FOODPathS event | 20 May 2025 | Brussels, Belgium

FOODPathS Festival: Building tomorrow’s Sustainable Food Systems together

Pre-register now for the FOODPathS Festival taking place on 20-22 May in Brussels, Belgium.

Building on the idea that sustainable food systems can only be achieved through collaboration, this event will bring together policymakers, funders, researchers, civil society representatives, and more—from local to global levels.

At this three-day event, participants will explore the ‘prototype of a partnership’ developed by the FOODPathS project. We will talk about the key elements of a Research and Innovation (R&I) partnership for sustainable food systems such as:

governance models,
funding mechanisms,
research and innovation priorities,
educational needs.

This is an opportunity to:

share your ideas and expertise,
learn pratical strategies to address governance, funding and innovation challenges,
engage in thought-provoking discussions,
build meaningful collaborations,
take collective action toward sustainability.

Don’t miss this chance to contribute to the transformation of food systems!

Pre-register today to secure your spot. More information, including the final agenda and logistical details, will follow in early 2025.

Pre-register now!

Festival Location

The three-day FOODPathS Festival will be hosted at the vibrant Ateliers des Tanneurs (Rue des Tanneurs 60A, 1000 Bruxelles) in Brussels. This dynamic venue features versatile spaces, perfect for our plenary sessions, workshops, and interactive discussions.

Preliminary Agenda

Day 1: 20 May 2025

14:00–17:45 | Welcoming & Get to know FOODPathS and its work
Kick off the festival with two plenary sessions. We’ll dive into FOODPathS’ journey, its prototype for a European Partnership on Sustainable Food Systems and engage in lively panel discussions. Keynote speakers will set the tone with insights into the objectives and elements of successful partnerships.

17:45–19:30 | Networking Cocktail
Wrap up the first day by mingling with fellow participants in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.

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Day 2: 21 May 2025

09:00–12:45 | From Prototype to Reality
Roll up your sleeves in interactive parallel sessions where we’ll explore the prototype in detail and gather participants’ valuable feedback to shape it further.

14:15–15:45 | Overview of Discussions
Get the big picture as we share and reflect on the results from the morning’s sessions.

15:45–18:00 | Study Visits
Step outside the conference room and see food systems innovation in action with various field visit options.

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Day 3: 22 May 2025

09:00–12:00 | Playing Like an Orchestra & Closing
Hear feedback from stakeholders on how FOODPathS’ work can be integrated into broader collaborations. The festival concludes with inspiring keynotes and future-focused recommendations.