FAO Science and Innovation Forum 2025: Shaping the Future of Agrifood Systems

Theme: Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future

The FAO Science and Innovation Forum (SIF) 2025 will take place from 13 to 17 October at FAO Headquarters in Rome, as part of the World Food Forum. This global event brings together scientists, innovators, policymakers, and stakeholders to explore new paradigms of cooperation and innovation for sustainable agrifood systems.

The Forum will feature high-level plenaries, immersive exhibitions, and interactive sessions focused on building resilient, inclusive, and equitable food systems. Key themes include integrated science, trust-building, inclusive cooperation, and science-policy-society interfaces.

EU FOOD SAFETY PLATFORM at SIF 2025

The EU FOOD SAFETY PLATFORM will be among the exhibitors at SIF 2025, presenting its role as a science-policy-society interface that connects over 80 institutions across Europe.

The joint exhibition with CNR ISPA will highlight:

• A Portable Oxygen-Sensor Biosensing Platform for rapid, field-ready microbial detection in food.
• A digital showcase of the EU FOOD SAFETY PLATFORM, including interactive tools, infographics, and co-creation spaces.

This contribution reflects the platform’s commitment to participatory governance, innovation, and collaboration in food safety—aligned with the Forum’s mission to accelerate agrifood systems transformation.
🔗 More info at the SIF Exhibition dedicated page

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