With Covid, supply chain issues and climate change amongst the challenges facing the food industry, it has never been more important for companies to look to future proof their businesses.
For visitors that want to unlock the full potential of the world’s largest gathering of industry experts, the Attendee Plus pass offers excellent business matchmaking options: Via a personal profile and by using the dedicated app, passholders can connect with all registered visitors and exhibitors, making appointments before and during the show. The VIP pass offers benefits such as free access to all "Lunch and Learn" sessions, as well as to the VIP lounge with refreshments, and to the VIP cloakroom.
Fi Europe will again be a hybrid event offering in-person and online access to more than 1200 exhibitors showcasing a wide array of ingredients, solutions, services and concepts. It also unlocks the door to premium networking and learning opportunities
focussing on innovation, sustainability, reformulation and important trends, such as plant-based solutions, health and wellness.
The Fi Europe 2022 show highlights include:
The all-new Sustainability Hub, sponsored by Olam Food Ingredients, will focus on all aspects of eco-friendly food ingredients, processing and packaging, and will help companies achieve their sustainability goals.
The onsite Innovation Hub allows visitors a sneak peek into tomorrow’s food industry – as well as into the minds of consumers, with great sessions already confirmed by companies such as Mintel and Innova Market Insights.
The brand-new Startup Pavilion is a platform for industry newcomers, providing the opportunity to explore exciting new ideas and approaches in one dedicated location.
The renowned Fi Europe Innovation Awards and the Fi Global Startup Innovation Challenge will shine a spotlight on the best new industry offerings, followed by a celebratory party.
The Women’s Networking Breakfast, sponsored by DSM, Lunch & Learn and other events are perfect for building a professional network.
The conference programme includes more than 55 expert sessions on-site and online, giving global audiences access to invaluable knowledge.
Guided innovation tours will help buyers find exactly what they are looking for in the shortest possible time.
The show concept provides dedicated zones for new products, for healthy, natural, free-from and plant-based ingredients, for food technology and for new exhibitors, and offers country pavilions.
The improved digital platform offers a new experience, with user-friendly functionalities that allow for easy, data-driven business matchmaking, exchange of contact information and seamless follow-ups.
Julien Bonvallet, Group Brand Director at Informa Markets, says: “We are very much looking forward to welcoming industry experts from all over the world. With our VIP and Attendee Plus passes, we are offering tailored packages giving visitors the ultimate show experience. Informa Markets has made great improvements in every aspect of the show: In the digital field, in particular, we have taken things to the next level with exciting new technologies. But what makes us really proud is the fact that this event will be the most sustainable Fi Europe ever, with a focus on saving energy, materials and other resources.”
Fi Europe will run from 6-8 December 2022 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles in Paris, and online from 28 November-8 December. The new show location is a modern and easily accessible venue in the heart of the French capital.
Registration is now open and tickets can be booked online.