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2025 Agenda

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Day 1 - 29th October

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Registration & Refreshments

9:00 AM - 9:10 AM

Chair's Opener

Tahani Saridar

Chief Executive Officer

Think Through Nutrition

9:10 AM - 9:50 AM

Defining Food as Health - A Vision for Europe

Explore how to define and position food as health to inspire both practical change and long-term well-being. How can food influence overall health, enhance quality of life, and promote chronic disease prevention across the continent. We’ll discuss how food can play a role in improving daily health and maintaining well-being for individuals at all stages of life.

Lucy Jones

Chief Clinical Officer

Oviva

Rebecca Stevenson

Medical Director, UK Nutrition

Abbott

Chris Mitchel

Co-Founder & Partner

Bramble Partners

Sunil Kumar

Lead for Workplace Wellbeing Group & Lead Tutor for Lifestyle Medicine Education & Research for WHO Collaborating Centre Imperial College

Forbes

9:50 AM - 9:50 AM

Clinicians Leading a Changing Culture: How Food & Lifestyle Can Prevent and Heal Disease

A change in mindset is essential to push the needle on the role of food in healthcare. One of the largest barriers to adoption of Food as Health into healthcare is a lack of education in preventative healthcare measures within European healthcare systems. Learn of the work clinicians are already playing in integrating food and lifestyle changes into patient care. See what steps can be made to transform patient care in practice and develop nutrition-centered care plans that prevent and heal diseases.

Maja Mazur

CEO & Co-Founder

Healthnix

Dhammika Perera

Non Executive Director | Global Medical Director

NHS | MSI Reproductive Choices

Shireen Kassam

Consultant, Haematologist & Founder

NHS King's College Hospital, London & Plant Based Health Professionals - UK

Maarten Soeters

Endocrinologist

Amsterdam University Medical Center

Sumi Baruah

General Practioner | CEO

NHS | Culinary Medicine UK

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Morning Break and Networking

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Highlighting the Need for Consideration of Nutrient Losses When Developing Replacement Foods. The Story of Iodine in Milk Alternatives

Simon Welham

Associate Professor of Human Nutrition

University of Nottingham

11:30 AM - 12:10 PM

Finding the Equilibrium of Sustainable Nutrition

Discover how to balance nutrition and sustainability, ensuring that our food systems contribute to both planetary health and human well-being. Are avocados and quinoa always the right answer? Leave with practical strategies for creating nutrient-dense foods that are sustainable, cost-effective, and accessible.

Zuzanna Zielinska

Founder

HarvestCare

Antony Yousefian

General Partner

The First Thirty

Sofia Parente

Head of Policy, Production

WWF

12:10 PM - 2:00 PM

Lunch and Networking

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

The Food Health Story: From Oatly to Good Idea

From plant-based disruption to metabolic health: Bjorn Oste, founder of the world renowned Oatly traces the journey from Oatly to Good Idea, how to turn science into everyday choices, build trust, and scale impact without compromising taste or evidence.

Björn Öste

Co-Founder of Oatly

CEO of Good Idea Drinks

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

PharmaNutrition: The Gap is Narrowing

It’s becoming increasingly clear that the gap between pharma and nutrition is narrowing. This session looks at how the two fields are intersecting in new ways, why this matters for the future of health, and what it means for prevention and treatment. We’ll walk through real-world examples of food ingredients that are proving their impact in both everyday wellness and targeted therapeutic care.

Johan Garssen

Chief Scientific Advisor

Danone

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Refreshments and Networking

3:50 PM - 4:20 PM

Building Regulatory Harmony in Europe's Approach to Food as Medicine

Pick up insights on creating a unified regulatory framework that supports the integration of food as medicine across Europe. Learn firsthand from government organisations on the key regulatory hurdles and how to navigate them, equipping you with tools to advocate for stronger policies and a more cohesive healthcare approach.

Michele Picaro

Member of European Parliament

European Commission

4:10 PM - 5:00 PM

Shaping the Future of Retailers in the Food as Health Movement

Discover the pivotal role retailers play in the food-as-health movement, from promoting healthier choices to implementing better food labeling and marketing practices. Learn what steps retailers are currently taking when it comes to healthier choices and what they look for in their next partners. You’ll leave with actionable insights on how to collaborate with retailers to make nutritious food more accessible and better for consumer health.

Kathrina Crystallis

NHS GP & Clinical Director

GDPQ

Amy Lance

Category Director Food

Holland & Barrett

Joanne Lunn

Health & Nutrition Lead

Waitrose & Partners

4:50 PM - 5:00 PM

Chair's Closer

Tahani Saridar

Chief Executive Officer

Think Through Nutrition

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Drinks Reception and Networking

Day 2 - 30th October

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Refreshments and Networking

9:00 AM - 9:10 AM

Chair's Opener

9:10 AM - 9:40 AM

Serving Health on a Digital Plate: How Tech and AI Are Transforming Personalised Nutrition

Understand how AI and digital technologies are transforming personalized nutrition and health management. Take away actionable insights on how to use tech tools to support more effective dietary interventions and improve individual health outcomes at scale.

Jonathan Wolf

CEO & Co-Founder

ZOE

Astel Allame

Founder & CEO

Nutricheck

Dr Bryan Tang

Education Projects Manager & Researcher

Think Through Nutrition

9:40 AM - 10:10 AM

Free School Meals for a Smarter, Healthier Generation

Discover how the British Dietetic Association are campaigning for free school meals and aim to transforming children’s lives by improving nutrition, boosting school attendance, and enhancing learning outcomes. Explore the latest evidence behind this essential intervention, and gain practical insights to support and advocate for access to nutritious meals in schools.

Rhianna Mallia

School Food Policy Lead

British Dietetic Association

William Cook

Dietetic Consultant in Public Health

NHS Tayside

10:10 AM - 10:40 AM

Morning Break and Networking

10:40 AM - 12:00 PM

The VC Perspective: Investing in the Future of Food Health

As the intersection between nutrition, and health continues to deepen, investors are playing a critical role in shaping the future of our food systems. This panel brings together leading venture capital voices to explore how innovation in food tech, agri-health, biotech, and sustainable food solutions can deliver both financial returns and societal impact.

Bodil Siden

General Partner

Kost Capital

Pablo Lavilla

Senior Associate

McWin Capital Partners

Omar Habbal

Co-Founder & Partner

Bramble Partners

12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

Eat Clean, Stay Active, Be Well

A dynamic, multi-stakeholder discussion focused on how a fundamental shift in our approach to food can drive long-term health and longevity. In this session, we’ll reflect on insights from Food as Health LIVE: Europe and explore how reframing the conversation around nutrition, alongside fitness and mental health, can revolutionize our approach to wellness. Learn how these interconnected factors shape longevity and the future of healthcare.