The 11th edition of F&A Next brought together the global agrifood innovation community to explore how breakthrough ideas can scale into real-world impact.

On 20 and 21 May 2026, startups, scaleups, investors, corporates, scientists, and agrifood professionals gathered in Wageningen to tackle one of the sector’s biggest challenges: moving from promising pilots to scalable solutions.

Across two dynamic days, the programme featured visionary speakers, honest panel discussions, hands-on breakout sessions, startup showcases, and for the first time, the StartLife Demo Session fully integrated into the main program. Download our program for a complete overview.

This year’s focus was on scaling impact across the food system, from climate-resilient farming and resource-efficient proteins to data-driven supply chains and financing the transition. And with 700+ participants from 39 countries, the conversations that started in Wageningen are already shaping what comes next.

Below are some highlights and impressions of the event, whether you want to relive the moment or see what you may have missed.