On 27 November 2025, Brussels will host a new flagship gathering for Europe’s organic sector: the Organic Food Forum 2025, organised by IFOAM Organics Europe. This invitation-only forum is designed as a unique meeting point for forward-thinking CEOs and senior executives to shape the future of organic business together.

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With its mix of interactive sessions, strategic debates, and high-level policy dialogues, OFF 2025 offers an opportunity for businesses and stakeholders to exchange and set common priorities for organic market growth and innovation. Eduardo Cuoco, Director of IFOAM Organics Europe, highlighted the importance of this new platform:

“We are happy to launch the Organic Food Forum as a new event dedicated to organic businesses. This forum marks the beginning of a vibrant community of leaders supporting one another’s growth and innovation. We believe the OFF2025 will help businesses shape the future of the organic sector, ensuring that our values and market opportunities go hand in hand.”

Forum where innovative ideas meet years of experience

The programme offers a unique balance of inspiration and strategy with the entrepreneurial storytelling, realistic 2030s business scenarios and high-level policy debate. Throughout the day, participants will dive into:

  • Interactive Dilemma Challenge – brainstorming with peers on realistic 2030s scenarios for organic businesses.
  • Big Picture Panel – energic debate on how organic businesses can stand out in the future, grow in a competitive market and connect with consumers.
  • Marketing Hub Launch – celebrating the creation of IFOAM Organics Europe’s new Marketing Hub.
  • Open Mic – Stories of Change – bold entrepreneurial journeys from across the organic sector.
  • Policy & Regulation Sessions – interactive discussion with high-level politicians on post-2024 EU political priorities & regulatory dynamics shaping organic market.

High-level representatives from the European Commission

The forum is honoured to welcome Mihail Dumitru, Deputy Director-General of DG AGRI, European Commission, who will share insights into the post-2024 political shifts, CAP budget, and trade agenda affecting organic. Luis Carazo Jimenez, Head of Unit for Organics at DG AGRI, will join to discuss the state of play and future developments of the EU Organic Regulation. Their contributions will set the tone for a powerful discussion with representatives of the organic business sector on how policy, regulation and innovation can drive sustainable market growth.

Would you like to join the Forum?

The Organic Food Forum brings together the strengths of two well-established gatherings – Organic Food Conference and IFOAM Organics Europe Meets Business – to create a stronger invitation-only platform for exchange. Business leaders interested in receiving an invitation are warmly encouraged to contact the organisers at events@organicseurope.bio.

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