
02 - 03 OCTOBER 2024
SEVENTH ANNUAL
FUTURE FOOD FORUM 2025
23-25 SEPTEMBER 2025
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SHAPING TOMORROW’S
FOOD ECOSYSTEMS
THE LEADING INDUSTRY PLATFORM UNITING POLICYMAKERS,
MANUFACTURERS, AND INNOVATORS FROM ACROSS THE REGION
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Future Food Forum 2025 convenes the highest level of industry leadership, government authorities, and global decision makers to define the priorities that will shape the next phase of food and beverage.
From trade and policy to consumer trends and innovation, the forum delivers focused dialogue that drives alignment across national goals, sector needs, and global challenges. This year’s forum places Future Consumer, Future Government, and Future Food at the center of strategic action.
Future Food Forum 2025 convenes the highest level of industry leadership, government authorities, and global decision makers to define the priorities that will shape the next phase of food and beverage.
From trade and policy to consumer trends and innovation, the forum delivers focused dialogue that drives alignment across national goals, sector needs, and global challenges. This year’s forum places Future Consumer, Future Government, and Future Food at the center of strategic action.
Future Food Forum 2025 brings together the most influential voices across government, industry, and global institutions to address the real priorities shaping food and beverage.
From trade and policy to consumer trends and innovation, the forum delivers focused dialogue that drives alignment across national goals, sector needs, and global challenges. This year’s forum places Future Consumer, Future Government, and Future Food at the center of strategic action.
The Forum advances integrated food systems, supports sustainable growth, and aligns innovation with regulatory goals, serving as a platform where long-term strategies are shaped and sector-wide direction is defined.
The Forum advances integrated food systems, supports sustainable growth, and aligns innovation with regulatory goals, serving as a platform where long-term strategies are shaped and sector-wide direction is defined.
The Forum advances integrated food systems, supports sustainable growth, and aligns innovation with regulatory goals, serving as a platform where long-term strategies are shaped and sector-wide direction is defined.

Three Days
One Unified Platform for Sector Progress
Focused dialogue across policy, production, and talent shaping the region’s food ecosystem.

Dedicated to talent development through student programs, incubators, and academic partnerships.

Focus on CEPA, regulatory alignment, and digital supply chains, with plenaries and CEO-led discussions.
Voices from the Forum

Mohamed Al Hashemi
CEO
Union Coop
We must be prepared with Plan A, B, and C to manage disruptions, whether driven by COVID-19, the Ukraine crisis, or the Suez Canal blockage. Agility is essential to building lasting resilience.

Arnoud van den Berg
Group CEO
Al Dahra Group

Khuloud Al Nuwais
Secretary General
ne’ma National Steering Committee

Abdulla Al Hashmi
CEO
Parks & Zones DP World GCC

Abdullah Albader
CEO
Almarai

Abdulaziz Albader
Head of Sustainability
Almarai

Melahat Yildirim
Director
Procurement, IFFCO
AI, IoT, and big data are transforming supply chains by streamlining operations, optimizing inventory, and enabling smarter decisions. Real-time insights reduce waste, prevent overstocking, and improve sustainability.
UAE FOOD CLUSTER
AT FUTURE FOOD FORUM 2025
A National strategy anchoring Forum’s Trade and Manufacturing Agenda

UAE Food Cluster plays a central role in this year’s Forum, driving key discussions on food manufacturing, CEPA-led trade, and industrial competitiveness. Developed under the leadership of the Ministry of Economy, the Cluster is embedded across the agenda, featured in ministerial sessions, policy roundtables, and sector showcases. Its presence reflects the UAE’s national commitment to strengthening local production, boosting exports, and aligning stakeholders across the food and beverage value chain.

CEPA-Driven Trade Access
Enables smoother entry into global markets through bilateral agreements, regulatory harmonization, and trade facilitation mechanisms.

Infrastructure and Investment Support
Supports manufacturers with access to advanced infrastructure, funding platforms, and national programs to scale production.

National Talent and Innovation Integration
Bridges academia, incubators, and industry to support future-ready workforce development and digital manufacturing capability.

The UAE Food Cluster stands at the center of this year’s Forum agenda, featuring in leadership discussions, technical briefings, and sector showcases. It reflects the country’s long-term vision to build a resilient, competitive, and globally connected food ecosystem.
UAE Foodverse
A Digital Leap for the F&B Industry
UAE Foodverse is redefining how businesses connect, trade, and innovate in the food and beverage sector. As the world’s first metaverse-powered platform for F&B, it offers an immersive space where companies can showcase products, engage in virtual trade, and explore real-time market insights.
A New Era of Trade and Collaboration
Virtual Marketplaces
Businesses can connect with buyers, suppliers, and investors in a seamless digital environment.
AI-Driven Insights
Data-backed intelligence helps companies make informed decisions on pricing, demand, and trade opportunities.
Blockchain-Powered Transparency
UAE Foodverse is setting a new standard for business engagement in the food and beverage sector. It provides a fully digital ecosystem designed to enhance efficiency, expand market access, and drive innovation across global food trade networks.
CONVERSATIONS AT FUTURE FOOD
Listen to the Food Industry Leaders as they share key insights into the evolving food landscape.



















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