• PANEL – Securing Europe’s Food Future:  Practical actions in building resilient food systems

    How can Europe build food systems that are better prepared for future challenges? This panel explores practical approaches to food security and resilience, bringing together perspectives on policy, production, health, sustainability and collaboration to examine how Europe can strengthen its food systems for the future. Moderated by Magdalena Anna Kropiwnicka (PL/BE). Speakers include Suzy Sumner,…

  • PANEL – Future of City Food Environments

    How can cities create healthier, more sustainable and connected food environments? This panel explores urban agriculture, neighbourhood food initiatives and community-led models, examining how local action can reshape the way food is produced, accessed and shared in our cities. Moderated by Caroline Huyghe (Coup de chocolat& Voedselraad Antwerpen). Speakers include Bram Van Hove, coordinator Stadsakker,…

  • Invisible Connections

    Through herbs and food, this aperitivo experience invites participants to explore often unseen connections, meanings, memories and perspectives, discovering a new language that makes the invisible tangible. Participants are divided according to a shared element: herbs. Here, the identity of each one finds its place within the group, and becomes a story to share, encouraging…

  • Foodpilgrims Heritage Tasting Walk

    Where does our food future really come from? In honour of UN World Food Day 2026, on the morning of Friday 16th October 2026, de Foodarchaeloog Jeroen van Vaerenbergh will guide an enthusiastic group of Foodpilgrims on a 15km sensory journey from Rupelmonde to Antwerp.A culinary migration from the 16th century Renaissance to sustainable future…