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, producers, foodservice operators, policymakers, and NGOs – 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.
A system perspective
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
Pricing
IGD Member | IGD Non-member | |
Early booking | £400 | £600 |
Standard rate | £500 | £750 |
Small business discounted rate * | £250 | £250 |
Early booking offer – Limited to 100 tickets
Take advantage of our exclusive early booking rate and secure your place at a significantly reduced cost before standard pricing applies. Early registrants benefit from the same high-impact programme — at the best possible value.
Once they’re gone, they’re gone.
For assistance with your booking, contact [email protected]
* Discounted rate explained
To encourage broader representation across the value chain, we offer a discounted rate for eligible organisations, including:
Small manufacturing businesses with global turnover under £10m
Government organisations or NGOs
Registered charities
How to apply:
Place your order via the booking form and email your annual global turnover, charitable status or company information, to [email protected], or contact us with any questions.
Bring your team and save more
Unlock even greater value by booking multiple tickets. Team attendance helps you align on strategy, share learning, and maximise impact back in the business — all while saving against the standard rate.
Become an IGD member and save more
Not an IGD Member? Join IGD and save up to £1,400 per individual across the year, while unlocking year-round access to insight, tools and industry expertise.
Partnership opportunities
To get in touch about partnership opportunities, contact [email protected]
The small print
Tickets
Prices displayed ex-VAT. IGD reserves the right to alter any element of the programme, such as speakers, times and venue, should the need arise. All bookings are subject to your acceptance of IGD Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy. Your identity data will be used by IGD for the purposes of administering the event. IGD reserves the right to reject any order at their discretion. We may also use your identity data and contact data in the virtual platform/app for the event you are attending including: a) in a delegate list; and b) allowing other delegates to send you messages within the platform/app.
Cancellation Fees
Cancellations to be confirmed in writing.
Over 30 days notice - Full refund
15 - 30 days notice - 50% refund
Less than 15 days notice - No refund/transfers
Please email [email protected]
For more information, please see the FAQs.
General information
What's the format of the event?
This event is a physical 1-day event designed to turn ambition into action and support the future of a thriving food system
There will be a range of presentations and interactive sessions led by a variety of system perspectives
Where is the venue?
The Future of the UK Food System conference is being held at The Brewery, 52 Chiswell Street, London, EC1Y 4SD
Is there a dress code?
Most attendees opt for business casual; we would certainly suggest comfortable shoes as you move around the venue.
Can I get access to the recordings and presentations after the event?
Yes, abridged presentations and content will be available to view within five working days of the event ending subject to speaker approval. You will receive an email once slides are accessible via our virtual event platform and your MyEvents section of IGD.com.
Booking details and communication
I am registered for the event but haven’t heard anything in a while. What should I do?
All communications regarding the event will be sent via [email protected]. If you feel you have missed any communications, please reach out to [email protected].
I can no longer attend, could I please get a refund? Would it be possible to transfer my ticket to someone else?
A reminder of our refund policy:
Over 30 days notice - Full refund
15 - 30 days notice - 50% refund
Less than 15 days notice - No refund
If you wish to transfer your ticket to a colleague, this is free of charge, please send over their details as well as those of the individual they will be replacing, to [email protected]. Please make sure the request is with us one week prior to the event to ensure access to the event app and virtual platform.
Can I make a name change?
Name changes remain free of charge, we do ask that your request is with us one week prior to the event date, to enable access to our event app. Name changes must be made in writing to [email protected].
Could I please get a VAT receipt for my order?
A receipt will be sent to your company’s finance department once your order has been processed. If you would like a copy, please send your order number and request to [email protected].
Our responsibilities to you
How do I communicate my accessibility needs?
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive event experience for all attendees. If you have an accessibility-related requirement or request for this event, please let us know in your registration profile (which you’ll be sent once your ticket has been purchased).
For more information, please contact [email protected]
What is your commitment to inclusion and diversity?
Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture at IGD. The following measures are in place to support attendees feel included at our events:
Include your gender pronoun on your badge, via your registration profile (which you’ll be sent, once your ticket has been purchased).
A dedicated inclusion and diversity room will be available, please do email [email protected], for further details.
How does IGD ensure I'm kept safe at this event?
IGD is committed to providing safe and secure environments for our attendees. All local and national authority guidance and regulations will be adhered to by IGD and the venue team.
What is IGD doing to reduce the carbon impact of this event?
We are dedicated to minimising our environmental impact wherever possible, the following measures are in place to continue our mission in this area:
Access to our interactive Event App.
Using recycled, recyclable, and biodegradable materials where possible.
Minimising food waste.
Monitoring and reducing our carbon footprint year on year.
You can help support this mission by considering the following options:
Travel by public transport to the event.
Reduce travel for meetings: Utilise your time in London to conduct other meetings around this event.
Lanyard reuse: Please drop your badge and lanyard back to us at the end of the day, so we can clean and reuse this.
Key event contacts
General enquiries – [email protected]