6-9 OCTOBER
2025
Mexico
GEOPOLITICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN / OPEN INNOVATION / WATER MANAGEMENT / THE FUTURE OF AGRICULTURE / DECARBONIZATION / ADVANCED NUTRITION AND LONGEVITY / FOOD SERVICE, GASTRONOMY AND RETAIL / FOOD SAFETY / AI AND MARKET TRENDS / NEW PROTEINS / ZERO WASTE
At a pivotal moment for the transformation of the global and Latin American food system, KM ZERO hosted the fourth edition of ftalks Food Summit LATAM in Mexico City — establishing itself as the must-attend event for those driving change in the food industry. Corporates, startups, investors, and institutions came together to explore business, collaboration, and investment opportunities with real impact on both sides of the Atlantic.
ftalks LATAM continues to strengthen its role as a bridge between the food ecosystems of Europe and Latin America, connecting talent, technology, and forward-thinking vision to accelerate the transition toward a more sustainable, fair, and resilient food system.
4 days
octOBER 6
Food Conference
Talks and panels with national and international leaders who are shaping the present and future of what we eat. Renowned figures from across the agri-food industry shared insights and experiences on key topics such as artificial intelligence, food security, health and nutrition, sustainability, food waste, retail, open innovation, and investment.
octOBER 7
Networking Breakfast
A space designed to connect key industry players with everything they need to grow and create impact. One-to-one meetings fostered strategic partnerships, collaborative projects, and synergies that drive business, investment, and innovation — resulting in hundreds of valuable connections between corporates, investors, startups, and institutions.
octubre 8-9
Future Market
An innovation floor featuring 36 startups from across Latin America showcased at The Food Tech Summit & Expo — the largest foodtech fair in the region, where KM ZERO serves as a strategic partner. Visitors experienced emerging technologies and tasted sustainable, healthy products that are set to define the industry’s future trends.
octOBER 8
Startup Pitches
& Awards
14 finalist startups from the ftalks Startup Awards presented their pitches before an expert jury made up of investors and industry leaders. The winners were CIRCE and MicroIN, recognized as “Most Innovative Startup” and “Most Sustainable Startup”, respectively. Additionally, Argentine startups Kresko RNATech and BioBlends received honorable mentions. Thanks to this recognition, the winning startups will join the KM ZERO community, gaining visibility and access to investors, corporates, and key industry leaders.
SPEAKERS
AGENDA
OCTOBER 6
Deloitte University.
Torre Diana
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14:30 – 20:00 | Food Conference
Roundtables and keynotes with global agri-food leaders.
Topics:
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Health & Well-being
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Artificial Intelligence
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The Future Consumer
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Climate & Resilient Supply Chains
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Regenerative Agriculture
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Zero Waste
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Water Management
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Geopolitics
19:00 | Networking & Drinks
20:00 | Closing
OCTOBER 7
BBVA SPARK. Torre BBVA.
(INVITATION ONLY)
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8:30 – 12:00 | Speed Networking Breakfast
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Launch of The Food Changemakers Think Tank 2025 Report
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Curated networking and personalized meetings for KM ZERO partners and guests
OCTOBER 8
The Food Tech Summit & Expo. Centro banamex
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10:00 – 18:30 | Future Market by KM ZERO
Startup exhibition area featuring cutting-edge solutions for the agri-food industry.
14:00 – 15:30 | TALK 1 Auditorium
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Startup Pitches: Selected startups compete for the ftalks’25 LATAM awards in Innovation and Sustainability categories.
18:30 – 20:00 | SUMMIT INTERNATIONAL Auditorium
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ftalks’25 LATAM Awards: Winners announced in Innovation and Sustainability categories.
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Keynote: “From Talk to Action: Strategies to Connect Industry, Government, Academia, and Consumers” by Laia Mas, Founder of Mas Salmones, sponsored by KM ZERO Food Innovation Hub.
OCTOBER 9
The Food Tech Summit & Expo. Centro banamex
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10:00 – 18:30 | Future Market by KM ZERO
Exhibition of agri-foodtech startups showcasing their technologies and products.
11:00 – 11:45 | TALK 1 Auditorium
Inspiration Session: The Future of Food, led by Beatriz Jacoste, CEO of KM ZERO Food Innovation Hub.
An initiative of:
Institutional Partners
Institutional Partners
Partners
Colaborators
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