IGD Future of the UK Food System 2026
21 October 2026, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM GMT
The Brewery, 52 Chiswell Street, London, EC1Y 4SDWhat future are we creating for our food system?
Join us for our one-day conference as we bring together leaders from across the food system to turn ambitions into action and drive better outcomes for all.
Last year, we defined the agenda for a resilient, sustainable, and thriving food system; this year, we explore how to deliver it with expert insights and perspectives.
Book your place and be part of the change.
Who should attend
Retailers, suppliers, manufacturers, foodservice operators, policymakers – anyone with a stake in the food system.
What will I gain from attending
Actionable insights
Expert analysis and perspectives to inform your priorities and programmes of work across health, sustainability, resilience, economic and commercial growth, and workforce development.
Commercial vision with social conscience
As a social impact charity with a commercial engine, IGD delivers commercial intelligence shaped by clear principles, long-term thinking, and system responsibility.
Diverse voices
The programme will bring together a broad and relevant mix of perspectives, challenging assumptions and introducing new thinking, while reflecting the full complexity of the food system.
Last year's event
Previous speakers include
Baroness Minette Batters, Defra
Jack Bobo, Executive Director of the UCLA Rothman Family Institute for Food Studies, UCLA
Henry Dimbleby, Founder, Bramble Partners
Alex Freudmann, Managing Director, Marks & Spencer
Gordon Gafa, Managing Director for UK Food & Commercial Operations, Tesco
Dalton Philips, CEO, Greencore
Sir Simon Roberts, CEO, Sainsbury’s
Anna Taylor, Executive Director, The Food Foundation
Professor Chris Whitty, CMO, England