IFST Autumn Conference

The MorePeople team; Guy Moreton, Alex Marshall and Luan Harrison will be attending the IFST Autumn Conference 2025, taking place on 7 October at the East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham. With a focus on "Feeding the Future: Resilience Across the Food System", this highly anticipated event brings together some of the most influential voices in the food sector to explore the challenges and opportunities facing the future of food.

Organised by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST), the conference is known for its inclusive and practical approach, offering a unique opportunity to connect with professionals, gain fresh insights, and explore actionable strategies across a diverse range of food-related disciplines.

The event boasts a world-class speaker lineup, including:

• Judith Batchelar OBE – Chairing the event, bringing decades of experience from roles at Sainsbury’s, Marks & Spencer, and various high-impact organisations.

• Professor Tim Lang – Keynote speaker and leading authority on food policy and resilience.

• Sarah Wynn – ADAS expert in sustainable agriculture and carbon mitigation.

• Sonalika Jain – Driving food innovation and novel food research at RSSL.

• Dr Kelly Vere MBE – Champion of technical skills in research and education.

The conference is preceded by a Pre-Conference Dinner and Networking Event on 6 October, offering an excellent opportunity to connect in a more relaxed setting with fellow delegates, colleagues, and food sector leaders.

As specialists in recruitment for the food industry, we’re always looking to stay ahead of the curve and this event offers the perfect forum to hear from those actively shaping the future of food. From policy and innovation to climate impact and technical careers, the topics on the agenda are central to the work we do every day.

If you’re attending, let’s connect. We’d love to hear about your plans, share market insight, and explore how we can support your people strategy.

See you in Nottingham!