Future Food500 is set to deliver breakthrough product innovations, category shifts, AI-driven transformation, sustainability imperatives, and the startup innovations rewriting regional and global markets. This is where tomorrow’s growth engines are revealed and where insight connects with real industry action.
What to expect at Future Food500?
- Insights from global CEOs, pioneers, investors, founders and industry experts
- Bold ideas, transformative technologies and innovations
- Gain direct knowledge about consumer behaviour and latest market trends
- Learn about future-defining strategies through engaging panels and workshops over 4 days
Voices Shaping the Future of the Global Food Industry
Dato’ (Dr) Fouad Hayel Saeed Anam
Chairman & Group CEO
Pacific Inter-Link Sdn Bhd (PIL), MY
Malaysia
Bertrand Favre
Vice President and Managing Director UAE, Oman and Qatar
Arla Foods, AE
United Arab Emirates
Nazli Berberoglu
Country Manager – UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar
The Coca-Cola Company, AE
United Arab Emirates
Mohamed Althaf
Group Director, Global Operations & CSO
Lulu Group International, AE
United Arab Emirates
Conference Agenda
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• Discover the growing health and wellness trends in the Middle East • How is growth driven through innovation and leadership?• In what ways is the FMCG and CPG industry transforming itself through te ...Speakers
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• What are the biggest trends seen in the online F&B sector?• How is the consumer shifting buying behaviour and mindset today?• Whilst e-commerce is predicted to account for 75% growth in the coming y ...Speakers
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• Unpacking the art and science shaping our sensory world• How is our industry redefining the future of taste and smell?• Bridging the gap between old familiars and new refreshing experiences• From no ...Speakers
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Al Multaqua Ballroom40 mins
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• Discover the latest technologies applied to enhance agricultural practices • Pioneering Countries: Exploring how hydroponic farming is revolutionizing agriculture• Enhancing food security and agricu ...Speakers
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• Which new ideas and products are disrupting the GCC market?• Strategies for tapping into consumer trends shaping the market• Identifying ways to boost collaboration and leverage strengths between bu ...
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• How AI is moving to real-world application in the food supply chain• Practical use cases of AI in ordering, operational efficiency & demand forecasting,• A forward look at how AI will shape the next ...
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• As the beverage market continues to grow, which beverages with unique flavours and formats are upcoming?• From wellness to lifestyle fit, what formulations are Gen Zs drinking in 2026?• Quality over ...Speakers
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• With consumers seeking food as medicine, what are the growing plant based and functional foods trending in 2026?• How are brands expanding into new plant-based categories while maintaining their ide ...Speakers
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• From enhancing efficiency to reducing waste how are we ensuring food safety throughout the supply chain?• Understanding the roadblocks to support transparency and traceability • What are the barrier ...Speakers
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• Strategic insights on translating food foresight and policy into scalable action• Perspectives on investment, innovation, and leadership to create durable impact• A high-level dialogue on moving fro ...
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• What emerging insights reveal about how UAE consumers think, feel and act on health today• Bridging the gap between healthy intentions and real behavior with clear implications for brands• The rise ...
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• Securing food systems amidst tariff pressures• How resilient has trade in food been to sudden global issues?• What are companies doing to tackle continuing climate change issues?• How are policy mak ...Speakers
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Forward Fooding officially unveils the 2025 FoodTech 500 - the definitive global ranking of the most groundbreaking companies transforming our food system. This keynote reveals this year's honorees wh ...
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• What actions can be taken to give higher priority to ensure and maintain food safety throughout the supply chain?• How can we better leverage technology to shape and transform food safety?• Enabling ...Speakers
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Al Multaqua Ballroom40 mins
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• Leveraging AI to create more engaging and tailored marketing campaigns• Exploring innovative avenues to drive profitability• Which technological initiatives are utilized to provide personalized prod ...Speakers
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• Know the landscape: Understanding the competitive landscape through a MENA lens• Expecting the unexpected: budgeting, supply chain realities and why flexibility is critical in this region• Distribut ...Speakers
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This hands-on workshop reveals how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing market research and product development, giving forward-thinking businesses a critical competitive advantage.Learn to leve ...
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A revolutionary workshop by architect and food design pioneer Martin who has focused almost exclusively on the cultural history and development of food design. This concise workshop will explore:• The ...
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An eye-opening workshop that will delve into why the world does craze over K-content like ‘Demon Hunters’ yet K-food often remains a mere curiosity.The "Netflix Effect" vs. The "Kitchen Reality"• The ...
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As global health concerns rise and governments seek to curb obesity and diabetes rates, sugar taxes have become a widespread policy tool. From Europe to Asia, numerous countries have implemented levie ...
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