30 Sept 2026 • Centurion Hotel, Gauteng
One day. One room. The people shaping what South Africa eats next.
The South African Future of Food Conference is an exciting new national platform bringing together the people who produce, make, move, sell, regulate, research and buy food.
Food For Mzansi is proud to present this conference in partnership with:
This is a space to ask the big questions facing South Africa’s food system, connect unlikely partners and explore the opportunities that lie ahead.
• Farmers
• FMCG
• RETAIL
• GOVERNMENT
• RESEARCH
• INVESTMENT
• ENTREPRENEURS
• CONSUMERS
South Africa’s food system is changing fast. Yet it is surprisingly rare for the people producing our food and the businesses selling it to consumers to sit down and talk to each other.
Farmers, food producers, FMCG brands, retailers, policymakers and other key players often operate in separate worlds, even though they are all part of the same food system. That is why this conversation matters.
The South African Future of Food Conference, proudly presented by Food For Mzansi, brings these worlds together in one room for a day of frank conversations, fresh thinking and practical solutions about the future of food in South Africa. The inaugural conference is powered by Land Bank and South Africa Wine, and features exciting exhibitions showcasing innovation across South Africa’s food system.
Affordability is under pressure for households across the country.
From farms to factories, data and innovation are reshaping the sector.
Producers and businesses need to adapt to ensure food security.
Brands face new pressures around health, sustainability and value.
What people buy, eat and expect is changing.
Exhibition space is limited and allocated on a curated basis to ensure a high-quality showcase that reflects the diversity of South Africa’s food economy. We invite organisations from across the food value chain to secure their place at this landmark gathering.
