The Farm to Fork 2020 Conference – Building sustainable food systems together, will take place virtually on 15 and 16 October 2020 (World Food Day) and is the first in what will be an annual gathering of European stakeholders interested in helping to shape the EU’s path towards sustainable food systems.

The conference is hosted by the European Commissioner for Health & Food Safety, Ms. Stella Kyriakides, and the European Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr. Janusz Wojciechowski. The opening address of the Conference will be given by the European Commission Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans.

Stakeholders across the food value chain, public authorities, international and civil society organisations, as well as other citizens and the interested public are invited to join the debate and contribute to the implementation of the recently adopted Farm to Fork Strategy for a fair, healthy and environmentally friendly food system. The event will also provide a forum for discussion on the challenges and opportunities linked to the transition to sustainable food systems, as well as on possible further areas of intervention.

Partner Events

The European Commission is organising a series of partner events concerning actions foreseen in the Farm to Fork Strategy. For a calendar of these events, please click here.

Network with other participants and speakers in a 1:1 meeting

Participants can connect through the platform of the conference to fellow attendees in one-to-one discussions on 15 and 16 October, from 12:30 to 18:00. Speakers will also be available for 1:1 meetings on 15 October from 12:30 to 18:00.

Bookings can be made online from 1 October. Once registered, please go on the “Participants” page to find someone you’re interested in meeting and request a timeslot. Your meeting will only be confirmed if the other participant approves it.

Post on the Marketplace

Through the marketplace, participants can list offers and request items:

• Project Cooperation – Add a cooperation wish if you are looking for a cooperation partner for your project
• Investment Opportunity – If you are seeking investment, create an Investment Opportunity
• Expertise – Describe your kind of expertise & know-how
• Request – Create a request for anything specific you are looking for in relation with the event theme