Food Innovation Camp 2026

On June 22, 2026, the Food Innovation Camp (FIC) in Hamburg will return for its next edition.

As an industry platform for the sustainable food scene, the camp offers over 1,300 trade visitors space for inspiration, targeted networking and business. Top decision makers from retail, gastronomy, investment and politics will meet up to 90 innovative food startups, learn exciting industry insights in the conference, watch over 30 startup pitches on the pitch stage and try startup products live in the FIC Show Kitchen.

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Food Innovation Camp 2026

On June 22, 2026, the Food Innovation Camp (FIC) in Hamburg will return for its next edition.

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CONFERENCE

Talks on innovative food topics, panel discussions with decision-makers and innovators, and workshops on topics such as financing, patents, legal issues, marketing, etc., ensure extensive know-how transfer for startups and the established food industry.

CONFERENCE

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EXPO

The Food Innovation Camp trade fair offers space for up to 90 innovative exhibitors to present their novel products to a broad professional audience. Guests can look forward to innovations from the food and beverage sectors, as well as food accessories.

EXPO

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MATCHMAKING

To bring food innovators together with the right discussion partners, we organize speed dating and one-on-one matchmaking sessions for our exhibitors with investors, decision-makers from the retail and food service sectors, and potential cooperation partners.

MATCHMAKING

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PITCH STAGE

Here, more than 30 food startups present themselves to interested decision-makers from retail, gastronomy and investment. A jury of experts provides direct feedback and an attractive prize package awaits the winners.

PITCH STAGE

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All show startups will additionally be present at the pre-event with representatives from CHEFS CULINAR and other interesting guests from the hospitality industry.

FIC Show Kitchen & Bar

Professional chefs will prepare innovative products in the exclusive FIC Expo Kitchen and create new dishes that can be tasted directly by the Food Camp guests. During the presentation of the products, the startups can plan promotional activities, distribute materials and engage in conversation with the guests.

FIC Show Kitchen & Bar

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All show startups will additionally be present at the pre-event with representatives from CHEFS CULINAR and other interesting guests from the hospitality industry.

Learn about food and future technologies in a playful way and gain a better understanding of them.

The “Forum Foodsense” is a new platform at the Food Innovation Camp. It invites visitors to experience the future of nutrition with all their senses—through art, education, and interaction.

Forum Foodsense

Learn about food and future technologies in a playful way and gain a better understanding of them.

The “Forum Foodsense” is a new platform at the Food Innovation Camp. It invites visitors to experience the future of nutrition with all their senses—through art, education, and interaction.

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Speaker Get-Together

The Speakers Dinner on the previous night of the Food Innovation Camp brings together all partners, speakers and celebrities to kick off the FIC together, initiate discussions on the most important food topics and build new contacts.