Events | 25 March 2025 |
First European Food Systems Science Conference: Establishing a Common Framework and Network

This year’s event is hybrid, bringing together experts and participants online and onsite in Oxford . Due to space limitations, onsite participation is by invitation only, but we’re making the conference widely accessible through live-streamed plenary sessions and interactive online breakout rooms.
We invite all researchers, policymakers, industry practitioners, early-career researchers and academic institutions to join us from anywhere and be part of the conversation!
Explore the agenda here and register for online sessions today.
Join the Action Online
Explore engaging sessions you can watch and take part in from anywhere!
- Breakout Rooms: Two interactive breakout sessions available for online participants (limited to 30 attendees per session—registration required).
- Plenary Sessions: Open to all online participants via live broadcast.
Plenary sessions 
Join us for insightful plenary sessions featuring top experts in the field, streamed live for online participants. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with key discussions and thought-provoking talks.
Find the full list of livestreamed sessions HERE.
Join the Conference live on the SciFoodHealth Youtube Channel.
Breakout group activities
Breakout 1: Fresh Perspectives Needed – Early-Careers’ Contributions to Food Systems Transformation
📅 Date: Wednesday, 26 March 2025 | 🕒 15:00 – 17:00 GMT
📍 Format: Online Breakout Discussion (Zoom) + Expert Roundtable (YouTube Live)
🎯 Who should join? Early-career scientists, PhD candidates, and professionals eager to shape food systems science.
🔹 Share ideas & insights with emerging food systems experts
🔹 Expand your network & connect with peers across Europe
🔹 Contribute to building a more inclusive, innovative scientific community
Breakout 2: Co-Creating the Food Systems Science Network
📅 Date: Thursday, 27 March 2025 | 🕘 10:00 – 12:00 GMT
📍 Format: Online Breakout Discussions (Zoom)
🎯 Who should join? Researchers, professionals, and organizations shaping the future of food systems science in Europe.
- Help define a Pan-European Food Systems Science Network
- Discuss governance, collaboration, and strategic directions
- Engage in interactive workshops & contribute to actionable solutions
Additional information:
Registration: This invitation-only conference requires registration. Please register using the link below, and contact us with any questions regarding attendance.
Accommodation & Logistics: You can secure your accommodation directly with St Anne’s College using a discount code. Details can be found in the registration form (link below).
Broadcasting: Select sessions will be available for virtual attendance.
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