# Event Details - **Event Name**: Connecting the Food and Drink Sector to the Health and Life Science Sector - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 03 Jun, 2026 at 09:30 am – Wed, 03 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Join us in person to explore how food and drink meet health and life sciences for a healthier future!About this EventFollowing the successful workshop held on 11th March at the University of the West of England, which brought together the food and drink sector with health and life sciences to explore innovation in sustainable materials and packaging, we are pleased to invite you to the follow‑up opportunity building and collaboration meeting on 3rd June.The March event highlighted the rapid advances being made in sustainable packaging — from biopolymers and bio‑nanocomposites to plastic‑free materials such as seaweed‑based packaging — and the strong potential for cross‑sector technology transfer. Discussions demonstrated clear alignment between the challenges facing food producers and those within healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, and medical devices, particularly around sterility, stability, regulation, waste reduction, and circular economy models.The 3rd June meeting will build on this momentum. It will include short, focused presentations from leading stakeholders, including those who spoke in March, and will act as Innovation Catalysts, followed by facilitated face‑to‑face sessions designed to help participants meet potential partners, explore ideas or joint projects, and form new collaborations around the development and adoption of sustainable packaging using new materials.This session is aimed at organisations from food and drink, life sciences, healthcare, academia, and the innovation ecosystem who are interested in accelerating sustainable solutions, accessing new markets, and working collaboratively across sectors. For academics and researchers there will be to opportunity to seek advice and get feedback on your research from industry and identify potential collaborators. For industry there will be an opportunity to identify potential partners and learn about new materials being developed.We hope you will be able to join us to continue the conversation and turn shared challenges into practical collaboration opportunities.What to ExpectBrief, insight‑led presentations on emerging materials and innovation challengesOpportunities to meet potential partners across sectorsConversations focused on real‑world applications, technology transfer, and scale‑upA collaborative environment designed to support new ideas and joint projectsWho Should AttendFood & drink manufacturers and packaging specialistsLife science, pharmaceutical, diagnostics and med‑tech organisationsMaterials innovators and sustainability leadsAcademic researchers and technology transfer teamsCircular‑economy, compliance, and ESG professionalsAgenda🕑: 09:30 AMArrival, Registration and early connections🕑: 10:00 AMWelcome and purpose of the Day, Setting the scene🕑: 10:15 AMInnovation Catalyst introductions🕑: 11:00 AMBreak🕑: 11:20 AMMeet the Innovation Catalysts🕑: 12:30 PMTable Feedback and Opportunity Mapping🕑: 01:00 PMLunch🕑: 02:00 PMClose and Final Networking - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bristol/connecting-the-food-and-drink-sector-to-the-health-and-life-science-sector/100001988320731833 - **Event Categories**: science-fair, health-wellness, meetups, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Bristol - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: University of the West of England - **lat**: 51.50431099999999 - **long**: -2.5496512 - **full address**: University of the West of England, North Entrance, Bristol, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Connecting the Food and Drink Sector to the Health and Life Science Sector - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/ee59b2ea6869eb56ac0322159e29213c01a531b287617a42a30b0ddd6bccd45d-rimg-w567-h283-dce40613-gmir.jpg?v=1777383765 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Connecting the Food and Drink Sector to the Health and Life Science Sector being held? - **A:** Connecting the Food and Drink Sector to the Health and Life Science Sector takes place on Wed, 03 Jun, 2026 at 09:30 am to Wed, 03 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm at University of the West of England, North Entrance, Bristol, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Connecting the Food and Drink Sector to the Health and Life Science Sector? - **A:** Connecting the Food and Drink Sector to the Health and Life Science Sector is organized by Medilink South West. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Connecting the Food and Drink Sector to the Health and Life Science Sector is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bristol, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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