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Main Stage Program

Themes and sessions to be held on the Main Stage of the Stockholm Food Forum. Nothing brings people together like food – food is a need, food is culture, food is a system. Stockholm Food Forum connects all the dots.

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Nothing brings people together like food – food is a need, food is culture, food is a system. Stockholm Food Forum connects all the dots.

Overview

A chef sketches solutions with a scientist. A farmer debates with a mayor over coffee. A young innovator pitches bold ideas to a room full of CEOs. At this forum, people come together not just to meet, but to turn ideas into action. Over two days and three stages, science, policy, business and creativity converge to shape the future of food. Expect heated debates, hands-on workshops, culinary showcases and shared meals inspired by the Planetary Health Diet. 

The science is clear: solutions exist, and the time to act is now. Stockholm Food Forum is where the future of food gets debated, tested, tasted. 

The 2025 edition will unveil the 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission, spotlight breakthroughs, and challenge every participant to help reshape how the world eats and thinks about food. 

Seven hundred participants. One table long enough for every perspective. Transformation starts here. 

The program preview below highlights the themes and sessions to be held on the Main Stage.

Throughout the two days, participants can also expect dynamic side events and interactive sessions on both the Kitchen Stage and the Science Stage. Stay tuned for full program details, including panels, speakers, and special announcements. 

Friday October 3, 2025 – Morning 

Before the Stockholm Food Forum kick-offs, the official launch of the 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission will take place, with expanded insights on justice and scenario-based modelling, exploring possible food futures.

The morning of October 3 and the 2025 EAT-Lancet launch event will be livestreamed.

Welcome to the Fight for Our Food Future
  • Why Are We Here Again? Lessons, Progress, and Unfinished Business
  • Dr. Gunhild A. Stordalen, Co-Founder & Executive Chair, EAT

 

2025 EAT-Lancet Commission: Science-led evidence

  • Recognized as one of the top 10 most influential research papers of all time, the first EAT–Lancet report changed the conversation. This session looks back at its successes, responds to its critiques, and paves the way for the 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission.
  • Dr. Richard Horton OBE, Editor in Chief, The Lancet

 

Meet the Commission: Bold Ideas for a Just Food Future
  • In an engaging conversation with Richard Horton, Shakuntala Thilsted presents the new EAT-Lancet Commission and explores how justice and equity are shaping this next chapter.
  • Dr. Richard Horton OBE, Editor in Chief, The Lancet
  • Shakuntala Thilsted, Director for Nutrition, Health and Food Security Impact Area Platform, CGIAR

 

Healthy, Safe and Just: Guardrails for Transformation
  • What are the boundaries that will shape our shared future? This session presents the key takeaways from 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission: Johan Rockström on the state of the planet, Walter Willet on healthy people and a healthy planet, and Christina Hicks on justice as a new dimension – concluding with a preview of the transformative modelling ahead.
  • Professor Dr. Johan Rockström, Director, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK)
  • Walter Willett, Professor of Epidemiology and Nutrition, Harvard University
  • Christina Hicks, EAT-LAncet Commissioner, Lancaster University, UK

 

Visions 2050: Pathways and Actions to Transformation
  • What does a sustainable future look like? In this session, Line xx shares transformative pathways while Mario illustrates their impact live through interactive modelling—turning science into a shared vision for change.
  • Prof. Mario Herrero, Cornell University
  • Line Gordon, Director and Professor, Stockholm Resilience Centre at Stockholm University

 

This is Our all-Hands-on-Deck Moment: We Can’t Postpone the Transformation

  • As the closing voice of the 2025 EAT–Lancet Commission launch, Amina Mohamed, often called the “mother of food systems” in the UN, reflects on the UN Food Systems Summit process and the road ahead for the SDGs. A powerful call to leadership and accountability.
  • Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General, United Nations (Video address)

 

Walking the Walk: Frontline Food System Heroes
  • This session celebrates the doers, the leaders, communities, and scientists who are pushing back against today’s most pressing threats to planetary health, justice, and knowledge. Panelists share inspiring stories of progress since 2019: what worked, what challenges were overcome, and how science from 2025 EAT–Lancet Commission can strengthen and scale these efforts.
  • Sophie Healy-Thow, Founder, Act4Food & Lead Group Member, Scaling Up Nutrition Movement (SUN),
  • Paul Gulleik Larsen, Special Envoy & Ambassador-at-large, Norway, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • Sophie Bellon, Chairwoman of Sodexo’s Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer, Sodexo
  • Thierno Souleymane Agne, Entrepreneur & CEO, FRAISEN

 

Closing of the 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission Launch
  • Gunhild Stordalen, Co-Founder & Executive Chair, EAT

 

Lunch – it wouldn’t be the Stockholm Food Forum without vibrant networking and delicious dishes inspired by the Planetary Health Diet.
Friday October 3, 2025 – Afternoon

Food and its role in a rapidly changing world 

No More Tinkering: Radical Paths to Change
  • This interactive welcome breaks the keynote mold. Johan Rockström leads a conversation on Sweden’s global development priorities, Stockholm’s local leadership, and how food unites government and city action across political boundaries.
  • Professor Dr. Johan Rockström, Director, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK)
  • Karin Wanngård, Mayor, City of Stockholm

 

The Collaborative Advantage: The Politics of Partnership
  • Even in turbulent times, food can unite where politics divides. This session explores culinary diplomacy, the role of cities as pioneers, and how global crises can catalyze fresh thinking. By showcasing progress and possibility, we spotlight how transformation can take root internationally.
  • Dev Sharma, Food Activist & Social Campaigner, Former Youth Member of Parliament 
  • Mark Watts, Executive Director, C40 Cities 
  • Gunn Jorid Roset, Director General, Norad 
  • Alvaro Lario, President, IFAD 
  • Jose Luis Chicoma, Program Chair The Future of Food, THE NEW INSTITUTE

 

Truth at Risk: Fighting Back Against Misinformation
  • Misinformation undermines democracy, erodes trust in science, and distorts solutions. This session explores how we can counter falsehoods with compelling, evidence-based storytelling that inspires transformation.
  • Tania Karas, Senior Editor, Devex
  • Theresa Marteau, Director of the Behaviour and Health Research Unit, University of Cambridge
  • Kevin Hall, Independent scientific consultant

 

Global Call for Startups – Remy AI
  • Remy AI: A Kitchen Inventory and Smart Recipe Assistant that reduces food waste and encourages responsible shopping behavior while promoting healthy eating
  • Conrad Kissling, Co-founder & CEO, Remy AI
  • Claire Smith, Founder & CIO, Beyond Impact VC

 

From Recipe to Recovery: A Call to Action
  • Presenting the Action Briefs from three Communities for Action: Chefs Restaurants and Food Service, and Health Care Professionals. What are their commitments to action, what will they stop, and how can community collaborate to accelerate urgent change
  • Robert E. Jones, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, Industry Leadership and Impact, The Culinary Insitute of America
  • Dr. Nanine Wyma, Managing Director , Physicians Association for Nutrition (PAN International)

 

Food Under Fire: Securing What Sustains Us
  • Food resilience is national resilience. This session explores how sustainable food systems are essential to defense, preparedness, and global stability—and how to integrate them into security strategies at every level.
  • H. E. Afshan Khan, UN Assistant Secretary-General Coordinator, Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement
  • Eirik Kristoffersen, Chief of Defence, Norwegian Armed Forces
  • Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim, President & VP, Indigenous Women and Peoples association of Chad & UNPFII
  • Virginia Villar Arribas, Deputy Director for Private Sector Partnerships, World Food Programme
  • H.E. Nosipho Nausca Jean Jezile, Chairperson, Committee on World Food Security (CFS)

 

Food: Nature’s Greatest Gift
  • Adil Najam, President, WWF International

 

Farmers on the Frontline
  • We can transform food systems without land conversion. This session tackles the tough questions: how to incentivize farmers, value nature, and restore degraded lands—while making the case that protecting biodiversity and ecosystems is key to resilient production.
  • Tara Shyam, Executive Director, Regen10
  • Gunn-Britt Retter, Head of Arctic and Environmental Unit, The Saami Council
  • Beth Bradley, Chief Science Officer, Global Dairy Platform
  • Irish Baguilat, Coordinator for Sustainable Agriculture and Women Farmers Agenda, Asian Farmers’ Association for Sustainable Rural Development (AFA)
  • Clarice Turner, President & CEO, The Almond Board of California

 

Global Call for Startups – Bioprime Agri Solutions
  • Bioprime Agri Solutions: Revolutionizing agriculture with nature-powered biology to transform farmer livelihoods and cut chemical dependence
  • Renuka Karandikar, Co-founder & CEO, BioPrime Agri Solutions
  • Prof. Mario Herrero, Cornell University

 

Disruptive or Destructive? – The Role of AI in a More Humane Food System
  • Artificial intelligence and disruptive technologies are transforming how we grow, distribute, and consume food. This session explores both promise and pitfalls—asking how we can unlock innovation while ensuring equity, responsibility, and resilience.
  • Rikin Gandhi, Chief Executive Officer, Digital Green
  • Anna Koivuniemi, Head of Impact Accelerator, Google DeepMind
  • Prof. Dr. Martin R. Stuchtey, Co-Founder and Founder, The Landbanking Group & Innsbruck University
  • Stewart Collis, Senior Program Officer, Digital Agriculture, Gates Foundation

 

Global Call for Startups – InstaCrops
  • InstaCrops: An AI-powered agronomic platform that combines IoT sensors, satellite data, and predictive models to deliver real-time, data-driven farming decisions
  • Mario Bustamante, Co-founder & CEO, InstaCrops
  • Gustaf Brandberg, Co-founder and General Partner, Re:food

 

Across the Table: Actions from Farmers and Foodies
  • Presenting the Action Briefs from three Communities for Action: Farmers and Fishers, and Consumers. What are their commitments to action, what will they stop, and how can community collaborate to accelerate urgent change.
  • Oliver Oliveros, Executive Coordinator, Agroecology Coalition
  • Seb Woodhouse, Coordinator, Sustainable Living, Consumers International

 

Introduction to the Dinner
  • Jessie Sommarström

 

Friday October 3, 2025 – Evening 

An unforgettable evening where innovation meets tradition. The Stockholm Food Forum dinner is a one-of-a-kind culinary showcase celebrating tradition, diversity, and sustainability to redefine how we eat.  

Saturday October 4, 2025 – Morning

The economics and policies of change 

Video Address
  • Audrey Pulvar, Deputy Mayor, Paris

 

The Trojan Horse of Food System Change: When Cities Decide What We Eat
  • Can public procurement deliver on its promise to transform diets? This session examines how cities can scale solutions that make healthy, sustainable, and just food affordable and accessible to everyone—today and tomorrow.
  • Roy Steiner, Senior Vice President for the Food Initiative, The Rockefeller Foundation
  • Marina Godoi De Lima, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Agrarian Development and Family Farming, Brazil
  • Amina Mohamed, County Chief Officer- Nutrition, Wellness and School Feeding Program, Nairobi City County
  • Ajay Vir Jakhar, Chairman, Farmers Forum, India

 

The Cost of Cheap Food
  • This session explores how the hidden costs of unhealthy and unsustainable food translate into financial risks—and how insurance and re-insurance can lead in addressing them. By integrating true cost into financial mechanisms, we can unlock resilience, regeneration, and positive tipping points for both planetary and human health.
  • Kirsten Dunlop, CEO, Climate KIC
  • Rowan Douglas, CEO Climate Risk and Resilience, Howden Group
  • Prof. Dr. Jemilah Mahmood, Executive Director, Sunway Centre for Planetary Health, Sunway University Malaysia

 

Global Call for Startups – DE3PBIO
  • DE3PBIO – AI- and data-powered precision fermentation platform for sustainable next-generation ingredients.
  • Priyanka Srinivas, Co-Founder & Chief Org Dev, DE3PBIO Claire Smith, Founder & CIO, Beyond Impact VC

 

Who pays the Trillion-Dollar Bite
  • Delivering healthy, just diets within planetary boundaries demands bold financial leadership. With billions in investment unlocking trillions in benefits, this session highlights the crucial role of insurers, reinsurers, and institutional investors in financing a resilient and regenerative food future.
  • Ertharin Cousin, Managing Director & CEO, Food Systems for the Future
  • Amit Bouri, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder, Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN)
  • Maximo Torero, Chief Economist, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
  • Anna Lappé, Executive Director, Global Alliance for the Future of Food

 

Global Call for Startups – Farm to Feed
  • Farm to Feed (Kenya) – A digital marketplace connecting smallholder farmers with buyers to reduce food loss and waste and increase access to nutritious food
  • Claire van Enk, Co-founder & CEO, Farm to Feed
  • Diana Orembe, Founder/CEO , NovFeed, based in Tanzania

 

Food Futures Won’t Wait: Roadmaps for Survival
  • Dr. Agnes Kalibata, Founder and Chair, C4Impact Advisory Group

 

No Policy, No Plate
  • From cities to nations, policy is where transformation becomes real. This session explores the actions governments and municipalities must take to drive systemic change and secure sustainable, just food futures.
  • Renaud Seligmann, Director for Strategy and Operations of the Planet Vice Presidency, World Bank
  • Diane Holdorf, Executive Vice President of Pathways, World Business Council for Sustainable Development
  • Khuloud Hasan Al Nuwais, Chief Sustainability Officer & Secretary General, Emirates Foundation & ne’ma National Steering Committee
  • Younten Phuntsho, Minister, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Bhutan
  • Matts Johansen, Chairman of the board, Aker Qrill Company

 

From Store to Street: Act now for Change
  • Presenting the Action Briefs from two Communities for Action: Cities and the Food Retail and Manufacturers. What are their commitments to action, what will they stop, and how can community collaborate to accelerate urgent change
  • Laura van Geel, Senior Manager Agriculture & Food, WBCSD
  • Andrea Magarini, Director of the Food Policy Department, City of Milan

 

Lunch – flavorful, healthy and sustainable dishes designed to inspire. 

Saturday October 4, 2025 – Afternoon

Food in real world context and beyond

Video address
  • Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General, WHO

 

Food Fights: Ultra Processed Foods Under the Microscope
  • Examine scientific evidence linking UPFs to health outcomes. Explore where fortification, reformulation, and novel foods may fit into sustainable, healthy diets. Challenge assumptions without finger-pointing: “Are all UPFs inherently bad?
  • Lynnette Neufeld, Director Food and Nutrition Division, FAO
  • Caroline Orfila Jenkins, Vice President Science and Technology, Oatly
  • Kevin Hall, Independent scientific consultant
  • Stella Nordhagen, Research Lead, GAIN

 

No time for Convenience: Food Choices in the Real World
  • Convenience and availability drive our diets more than intention alone. This session examines how environments can empower consumers to choose healthier, more sustainable foods.
  • Helena Leurent, Director General, Consumers International
  • Christine Grahn, Head of Public Policy and Government Relations Europe, TikTok
  • Zuhiratou Musa, Outreach and Communications manager, Anura Ntahbang Women Common Initiative Group
  • Herman Betten, Chief Corporate Affairs and Communications Officer, Flora Food Group

 

Fueling Food, Feeding Energy: The Race to Decarbonize
  • Damilola Ogynbiyi, member of the UN Food Advisory Group & CEO Sustainable Energy for All, explores the critical interconnections between food and energy systems. This keynote highlights why decarbonizing energy is inseparable from transforming food systems—and how aligning both is essential for a sustainable future.
  • Damilola  Ogynbiyi, CEO and Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Sustainable Energy for All, Co-Chair of UN-Energy

 

Looking for Leadership: The Business of Feeding the Future
  • Businesses are at the center of change, directly impacted by economics, policies, and global investment flows. In this session, leading CEOs reflect on key takeaways from earlier discussions and share how they are shaping strategies to drive sustainable transformation.
  • Greg S Garrett, Executive Director, ATNi
  • Tania Strauss, Head, Food and Water, World Economic Forum (WEF)
  • Valerie Keller, Co-Founder & CEO, IMAGINE
  • Hella Schmidt, Senior Vice-President Strategy, Sustainability, Marketing & Transformation, DSM-Firmenich

 

Measuring Transformation: Gaps and Gains
  • The Food System Countdown provides a unique lens on change. This session examines how monitoring dietary shifts and broader systems can reveal both progress and gaps in food system transformation.
  • Lawrence Haddad, Executive Director, GAIN
  • Bianca Carducci, Post-doc, Columbia University
  • Prof. Mario Herrero, Director Food Systems & Global Change, Cornell University

 

The role of Entrepreneurship in Food System Transformation
  • A space to wrap up the Global Call for Startups process, with a quick reminder of the winners and reflections from the jury on the current state of entrepreneurship in food systems transformation.
  • Diana Orembe, Founder/CEO , NovFeed, based in Tanzania
  • Gustaf Brandberg, Co-founder and General Partner, Re:food

 

Closing Reflections: What Will We Carry Forward?
  • A space for final reflections on the past two days—capturing lessons, insights, and commitments to carry forward into action.
  • Jack Bobo, Executive Director, UCLA

 

Closing Remarks