Ecosystem Exchange: Foodtech

Ecosystem Exchange: Foodtech

22 November, 2:00pm - 23 November, 2:00pm

Allen & Overy, One Bishops Square, London E1 6AD and True House, 29 Buckingham Gate, London SW1E 6NF, London

This event is sold out

We are inviting the brightest, most innovative and prominent Swedish Foodtech businesses to join two half-days sessions. 10 companies will be selected to be coached through masterclasses and inspirational speeches and have the opportunity to meet important stakeholders in the industry. We are connecting founders with UK stakeholders within the foodtech industry, as well as the UK investment community – preparing them to take their business to the next level.

The programme is organised by the SCC, on behalf of Invest in Skåne, and is an activity within the Southern Sweden International project which is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund - the project is a partnership between Region BlekingeAlmi Företagspartner Blekinge AB, Region Skåne and Invest in Skåne AB.

Agenda day 1 - Welcome to one of the world's greatest economies 

Time: 2.00pm-7:00pm (half day) followed by networking drinks.

Welcome and Introduction 

Keynote: The Case for the UK - The market after Brexit and the pandemic 

Panel discussion: The Foodtech Ecosystem in the UK

Keynote: The Regulatory Environment for Foodtech Businesses 

Coffee break
20 min

Panel discussion: Current trends, opportunities and challenges 

Participating companies present their current needs in terms of Competence, Contacts and Capital with questions from a panel

Closing remarks 

Networking with drinks and nibbles

Agenda day 2 - Setting up and scaling your business in the UK  

Time: 9.00am- 2.00pm (half day) followed by lunch and networking. 

Welcome and Introduction

Keynote: A company case study 

Workshop: How to break through the UK media landscape 

Panel discussion: Lessons learned by successful businesses and entrepreneurs

Coffee break
15 min

Keynote: Customs and regulations considerations in the UK 

Workshop: Setting up and scaling in the UK 

Closing remarks 

Lunch and networking 

 

Meet the participating companies

Angry Camel - Plant power!

Balsgård Foodtech 

 

Casheury -The Vegan Creamery-

 

Nothing Fishy – It’s all about the taste and texture

Raging Pig Co. | Pork Re-Invented

 

Seatrients 

 

Simply delicious (simplynowaste.se)

 

Sustainable Food Waste 


Yelte – Pushing the boundaries for the future of sustainable and nutritious plant-based foods.

 

Speakers

Louise Partridge

Louise Partridge
Managing Director, Merryhill Accountancy Services

Peter Sandberg

Peter Sandberg
Chief Executive, Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the UK

Vinay Solanki

Vinay Solanki
Head of Commercial Growth Fund, Channel 4 Ventures

Ben Bunyard

Ben Bunyard
Head of PR, Redgert Comms

Dr. Roberta Re

Dr. Roberta Re
Food & Drink Investment Specialist, Department for International Trade (DIT)

Jacqueline Anderson

Jacqueline Anderson
Senior Investment Adviser, Department for International Trade (DIT)

Erik Olsen

Erik Olsen
Head of Growth & Country Manager UK, Klimato

Wilson Clarke

Wilson Clarke
Managing Director, Löfbergs UK

Andrea Kviecinska

Andrea Kviecinska
Business Development Manager, Invest in Skåne

Samuel Marsden

Samuel Marsden
Venture and Growth Investor, Kinnevik

Mike Kennedy

Mike Kennedy
Venture Partner, Ananda Impact Ventures

Archie Mason

Archie Mason
Director Innovation, TRUE

Love Norlin

Love Norlin
UK Operations & Expansion Manager, Redgert Comms

Kristina Navikaite

Kristina Navikaite
Investment Services Team, Department for International Trade

Alban Remy

Alban Remy
Head of Innovation & Life Sciences, London & Partners

Marisa Heath

Marisa Heath
CEO, Plant-Based Food Alliance

Jon Sprank

Jon Sprank
Director, EnterpriseAlumni

Sharon Morey

Sharon Morey
UK/EU Regulatory Affairs Team Manager, Campden BRI Group

Nieve Howarth

Nieve Howarth
Relationship Manager, Danske Bank

Natasha Takhar

Natasha Takhar
Global Talent Visa Lead, Tech Nation

Lisa Göransson

Lisa Göransson
Partner, Allen & Overy

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