The theme of the 2026 City Food and Drink Lecture focuses on a pivotal question: Can Britain’s food and drink industry make the next 25 years healthier than the last?
In this landmark lecture, Professor Susan Jebb OBE will explore the nation’s health and the profound impact of what we eat and drink. She’ll challenge the sector to consider what must change to better serve future consumers. Will innovation and medical advances be enough? And importantly — can the industry truly reconcile health with growth?
As ever, the lecture promises a stimulating mix of insight, debate, and forward-thinking ideas. We look forward to another inspiring year of discussion, ideas and progress shaping the future of food.
