THE SUMMIT SERIES

Dubai — 17th November 2026

London — 16th March 2027, Kachette, Shoreditch

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Our NEW Event Format


THE SUMMIT is our new annual gathering of founders, innovators, retailers, HORECA, FoodTech & AgTech shaping the future of meals.


It's bigger and better; with the same energy and collaborative ethos, designed to spark ideas and connect the people pushing food forward - all in line with our 5 missions to ignite meaningful change.

Purpose-driven. Industry catalyst. Real impact.

Our mission is to ignite meaningful change across the food sector — championing a future that is healthier, cleaner, accessible, sustainable and memorable.

THE SUMMIT Experience and Event Elements



Live Content Programme

Half a day of content to inspire and inform attendees, provoking action across our 5 missions:

  • NPD discovery and showcase talks
  • Insight and trends talks
  • Mission-led panels


Food Fwd Menu Showcase

A bespoke menu curated through The Meals Collective members, showcasing #better food and drinks around our 5 missions.


launchplate Meetings

Connecting future-focused brands and meaningful innovation with people who can unlock growth and drive change.


Round Table Discussions

Structured conversations around the topics challenging the industry most, such as — supply chain, inflation, and embedding healthier eating habits.


Market Street

Meals Collective members showcase their innovation or product in our high-energy Market Street — a curated space for sampling, discovery, and conversation.


Networking

Free-flow networking amongst all attendees spanning multiple areas of the venue.

Who attends?


In London - upto 350 people. In Dubai - upto 200 people.

CEOs, Directors, Managers, and Founders — across product development, innovation, procurement & buying, sustainability, nutrition, sales, and more.

Major retailers

Tesco, Sainsbury's, Ocado, Waitrose and more leading grocery names.

DTC Brands

Oddbox, GSN, Dispatch, ByRuby, Field Doctor and other direct-to-consumer innovators.

Wholesalers

CN Foods, Cotswold Fayre and leading wholesale distributors.

Brands

From pre-revenue startups to established businesses turning £200m+.

Large scale manufacturers

Food, drinks, and packaging manufacturers.

AgTech / FoodTech

Innovators, scientists, collaborators, and service providers including marketing and design agencies.


How to take part in THE SUMMIT Series

There are several ways to get involved in the Summit Series. Whether you want to showcase products, fuel the experience, or support the collective, we'd love to have you on board. All prices quoted in GBP.

Lead Sponsor — Summit Series

  • Dubai + London: £11,500 + VAT | AED 57,500
  • London: £7,500 + VAT | AED 37,500 — 2 available
  • Dubai: 5,000 | AED 24,500 for — 1 available
  • Branding on all communications pre, during and post event
  • 5 tickets included plus a speaking slot on stage
  • Dedicated Sponsor Zone at the event


Media Partner

£2,500 + VAT | AED 12,000 per event

Ideal for industry or consumer media leaders, connecting you with a targeted food industry audience.

  • Branding on all communications pre, during and post event
  • 2 tickets included
  • Dedicated Sponsor Zone at the event

Service Provider Partner

£2,500 + VAT per event | AED 12,000 per event

Suitable for agencies in branding, marketing, social media, and market research.

  • Branding on all communications pre, during and post event
  • 2 tickets included
  • Dedicated Sponsor Zone at the event

Tech Partner

£2,500 + VAT | AED 12,000 per event

Ideal for startup tech businesses connecting with end users in the food industry.

  • Branding on all communications pre, during and post event
  • 2 tickets included
  • Dedicated Sponsor Zone at the event

launchplate Sponsor

£1,200 + VAT | AED 5,995 per event

Sponsor our meeting and collaboration network

  • Branding all on communications pre, during and post event
  • 2 tickets included

Food Fwd Menu Sponsor

£995 + VAT per event

  • London - £995 + VAT | AED 4,995 (incl. 180cm wide table)
  • Dubai - £995 + VAT | AED 4,995
  • 4 tickets included
  • Place your product directly into the hands (and mouths!) of attendees
  • Work with our caterers to design your dish

Market Stall with Sampling

  • London - £795 + VAT | AED 3,900 (incl. 120cm wide table)
  • Dubai - £695 + VAT | AED 3,400 (incl. 4ft table)
  • 2 tickets included
  • Showcase in our high-energy Market Street - with electricity and waste access

On-Stage Opportunities

£500 + VAT each | AED 2,495

  • Discover Innovation Talks: Does your product range align to our missions (healthier, cleaner, sustainable, accessible, memorable)?
  • Present your business on stage with clear calls to action
  • Insight Talks: 20-minute spotlight for industry thinktanks to present reports and new services
  • 1 ticket included per session

launchplate Meetings

  • Apply to meet with Retailers, Wholesalers, Vending Machine suppliers
  • Each meeting costs £195 + VAT | AED 1,250.


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