microbiome/Gut Health, Longevity, Food as Medicine
RESILIENT & REGENERATIVE FOOD PRODUCTION
AgTech, Regenerative Agriculture, CEA, Robotics, Biotech, Plant-based, Cultivation, Fermentation, Circularity, Packaging & Materials, AI, Next-gen Ingredients, Resource efficiency & waste reduction
SWITZERLAND’S FOODPRINT
Branding CH as a food nation, Talent & Education, Research & Technology transfer, international Collaborations, NGO’s, Policy & Regulatory Frameworks, Investment landscape
CONSUMER & FOOD EXPERIENCE
Consumer behaviour & trust, Traceability & Transparency, Retail & Foodservice innovation, Digital food platforms & E-commerce, Accessibility, Culture & behavioural drivers
Our deepdives
Each year we go deep on one emerging topic — bringing together events, research and expert insights to help our community stay ahead.
AI in Food | 2026 deepdive
AI is everywhere — but is it actually solving the problems that matter in food? We explore three specific applications across the food value chain: food development, production, and consumer interaction. Real-world case studies, expert insights, and hands-on collaboration.