Gather Food & Drink Summit

Join the second Southwest Food & Drink Summit – Gather!

📅 Date: Wednesday, June 10th, 2026.
📍 Location: The Forum, The University of Exeter.

🕒 Duration: 9.15-16:30 (optional networking until 18:30)

Now in its second year, Gather brings the Southwest’s vibrant food and drink community together once again for a day packed with insight, innovation, and inspiration. Whether you’re a producer, entrepreneur, or industry professional, this is your chance to deepen your knowledge, build meaningful connections, and access the strategies that will help you strengthen and future‑proof your business.

From scaling production to navigating sustainability, branding, and shifting market trends, Gather 2026 will explore the most pressing challenges and exciting opportunities shaping today’s fast‑evolving food and drink sector.

Join us for:

🎤 Keynote Speakers:

• Tony Greenham (Food, Farming & Countryside Commission) – On Planet
• James Williams (Global Director of Client Recognition and Clienteling at Rosewood Hotel Group) – On People
• Will Little (Co-Founder, Littles Coffee & Roastworks) – On Profit

📢 Workshops & thought-provoking panel discussions covering marketing, sales, routes to market, finance, technology, and more.
🤝 Networking with industry leaders, producers, and experts.
🍽️ Food stands & industry specialists showcase the best of Devon.
🥗 Lunch & refreshments are included in your ticket price.

🤝 Optional: Wrap up the day with drinks and informal networking from 16:30 to 18:30, a relaxed opportunity to continue conversations and make new connections.

🚀 Spaces are limited! Visit here to read more about workshops and keynote speakers.

Secure your spot early to avoid missing out! 

📷 Nick Hook We will be capturing photos during the day, including images from each of the workshops.

🍵 Hot refreshments are kindly being supplied by Roastworks

Exhibitor Opportunities-

Want to showcase your brand or sample your products?

A limited number of exhibitor spaces are available for those who would like to apply. Please fill in this application link here

🎟️ Get your tickets today and be part of the future of Southwest’s food and drink industry.

📩 Questions? Contact Kate at events@fooddrinkdevon.co.uk

This event has been curated by Food Drink Devon and The University of Exeter, and is supported by Maia Growth,  Buddy Creative, Bishop Fleming, Devon Food Partnership, Stephens Scown, Boxway Packaging and Clockwork Marketing