The Good Food Ireland Conference 2025 is a cross-sector conference on the vital role of Ireland’s agri-food and tourism sectors and the opportunities of cross-sector collaboration in ensuring long-term economic growth and social stability across the island of Ireland.

The conference which takes place later this month at Anantara The Marker Hotel in Dublin.

The objective is that attendees will gain valuable insights to enhance customer offer, be inspired to align with evolving consumer trends and learn how to create food, drink and dining experiences that truly resonate.

The conference will bring together farmers, food and drink producers, chefs, hoteliers and other representatives from the food, farming, tourism and hospitality sectors.

Also attending will be thought leaders and policymakers who will explore the intersections of innovation, sustainability and local connections in shaping a resilient and future-proof food tourism ecosystem for business to thrive.

It will address how cross-sector collaboration can drive change for good, enhance customer experience and foster economic growth.

The conference will include a series of expert-led sessions and panel discussions with industry practitioners.

Those attending will gain actionable insights into creating authentic, sustainable and innovative food and drink tourism offerings that showcase Ireland’s rich culinary heritage and support its diverse local communities.

Key sessions include: a systems perspective on building a resilient food system; a consumer-driven exploration of demand for sustainable food and drink experiences; an innovation-focused session on Irish seafood; sustainability practices that connect food, human health and farming; and a deep dive into the power of how cross-sector collaboration can support sustainable thriving business and local communities.

Among the speakers and panellists at the event will be: Founder and CEO Good Food Ireland, Margaret Jeffares; Francie Gorman, president, Irish Farmers’ Association; Prof. John Gilliland, OBE, Brook Hall Estate, Derry; Una Fitzgibbon, director of marketing, Bord Bia.

Food and drinks businesses which will feature at the conference include:

The Apple Farm, Co. Tipperary;
Walsh's Bakehouse, Co. Waterford;
Killowen Farm, Co. Wexford;
Burren Smokehouse, Co. Clare;
Janet’s Country Fayre, Co. Wicklow;
On the Pigs Back, English Market, Co. Cork;
Kelly’s of Newport, Co. Mayo;
John Stone Beef, Co. Longford;
Country Choice, Co. Tipperary;
Irish Black Butter, Co. Antrim;
Leahy Beekeeping, Co. Galway;
Ronan’s Sweet Treats, Newbridge Silverware, Co. Kildare;
Wilde Irish Chocolates, Co. Clare.

Good Food Ireland has said that it hopes food and drinks producers, farmers and fishers receive some beneficial 'takeaways' from the conference.

These include:

Gain valuable insights in aligning farming practices with sustainability and consumer demand;
Hear cutting-edge innovative farming techniques that improve the quality of your produce while reducing environmental impact;
Explore opportunities to partner with chefs, hoteliers and tourism providers, helping you build stronger connections with the food and hospitality sectors;
Understand the demand from eco-conscious consumers and how to future proof and expand your business.

The conference takes place at Anantara The Marker Hotel, Dublin on Tuesday, March 25.