SISTERS Final Conference: Systemic Innovations for Food Waste Reduction
Join us in person for the SISTERS Project Final Conference focusing on Systemic Innovations for Food Waste Reduction. Dive into exciting discussions, share ideas, and connect with experts pushing the boundaries to tackle food waste with innovative solutions. It’s a perfect chance to be part of the change!
Key info
Preliminary agenda
– Welcome Lunch – Networking and coffee
Registration, informal networking, and welcome for external stakeholders and partners.
Opening Plenary: Setting the Scene
Welcome Address / Project Overview: The case for systemic innovation in FLW reduction. Keynote on Farm to Fork Strategy and Green Deal alignment.
Session 1: Digitizing Production & Engaging Retail
Innovation Track: The Short Chain Platform (WP1) for primary producers. The Seal of Excellence and Dynamic Label (WP4) for reducing retail waste.
Logistics & Sustainable Packaging Roundtable
Logistics 4.0 and Circularity: Analysis of the packaging technologies developed in the project (WP2 and WP3): from Smart Containers for real-time traceability to Bio-based and Active Packaging as essential tools for shelf-life extension and the Circular Economy.
Coffee & Results Showcase
Networking Break. Dedicated space for hands-on demonstration of Smart Containers, Packaging prototypes, and QR Label demos.
Session 2: Societal Change and Quantified Benefits
Impact Track: The QR Labelling Codification (WP5) and consumer behavioural change (WP5). Presentation of overall LCA/s-LCA/LCC results (WP6): Environmental, social, and economic benefits.
Panel & Policy Roundtable
Future Track: Policy Recommendations (WP7) for national and EU policymakers. Panel discussion with invited replicators/investors on market uptake and next steps toward TRL 9.
Closing & Call to Action
Summary of conclusions and official project closeout.
Farewell Reception
Light drinks and networking.
Register now!
Seats are limited — early registration is encouraged to secure your place.
Location
Les Ateliers des Tanneurs
FAQ
Yes. The CBE JU Stakeholder Forum takes place in Brussels on 24 March 2026, the day after the SISTERS Final Conference.
Yes. Secure luggage storage will be available at the event venue for participants during the conference.
From Brussels Airport (BRU), take a train to Brussels Midi (15–20 min). Then take Metro line 2 or 6 to Porte de Hal and walk 8–10 min.
Taxi/ride-hailing also available (25–35 min total).
Very easy. Brussels is extremely well-connected, and the event venue can be reached quickly and comfortably from Brussels Airport (BRU) using public transport or a taxi.
The published agenda is still preliminary. Confirmed speakers will be announced.
For the moment, the event is only in person. If online spots open, we will update through the project and event channels.
