At a crucial moment for the global food system, ftalks The Food Changemakers Summit 2025 has established itself as the must-attend event for those leading the transformation of the sector and seeking business, innovation, and investment opportunities all in one place. We bring together the great visionaries of food to rethink the future, explore disruptive solutions, and accelerate the transition towards a healthier, fairer, and more regenerative model.
Under the theme Tech for Food, ftalks 2025 places technological innovation at the heart of the conversation. From artificial intelligence to biotechnology, we’ve built a bridge between tradition and the future, connecting people, regions, and impactful solutions. Valencia, as the pantry of the Mediterranean and within the framework of the World Sustainable Gastronomy Day, has become the meeting point where all the right ingredients have come together to transform tomorrow.
+700 attendees
If you are a company:
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Discover technological solutions to accelerate innovation and business.
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Connect with the most disruptive startups in the sector.
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Be inspired by global leaders in the food industry.
If you are a startup:
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Pitch your project to investors and large corporations.
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Gain visibility at Future Market and the Startup Awards.
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Access funding and scaling opportunities.
If you are an investor:
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Identify startups with high potential and real impact.
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Explore key trends in foodtech and agtech.
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Connect with other funds and strategic players in the ecosystem.
Why attend?
Water Positive Solutions - Agtech & Soil Health - Climate & Carbon Smart - Open Innovation - AI & Food - Agri-FoodTech Investment - Advanced Nutrition & Longevity - Smart & Resilient Supply Chain - Waste to Value - Food Service & Retail Intelligence - Next-Gen Ingredients - Social Impact - Geopolitics - Cybersecurity -
Main Stage
Talks and roundtables with the changemakers shaping the future of food. Key global food system figures shared their vision and leadership.
Ecosystem Stage
The space for the foodtech ecosystem. From investment opportunities to public funding calls, this stage connected key sector players with the resources they need to grow and make an impact.
Agora
Close, in-depth conversations with experts shaping the food system. In an intimate, interactive format, the Ágora offered a unique space to debate, reflect, and share ideas on the most pressing challenges in the sector.
Future Market
The market of tomorrow showcased projects revolutionizing how we produce, distribute, and consume food. A vibrant exhibition space full of disruptive ideas, emerging technologies, and sustainable models setting trends in the industry.
Smart Networking
KM ZERO's digital community enabled smart networking to discover strategic partners, share projects, and create synergies that drive business, investment, and innovation. Thousands of valuable connections to power a better future for the sector.
Startup Awards
expert investment funds. The winners, Sensesbit and Migma, were recognized as the “Most Innovative Startup” and the “Most Sustainable Startup” respectively.
Each received a €5,000 cash prize provided by Solulim and Helados Estiu. In addition to this recognition and support, the winning startups will join the KM ZERO community, gaining visibility and access to investors, corporates, and industry leaders.
Regenerative Lunch
A menu designed to rethink the way we eat, featuring dishes made with local ingredients and earth-friendly techniques. This experience celebrated World Sustainable Gastronomy Day and aimed not only to delight but to reconnect us with food that helps regenerate the planet.
AGENDA
9:15 Registro (Las Naves)
MAIN STAGE
(La Harinera)
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10:00 – 13:50
Food Conference
13:50 – 14:00
ftalks Startup Awards
14:00 – 15:30
Regenerative Lunch (Business Pass only)
15:30 – 18:15
Food Conference
18:15 – 19:30
Closing Drinks
ECOSYSTEM STAGE
(LAS NAVES – SALA POLIVALENT)
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11:00 – 11:40
The investment landscape 2025 and beyond: what matters today?
11:40 – 12:55
Startup pitches
12:55
Open Innovation: Collaborations That Are Transforming the Food Industry
13:25 – 13:50
Financing and Support for Agrifoodtech Entrepreneurship
15:30 – 18:00 Food Conference
AGORA STAGE
(LAS NAVES)
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11:00 – 13:40
Food Conference
14:00 – 15:30
Lunch by Familia Martínez
(PATIO 1 LAS NAVES – NETWORKING AREA)
“If ftalks has managed to do anything for us, it is to densify the opportunity for quality connection per square meter. I count more than 100 conversations, I count honesty, a spirit of collaboration, dedication, and a great capacity to mobilize resources towards projects with a real impac”.
Ruben Hidalgo.
Entrepreneurship and Open Innovation director at CAPSA FOOD
BUSINESS PASS
300 €
Access to the Main Stage, Ecosystem Stage, and Agora (subject to availability)
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️Access to the Future Market
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️Access to the KM ZERO digital community and smart connections all year round
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Access to the Networking Lounge
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Regenerative Lunch
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️On-demand access to Main Stage content
Tickets
Las Naves
C/ de Joan Verdeguer, 16, Poblados Marítimos, 46024 València
La Harinera VLC
C/ de Juan Verdeguer, 30, Poblados Marítimos, 46024 Valencia
EVENT SCHEDULE: 10:00 - 19:00
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