GFSI Conference
The annual rendezvous for everyone involved in advancing food safety and consumer trust worldwide.
Global Resilience: Forging a Sustainable Food Safety Future
Join us in Dublin for the 2025 Global Food Safety Initiative Conference, the must-attend annual event on food safety. Building on the success that was Singapore and taking your valuable feedback onboard, we’re creating the most impactful agenda ever.
Offering a diverse, content-rich program, featuring plenary sessions, keynotes, Master Classes, interactive panels, Tech Talks and more, the conference will provide a diverse array of insights and actionable strategies on topics centered around GFSI’s vision, strategy, and leadership in the food safety landscape, the crucial intersection of food safety and the green agenda and cutting-edge innovations in the field.
The event will offer an unparalleled opportunity for delegates to engage with top food sector leaders, technology experts, and policymakers to address the worldwide food safety community and deliver on GFSI’s vision of ‘safe food for people everywhere’.
If you’re attending one event this year, make sure it’s GFSI 2025. Come to Dublin, be part of the conversation and learn how to build food safety resilience in your business!
Programme at a Glance
Monday 31st March | Tuesday 1st April | Wednesday 2nd April | Thursday 3rd April | |
Morning | OPTIONAL | Plenary Sessions
Networking Break & Tech Talks Plenary Sessions |
Plenary Sessions
Breakout Sessions Networking Break & Tech Talks Breakout Sessions |
Plenary Sessions
Networking Break Breakout Sessions Plenary Sessions & Conference Close |
Lunch | FULL DAY | Lunch Break | Lunch Break | |
Afternoon | DISCOVERY
TOUR |
Special Sessions
Breakout Sessions Networking Break & Tech Talks Special Sessions Breakout Sessions |
Special Sessions
Breakout Sessions Networkig Break & Ask GFSI Plenary Sessions |
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Evening | Official Opening Cocktail | Official Conference Dinner |
Singapore Highlights
What is The GFSI Conference?
Over 1,000 food industry leaders from 50+ countries attend the global GFSI Conference, which has become the meeting place for decision-makers from across the supply chain and around the world, from the private and public sectors alike. Participants share knowledge, strengthen their networks, showcase their learnings and do business.
The GFSI Conference stage features a wide range of hand-picked speakers: renowned experts and academics, CEOs, public authorities, industry leaders, innovators and grassroots players. Their presentations offer insight into the latest science, technology and collaborative tools being leveraged for food safety around the world.
The Programme Committee
- Deann Akins-Lewenthal, Ph.D., Senior Director Global Food Safety, Mondelēz International
- Ray Bowe, Director Food Safety & Quality, Musgrave Group
- Julian M. Cox, Associate Dean (International – Emerging Markets), Faculty of Engineering, University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)
- Dave Crean, Director, STRIDE Food R&D Consultancy Ltd.
- Natalie Dyenson, Chief Food Safety & Regulatory Officer, International Fresh Produce Association
- Pierre de Ginestel, Director Health & Quality, Auchan
- Cindy Jenks, Head of Technical, Product food safety and Quality, Pick n Pay
- Roy Kirby, Partner, FoodsafERM (Programme Committee Chair)
- Cliona Murphy, Consultant, Senior Business Leader & Board Director