The I International FoodTec Conference – Shaping the Future of Sustainable Food Ecosystems – will be held from the 27^th to 29^th of October 2025. The event convenes together leading experts in advanced research, innovative food solutions, prominent stakeholders from the food industry, and policymakers focused on strategic planning and funding for the sector.

Organized under the scope of the European Net4Food Project – Research and Innovation Network for the Food Sector in the Cross-Border Region – and funded by Interreg POCTEP, the conference aims to enhance a network of excellence within the food sector of the Galicia-Northern Portugal Euroregion. Additionally, it will strengthen the scientific and technological capacities of the food industry by driving innovation, adding value to regional endogenous resources, and promoting sustainable, safe, and healthy food practices. 

The conference is closely aligned with the establishment of the future Iberian FoodTec Lab (IFL), an international reference center for technological innovation in the food sector. Attendees will engage in insightful discussions addressing challenges and opportunities within the industry, focusing on sustainability, innovation, and knowledge transfer. Key topics include innovative food technologies, emerging nutritional trends, food quality and safety, consumer behavior, digital transformation, and strategic developments within the food sector. A highlight of the event will be the presentation of the advancements from the Net4Food Project.