EU FOOD SAFETY FORUM 2026 announcement

The fourth edition of the EU Food Safety Forum will be held on December 10-11, 2026 in Rome!

By marking a new milestone for the EU Food Safety Platform journey, the Forum will include the following sessions:

• Science-Policy-Society Session: this session will address the importance of a multi-stakeholder approach to food safety, facilitating discussions among institutions and experts on how to prepare for the future.
  
• Co-creation Session: participants will contribute to the ongoing update of the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA), ensuring it remains aligned with emerging challenges and opportunities.
  
• Networking Session: attendees will have the opportunity to explore results and best practices from current EU projects, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange across the food safety community.
  
• Young Researchers and Innovators Session: this dedicated space will empower the next generation of researchers, providing them with a stage to present fresh ideas and innovative solutions to food safety challenges.
  
  The Call for abstract for the Young session will open in mid July, closing on September 30.
  The 6 selected young researchers and professionals will be announced in October 2026.
  

The formula of the Forum will be applied to improve and feed the connection among policymakers, researchers, industry leaders, and young innovators to collaborate on enhancing the EU’s food safety landscape through innovation and multi-stakeholder engagement​.
For the second year, the session proposed by our member Michele Suman from Barilla during the Management Board meeting will help to catch addresses and key messages arising from the multi-actor dialogue. It will be conducted by the EU FOOD SAFETY PLATFORM Steering Committee.

The Forum provides a unique place for experts, policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders to exchange ideas, share knowledge, and set a strategic direction for the evolving landscape of food safety in Europe. Here you find the SPONSORSHIP PACK to support our event and platform!

Join us in Rome to be part of this relevant dialogue and
help shape the future of food safety in the EU!

The Forum is powered by Platform members and supporting partners

Registrations will open soon!

Note: the registration procedure will be completed by November 28, 2026, with the payment of the fee according to the procedure’s instructions .
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