Program - 2027
Four conversation islands, each dedicated to a central theme:
Each session, one of seven rotating topics is explored on an island. In between sessions, the Mainstage adds big picture perspective, while the Forum offers some alternative formats for the community to explore. So stay on your island of choice, or explore new horizons.
Summit Schedule & Flow
The event alternates between focused deep-dives across our four island stages, keynotes on the Mainstage, and continuous open dialogue in the Forum.
SBR2027 Opening & Welcome
Opening words from the SBR team, stage orientation and official kick-off for Day 1.
NGT rules, approvals and gene-edited crops in Europe
Pandemic preparedness and platform infrastructure
Consumer traction for fermented and cultivated products
From academic materials research to the first pilot plant
Mainstage Talks & Startup Showcases
Corporate headliner keynotes, community science talks and fast-paced startup pitches.
Interactive workshops, discussions, and open mic.
Agtech spin-offs, tech transfer and navigating year one
ATMP pathways and early regulatory agency conversations
Fermentation capacity as critical food security infrastructure
Commercial offtake deals and securing the first ton
Mainstage Headliners & Selected Science
Headline presentations, curated community talks, and partner innovation highlights.
Unconference sessions, debates, and peer exchange.
Field trials to farm contracts and grower traction
Clinical spin-outs, licensing models and IP strategy
Novel food dossiers and realistic market entry timelines
Onshoring critical chemical and material feedstocks
Closing Day 1 & Evening Preview
Day 1 takeaways, community announcements, and introduction to the evening cocktail sessions.
Draft Event Architecture • Individual Speaker Announcements & Session Details Released Soon