Inspiration & Network

F&A Next

F&A Next is about thought leadership and connecting promising startups and scale-ups with dedicated Food and AgTech investors and leading companies.

Waar & Wanneer?
20/5/2026
Wageningen Campus Plus Ultra II building Bronland 10-D Wageningen

By connecting promising food and agtech start-ups and scale-ups with visionary investors and companies, F&A Next accelerates innovation in the agri-food sector.
The Netherlands, the second largest agricultural exporter in the world, is a leader in sustainable agriculture. At the heart of it lies Food Valley and Wageningen University & Research (WUR), the best agricultural university in the world. F&A Next offers access to this vibrant center of agri-food innovation.

Our event includes two days of networking, pitching and debating the dynamics of food and agriculture. F&A Next is where the future of food systems takes shape.

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