Plant Food Summit 2025
On 20-21 October, Copenhagen will host the Plant Food Summit 2025 at the Royal Danish Playhouse. Held during Denmark’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the event highlights plant-based food as a cornerstone of sustainable food systems.
Bringing together decision-makers, industry leaders, researchers, and civil society from across Europe, the summit aims to foster systemic change in food production and consumption. With Denmark’s pioneering Plant-based Action Plan and New Dietary Guidelines as the foundation, this event will explore how plant-based food strategies can help achieve climate goals and promote public health.
The themes of the summit showcase how plant-based food can drive sustainable change across the entire food system. Over two days, participants will explore how plant-based innovation connects rural producers, urban markets, public institutions, and forward-thinking businesses. The programme includes debates, site visits, and culinary experiences that showcase Denmark’s strengths in green gastronomy and food innovation.
As a frontrunner in sustainable agriculture, organic food production, and plant-based research, Denmark provides a strong foundation for European collaboration. The Plant Food Summit 2025 offers a unique opportunity to exchange ideas, form partnerships, and shape a greener, more plant-forward food future.
Keynote speakers include:
- Jacob Jensen – Danish Minister for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries
- Kate Mara – Environmental Advocate
- Jan Doležal – Vice-President, Copa
- Lugi Scordamaglia – President, EAT Europe
- Agustín Reyna – Director General, BEUC
- Connie Hedegaard – Former European Commissioner for Climate Action
- Joël Broekaert – Culinary Journalist and Author
- David Zilber – Chef & Food Scientist, Novonesis
- Claus Meyer – Gastronomic entrepreneur
- Rasmus Prehn – CEO, Organic Denmark
- Steen Nørgaard Madsen, Vice-President, Danish Agriculture & Food Council
- Ditte Brasso Sørensen – Deputy Director, Think Tank EUROPA
- Lasse Bruun – Director, Climate and Food, United Nations Foundation
- Marie-Louise B. Lendal – Director, the Think Tank Frej
- Iben Lykke Petersen, Association Professor, the University of Copenhagen
- Bente Halkier – Professor, the University of Copenhagen
- Rune-Christoffer Dragsdahl – Chair, International Vegetarian Union
- Joana Oliveira – Director, ProVeg Portugal
- Paul Holmbeck – Director, Holmbeck EcoConsult
- Katrine Ejlerskov, Director, Danish Centre for a Plant-based & Organic Future
- Dorte Bodin Dresbøl, Associate Professor, University of Copenhagen
- Margit D. Aaslyng – Docent, University College Absalon
- Daniel Barrera Madsen – Project Manager, Danish Centre for a Plant-Based & Organic Future.
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