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Thijs Geijer

Team Lead Global Sector Research & Senior Economist

ING

Thijs has been working as a Food & Agri sector economist for ING’s economic research department since 2012 after three years at Rabobank. He writes articles and opinions for ING’s economic research platform THINK, presents his insights to clients and speaks to media. He focuses on major economic trends in the food industry, aiming to help business leaders make better informed financial choices. His sustainability related work covers net-zero pathways, nature targets and climate adaptation strategies. In addition to his economist role, he leads a team of sector economists.

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Day 1

Tuesday 12th May 2026

Time

Session title

Session type

09:00 - 09:20

From insight to impact: How are leading brands aligning on resilience, sustainability and business value?

Unilever

Plenary

09:20 - 10:10

The consumer is king: How consumer demand is connecting strategy around health, nutrition, and sustainability

Nomad Foods | Asahi Group Holdings | Ahold Delhaize | Mondelēz International

Plenary

10:10 - 10:40

Balancing production, food security, and sustainability: How to place farmers at the heart of agricultural policy

ING Wholesale Banking | De Biesterhof

Plenary

10:40 - 11:20

Break and Speed Networking

11:20 - 12:05

Beyond science-based targets: What will it take to turn corporate ambition into credible action?

Heineken | Danone | Symrise | Altruistiq

Plenary

12:05 - 12:45

From farm to boardroom: Reframing regeneration around risk, resilience, and competitive advantage

JDE Peet's | Risilience | Mars | Nespresso

Plenary

12:45 - 13:45

13:45 - 14:30

Breakout Round 1

14:30 - 15:15

Breakout Round 2

15:15 - 15:45

Networking Break

15:45 - 16:30

Breakout Round 3

16:30 - 17:15

Breakout Round 4

17:15 - 18:15

Networking Drinks

Day 2

Wednesday 13th May 2026

Time

Session title

Session type

09:00 - 09:25

From innovation to resilience: How can we transform our food system at scale?

Aldi South | Mars

Plenary

09:25 - 09:50

Reimagine, redesign, regenerate: How R&D is transforming business models amongst shifting regulatory, climate and consumer landscapes

Oatly | ETG

Plenary

09:50 - 10:30

Climate adaptation and food security: Harnessing innovation and technology to build supply chain resilience

ING | SSP Group | Kraft Heinz

Plenary

10:30 - 11:00

Networking Break

11:00 - 11:45

Trust, transparency, and traceability: How can business navigate the challenges around evolving reporting standards and expectations?

Nomad Foods | Verstegen Spices & Sauces | Ferrero

Plenary

11:45 - 12:30

Financing climate-smart food systems: How do we bridge the funding gap in food system transformation?

Koperwiek | Rabobank | Agreena

Plenary

12:30 - 13:30

13:30 - 15:00

Roundtable Sessions

15:00 - 15:30

Closing Remarks

Contact

For any questions on this event, please contact:

Hannah Oborne

Senior Project Manager

Anita Thomson

Chief Partnerships Officer

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