Alternative Proteins & Novel Foods
Alternative Proteins & Novel Foods
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The sector is advancing on multiple fronts at once. Plant-based, cultivated, fermentation-derived and microbial proteins are moving further into commercial territory, while new labs and funding initiatives work to close the gap between promising science and scalable production. Producers are racing to bring down bioreactor costs and refine taste and texture, even as regulatory pathways vary widely from one market to the next and consumer trust remains hard won. Cultivated meat and precision fermentation are moving from pilot lines into early commercial runs, but the distance between what is possible in the lab and what is viable at retail price and scale remains significant.
Alternative Proteins & Novel Foods (APNF) 2026 is where these realities are explored through live sessions, direct conversation, and shared expertise.
Now in its second year, we welcome more than 300 attendees from over 150 organisations, including food producers, ingredient developers, technology and equipment providers, regulators and policymakers, foodservice and retail providers, and research institutions.
Speakers will address the challenges and opportunities ahead, covering the complete journey from formulation to plate.
Attendance is complimentary for Food Producers and Manufacturers, Foodservice Operators, Retailers, and Government and Regulatory Bodies, with a limited number of free passes for all other delegates. Full Access passes add one-to-one networking and on-demand content.
Platform Opens: Friday 20th November
APNF 2026 opens, giving attendees access to connect and meet.
Conference: Friday 27th November
Live sessions, open Q&A, and networking with speakers and attendees.
Speakers | Partners: 3D Bio-Tissues, Alternative Proteins Association (APA), Argenta Nutrition, Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein, Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant, Bühler, Campden BRI, CEA Proteins, Cellular Agriculture Manufacturing Hub (CARMA), Centre for Process Innovation (CPI), National Alternative Protein Innovation Centre (NAPIC), NFX UK, NutriClaim, Parima, Pen & Tec Consulting, Roslin Technologies, RSSL, Teagasc
Current Attendees: 3D Bio-Tissues, Aarhus University, ABN, Ajinomoto Co., Inc., Alternative Proteins Association (APA), Argenta®, Attendee, Austin Innovation Group, Awanui Scientific, Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein, Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant, Buhler Group, Campden BRI, Bühler, CAPTRE, Caviar Biotec, Cellroe, CEA Proteins, Cellular Agriculture Manufacturing Hub (CARMA), Centre for Process Innovation (CPI), Cultiva9 Pvt Ltd, Danish Technical University (DTU), Deliveroo, Eden Brew, ekthar, Elsagroup, endori food, FCT, Fazer Group R&D, Flottweg, Food Standards Agency (FSA), ForeSeeValue, Gira, Gnosis by Lesaffre, H&B, HappyVore, Hilcona, Humane World for Animals Canada, HYPHAPRO, Imperial College London, Impossible Foods, Independent, Infinite Roots, Kerry, Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry, Mirai International, Mondelez International, Mushlabs, National Alternative Protein Innovation Centre (NAPIC), New Food Innovation, NFX UK, NNF Bright, Nomad Foods, NutriClaim, Office of Developmental Affairs (ODA), Pacifico Biolabs, Paleo, Parima, Peasmakers Sweden, Pen & Tec Consulting, Pfeifer and Langen UK, Pivot Eat, POTINA, Quorn, Raisio, Riddet Institute, Massey University, Roslin Technologies, RSSL, Samworth Brothers, Senara GmbH, SentiaNova, SPG Innovation, Teagasc, The Irish Agricultural and Food Development Authority, UKTPO, Unibio, University of Cambridge, University of Canterbury, University of Sfax-Higher Institute of Biotechnology, Vreugdenhil Dairy Foods
Speaking
Speaking at Alternative Proteins & Novel Foods positions your organisation as a key speaker addressing the needs and priorities shaping the sector. You'll present to an audience of over 300 professionals from more than 150 organisations.
It's your opportunity to speak on the challenges, technologies and approaches relevant to your area of expertise. Share practical experience, explain how you are addressing current issues, and contribute to discussions covering formulation and process development through to commercial-scale production and market adoption.
Interested in speaking? Get in touch here: Speaking
Full Access Attendee | What's Included:
· Live access to the conference
· One-to-one networking with speakers and delegates before, during, and after the live days
· On-demand access to all sessions
Registration provides access for a full year, so you can revisit sessions and continue dialogue long after the conference days have ended.
* Please note that all attendee prices will increase once the event opens.
