HOLiFOOD & FoodSafeR Final Event

Safe Food, Smart Future: European Innovations for Tackling Emerging Risks

The EU‑funded HOLiFOOD and FoodSafeR projects will host their joint final conference, “Safe Food, Smart Future: European Innovations for Tackling Emerging Risks”, on 10–11 June 2026 at the Omnia Building, Wageningen University & Research, in the Netherlands.

This two‑day event will bring together leading scientists, risk assessors, policymakers, industry representatives, and young researchers to explore how Europe can better anticipate and manage emerging food safety risks in increasingly complex food systems. Participants will delve into cutting‑edge topics including:

• AI‑based and data‑driven prediction of emerging hazards
• Multi‑stakeholder co‑design of new food safety tools
• A digital hub providing guidance on emerging risks
• Food safety challenges in novel or low‑regulated production systems
• Advanced analytical and detection methods for chemical and microbiological hazards
• Holistic risk assessment approaches for resilient food safety management

The programme features keynote lectures, thematic scientific sessions, poster presentations, and short talks by early‑career scientists—offering a comprehensive view of Europe’s latest innovations for a safer, more resilient agrifood system.

The event is open to researchers, food safety professionals, policymakers, industry stakeholders and students.