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27-28 May | International FoodTech Forum & Expo

27-28 May | International FoodTech Forum & Expo

Biotechnology & Artificial Intelligence Shaping the Future of Food

The International Foodtech Forum is a premier global meeting point for leaders and innovators in the food and beverage industry. This high‑level event brings together experts to address the sector’s most pressing challenges and explore how the industry can navigate major transformations with resilience, collaboration, and inclusion.

This year’s theme, “Biotechnology and Artificial Intelligence in the Food Industry: Challenges and Opportunities,” highlights cutting‑edge developments in advanced fermentation, bio‑based ingredients, AI‑driven product development, food safety, sustainable packaging, and more.

NIZO’s Contribution to the 2026 Program

We are pleased to announce that our CEO Nikolaas will represent NIZO during this year’s event.

Presentation: NIZO Food Innovation Campus

Nikolaas will present the latest developments at the NIZO Food Innovation Campus, located in the heart of the NL Foodvalley. His talk will include updates on our 10 m³ BFF Precision Fermentation pilot facility, a state‑of‑the‑art resource enabling companies to scale fermentation innovations efficiently and reliably.

Panel Participation: Redefining Fermentation

Nikolaas will also join Panel #6: “Redefining fermentation: technological advances taking fermentation to the next level.” Together with international experts, he will discuss emerging technologies that are accelerating the evolution of fermentation and unlocking new opportunities for sustainable food production.

At NIZO, we believe that the convergence of biotechnology and artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of food. Our mission is to support companies in developing safe, sustainable, and scalable solutions — backed by scientific excellence and world‑class facilities.

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Chief Executive Officer (CEO) The driving force behind our efforts are the people in our organization. I am proud to think of NIZO as a responsible, people powered-company where everyone has a voice and shares the purpose to support the transformation to better food for better health. I’m actively engaged with the team in exploring innovative […]

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