The Food & Drink Trends & Innovations Conference 2026 brings together senior food and drink leaders to explore how shifting consumer behaviour, health priorities and affordability pressures are reshaping the industry. Designed for brands, retailers and manufacturers navigating rapid change, the programme examines how to translate emerging trends into profitable, scalable innovation while remaining relevant to modern shoppers.
Now in its 12th year, the conference features brand-side and retail perspectives from Mondelēz International, Diageo, Suntory Global Spirits, Compass Group UK&I, Just Eat Takeaway, Elior UK, Tate & Lyle, John Lewis Partnership, Barilla, Tesco, KFC, PepsiCo, Domino’s, Bidfood UK, and more.
With 26+ industry-leading speakers, three interactive panels and structured networking, delegates leave with actionable insight on consumer trends, innovation strategy and commercial growth opportunities shaping food and drink in 2026 and beyond.
Full agenda: www.foodanddrinkconference.com/programme
Key Areas Covered
• Changing consumer & shopper insight
• Health, functional foods & nutrition evolution
• The GLP-1 consumer shift
• AI in product development & innovation
• Monetising emerging food & drink trends
• Global food futures & local sourcing
• Redefining processed food
• Protein & fibre innovation
• Affordable, winning NPD strategies
• Sustainability & packaging innovation
• Retail experience & shopper behaviour
Why Attend
This conference is designed for decision-makers responsible for turning insight into commercial advantage. The agenda focuses on how leading brands and retailers are responding to health, affordability and lifestyle shifts, from the GLP-1 effect to functional nutrition and AI-enabled innovation. Expect market-relevant insight, clear commercial implications and strategies you can adapt to strengthen growth, relevance and profitability across food and drink portfolios.
Contact
Phone: +44 (0)20 3479 2299
Email: [email protected]
Website: foodanddrinkconference.com
Press & media: Callin Klopper – [email protected]
👥 Bring Your Team – Group discounts available
Send 4 delegates for the price of 3 — or send 3 and get the third place half-price.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Cavendish Venues - 22 Duchess Mews, W1, Cavendish Venues, 22 Duchess Mews, London W1G 9DT, United Kingdom, London
