**Future of Nutrition Summit Programme** - The Future of Nutrition Summit Programme

**Future of Nutrition Summit Programme**13 May 2024 - Marriott Hotel, GenevaThe Future of Nutrition Summit ProgrammeContents

**We look forward to welcoming you to the Future of Nutrition Summit 2024!**

The Future of Nutrition Summit Programme

13 May 2024 | Location: Marriott Hotel, Geneva

Time	Session Title	Speaker(s)
10:00 - 10:10	Welcome address	Kinga Swiderska, Head of Content, Vitafoods Europe
10:10 - 10:30	Expert Session Precision nutrition: Hype or hope in preventing cardiometabolic disease?	Prof Vimal Karani, Professor in Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics, University of Reading, UK
10:30 - 10:50	Expert Session Shifting the paradigm with personalised lifestyle medicine to prevent, revert and remit type 2 diabetes	Dr Suzan Wopereis, Principal Scientist Systems Biology, TNO
10:50 - 11:30	Panel Discussion How tech-driven diagnostics are fuelling the future of health innovation	Dr Alberto Noronha, Co-Founder and CEO, NIUM Dr Varun Dwaraka, Head of Bioinformatics, Principal Investigator, TruDiagnostic Inc. Dr Suzan Wopereis, Principal Scientist Systems Biology, TNO Dr Sabina Bruehlmann, Chief Executive Officer, Nimble Science Moderator: Emiliano Pena, PhD RD, Senior Content Producer, Vitafoods Europe
11:30 - 12:00	Coffee break
12:00 - 12:20	Expert Session Seaweed: A revolution for nutrition, health and sustainability	Vincent Doumeizel, Senior Ocean Advisor, United Nations Global Compact
12:20 - 13:00	Fireside chat Future of R&D: How AI can help in product discovery	Nora Khaldi, CEO, Nuritas Moderator: Niamh Michail, Head of Publishing, Vitafoods Europe
13:00 - 14:00	Buffet lunch for Summit guests
14:00 - 14:10	Expert Session How digital living is shaping the future consumer	Dr Elizabeth Thundow, VP Consulting, Food & Nutrition Ingredients, Kline + Company
14:10 - 14:50	Panel Discussion NPD strategies for next-gen consumers	Alex Glover, Nutrition Development Lead, Holland & Barrett James Collier, Co-Founder and Nutritionist, Huel Dr Elizabeth Thundow, VP Consulting, Food & Nutrition Ingredients, Kline + Company Ian Noble, VP R&D, Research and Analytical, Mondelēz International Moderator: Niamh Michail, Head of Publishing, Vitafoods Europe
14:50 - 15:10	Expert session Building brand identity and success through next-gen retail experiences	Lara Marrero, Principal & Global Retail & Consumer Experience Practice Leader, Gensler
15:10 - 15:50	Panel Discussion Welcome to the digital retail revolution: Insights from the omnichannel leaders	Ben Jeffries, CEO & Co-Founder, Influencer Grace Noboa-Hidalgo, Director, Product Innovation & UX, Walgreens Health, Walgreens Boots Alliance Dr Márcia Costa, Research Manager, Deloitte Centre for Health Solutions Moderator: Lucy Whittaker, Senior Content Producer, Vitafoods Europe
15:50 - 16:20	Expert session The future of health in Europe: How scientific and technological innovation and a focus on prevention will drive more equitable and sustainable outcomes for all	Dr Márcia Costa, Research Manager, Deloitte Centre for Health Solutions
16:20 - 18:00	Networking drinks and bites

The Future of Nutrition Summit Programme

May 13 2024, Location:
Marriott Hotel, Geneva

The Future of Nutrition Summit is returning to Vitafoods Europe 2024! The 1-day in-person Summit, strategically scheduled ahead of the Vitafoods 2024 show, is designed to provide stakeholders with a comprehensive glimpse into the next frontier of health and nutrition, where the future of the nutraceuticals industry unfolds through a visionary lens.

Building on the previous year's success, the Summit continues its commitment to providing a forward-looking perspective on the health and nutrition landscape.

Visionary leaders and experts will share insights into groundbreaking advancements, which will disrupt the industry in years to come. Discussions will focus on the future of health, product development and retail:

Future of health: Exploring advancements in diagnostics and research
In 2024, our focus on the future of health delves into the intricacies of the microbiome, healthy ageing, and the ever-evolving debate between inherent traits and environmental influences.
Future of product development
From future consumer to digital transformation and its impact on the nutraceutical industry. Artificial Intelligence takes centre stage, guiding us through the possibilities it unlocks for product discovery.
Future of retail: Unravelling the future of shopping
Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, and personalized e-commerce take precedence as we envision the future retail experience. Explore how these technologies converge to create a seamless and personalized shopping journey, transforming both online and in-store retail experiences. How can retailers tap into consumers’ wellness journey?