Event Programme

15 - 18 December 2026 • IFM (Istanbul Expo Center)

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Event Programme

15 December - 17 December

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FROM COP31 TO ACTION

Keynote: COP31 Is Over. What Will Really Change?

In Collaboration with:

  • 15 December
  • 13:00 – 13:15
  • IFM (Istanbul Expo Center)

From Policy to Systems: How Is Food Being Redefined?

How will the COP31 decisions and the global policy agenda translate into changes in Türkiye’s food system?

In Collaboration with:

Moderator

Ilgaz Gürsoy

Journalist, Author & TV Presenter

  • 15 December
  • 13:15 – 14:00
  • IFM (Istanbul Expo Center)

Food Security in a Fragile World

How Will Global Food Systems Continue to Feed the World?

In Collaboration with:

Moderator

İrfan Donat

Agriculture Editor

  • 15 December
  • 14:00 – 14:45
  • IFM (Istanbul Expo Center)

The Future of Production: Who Will Stay in the Game?

Where do small-scale producers stand in this transformation? How will this transition be financed?

In Collaboration with:

Moderator

İrfan Donat

Agriculture Editor

  • 15 December
  • 14:45 – 15:30
  • IFM (Istanbul Expo Center)

The Cost of Sustainability: Who Pays, Who Benefits?

We want to make food systems more sustainable. But who will ultimately bear the cost of this transformation – producers, manufacturers, consumers, governments or the financial sector?

In Collaboration with:

Moderator

Ilgaz Gürsoy

Journalist, Author & TV Presenter

  • 15 December
  • 15:30 – 16:15
  • IFM (Istanbul Expo Center)

Closing Session: From COP31 to Action

The 5 Priority Transformation Steps for the Food Industry

In Collaboration with:

Speaker

Ilgaz Gürsoy

Journalist, Author & TV Presenter

İrfan Donat

Agriculture Editor

  • 15 December
  • 16:15 – 16:45
  • IFM (Istanbul Expo Center)

THE BUSINESS OF FOOD: Trade, Retail & Margin War

Keynote: The Future of Food: Global Trends Reshaping Consumer Demand

In Collaboration with:

Speaker

Aylin Siyahhan

Euromonitor International

  • 16 December
  • 13:00 – 13:30
  • IFM (Istanbul Expo Center)

New Game: Where Will Türkiye Win in Food?

Will Türkiye remain a low-cost supplier? Is value-added production really achievable? New markets: finding the balance between Africa, the Gulf and the EU.

In Collaboration with:

Moderator

Cenk Gürsoy

Euromonitor International

  • 16 December
  • 13:45 – 14:30
  • IFM (Istanbul Expo Center)

Retail Reset: Who Holds the Power on the Shelf?

Why is private label booming? Does a brand really create value? Are retailers pushing back against producers?

In Collaboration with:

  • 16 December
  • 14:45 – 15:30
  • IFM (Istanbul Expo Center)

Price, Cost, Margin: Who Is Making Money and Who Is Losing?

Rising costs vs. consumer resistance. Is the discount culture undermining quality? Is the business still profitable?

In Collaboration with:

  • 16 December
  • 15:30 – 16:15
  • IFM (Istanbul Expo Center)

FOOD NEXT: What Will Actually Change?

From FoodTech Hype to Real Market Dynamics: Has the future arrived, or are we still watching presentations about it?

Keynote: The Future of Eating: What Will Actually Change?

In Collaboration with:

  • 17 December
  • 13:00 – 13:45
  • IFM (Istanbul Expo Center)

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