Join the FOOD 2030 Networks Conference 2026 to explore how public engagement and citizen empowerment are driving real-world impact in the transformation of food systems.
When: 25–26 November 2026
Where: Explorium – National Sport & Science Centre. Blackglen Road, Sandyford, Dublin 18, Ireland
Format: in–person and online
Pre-register here to attend in person or online
Submit a poster abstract – Deadline: 18 October 2026 (see Call for posters below)
Why this conference?
The event will showcase how projects and living labs within the FOOD 2030 Networks are generating meaningful public engagement and tangible impact for food systems transformation. With plenary and parallel sessions, the conference will focus on how public engagement and citizen empowerment can strengthen the science-practice-policy interface and support evidence-based advocacy for societal impact.
Who should attend: stakeholders from the private, public and civil society sectors and academia, working on public engagement, citizen empowerment and advocacy, including EU project partners and living labs coordinators.
Conference format
The programme combines plenary and parallel sessions with hands-on workshops and networking opportunities, designed for both in-person and online participation:
- Plenary sessions: Live-streamed and open to both in-person and online participants.
- Parallel sessions: Interactive workshops held separately for in-person and online audiences.
- In-person highlight: a visit to the CLEVERFOOD for Everyone exhibition, followed by a conference reception and open-space networking.
Call for poster
Would you like to present your work at the conference? We invite abstracts for posters to be displayed on Wednesday 25 November 2026. Priority will be given to topics aligned with the conference theme and to submissions from members of the FOOD 2030 Networks.
- Abstract deadline: Sunday 18 October 2026, 23:59 CEST
- Notification of acceptance: by Friday 23 October 2026
- How to submit: send your abstract (PDF or Word, max 250 words) to info@food2030.eu
- Poster format: A1 portrait (594 × 841 mm), printed and brought by the presenter
For the full abstract requirements and on-site instructions, see the poster guidelines.
Stay tuned for the updated agenda!
Questions? Contact us at info@food2030.eu
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