Our top picks for Future of Food events in Amsterdam, 29–30 October

Biosafe will be in Amsterdam for two co-located events at RAI: The Future of Protein Production and Regulating the Future of Food. Together they bring technology, scale-up, investment, and regulatory decision-makers under one roof.

These events complement each other:

• The Future of Protein Production focuses on technologies, scale-up, and investment driving alternative protein innovation. It brings together over 1,000 attendees, from start-ups to corporates, to showcase the science and solutions powering the protein transition.

• Regulating the Future of Food dives into the regulatory and policy side of innovation, with leading regulators, consultants, and industry experts sharing practical insights on navigating global approval pathways for novel foods.

Together, they create a unique platform where innovators and regulators meet under one roof, the perfect place for Biosafe to contribute our expertise in microbial safety, regulatory dossiers, and risk assessment.

Our top picks across both conferences

• Alex Crisp, Program Manager – Future of Protein Production

• Gero Greive, CEO – Eridia

• Ignacio Vargas, Head of Alternative Proteins – Givaudan

• Svenja Dannewitz, CEO – Senara GmbH

• Yvan Chardonnens, CEO – Standing Ovation

29 Oct, 12:10 PM
Using Analytics to Determine the Nutritional Value of (Novel) Food

How advanced analytics underpin nutritional credibility, exposure modelling, and compliant labelling for novel ingredients.

Speakers:

• Emmie Dumont, Director – RIC Resolve

30 Oct, 09:45 AM
Bringing Cultured Meat to Market: Lessons from Vow’s Regulatory Journey

Designing a submission strategy, engaging authorities, and building global-ready data packages for novel foods.

Speakers:

• Naya McCartney, Regulatory Affairs – Vow

30 Oct, 10:25 AM
How Are Novel Food Companies Picking Their Markets?

Launch sequencing across EU, UK, US, and APAC based on timelines, risk, and commercial fit.

Speakers:

• Eleni Ntokou, Regulatory Affairs – Unibio A/S

• Kimberly Ong, Principal – Vireo Advisors

• Owen Ensor, CEO – Meatly

• Valeria Teloni, Regulatory Lead – Mosa Meat

• Yvonne Dommels, Regulatory Affairs – The Protein Brewery

30 Oct, 2:20 PM
Real-Time Precision: Transforming Cultivated Meat with Advanced In-Line Sensors

Process analytics for viable cell density, pH, DO, and CO₂ that support reproducibility, quality specs, and dossier evidence at scale.

Speakers:

• Katharina Dahlmann, Senior Application Specialist – Hamilton

Regulating the Future of Food — Top 5

29 Oct, 2:00 PM
European Commission: Experience with Novel Food Applications — Tips for Applicants

Practical guidance on dossier completeness, common pitfalls, and aligning with EC expectations.

Speakers:

• Ivona Babic, Policy Officer – European Commission

29 Oct, 2:30 PM
EFSA: Make the Evidence Work Across the Dossier

Structuring composition, production, tox, nutrition, exposure, and allergenicity to reduce additional data requests.

Speakers:

• Ermolaos Ververis, Scientific Officer – EFSA

29 Oct, 12:00 PM
Navigating EU & UK Novel Food Approvals: Industry Experiences

What successful applicants did right and how they handled regulator questions and data gaps.

Speakers:

• Anna Radawska, Regulatory Affairs – Microharvest

• Erwin Weerts, Regulatory Affairs – Corbion

• Ida Søndergaard, Regulatory Affairs – Solar Foods

• Lucie Racault, Regulatory Affairs – Nestlé

• Yvonne Dommels, Regulatory Affairs – The Protein Brewery

29 Oct, 4:00 PM
Workshop: Cultured Meat Safety Initiative (CMSI)

Safety research priorities, assessment frameworks, and aligning industry practices with regulator expectations.

Speakers:

• Jo Anne Shatkin, President – Vireo Advisors

• Kimberly Ong, Principal – Vireo Advisors

• Wei Ng, Principal – Vireo Advisors

29 Oct, 4:00 PM
Workshop: Fermentation & Precision Fermentation Risk Assessment — Tricks and Tips

Hands-on guidance for dossier focus, safety substantiation, and efficient evidence generation.

Speakers:

• Caroline Idowu, Senior Consultant – Atova Regulatory Consulting

• Fernando Rivero, Principal Consultant – Atova Regulatory Consulting

• Hannah Lester, CEO – Atova Consulting

• Hannes Malfroy, Senior Consultant – Atova Regulatory Consulting

30 Oct, 12:00 PM
Navigating Regulatory Uncertainty in the US

Engagement tactics and positioning under evolving frameworks to support dual EU–US routes.

Speakers:

• Vince Sewalt, Head of Regulatory Science – IFF

We look forward to connecting with fellow innovators, investors, and industry leaders. Whether you're navigating regulatory pathways, exploring novel ingredient strategies, or seeking expert collaboration, please reach out to Anne, Paula or Janne to schedule a meeting in Amsterdam.

Let’s shape the future of safe, innovative food. Together.

Meet us on 29–30 October in Amsterdam!

	Janne Ylärinne, PhD Sales Director, Biosafe Book an appointment on Janne's calendar ›
	Anne Ukkonen, PhD Regulatory Manager, Biosafe Book an appointment on Anne's calendar ›
	Paula Pescador, PhD Regulatory and Scientific Expert, Biosafe Book an appointment on Paula's calendar ›