Event Detail

About The Summit

Our 4th Annual Food Waste Solutions Summit 2026, presented by Insight Media and its partners, brings together leading academic and industry experts, innovators, policymakers and practitioners to tackle one of today’s most critical issues — food waste.

This year’s summit is designed to advance practical strategies, groundbreaking technologies and collaborative approaches aimed at reducing food waste, lowering environmental impact and improving global food security.

By addressing the intersection between food waste, waste-to-energy solutions and climate change, while also showcasing innovative tools and policy developments, the summit will foster meaningful conversations and drive tangible outcomes.

What To Expect

• Keynote presentations from global industry leaders
• Interactive panel discussions
• Hands-on workshops
• Technology and innovation exhibitions
• Networking opportunities with industry stakeholders

Discussion Topics

• Waste-to-Energy innovations
• AI-driven food waste management solutions
• Circular economy strategies
• Consumer behaviour and sustainability
• Policy and regulatory developments
• Climate change and food systems

Featured Speakers

Featured speakers include Lorraine Jenks (Global TEDx), Keith Roman (Zero Waste Association of SA), Bulelwa Xalabile (City of Johannesburg), Lindsay Hopkins (Onward Africa), Anban Pillay, Jaya Naidoo (FEDHASA), Gordon Ayres (Agama Biogas SABIA), Ms Chilidzi Mukwevho, Dr Oliver Chimusoro (National Department of Public Works), Elsje Pieterse (Amsect SAMIRO), Mike Nicholls (Waste-X), Ivan Willia Craig, Mudhumeni Mukuru (ARDA Board Chair), Hanneke Linge (Nosh) and many more.

Registration Fees

• Early Bird (Book and Pay before 31 March 2026): R3999
• Book and Pay before 30 April 2026: R4999
• Standard Price: R5999
• Online Attendance: R2500

Be part of this transformative event as we unite to build a sustainable, waste-free future.