For Food's Sake agrifood event returns in September

Hosted by Future Food Systems (FFS), For Food’s Sake returns in September 2026 to bring together leaders and decision-makers from across the agrifood ecosystem. Following a successful event in Coffs Harbour last year, where 23 initiatives were seeded between local industry and researchers, the event is set to expand its national impact to the harbour city, Sydney.

The 2026 program will highlight initiatives across research, industry and government, with discussions focused on sustainability, nutrition, energy, food security, and the broader challenges and opportunities shaping Australia’s agrifood system.

The summit will feature speakers from leading research institutions including UNSW, the George Institute for Global Health and Western Sydney University, alongside industry organisations including the World Farmers’ Organisation and Sanitarium Health Food Company.

FFS CEO Dr James Krahe said the event reflects the growing importance of collaboration in shaping the future of Australia’s agrifood sector and creating new partnership opportunities across industry and research.

“We are proud of the evolution of For Food’s Sake. What started as an idea focused on cross-sector engagement has grown into an initiative that has fostered multiple collaborations across the agrifood sector,” Krahe said.

The event will also feature keynote speaker Dr Flávia Fayet-Moore from FOODiQ Global, who said For Food’s Sake offers a valuable opportunity to connect with others across the food system and gain insight into emerging trends and innovations shaping the sector.

“Attending For Food’s Sake helps me to shift my perspective about food, to hear about innovation and what’s happening, and to connect with people in the food system that otherwise I wouldn’t meet within my area of work.”

Held from 1–3 September, this year’s event will include a two-day Summit at the Roundhouse in Kensington, a Gala Dinner at 6HEAD, a Research Showcase, side tours, workshops and an exhibition zone where partners can showcase their products, technologies and services.

For further information, visit: www.forfoodssake.com.au

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