Note: Schedule is subject to change
SATURDAY 13 SEPTEMBER
08:00-20:00
Registration
SUNDAY 14 SEPTEMBER
08:00-20:00
Registration
18:00-21:00
Welcome Reception
MONDAY 15 SEPTEMBER
07:00-07:30
Rise & Reflect: Start the Day with Mindfulness
The Sustainability Collaborative
07:30-08:30
Rise & Reflect: The Self-Aware Leader
The Sustainability Collaborative
09:30-09:35
Conference Opening
Catarina Rolfsdotter-Jansson
09:35-09:40
Welcome and Introduction
Zahra Osman Guelle
09:45-10:40
Keynote Speaker 1: The Post Global World – Reinventing the Trade and the Multinational Firm
Dr Kjell A. Nordström
10:40-11:00
FIKA – Coffee Break
11:00-11:20
Keynote Speaker 2: Regenerative vs Extractive Economy – The Benefits
Dr Anders Wijkman
11:25-11:45
Sustainable Supply Chain Management
Pia Heidenmark Cook
11:50-12:10
Strategic Partnerships in Leading Sustainability
Tracey Abell
12:15-12:30
Beyond Sustainability: Redefining Responsibility in Business
Bradley Black
13:00-13:45
Lunchtime Sustainability Dialogue Series
The Sustainability Collaborative
14:05-14:25
Cleantech Biovanillin
Martin Lersch
14:30-14:50
Canadian Conifers: A Model in Circular Economy
Jean-Claude Villeneuve
14:55-15:10
Icelandic Essential Oils
Hraundis Gudmundsdottir
15:20-15:40
Responsible Alpine Forestry Products
Nicolas Blaser
15:40-16:00
Panel Discussion: The Forest Advantage – Its Potential & Protection
18:00-20:30
Young IFEATians Social
20:30-00:00
Afterparty
TUESDAY 16 SEPTEMBER
07:00-07:30
Rise & Reflect: Start the Day with Mindfulness
The Sustainability Collaborative
07:30-08:30
Rise & Reflect: Crafting a Vision for a Sustainable future
The Sustainability Collaborative
09:30-09:35
Morning Session Opening
Catarina Rolfsdotter-Jansson
09:35-10:10
The IFEAT Annual General Meeting
10:10-10:30
Business Reports & Annual Review
Catherine Crowley
10:35-10:40
Announcement of the IFEAT 2026 Conference
Robby Gunawan and Alastair Hitchen
10:40-11:00
FIKA – Coffee Break
11:00-11:25
The IFEAT Medal Lecture
Jean Mane
11:30-12:30
Forum: Family Business in Focus – Navigating Transitions and Continuity
Facilitator: Dr Kajsa Haag
Panellists: Alan Brown, John Nechupadom, Rovena Raymo, Kim Bleimann, Jean Mane, Murat Yasa
12:30-14:00
Lunch
14:00-17:00
Workshop: Leadership for Sustainability: Future-Fit Your Business & Yourself (Book Here)
Stanley Nyoni/The Sustainability Collaborative
14:05-14:10
Education Part 1: ICATS Report
Alan Brown
14:15-14:20
Education Part 2: University of Reading Flavourist Training Course Report
Marina Périco
14:25-14:30
Presentation of Student Medals
Recipients: Marina Périco, Sascha Schreiber
14:35-14:40
Study Tour Report: Argentina 2025
Martina Raymo
14:45-14:50
Announcement of the next Study Tour
14:55-16:00
Members’ Forum
Dr Geemon Korah, Susumu Tominaga, Ramón Bordas
18:00-22:00
IFEAT Dinner – World of Volvo (Members Only – Book Here)
WEDNESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER
07:00-07:30
Rise & Reflect: Start the Day with Mindfulness
The Sustainability Collaborative
07:30-08:30
Rise & Reflect: Collaborative Communities
The Sustainability Collaborative
09:30-09:35
Morning Session Opening
Catarina Rolfsdotter-Jansson
09:35-10:40
Advocacy & Regulatory Session
Rebecca Lentini, Charles Laroche, Christos Vasilakos, Paul Ryan, Sylvain Bintein, Philippe Soguel, Joris Theewis
10:40-11:00
FIKA – Coffee Break
11:00-11:40
Advocacy & Regulatory Session, continued
11:45-12:30
Cracking the Code of Plant Extracts: The Business Side of Regulatory Classification
Jonathan Bonello
12:30-14:00
Lunch
13:00-13:45
Lunchtime Sustainability Dialogue Series
The Sustainability Collaborative
14:00-15:30
Workshop: The EU & Essential Oils – A Beginner’s Guide – NOVE
Rebecca Lentini, Charles Laroche
14:05-14:25
From Still to Sustainable: Evolving Methods in Essential Oil Distillation
Marco Valussi
14:30-14:50
Sustainable Initiatives in the French Lavender Sector
Ambre Pelissier
14:55-15:15
Pure, Potent, Nordic: The Caraway Revolution
Matias Rönnqvist
15:20-15:35
The Surge in Global Cardamom Prices: Indian Market Dynamics and Nordic Industry Implications
Sunin Sunny
15:45-16:05
Vietnamese Basil, Cassia, Pepper & Star Anise Production: Towards a ‘Cleaner’ and Resilient Value Chain
Khanh Hung Nguyen
16:00-17:00
New Members Meet & Greet
THURSDAY 18 SEPTEMBER
07:00-07:30
Rise & Reflect: Start the Day with Mindfulness
The Sustainability Collaborative
07:30-08:30
Rise & Reflect: Building Resilience
The Sustainability Collaborative
09:30-09:35
Morning Session Opening
Catarina Rolfsdotter-Jansson
09:35-10:40
Citrus Roundtable
Moderator: Barbara Campisi
Pannelists: Gillian Bleimann, Andres Gonzalez, Kristin Croonenberghs, Peter Stedman
10:40-11:00
FIKA – Coffee Break
11:00-11:20
Fair Labor Practices and Compliance Tools in Natural Ingredients Sourcing
Burcu Kuğu
11:25-12:00
From Commitment to Impact: Creating a Legacy Through Spanish Sustainable Supply Chains
Ramon Fernandez, Eva Lluch Saunier, Diana March, Anna de las Heras Carles
12:05-12:30
Mind The Gap: Rethinking Payment Practices
Brian Shanahan
12:30-12:35
Close of the IFEAT 2025 Göteborg Conference Plenary
Catarina Rolfsdotter-Jansson
12:30-14:00
Lunch
13:00-13:45
Lunchtime Sustainability Dialogue Series
The Sustainability Collaborative
15:00-16:00
Prospective Members Meet & Greet
19:00-22:00
IFEAT Closing Banquet
FRIDAY 19 SEPTEMBER
07:00-19:00
Post-Conference Field Trip
From Forest to Fragrance and Flavour – Sustainable Vanillin Production at Borregaard, Norway (SOLD OUT)
