The speaker line-up is a key announcement for Food Matters Live’s proposition, as over 100 industry leaders are expected across two main stages in Rotterdam, covering Insights and trends and The Future of Positive Nutrition. The hand-selected speakers will take to the stages to deliver their insights and thought-leadership on focused topics affecting the food industry, including food innovation, immune health, clean label, functional ingredients, sports and active nutrition, and allergens and free-from.

The line-up will be a compilation of industry pioneers covering all sectors of the food industry such as brands, manufacturers, retailers, QSRs, foodservice, academia and nutrition. From exclusive case studies, market insights to diverse panel discussions, the range of content on offer will ensure attendees come away from the event with the tools to elevate their ongoing food innovation strategies.

The first wave of speakers announced includes:

• Marjolein A.J. Brasz, CEO at Foodvalley
• Volkert Engelsman, Chair at Robin Food Coalition; Advisory Board Member at Eosta BV / Nature & More
• Cees-Jan Adema, Director General at FNLI
• Zbigniew Lewicki, Global R&D Head – Ice Cream at Unilever Lauren Woodley, Group Nutrition Leader at Nomad Foods
• Ana Piekarz, Global Head ESG Nutrition at Kraft Heinz
• Lisa Veen, General Manager at Magioni

More names will be added to the line-up for Food Matters Live in the coming weeks. Explore the navigation options below to view the full line-up as it continues to grow, or start your VIP application to attend Food Matters Live in Rotterdam.