After a successful pilot in 2024, we’re excited to bring back our Food Security Conference, an exclusive event for sixth form and post 16 college students in Norfolk. This new annual conference offers a comprehensive exploration of food production, sustainability and security, designed to deepen your understanding of the complex food systems that feed the world.
📅 Date & Time
Wednesday, 26th November 2025
Arrivals from 09:00, Departure from 14:00
📍 Location
John Innes Centre, Conference Centre, Norwich Research Park, NR4 7UG
🍽 Refreshments and Lunch Provided
Free for both students and staff.
What You’ll Gain:
- Learn about sustainable farming practices, land management, and the role of livestock in a changing world.
- Think critically about the environmental and ethical impacts of food production.
- Explore innovative technologies such as controlled environment agriculture systems and understand how farming can tackle food waste and improve food security in the future.
- Network with industry experts and fellow students to gain insights into career paths in food, farming, and sustainability.
Event Objectives:
- Awareness & Education: Understand the journey of food from farm to table and the key challenges in food security.
- Critical Thinking: Analyse food production practices and their effects on sustainability, ethics, and economies.
- Informed Decisions: Equip yourself to make more conscious food choices that impact the global food system.
- Engagement & Inspiration: Discover careers and advocacy roles in food security and sustainable development.
Event Schedule:
09:00 – Arrivals
10:00 – Welcome
10:10 – Six dynamic sessions on food production, sustainability, and innovation
12:30 – Lunch
13:00 – Three further sessions including a panel Q&A
14:00 – Optional Networking or Departure
15:00 – Event Close
Topics will explore:
- The Future of Food
- Managing Natural Resources
- Healthy Systems, Healthy Soils
- Livestock & Land Use
- Farm Economics
- Farming in a Changing World
- Standards, Safety & Supply Chains
Delivered by experts in the field, this conference is an exciting opportunity to engage in the future of food systems. Students will leave inspired, informed, and empowered to make a difference.
Apply today and secure your place! Deadline for ticket applications is Friday 14th November.