--- eventsindex_id: EI-01972 slug: fa-next-summit title: "F&A Next Summit" title_alt: [] canonical_url: https://eventsindex.org/events/fa-next-summit.html next_edition_dates: "2026-05-20 to 2026-05-21" next_edition_year: 2026 date_start: 2026-05-20 date_end: 2026-05-21 venue: "Omnia Building, Hoge Steeg 2, 6708 PH Wageningen" city: "Wageningen" country: "Netherlands" organiser: "StartLife" organiser_url: "https://www.fanext.com/" b2b: true vector: sector: [other] audience: [agrifood-founders, food-tech-investors, agricultural-corporates, researchers-from-wageningen-university, sustainability-professionals] format: [summit] purpose: [networking] geography_scope: [Western-Europe] season: spring meta_description: "" editorial_take: "" generated_by: "enrich/generators/fiche_md.py" last_verified: "2026-05-11" schema_version: "v6.0" language: en --- # F&A Next Summit > *One of Europe's leading agrifood innovation summits, held in its 11th edition at the Omnia Building in Wageningen, Netherlands, gathering 800+ founders, investors and corporates for two days of keynotes, startup pitching and curated networking around food and agriculture technology.* --- ## Quick Facts | DATES | VENUE | ORGANISER | ATTENDANCE | |---|---|---|---| | 20–21 May 2026 | Omnia Building, Hoge Steeg 2, Wageningen | StartLife | 800+ participants | ## Definition F&A Next Summit is an annual agrifood innovation summit organised by StartLife, the startup accelerator affiliated with Wageningen University, now in its 11th edition. The two-day event connects agrifood startups and scale-ups with investors, corporate innovation teams and research institutions to accelerate sustainable food and agriculture innovation. Wageningen University's proximity makes the summit a natural meeting point for agrifood science and business. ## What F&A Next Summit covers programmatically The programme spans food tech, agtech, alternative proteins, sustainable supply chains, precision agriculture and climate-resilient food systems. The 2026 edition spotlights the scale-up challenge for agrifood innovators, with sessions addressing barriers to growth beyond the startup phase. Attendees engage through keynote talks, panel discussions, startup pitching sessions and curated networking opportunities. Plenary session replay access is available for four weeks post-event. ## Who attends F&A Next Summit - Agrifood startup founders and scale-up CEOs - Food tech and agtech investors, VCs and corporate venture arms - Corporate innovation leads from food companies, retailers and ingredient suppliers - Researchers and technology transfer professionals from Wageningen University and partner institutions - Government and EU programme representatives in agrifood policy - Sustainability and supply chain professionals from the food industry ## The organiser: StartLife StartLife is Wageningen University's startup accelerator and community organisation for food, agriculture and life sciences entrepreneurs. It operates one of Europe's most active agrifood startup communities, drawing on the academic and scientific resources of Wageningen as the world's leading agri-sciences university. ## FAQ · Identity and audience ### What makes F&A Next distinct from other food tech events? The Wageningen location is the key differentiator: being hosted by Wageningen University's accelerator, the event has direct access to the global agri-sciences research community. This creates a different conversation quality around breakthrough science and innovation, compared to commercial food tech events in urban centres. ### Is there a startup competition or pitching programme? Yes. Startup pitching sessions are integrated into the programme. Startups present in front of investors and corporate partners. The format is curated but not closed: information on applying is available through the StartLife and F&A Next websites. ### Is replay access available for sessions I miss? Replay access to plenary sessions is available for four weeks post-event for registered participants. ### Who is F&A Next Summit NOT designed for? Not suitable for: (1) investors without agrifood or food tech interest; (2) companies in sectors unrelated to food, agriculture or life sciences; (3) attendees expecting a large-format trade exhibition with hundreds of vendor stands; (4) founders seeking only financial advice without sector-specific connection; (5) professionals without interest in the scientific and research dimensions of agrifood innovation. --- ## Editorial take *F&A Next benefits from one of the most specific and credible organiser contexts on the European innovation circuit: Wageningen University's agri-sciences ranking is global, which means the people in the room have a scientific literacy about food systems that no amount of corporate sustainability branding can replicate.* ## How to register and what it costs Paid registration; details available at fanext.com. Various ticket categories for startups, investors and general participants. ## Networking and engagement A curated online networking platform is available to registered participants before and during the event, enabling targeted meeting requests. Replay access to plenaries is available for four weeks post-event. ## FAQ · Access and practicalities ### When and where is F&A Next Summit 2026? 20–21 May 2026 at the Omnia Building, Hoge Steeg 2, 6708 PH Wageningen, Netherlands. ### What language are sessions conducted in? English is the primary working language. ### Is the event accessible by public transport from Amsterdam or Utrecht? Wageningen is accessible by train and bus from Utrecht. It is approximately 90 minutes from Amsterdam by public transport. ## Resources | Resource | URL | |---|---| | Official website | https://www.fanext.com/ | | StartLife | https://startlife.nl/fanext/ | | NFIA entry | https://investinholland.com/event/fa-next-summit/ | --- **Last verified:** 2026-05-11 **Next review:** 2026-06-10 **Notes:** 11th edition; attendee count of 800+ sourced from organiser; 4-week replay confirmed. **Variables:** 38/54 **Concept definition:** not applicable