Plant FWD 2026

Plant FWD is returning in 2026 for another groundbreaking edition on April 8 & 9. After three editions in Amsterdam, we have a brand new location at the Midden Nederland Hallen, centrally located in the heart of the Foodvalley Region. Plant FWD is the the must-attend event of the year for people interested in the future of alternative proteins, sustainability and accelerating the protein shift. Get your ticket today!

What's can you expect at Plant FWD 2026?

• A two day, in-person event in the heart of the Foodvalley Region.
• Be inspired by 40+ captivating and innovative speakers from industry icons to thought leaders who have disrupted the market
• Pitch your start-up and/or innovations to retailers and investors
• Showcase your products and get-real time feedback from attendees on our Marketplace.
• Network with 100s of like-minded start-ups, investors, retailers, restaurant owners, government officials, academics and future talents.
  
  In short: Plant FWD is THE place to build the connections you need to grow your business.

Who should be there?

• Founders of start-up brands interested in accelerating the growth of their business
• Industry experts keen to give back to the industry and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs
• Team members of scaling food and drink brands looking to up-skill and gather industry insights
• Retail & foodservice buyers looking for new trends & innovations
• Production partners looking for new collaborations
• Investors looking for plant-based startups keen to secure their first round of funding

Still in doubt? Have a look at last years aftermovie!