ILSI Europe hosts, sponsors, and co-organises a variety of scientific events. These include independent symposia, workshops, webinars, hands-on scientific trainings and sessions held as part of the program of larger scientific conferences or professional meetings.
Where to find us this year?
Upcoming Events
Workshop – Microplastics Analytical Methods in Food: Current State of Art and Beyond
21/01/2026
Brussels, Belgium
Workshop – Nutritional Interventions for Healthy Ageing
16/02/2026 – 17/02/2026
Brussels, Belgium
Workshop organised by the ILSiEurope Healthy Ageing Task Force to identify research and translation gaps in nutritional strategies for healthy ageing.
Workshop – Shaping Metabolic Health: GLP-1 Receptor Agonists, Prebiotics, and the Gut–Brain Axis
04/03/2026 – 05/03/2026
Brussels, Belgium
This workshop will convene leading researchers and clinicians to review the current evidence, define research priorities, and explore translational pathways at the intersection of GLP-1 biology, prebiotics, the gut–brain axis, and metabolic and cognitive health.
The programme combines expert talks, panel discussions, and interactive group formats (a World Café).
ILSI Europe Symposium 2026
15/06/2026 – 16/06/2026
Brussels, Belgium
- Miguel Gueimonde, Instituto de Productos Lácteos de Asturias, ES
- Pol Grootswagers, Wageningen University & Research, NL
- Piril Hepsomall, University or Reading, UK
- Bruno Pot, Yakult Europe, NL
- Rachael Patusco, Haleon, US
- Maria Tonti, ILSI Europe, BE
Registration
This workshop is upon invitation only. Invited experts can register via the registration form sent by email.
If you're interested in this topic and believe you can bring a valuable contribution to the discussion, please contact mtonti@ilsieurope.be.
Organised by the Healthy Ageing Task Force.
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About the event
We are pleased to announce an upcoming expert workshop dedicated to the rapidly evolving landscape of gut-based nutrition and GLP-1 therapies. This 1 ½ days event will bring together scientists, clinicians, and industry leaders to examine the complex interplay between GLP-1 receptor agonists, prebiotics, and the gut-brain axis: an intersection shaping the future of metabolic, cognitive, and mental health.
Workshop Aim
This workshop will bring together leading researchers to examine how GLP-1 therapies and prebiotic strategies influence metabolic regulation, appetite control, cognitive function, and mental well-being through gut-brain communication pathways. Through focused presentations, a World Café-style exchange, and an integrative panel discussion, participants will work collectively to identify key knowledge gaps, refine priority research questions, and define areas where precompetitive collaboration can advance the field. The insights and recommendations that emerge will be synthesized into peer-reviewed proceedings.
Agenda
Day 1
10:00 - Welcome breakfast & registration
10:30 - Welcome & opening remarks
Session 1 - Gut-Derived Signals in Metabolic Health: From GLP-1 Biology to Prebiotic Modulation
This session examines how prebiotics and gut metabolites, such as short-chain fatty acids, shape metabolic health through the gut-brain axis. Talks will highlight how prebiotic modulation can influence GLP-1 signaling, satiety, and appetite control, with implications for obesity and diabetes management. Overall, the session will showcase emerging strategies that leverage targeted prebiotic interventions to improve metabolic outcomes.
- 10:45 - Prof. Gary Frost, Imperial College London - Understanding the relationship between Prebiotics, gastrointestinal environment and GLP-1 release and physiology
- 11:15 - Prof. Patrice Cani, UCLouvain - Targeting the gut microbiota with prebiotics to modulate endogenous GLP-1: from bench to bedside
- 11:45 - Dr. Harriet Schellekens, University College Cork - Beyond GLP-1 Agonists: Microbiota-Driven Modulation of Satiety and Metabolic Health Across the Lifespan
12:15 - Coffee break
Session 2 - From Gut to Brain: Nutritional Modulation of Cognition, Mood, and Eating Behavior
This session explores how nutrition and gut-brain signaling shape cognition, mood, and eating behavior. It will examine both the lived experience of drug treatment and the emerging cognitive and mental health effects of GLP-1-based therapies, moving beyond weight loss to consider broader psychological outcomes.
- 12:45 - Dr. Francesca Cirulli, Prof. Suzanne Dickson (ECNP) - ECNP Network presentation
- 12:55 - Kelly Dowson, F!S Group - From Prescription to Reality: What Consumers Really Experience on GLP-1 Medication
- 13:25 - Prof. Elisabet Jerlhag, University of Gothenburg - Gut-brain axis and alcohol
- 13:55 -Prof. Riccardo De Giorgi, University of Oxford - Promises & pitfalls of GLP-1RAs in cognitive and mental disorders: evidence and perspectives
15:45 - World Café Discussion: participants rotate between themed tables to discuss emerging topics, key challenges, and the next steps of the future of metabolic health.
17:15 - Wrap-up and Day 1 reflections
17:30 - Networking drink
Day 2
9:00 - Welcome to Day 2 & recap of Day 1
9:05 - Debrief: key points emerging from the World Café Discussions
Session 3 - GLP-1 Innovation in Clinical Reality
This session will spotlight how GLP-1-based therapies are reshaping day-to-day clinical practice. The discussion will revolve around real-world use, including benefits, risks, and practical challenges such as access, adherence, and long-term management. The session will offer an up-to-date view of "what's really happening" with GLP-1 in clinics and with patients.
- 10:00 - Prof Giles Yeo, Wolfson College - University of Cambridge - In a world of GLP1 therapies, have we cured obesity?
10:30 - Coffee break
- 11:00 - TBA - TBA
12:30 - Closing: summary and future outlook
13:00 - End of the workshop
The full programme will be announced soon!
Registration
Those wishing to join the workshop are invited to pre-register using the form below.
Confirmed participants will receive an email with further details.
| Participant Type | Price |
| ILSI Members | Free access |
| Industry Expert (not part of ILSI Europe) | 350€ |
| Academic Expert (part of ILSI Europe) | Free access |
| Academic Expert (not part of ILSI Europe) | 175€ |
| Student | 75€ |
Organising Commitee
Co-organised by the ILSI Europe Prebiotics Task Force and the Nutrition for the Ageing Brain Symposium Committee
- Georgia Chatonidi - Örebro University
- Lars Christensen - Arla
- Louise Dye - University of Sheffield
- Robert Steinert - DSM
- Clémentine Thabuis - Roquette
- Sandrine Thuret - King's College London
- Maria Tonti - ILSI Europe
- Wim Vandenberghe - University of Antwerp
- David Vauzour - University of East Anglia
- Jessica Van Harsselaar - Beneo
- Elaine Vaughan - Sensus
The ILSI Europe Symposium is a gathering of experts from around the world who meet to shed light on the current and future challenges in food safety, nutrition, and sustainability. It is a unique opportunity for scientists from academia, industry and public sector to take part in the debate around those topics and create connections.
This year's event will showcase the latest research from ILSI Europe's Task Forces, covering areas from healthy nutrition across the lifespan, to gut microbiome health, food allergens and food contaminants management, the next generation of risk assessment methods, and much more.
In celebration of ILSI Europe's 40th anniversary, we'll cap off the event with a gala dinner and party, making it a truly memorable occasion for networking and collaboration.
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About the event
This one-day analytical workshop aims to shed light on the current state of the art in microplastics analytics and to stimulate discussion on future challenges in this rapidly evolving field. One of the key objectives is to advance quantitative exposure assessment in relation to foods and beverages, and to discuss future challenges in this young evolving field. This workshop offers a unique opportunity for professionals from academia, industry, and the public sector to exchange ideas, engage in meaningful discussions, and build valuable cross-disciplinary connections.
Programme
10:00 - Dr. Isabelle Guelinckx (ILSI Europe), Introduction to ILSI Europe10:10 - Todd Guin (TG Environmental Research), Introduction to Microplastics Initiative & workshop objectives
10:20 - Dr. Dieter Fischer (Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden), Dr. Eva Vizsolyi (OFI), Dr. Nadiia Yakovenko (Microplastics Solution), Dr. Christoph Kappacher (MiqaLab), Current state of art of microplastics analytics
11:40 - Dr. Pietro Gucciardi (CNR), Touching base to 2025 EFSA supporting publication and methods like Raman Technique in MiP detection in foods & beverages
12:20 - Panel discussion
13:00 - Lunch & networking break
14:30 - Breakout rooms
16:30 - Next steps & conclusions
A key outcome of the workshop will lead to the development of a peer-reviewed scientific publication, as well as the further analysis and refinement of the content for a future research proposal - an activity to be initiated in 2026.
Registration
Attendance is limited to stakeholders in microplastics analytics. Free attendance to this workshop is reserved for ILSI Europe members and experts from Academia and the Public Sector. Industry participants from non-ILSI Europe member companies wishing to join are welcome for a fee of €250.
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