BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://swissfoodnutritionvalley.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Zurich BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250619T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250619T210000 DTSTAMP:20260601T013355 CREATED:20250529T054709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T054709Z UID:10000208-1750356000-1750366800@swissfoodnutritionvalley.com SUMMARY:Upcycling Dinner – Food Zürich DESCRIPTION:One in three food items in Switzerland never makes it to the plate. That adds up to 2.8 million tonnes per year. But what many see as waste\, others see as a valuable resource. \nAt this Upcycling Dinner\, Valley startups Luya Foods and EggField will show how byproducts like Okara and Aquafaba can be transformed into delicious dishes. \nTogether with the future hub by Bridge\, Luya invites you to an inspiring and flavourful evening — part of FOOD ZURICH. \nHere’s what’s in store:\n• Eye-opening facts about food byproducts• A creative 3-course menu made from rescued & upcycled ingredients• Great conversations in a fantastic venue URL:https://swissfoodnutritionvalley.com/event-listing/upcycling-dinner-food-zurich/ LOCATION:Bridge\, future hub\, Zurich CATEGORIES:Ecosystem event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://swissfoodnutritionvalley.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2023-11-27-Luya66730.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250701T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250701T090000 DTSTAMP:20260601T013355 CREATED:20240925T111846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T081029Z UID:10000168-1751358600-1751360400@swissfoodnutritionvalley.com SUMMARY:Meet The Valley DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning more about Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley (SFNV) and the thriving Swiss food ecosystem? “Meet The Valley” is our monthly virtual meet-up designed to introduce you to our mission and how we collaborate with partners to drive impact. \nWhy attend? \n\nGet an introduction to SFNV—what we do\, why we exist\, and how we create value by developing tools and organizing events that support our partners.\nLearn how we foster collaboration within the Swiss food ecosystem to tackle key challenges in food\, agriculture\, and nutrition.\n\nAfter the introduction\, we’ll open the floor for an interactive Q&A session\, where you can share your projects\, ask questions\, and discuss topics like innovation\, collaboration\, and sustainability. \nWho’s leading it? The sessions will be hosted by a member of the SFNV team\, and our CEO\, Christina Senn-Jakobsen\, will join to answer your questions and share her passion for food innovation and partner collaboration. \nWhen? “Meet The Valley” is held monthly. If you can’t attend the next session\, simply choose a date that fits your schedule when registering. \nWhy join us? This is your opportunity to connect with the SFNV team\, hear about the tools and events we’ve developed to support our partners\, and explore how collaboration drives success in the Swiss food ecosystem. During the Q&A\, we look forward to hearing about your projects\, sharing ideas\, and discussing exciting topics related to food innovation. \nBest of all – it’s free! \n👇 Register now\, and we can’t wait to meet you soon. \nKind regards\,\nThe Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley Team URL:https://swissfoodnutritionvalley.com/event-listing/meet-the-valley-0725/ CATEGORIES:SFNV event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://swissfoodnutritionvalley.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/MeetTheValleyWeb-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley":MAILTO:events@sfnv.ch LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82274001218 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250821T104500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250821T173000 DTSTAMP:20260601T013355 CREATED:20250703T084244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T084244Z UID:10000210-1755773100-1755797400@swissfoodnutritionvalley.com SUMMARY:Open Exploration Workshop in Courtemelon (JU) DESCRIPTION:The Innovation Booster Future Food Farming\, powered by Innosuisse\, invites you to expand your network and collaborate on the challenges of transforming the food system during an Open Exploration Workshop. \nThrough a shared understanding of current conflicts\, stakeholders—from farmers to citizens\, from research to application—develop projects that contribute to solving problems and changing the status quo. \nProject funding of up to CHF 39’000 can be obtained after participating in the workshop\, incubation sessions\, and meeting the participation requirements. \nTogether\, we aim to explore the following question:
How can we align recommendations for sustainable nutrition with local sourcing and production? \nWhat obstacles must be overcome to comply with the food pyramid and the agri-food value chain? How can we reconcile the ecological footprint of our diets with the role of meat and the promotion of short supply chains? Can the “Feed no Food” principle reduce competition for resources\, and how can these efforts be integrated into climate plans? Finally\, how can a balanced\, carbon-neutral diet be reflected in gastronomy and retail offerings? Finding a balance requires rethinking production\, consumption\, and business practices at all levels. \nDuring this workshop\, we will:\n• Experience the challenges—together\, in the kitchen\n• Identify the obstacles and issues currently hindering transformation\n• Deepen our understanding of the complexity of our agri-food system\n• Identify key challenges and relevant stakeholders\n• Draft opportunity statements that pave the way for new momentum and value-based solutions \nWhy participate?\n• Join a vibrant\, multidisciplinary community passionately reshaping our food landscape\n• Gain deep insight and understanding of key barriers and their significant impacts\n• Find the right partners for an innovation project and access funding \nThis event is organized in collaboration with the Fondation Rurale Interjurassienne and will be held in French and German. URL:https://swissfoodnutritionvalley.com/event-listing/open-exploration-workshop-in-courtemelon-ju/ LOCATION:Fondation Rurale Interjurassienne\, Courtemelon\, Courtételle\, Jura\, 2852\, Switzerland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://swissfoodnutritionvalley.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/WS-IB-FFF_Courtemelon.png ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Booster Future Food Farming":MAILTO:innovation@futurefoodfarming.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250902T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250902T180000 DTSTAMP:20260601T013355 CREATED:20250703T084035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T084035Z UID:10000209-1756807200-1756836000@swissfoodnutritionvalley.com SUMMARY:Open Exploration Workshop in Zürich DESCRIPTION:The Innovation Booster Future Food Farming powered by Innosuisse invites you to connect and collaboratively shape transformative solutions in an Open Exploration Workshop. \nThrough a shared understanding of current conflicts of interest\, stakeholders—from farmers to citizens\, from research to application—develop projects that contribute to solving problems and changing the status quo. \nProject funding of up to CHF 39’000 can be obtained after participating in the workshop\, incubation sessions\, and meeting the participation requirements. \nTogether\, we tackle the challenges of urban farming operations under the theme: Farming Properly in an Urban Environment \nAgriculture faces major challenges: rising costs\, limited land\, climate change\, and often a lack of recognition from the public. How can urban farming operations become more economically viable\, visible\, and confident? \nIn this Open Exploration Workshop\, we will jointly explore the obstacles and opportunities for farming businesses operating in urban environments. We will exchange experiences\, discover innovative solution approaches\, and develop practical strategies to make urban agriculture more sustainable and economically sound. \nFor anyone who wants to make community-focused agriculture future-proof! \nDuring this workshop\, we will:\n• Visit and learn about the urban leasehold farm Schipferhof and its surroundings\n• Identify challenges and opportunities in the environment and among stakeholders\n• Gain a deeper understanding of the complexity of our agricultural and food systems\n• Prepare an opportunity report that paves the way for new impulses and value-based solutions \nWhy participate?\n• Join a vibrant\, multidisciplinary community passionate about reshaping our food landscape\n• Gain insights into relevant hurdles and understand their impacts\n• Find suitable partners for an innovation project and secure funding and support \nThis event is organized in collaboration with Grün Stadt Zürich and will be conducted in German. URL:https://swissfoodnutritionvalley.com/event-listing/open-exploration-workshop-in-zurich/ LOCATION:Schipferhof\, Kilchbergstrasse 101\, Zürich\, Zürich\, 8038\, Switzerland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://swissfoodnutritionvalley.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/WS-IB-FFF_Zurich.png ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Booster Future Food Farming":MAILTO:innovation@futurefoodfarming.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250909T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250909T120000 DTSTAMP:20260601T013355 CREATED:20240925T114448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T081124Z UID:10000170-1757415600-1757419200@swissfoodnutritionvalley.com SUMMARY:Meet The Valley DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning more about Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley (SFNV) and the thriving Swiss food ecosystem? “Meet The Valley” is our monthly virtual meet-up designed to introduce you to our mission and how we collaborate with partners to drive impact. \nWhy attend? \n\nGet an introduction to SFNV—what we do\, why we exist\, and how we create value by developing tools and organizing events that support our partners.\nLearn how we foster collaboration within the Swiss food ecosystem to tackle key challenges in food\, agriculture\, and nutrition.\n\nAfter the introduction\, we’ll open the floor for an interactive Q&A session\, where you can share your projects\, ask questions\, and discuss topics like innovation\, collaboration\, and sustainability. \nWho’s leading it? The sessions will be hosted by a member of the SFNV team\, and our CEO\, Christina Senn-Jakobsen\, will join to answer your questions and share her passion for food innovation and partner collaboration. \nWhen? “Meet The Valley” is held monthly. If you can’t attend the next session\, simply choose a date that fits your schedule when registering. \nWhy join us? This is your opportunity to connect with the SFNV team\, hear about the tools and events we’ve developed to support our partners\, and explore how collaboration drives success in the Swiss food ecosystem. During the Q&A\, we look forward to hearing about your projects\, sharing ideas\, and discussing exciting topics related to food innovation. \nBest of all – it’s free! \n👇 Register now\, and we can’t wait to meet you soon. \nKind regards\,\nThe Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley Team URL:https://swissfoodnutritionvalley.com/event-listing/meet-the-valley-0925/ CATEGORIES:SFNV event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://swissfoodnutritionvalley.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/MeetTheValleyWeb-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley":MAILTO:events@sfnv.ch LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81834689225 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250924 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250926 DTSTAMP:20260601T013355 CREATED:20250707T100042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T100224Z UID:10000211-1758672000-1758844799@swissfoodnutritionvalley.com SUMMARY:Future Food-Tech London DESCRIPTION:Future Food-Tech: Advancing Resilient & Healthy Food Systems \nAs global dynamics continue to impact food security\, supply chains\, and consumer behaviour\, Future Food-Tech returns to London on September 24-25 to explore the innovations\, strategic partnerships\, and policy frameworks needed to build resilient & healthy food systems. \nThis year\, alongside the main stage\, take advantage of breakout sessions for more in-depth and interactive conversations\, meet dozens of entrepreneurs in our Start-Up Arena\, and join the Taste Lab for a chance to try mouth-watering new products at the forefront of food-tech. \nWith unparalleled networking opportunities\, including a dedicated 1-1 meeting room\, join us to connect with the food-tech ecosystem\, forge partnerships and accelerate the innovation needed to tackle the advance resilient and healthy food systems. \nFriends of the Valley benefit from a 10% discount with the code “SFNV10” URL:https://swissfoodnutritionvalley.com/event-listing/future-food-tech-london/ CATEGORIES:Ecosystem event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://swissfoodnutritionvalley.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SFNV-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251002T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251002T230000 DTSTAMP:20260601T013355 CREATED:20250123T101057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T083820Z UID:10000194-1759413600-1759446000@swissfoodnutritionvalley.com SUMMARY:SFNV’s General Assembly & 5th Anniversary Celebration DESCRIPTION:Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley is turning five!\nJoin us for a special edition of our Annual General Assembly\, followed by a vibrant celebration of our community’s achievements and the future of food innovation. \nKey details\n\nDate: Thursday\, October 2\, 2025\nTime: 14:00 – 23:00\nLocation:Stellwork & Grosse Schanze\, Bern (2-minute walk from Bern station\n\n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n Event Highlights\n🕑 14:00 – 16:00 | General Assembly & coffee \nJoin us for updates on our 2024 activities and financials\, a look ahead to 2025-2026\, and key governance decisions. Cast your vote\, sip some coffee\, and connect with fellow partners as we shape the future of SFNV together. \n \n\n🎉 16:00 – 22:00 | A celebration of the Swiss food innovation ecosystem: past\, present and future \nLet’s raise a glass to how far we’ve come – and where we’re headed! Get ready to enjoy:  \n\nTasty bites and bold sips from Valley startups\nInteractive networking games\nInspiring talks from ecosytem leaders and Valley partners\nLive music to keep the vibes going\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to come together\, celebrate\, and shape the next chapter of SFNV’s journey. Stay tuned for more details\, including a detailed program and General Assembly pre-read. We look forward to celebrating with you! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n With support from: URL:https://swissfoodnutritionvalley.com/event-listing/sfnvs-general-assembly-5th-anniversary-celebration/ CATEGORIES:SFNV event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://swissfoodnutritionvalley.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SFNV-anniversary.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley":MAILTO:events@sfnv.ch END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251003T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251003T203000 DTSTAMP:20260601T013355 CREATED:20250826T202913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T202913Z UID:10000214-1759480200-1759523400@swissfoodnutritionvalley.com SUMMARY:SIIA Summit 2025: Finance & Technology for a Sustainable Future DESCRIPTION:Join leaders\, innovators\, and investors at the SIIA Impact Summit to explore this year’s theme: “Technology & Finance for a Sustainable Future.” The summit is a platform for partnerships\, deal-making\, and concrete solutions in the impact space. Expect inspiring keynotes\, interactive sessions\, and valuable networking with experts from finance\, technology\, and sustainability. \nGet your tickets now for CHF 200\nSpecial discount for the first few registrations\nBooths & Sponsorships Available \n👉 Register here: https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/miscellaneous/siia-summit-2025-7335628365179651898.html URL:https://swissfoodnutritionvalley.com/event-listing/siia-summit-2025-finance-technology-for-a-sustainable-future/ LOCATION:EHL Hospitality Business School\, Rte de Berne 301\, Lausanne\, Vaud\, 1000\, Switzerland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://swissfoodnutritionvalley.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/posters-2-UWVJQK0R.png ORGANIZER;CN="Swiss Impact Investment Association":MAILTO:summit@siia.ch END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251009T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251009T180000 DTSTAMP:20260601T013355 CREATED:20240925T115135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T075003Z UID:10000171-1760029200-1760032800@swissfoodnutritionvalley.com SUMMARY:Meet The Valley DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning more about Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley (SFNV) and the thriving Swiss food ecosystem? “Meet The Valley” is our monthly virtual meet-up designed to introduce you to our mission and how we collaborate with partners to drive impact. \nWhy attend? \n\nGet an introduction to SFNV—what we do\, why we exist\, and how we create value by developing tools and organizing events that support our partners.\nLearn how we foster collaboration within the Swiss food ecosystem to tackle key challenges in food\, agriculture\, and nutrition.\n\nAfter the introduction\, we’ll open the floor for an interactive Q&A session\, where you can share your projects\, ask questions\, and discuss topics like innovation\, collaboration\, and sustainability. \nWho’s leading it? The sessions will be hosted by a member of the SFNV team\, and our CEO\, Christina Senn-Jakobsen\, will join to answer your questions and share her passion for food innovation and partner collaboration. \nWhen? “Meet The Valley” is held monthly. If you can’t attend the next session\, simply choose a date that fits your schedule when registering. \nWhy join us? This is your opportunity to connect with the SFNV team\, hear about the tools and events we’ve developed to support our partners\, and explore how collaboration drives success in the Swiss food ecosystem. During the Q&A\, we look forward to hearing about your projects\, sharing ideas\, and discussing exciting topics related to food innovation. \nBest of all – it’s free! \n👇 Register now\, and we can’t wait to meet you soon. \nKind regards\,\nThe Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley Team URL:https://swissfoodnutritionvalley.com/event-listing/meet-the-valley-1025/ CATEGORIES:SFNV event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://swissfoodnutritionvalley.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/MeetTheValleyWeb-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley":MAILTO:events@sfnv.ch LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85466200159 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251016T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251016T170000 DTSTAMP:20260601T013355 CREATED:20251007T114416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T114928Z UID:10000220-1760630400-1760634000@swissfoodnutritionvalley.com SUMMARY:How AI & Self-Driving Labs Are Shaping the Future of R&D Teams DESCRIPTION:Self-driving labs are no longer a vision of the future\, they’re already transforming how R&D is done. Join Atinary and our partner\, 5-HT Chemistry and Health\, for a conversation to explore how AI-powered\, autonomous experimentation is being deployed in research labs today\, and what this means for the future. \nMeet the Experts:\n– Alexander Böser (Senior Innovation Lead Chemistry\, 5-HT Chemistry & Health)\n– Dr. Loïc Roch (Co-Founder and CTO\, Atinary Technologies) \nModerator:\n– Martina Löfqvist (Head of Alliances and Strategic Growth\, Atinary Technologies) \nIn this webinar\, our experts will discuss how self-driving labs speed up scientific discovery\, unlock breakthroughs that were previously out of reach\, and open new frontiers in materials science\, chemistry\, formulation\, and beyond. As the complexity of research challenges grows\, these technologies are becoming essential tools for driving faster\, smarter\, and more sustainable innovation. \nWhether you’re a scientist\, engineer\, or innovation leader\, this webinar offers a glimpse into the future of autonomous labs. \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://swissfoodnutritionvalley.com/event-listing/how-ai-self-driving-labs-are-shaping-the-future-of-rd-teams/ CATEGORIES:Ecosystem event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://swissfoodnutritionvalley.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Atinary-.png LOCATION:https://swissfoodnutritionvalley.com/event-listing/how-ai-self-driving-labs-are-shaping-the-future-of-rd-teams/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR