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Tue 06

17:00h

Awards ceremony | .

Awards ceremony of the FoodTech Emprende Awards, the FoodTech Innova Awards and Scientific Merit Awards

2026-10-06 17:00 2026-10-06 18:00 Europe/Madrid Awards ceremony of the FoodTech Emprende Awards, the FoodTech Innova Awards and Scientific Merit Awards . Speakers' Corner

Tue 6

17:00h - 18:00h Speakers' Corner Free access

12:00h

Presentation | . Ingredients

The GLP-1 Era: The Impact on Food, Ingredients and Innovation

Enric Tardio Capdevila Innova Market Insights Business Development Manager Speaker

2026-10-06 12:00 2026-10-06 12:45 Europe/Madrid The GLP-1 Era: The Impact on Food, Ingredients and Innovation This session explores the ingredient trends set to shape the food and beverage industry. As consumers increasingly scrutinize labels and formulations, ingredients have become key indicators of quality, health, transparency, and trust. The presentation examines which ingredients are gaining momentum and driving innovation, as well as those consumers are choosing to limit or avoid. Attendees will gain insights into how ingredient preferences are influencing product development, brand positioning, and competitive advantage across global markets. Speakers' Corner

Tue 6

12:00h - 12:45h Speakers' Corner Free access

14:00h

Talk | . Food Safety

Food Safety 360°: Advanced Tools to Anticipate Risks and Maximise Cost Efficiency

Yolanda Torres Kersia Applied Microbiology Specialist Speaker

Miguel Ángel Pavón bioMérieux Iberia Food Safety & Quality Solution Manager Speaker

2026-10-06 14:00 2026-10-06 14:45 Europe/Madrid Food Safety 360°: Advanced Tools to Anticipate Risks and Maximise Cost Efficiency Kersia invites you to discover Optimall 360, our programme designed to help the food industry improve its industrial, environmental and operational efficiency without compromising food safety. Discover innovative tools to identify, assess and mitigate microbiological risks throughout the entire production process, thereby enhancing your food safety standards. Our technical experts, who work alongside the food industry every day, will share their experience in addressing microbiological challenges by identifying root causes and developing effective, tailored hygiene solutions. Speakers' Corner

Tue 6

14:00h - 14:45h Speakers' Corner Free access

10:30h

Talk | . Food Safety

Food safety and the consumer: challenges of the “farm-to-fork” model

Xavier Pera AECOC Food safety and quality manager Speaker

2026-10-06 10:30 2026-10-06 10:50 Europe/Madrid Food safety and the consumer: challenges of the “farm-to-fork” model The "farm-to-table" concept, when applied to food safety, requires including the consumer as an active participant in the model rather than merely a user within the food sector. Discover consumer practices regarding food handling, storage and food preparation—data gathered in the second edition of the AECOC Shopperview Food Safety Barometer—and learn how this behavior impacts new consumption trends and industry innovation. Innovation Room

Tue 6

10:30h - 10:50h Innovation Room Free access

11:00h

Round table | . Food Safety

Where Is Food Heading? Innovation, Regulation and Consumer Trust

Yvonne Colomer Fundación Triptolemos Executive Director Speaker

Richard Petro ELIAN Commercial Director Speaker

Carlota Martinez FIAB Head of Nutrition and Health Speaker

Daniel Marsol Bon Àrea Communications Director, MKT and CSR Speaker

Manuel Martin UNAE Secretary General of the UNAE Federation-Consumer Speaker

Beatriz Jacoste KM ZERO Food Innovation Hub CEO Speaker

2026-10-06 11:00 2026-10-06 11:45 Europe/Madrid Where Is Food Heading? Innovation, Regulation and Consumer Trust The challenge is not simply to innovate, but to ensure that innovation, regulation, health, the economy, sustainability and consumer expectations move forward coherently within the food system (packaging, ultra-processed foods, GLP-1, health, sustainability, new technologies, prices, etc.). Through an interdisciplinary dialogue involving representatives from the production sector, innovation, distribution and consumers, the session will explore how scientific innovation and technology can today be aligned with effective legislation that protects consumers, ensures economic and industrial sustainability, and maintains society’s trust. Speakers' Corner

Tue 6

11:00h - 11:45h Speakers' Corner Free access

13:00h

Presentation | . Digitalization

Digitalization and Workforce Transformation in Spain’s Meat Industry: Changes in Occupations and Emerging Skills

Rafael Merino Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) Professor, Department of Sociology Speaker

Hannah Valério IMANcorp FOUNDATION Social Researcher Speaker

Esteve Espuña Esteban Espuña SA INNOVACC clúster català de la carn i la proteïna alternativa CEO Speaker

2026-10-06 13:00 2026-10-06 13:45 Europe/Madrid Digitalization and Workforce Transformation in Spain’s Meat Industry: Changes in Occupations and Emerging Skills Digital transformation is redefining employment in the Spanish meat industry. Based on the findings of the latest study by the IMANcorp Foundation Observatory of Digital Competences and Employment, developed in collaboration with the Grup de Recerca en Educació i Trebal (GRET) of the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) and with the support of INNOVACC. This session will analyse changes in occupations, skills, and work organisation, and will discuss the main challenges and opportunities that digitalisation poses for the future of the sector. Innovation Room

Tue 6

13:00h - 13:45h Innovation Room Free access

11:00h

Round table | . Ingredients

Extrusion as a tool for transforming by-products into functional ingredients

Grau Matas IRTA Head of R&D in Product Development and Extrusion Speaker

2026-10-06 11:00 2026-10-06 11:30 Europe/Madrid Extrusion as a tool for transforming by-products into functional ingredients Round table on extrusion as a technology for texturising new ingredients and creating innovative products. Start up Corner

Tue 6

11:00h - 11:30h Start up Corner Free access

16:00h

Round table | . Food Safety

Meat processing: efficiency, safety, quality and new processes

Israel Muñoz IRTA Researcher Speaker

2026-10-06 16:00 2026-10-06 16:30 Europe/Madrid Meat processing: efficiency, safety, quality and new processes Round table on technologies and processes designed to improve efficiency, safety and quality in the meat industry. The session will explore new processing, control and industrial application approaches, as well as the challenges affecting adoption and scale-up. Start up Corner

Tue 6

16:00h - 16:30h Start up Corner Free access

12:30h

Round table | . Digitalization

From sensory data to industrial decision-making

Rubén Hidalgo CAPSA FOOD Director of Impact Investing Speaker

Anna Claret IRTA Researcher specialising in sensory science Speaker

Maruxa Quiroga Sensesbit CEO and co-founder Speaker

2026-10-06 12:30 2026-10-06 13:00 Europe/Madrid From sensory data to industrial decision-making Round table on combining sensory analysis, consumer research and implicit measurement technologies to turn data into industrial decisions. IRTA, Sensesbit and CAPSA FOOD will share methods and use cases for developing products that better meet market needs, reduce uncertainty during product development and accelerate the validation of new solutions. Start up Corner

Tue 6

12:30h - 13:00h Start up Corner Free access

11:30h

Round table | . Digitalization

Smart processing for the development of new textured products

Núria Villaró BÜCHI Technical and Application Support Manager Speaker

Jordi Buixeda Boadas 1880 Technical Director Speaker

Elena Fulladosa IRTA Researcher at the Food Quality and Technology Programme Speaker

2026-10-06 11:30 2026-10-06 12:00 Europe/Madrid Smart processing for the development of new textured products Round table on digitalisation and emerging technologies in the food industry, focusing on advanced sensors, mathematical modelling and artificial intelligence. IRTA, Boadas 1880 and BÜCHI will share real cases and discuss how to improve quality, safety, efficiency, sustainability and competitiveness. Start up Corner

Tue 6

11:30h - 12:00h Start up Corner Free access

12:00h

Round table | . Ingredients

Sensors and AI applied to the processing of plant-based creams

Ingrid Aguiló IRTA Researcher specializing in Vegetable Processing Speaker

Gerard Giménez Grup Ametller Origen Food Innovation and Product Development Coordinator Speaker

Jaime Oscar Casas Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) PhD in Telecommunications Engineering and Professor at UPC Speaker

2026-10-06 12:00 2026-10-06 12:30 Europe/Madrid Sensors and AI applied to the processing of plant-based creams The session will present a collaborative project integrating sensors, data fusion and artificial intelligence into the processing of plant-based creams. It will show how real-time monitoring can anticipate deviations, improve product stability and quality, reduce resource consumption and waste, and enhance process resilience. Researchers, academia and industry will share key lessons learned and the challenges of implementing these technologies at industrial scale. Start up Corner

Tue 6

12:00h - 12:30h Start up Corner Free access

15:30h

Round table | . Sustainability and circular bioeconomy

Dairy: Functional Ingredients from Whey

Xavier Felipe IRTA Dairy technology researcher Speaker

David Pérez Kovalus Separation Solutions Process Department Speaker

2026-10-06 15:30 2026-10-06 16:00 Europe/Madrid Dairy: Functional Ingredients from Whey The session will explore technologies for the valorization of whey and its transformation into high-value functional ingredients. It will present solutions that enhance the sustainability of the dairy industry by reducing water and energy consumption, enabling the full utilization of whey, and creating new ingredients for food applications. Start up Corner

Tue 6

15:30h - 16:00h Start up Corner Free access

16:00h

Round table | . Ingredients

Ingredient functionalisation strategies

Grau Matas IRTA Head of R&D in Product Development and Extrusion Speaker

Albert Ribas IRTA Researcher Speaker

Egoitz Labaca Hosokawa Alpine Sales Manager Spain & Portugal Speaker

Bruno Scocozza Kult Farm CTO and co-founder Speaker

2026-10-06 16:00 2026-10-06 16:20 Europe/Madrid Ingredient functionalisation strategies Round table on solid-state fermentation and dry fractionation as processes to obtain or improve functional food ingredients. IRTA, Hosokawa Alpine and Kult Farm will share scientific, technological and industrial approaches from raw materials to innovative applications. Innovation Room

Tue 6

16:00h - 16:20h Innovation Room Free access

11:00h

Round table | . Digitalization

Feeding the Future: Digital Transformation for a More Efficient, Sustainable and Competitive Industry

Ana Domingo Noel Corporate Director of Organization and Information Systems Speaker

Jaume Planella Noel Corporate R&D Director Speaker

2026-10-06 11:00 2026-10-06 11:45 Europe/Madrid Feeding the Future: Digital Transformation for a More Efficient, Sustainable and Competitive Industry . Innovation Room

Tue 6

11:00h - 11:45h Innovation Room Free access

16:00h

Talk | . Sustainability and circular bioeconomy

What a zero-loss plant looks like, and what it takes to run one

Anna Ranki Collo (ColloidTek Oy) Commercial Lead, Dairy Speaker

Julia Vieira Collo (ColloidTek Oy) Commercial Lead, Food & Beverage Speaker

2026-10-06 16:00 2026-10-06 16:45 Europe/Madrid What a zero-loss plant looks like, and what it takes to run one

What a zero-loss dairy or beverage plant looks like, what has to be measured to get there, and what producers have recovered along the way.

Plants already know product goes to drain. Mass balance has been telling them for years. What has been missing is a way to see it happen.

Radio-frequency measurement changes that. Instead of inferring from time, volume, conductivity or turbidity, an RF sensor reads the liquid itself, inline and in real time, and reports what is in the pipe right now.

That is what makes Industrial AI possible on the liquid phase of a factory. Not better dashboards, but a direct measurement to act on, in milliseconds.

Speakers' Corner

Tue 6

16:00h - 16:45h Speakers' Corner Free access

Wed 07

14:00h

Presentation | . Ingredients

Fiber and Beyond: The Ingredients Redefining Food and Beverage

Brenda Sosa Innova Market Insights Account Manager Speaker

2026-10-07 14:00 2026-10-07 14:45 Europe/Madrid Fiber and Beyond: The Ingredients Redefining Food and Beverage This session explores the packaging trends shaping the industry in 2026. As sustainability requirements and consumer expectations evolve, packaging is becoming a key driver of trust, engagement, and brand value. The presentation examines major trends including substantiated sustainability, digital innovation, personalized packaging, and enhanced consumer experiences. Attendees gain insights into how packaging innovation is influencing purchasing decisions, product differentiation, and competitive advantage across global markets. Speakers' Corner

Wed 7

14:00h - 14:45h Speakers' Corner Free access

11:00h

Round table | . Food Safety

Food Packaging Roadmap 2026–2030: Innovation Strategies for Competitive Advantage

Schedule

11:00h - 11:45h

Reuse 2030: New Food Packaging Models

Jose María Carrasco Cartonplast Cartonplast Iberia CEO Speaker

Laura Sanz IMPLICA General Director Speaker

Pablo Mariñas ECOPHIR General Director Speaker

Victor Borrás KNAUFF INDUSTRIES Commercial Director Spain Speaker

12:00h - 12:45h

Recycling-Ready Food Packaging: Available Technologies

Inés Alonso TECNALIA Business Development Manager for Circularity Speaker

José Fernández Grupo Lantero R&D Manager Speaker

Norman Masía CL Grupo Industrial Innovation Director Speaker

Germán Casado ECOEMBES Director of Institutional Relations Speaker

2026-10-07 11:00 2026-10-07 12:45 Europe/Madrid Food Packaging Roadmap 2026–2030: Innovation Strategies for Competitive Advantage Food Packaging Roadmap 2026-2030: Innovation strategies driving competitive advantage. How the transition to a circular economy and new regulations unlock business opportunities for the food industry. Speakers' Corner

Wed 7

11:00h - 12:45h Speakers' Corner Free access

11:00h

Round table | . Food Safety

Reuse 2030: New Food Packaging Models

Jose María Carrasco Cartonplast Cartonplast Iberia CEO Speaker

Laura Sanz IMPLICA General Director Speaker

Pablo Mariñas ECOPHIR General Director Speaker

Victor Borrás KNAUFF INDUSTRIES Commercial Director Spain Speaker

2026-10-07 11:00 2026-10-07 11:45 Europe/Madrid Reuse 2030: New Food Packaging Models 1st Colloquium | Reuse 2030: New business models for food packaging. Debate on technical viability, profitability, and reverse logistics challenges for reusable packaging systems on an industrial scale. Speakers' Corner

Wed 7

11:00h - 11:45h Speakers' Corner Free access

12:00h

Round table | . Food Safety

Recycling-Ready Food Packaging: Available Technologies

Inés Alonso TECNALIA Business Development Manager for Circularity Speaker

José Fernández Grupo Lantero R&D Manager Speaker

Norman Masía CL Grupo Industrial Innovation Director Speaker

Germán Casado ECOEMBES Director of Institutional Relations Speaker

2026-10-07 12:00 2026-10-07 12:45 Europe/Madrid Recycling-Ready Food Packaging: Available Technologies 2nd Colloquium | Recycling-ready packaging: Ecodesign, materials, and tech for the next decade. Analysis of the latest trends and innovations in design, materials, and tech to ensure circularity. Speakers' Corner

Wed 7

12:00h - 12:45h Speakers' Corner Free access

15:00h

Round table | .

From Ideation to Market: How to Turn Food Innovation into an Industrial Business

Carmen Ovejero FI GROUP by EPSA Head of the agri-food and bioeconomy unit Speaker

Rubén Hidalgo CAPSA FOOD Director of Impact Investing Speaker

Mariano Oto NUCAPS CEO Speaker

Eduardo Cotillas FIAB RDI Director Speaker

Joan Sansaloni ACCIÓ Team Leader, Industrial and Intellectual Property Speaker

2026-10-07 15:00 2026-10-07 15:45 Europe/Madrid From Ideation to Market: How to Turn Food Innovation into an Industrial Business This panel discussion will explore, from the perspective of industry and experts in intellectual property and innovation, the key decisions that determine the success of a FoodTech project: technology and market validation, intellectual asset protection, industrial scale-up, funding, and collaboration with corporates. Through practical discussion and real-world case studies, attendees will gain insights into what it takes to turn technology into business. Speakers' Corner

Wed 7

15:00h - 15:45h Speakers' Corner Free access

11:30h

Round table | .

Who Will Shape the Future of Pet Food?

2026-10-07 11:30 2026-10-07 12:15 Europe/Madrid Who Will Shape the Future of Pet Food?

Challenges, Technology, and Competitiveness in an Industry Undergoing Major Transformation.

Innovation Room

Wed 7

11:30h - 12:15h Innovation Room Free access

10:00h

Talk | . Ingredients

The Future of Packaging: Regulation, Sustainability and New Consumer Demands

Samanta Medina AECOC Circular Economy Manager Speaker

2026-10-07 10:00 2026-10-07 10:20 Europe/Madrid The Future of Packaging: Regulation, Sustainability and New Consumer Demands

As consumers become increasingly informed and the obligations of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) come into force, packaging has become a key factor in meeting new market expectations, sustainability goals and regulatory requirements.

How are consumers’ purchasing and consumption habits being affected? What obligations actually apply and how has the regulatory framework evolved (EPR, declaration of conformity, etc.)? What criteria should be considered (eco-design, labelling, etc.)? How should companies adapt? What initiatives and areas of work are being promoted across the sector?

Innovation Room

Wed 7

10:00h - 10:20h Innovation Room Free access

10:00h

Round table | .

Alternative protein: beyond the promise, into industry

Anna Carabús IRTA CiPA Sector Coordinator Speaker

Carlos Campillos The Good Food Institute Europe Public Affairs Manager, Spain Speaker

Lorena Salcedo Liquats Vegetals Transformational Innovation Manager Speaker

Iria Varela ODS Protein CEO and Founder Speaker

2026-10-07 10:00 2026-10-07 10:30 Europe/Madrid Alternative protein: beyond the promise, into industry

What separates a promising technology from a solution industry can manufacture and the market can adopt? The panel will address functionality, cost, scale-up, regulation, consumer acceptance and collaboration with manufacturers. Research, sector organisations, industry and startups will compare what works, which barriers remain and which technologies can become competitive, sustainable foods.

Start up Corner

Wed 7

10:00h - 10:30h Start up Corner Free access

10:30h

Round table | .

Technology meets industry: pilots and public policy to accelerate adoption

Eduardo Cotillas FIAB RDI Director Speaker

Víctor Herrero IRTA Executive Coordinator of X_AgriTech Speaker

Glòria Cugat Generalitat de Catalunya (DARPA) Deputy Director-General for Agrifood Transfer and Innovation Speaker

Joan Solé Cyanoterra Biotech Founder and CEO Speaker

2026-10-07 10:30 2026-10-07 11:00 Europe/Madrid Technology meets industry: pilots and public policy to accelerate adoption

Technology creates no impact until someone can test, validate and adopt it. The session will explore how technology transfer, pilot plants, validation environments and public policy can close the gap between science, entrepreneurship and industry. Research, government, industry and an innovative company will identify mechanisms that accelerate the journey from knowledge to an applied solution.

Start up Corner

Wed 7

10:30h - 11:00h Start up Corner Free access

11:00h

Round table | .

Who funds the leap? Capital, grants and co-investment to scale foodtech

Agustí Fonts IRTA Valorisation and Strategic Projects Coordinator Speaker

Rodrigo Alonso Eatable Adventures Ecosystem & Partnership Manager Speaker

Jaime de Antonio Ship2B Ventures Investment Director Speaker

Rocío Flores ACCIÓ Startup Growth Team Manager Speaker

2026-10-07 11:00 2026-10-07 11:30 Europe/Madrid Who funds the leap? Capital, grants and co-investment to scale foodtech

Scaling food technology requires the right combination of private capital, impact investment, public grants and co-investment. The panel will examine what makes an R&D-intensive foodtech project fundable, which milestones reduce risk and how to demonstrate industrial validation and market potential. Investors, public agencies, accelerators and technology-transfer experts will share tools and criteria for moving from prototype to a scalable solution.

Start up Corner

Wed 7

11:00h - 11:30h Start up Corner Free access

11:30h

Round table | .

Foodtech 2026: less hype, more industry. Which technologies will survive the new cycle?

Jess Padilla IRTA Open Innovation & Startup Ecosystem Moderator

Silvia García EATEX Food Innovation Hub by CNTA Director Speaker

Juan Requena KM ZERO Food Innovation Hub Director of Open Innovation & Venture Speaker

Roselyne Chane FATE - Food Agri Tech Europe President Speaker

2026-10-07 11:30 2026-10-07 12:00 Europe/Madrid Foodtech 2026: less hype, more industry. Which technologies will survive the new cycle?

With more selective investment and greater pressure to deliver results, foodtech is entering a new phase. The panel will examine which technologies can demonstrate industrial value, scale and solve real food-chain challenges. It will discuss transfer, pilots, corporate adoption, regulation and business models to identify the signals that separate a passing trend from a solution capable of consolidating and competing.

Start up Corner

Wed 7

11:30h - 12:00h Start up Corner Free access

12:00h

Round table | .

Corporate meets startup: turning a partnership into real innovation

Adriana Cantos IRTA Innovation and Business Development Speaker

Vanesa Martínez Grupo Carinsa President and CEO Speaker

Anaut Frantz Patterson Algaloop Founder and CEO Speaker

Natàlia Nicolau ACCIÓ Senior Open Innovation Consultant Speaker

2026-10-07 12:00 2026-10-07 12:30 Europe/Madrid Corporate meets startup: turning a partnership into real innovation

A corporate-startup collaboration can remain an isolated test or become a solution with real impact. The panel will cover challenge definition, startup selection, pilot design, governance, intellectual property, metrics and continuity. Carinsa and Algaloop will share a real case, alongside IRTA and ACCIÓ, to show what reduces friction and turns an initial test into a lasting innovation partnership.

Start up Corner

Wed 7

12:00h - 12:30h Start up Corner Free access

12:30h

Round table | .

Scaling without drowning in CAPEX

Laia Piñol IRTA Head of the Projects and Contracts Office Speaker

Bosco Emparanza MOA Foodtech CEO and Founder Speaker

Sergio Ramos Térvalis R&D Director Speaker

2026-10-07 12:30 2026-10-07 13:00 Europe/Madrid Scaling without drowning in CAPEX

Scaling does not always mean building a factory. The session will compare pilot plants, contract manufacturing, shared infrastructure and industrial partnerships to move from formulation or prototype to validated production without tying up capital too early. IRTA, MOA Foodtech and Térvalis will discuss cost, quality, regulation, intellectual property and how to decide when to pilot, outsource, partner or invest.

Start up Corner

Wed 7

12:30h - 13:00h Start up Corner Free access

16:00h

Round table | . Food Safety

If Nobody Knows About It, What’s the Point? The Challenge of Communicating Food Safety

Celia López C de Comunicación Editorial Board Member at Cárnica Moderator

Míriam Pérez C de Comunicación Director of the Meat Industry Division Speaker

Esther Zamora bioMérieux Iberia Food Strategic Market Manager Speaker

2026-10-07 16:00 2026-10-07 16:45 Europe/Madrid If Nobody Knows About It, What’s the Point? The Challenge of Communicating Food Safety . Speakers' Corner

Wed 7

16:00h - 16:45h Speakers' Corner Free access

10:00h

Talk | . International Business

From Ingredient to Robot: Innovating for a Market in Transition

Beatriz Romanos FATE (Food&AgriTech Europe) Foodtech Specialist - VP Speaker

2026-10-07 10:00 2026-10-07 10:45 Europe/Madrid From Ingredient to Robot: Innovating for a Market in Transition Key insights and real-world cases of the most recent foodtech innovations in the context of the trends transforming the sector: next generation of healthy ingredients/foods, focus on longevity and women's health, the impact of the GLP-1 ecosystem, the ready-to-eat generation, resilience, and “antifragility”. Speakers' Corner

Wed 7

10:00h - 10:45h Speakers' Corner Free access

Thu 08

11:00h

Talk | .

Smart Industry 4.0 Report Presentation

Javier de la Cuerda Structurit Managing Partner Speaker

Daniel Olmos Observatorio de Industria y Tecnología Board Member Speaker

Alex Salvador AER Managing Director Speaker

2026-10-08 11:00 2026-10-08 11:45 Europe/Madrid Smart Industry 4.0 Report Presentation Presentation of the Smart Industry 4.0 Report, produced by the Industry and Technology Observatory for the past eight years and, in its most recent editions, developed in collaboration with Structurit, a consultancy specialized in Industry 4.0. Speakers' Corner

Thu 8

11:00h - 11:45h Speakers' Corner Free access

10:00h

Talk | . Sustainability and circular bioeconomy

From cost to opportunity: optimizing water, energy and resources in the food industry

Cristina Fernández Endress y Hauser, S.A.U Food and Beverage Industry Account Manager Speaker

Natalia Juan Endress y Hauser S.A.U Food and Beverage Industry Account Manager Speaker

2026-10-08 10:00 2026-10-08 10:45 Europe/Madrid From cost to opportunity: optimizing water, energy and resources in the food industry Sustainability is no longer a long-term goal but an immediate operational need. This session shows how to turn compliance into opportunity by optimizing water, energy and resource consumption in industrial plants. Through real cases, it explains how process monitoring helps identify inefficiencies and deliver measurable savings. Practical approaches will be covered in cleaning systems, auxiliary processes and inline analysis, along with circular economy strategies to transform waste into resources and improve profitability. Speakers' Corner

Thu 8

10:00h - 10:45h Speakers' Corner Free access

10:00h

Round table | . Food Safety

Food Safety 2030: trends that will make a difference

Anna Jofré IRTA Researcher Speaker

Albert Vila Novonesis Business Manager Meat & Prepared Food - SW Europe Speaker

Klaus Kerner IDRO Managing Partner Speaker

2026-10-08 10:00 2026-10-08 10:30 Europe/Madrid Food Safety 2030: trends that will make a difference Conversation on current and future food safety trends, focusing on high pressure and bioprotective cultures. The session will examine their use in production processes and increasingly preventive, science-based microbiological safety systems, while considering demand for safe, natural foods with fewer additives. Start up Corner

Thu 8

10:00h - 10:30h Start up Corner Free access

10:30h

Round table | . Food Safety

Food safety without shortcuts: from prerequisites to innovation

Sara Bover IRTA Head of Programme and Coordinator of the Food Industries Area Speaker

Andres Pascual EHEDG European Hygienic Engineering and Design Group Member of the EHEDG Executive Committee (ExCO) Speaker

2026-10-08 10:30 2026-10-08 11:00 Europe/Madrid Food safety without shortcuts: from prerequisites to innovation The most innovative technologies can strengthen food safety, but they do not replace the fundamentals that make it possible. This session will focus on the essential pillars of prevention, from risk assessment and predictive microbiology to hygienic design and the role of official controls. It will examine how these prerequisites remain key to preventing contamination, ensuring regulatory compliance, and building safer, more robust and resilient food systems. Start up Corner

Thu 8

10:30h - 11:00h Start up Corner Free access

12:00h

Round table | . Sustainability and circular bioeconomy

Blue innovation: high-value foods from fish by-products

Brigitte Martinez IRTA Innovation technician Speaker

Gabriel Espelleta RADI Supervisory Board member Speaker

2026-10-08 12:00 2026-10-08 12:30 Europe/Madrid Blue innovation: high-value foods from fish by-products Session on the sustainable valorisation of fish by-products into high-value ingredients and foods. IRTA and RADI will discuss technologies, business opportunities and transfer challenges for turning underused marine resources into new solutions for the food industry. Start up Corner

Thu 8

12:00h - 12:30h Start up Corner Free access

11:00h

Round table | . Sustainability and circular bioeconomy

Reinventing packaging: new trends for a sustainable future

Elsa Lloret IRTA Innovation technician Speaker

Àlex Brossa Packaging Cluster Cluster Manager Speaker

2026-10-08 11:00 2026-10-08 11:30 Europe/Madrid Reinventing packaging: new trends for a sustainable future Round table on new trends in packaging materials, design and technologies to advance more sustainable solutions without compromising food quality, safety or shelf life. IRTA and the Packaging Cluster will share challenges, opportunities and innovation pathways for the sector. Start up Corner

Thu 8

11:00h - 11:30h Start up Corner Free access

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Awards ceremony of the FoodTech Emprende Awards, the FoodTech Innova Awards and Scientific Merit Awards

The GLP-1 Era: The Impact on Food, Ingredients and Innovation

Food Safety 360°: Advanced Tools to Anticipate Risks and Maximise Cost Efficiency

Food safety and the consumer: challenges of the “farm-to-fork” model

Where Is Food Heading? Innovation, Regulation and Consumer Trust

Digitalization and Workforce Transformation in Spain’s Meat Industry: Changes in Occupations and Emerging Skills

Extrusion as a tool for transforming by-products into functional ingredients

Meat processing: efficiency, safety, quality and new processes

From sensory data to industrial decision-making

Smart processing for the development of new textured products

Sensors and AI applied to the processing of plant-based creams

Dairy: Functional Ingredients from Whey

Ingredient functionalisation strategies

Feeding the Future: Digital Transformation for a More Efficient, Sustainable and Competitive Industry

What a zero-loss plant looks like, and what it takes to run one

Fiber and Beyond: The Ingredients Redefining Food and Beverage

Food Packaging Roadmap 2026–2030: Innovation Strategies for Competitive Advantage

Reuse 2030: New Food Packaging Models

Recycling-Ready Food Packaging: Available Technologies

From Ideation to Market: How to Turn Food Innovation into an Industrial Business

Who Will Shape the Future of Pet Food?

The Future of Packaging: Regulation, Sustainability and New Consumer Demands

Alternative protein: beyond the promise, into industry

Technology meets industry: pilots and public policy to accelerate adoption

Who funds the leap? Capital, grants and co-investment to scale foodtech

Foodtech 2026: less hype, more industry. Which technologies will survive the new cycle?

Corporate meets startup: turning a partnership into real innovation

Scaling without drowning in CAPEX

If Nobody Knows About It, What’s the Point? The Challenge of Communicating Food Safety

From Ingredient to Robot: Innovating for a Market in Transition

Smart Industry 4.0 Report Presentation

From cost to opportunity: optimizing water, energy and resources in the food industry

Food Safety 2030: trends that will make a difference

Food safety without shortcuts: from prerequisites to innovation

Blue innovation: high-value foods from fish by-products

Reinventing packaging: new trends for a sustainable future

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