“Farming and food are core to the European way of life. Rooted in rich traditions, the ways we produce and enjoy food have shaped the communities, cultures, and landscapes that define Europe”
European Commission, A Vision for Agriculture and Food
Anchored
Making policy discussions concrete, bridging the gap between policy makers and the local organisations and companies feeding Europe
Open
Addressing horizontal topics relevant for the agrifood sector – competitiveness, innovation/technology, health, agriculture, environment – and the diversity of stakeholders
Actionable
Integrating the operational side of the discussion in the policy debate to come up with concrete recommendations
Inspirational
Promoting inspirational stories from European players
A successful event covering topics from across the food chain and beyond.
An emphasis on national and local players with whom EU decision makers tend to interact less often.
A commitment to making policy speak with the people behind our food