October 27-29,2026
Three locations.
One Process.
Your perspective.
One Process.
Your perspective.
ABOUT THE EVENT
Shaping the Future of Processing & Packaging
Step inside the Meat & Minds Summit — where you shape your own experience. Choose the topics and sessions that matter most to you and explore processing and packaging under real production conditions. See technologies at work, gain valuable insights from industry experts, and connect with the people driving progress in meat and alternative proteins.
Across three locations hosted by MULTIVAC, TVI, and Handtmann,you can tailor your journey through the full production chain — from processing to packaging — through live demonstrations, expert sessions, and hands-on applications based on your interests. In the Future Lab, explore the ideas and developments influencing the next generation of the industry.
Free to attend. Limited capacity. Unlimited insights.
Conference
Experience a high-level conference featuring leading industry experts and inspiring keynote speakers. Gain valuable insights into current market trends, practical use cases, and innovative solutions shaping today’s and tomorrow’s meat processing and packaging industry.
Deep Dive
Go deeper into the topics that matter most to you. Interactive live demonstrations and expert-led sessions provide hands-on knowledge and practical insights. Sessions can be booked individually, allowing you to tailor your agenda to your specific interests and business challenges.
Future Lab
Explore what lies ahead in meat processing and packaging. In cooperation with leading research institutes, the Future Lab offers forward-looking perspectives on emerging technologies, sustainable concepts, and innovations that will define the industry’s future.
Networking
Connect across the entire meat supply chain. Our marketplace brings together selected partners showcasing their solutions and expertise. The day concludes with an evening networking event—an ideal setting to exchange ideas, build relationships, and strengthen connections in a relaxed atmosphere.
Conference Presentations Available in 65 Languages!
Follow the Meats & Minds Summit in your preferred language with AI-powered real-time translation via live audio and captions.
Bavarian Night
After a day full of insights, innovation, and live technology, the evening takes a different turn: experience a true Bavarian Oktoberfest atmosphere. Enjoy traditional food, music, and relaxed networking with industry peers, partners, and experts – the perfect setting to connect in a more personal and memorable way.
Event Partner
SPEAKERS
Atria Oyj
Reijo Äijö
Group Vice President Technology
“The Technological Future of the European Meat Industry”
Samworth Brothers
Lee Sullivan
Category Managing Director
“The Strategic Impact of lasting Partnerships along the Meat Supply Chain”
Danish Technological Institute
Dr. Lars Hinrichsen
Vice President Business
“Digital Automation as a Value Driver for the Meat Industry”
Sustainable Packaging Institute
Prof. Dr. Markus Schmid
Institute Director
“Sustainable Packaging for Meat Products: Balancing Material Innovation, Food Protection and Circularity”
PreZero Sustainable Packaging
Alexander Reitz
Lead Consulting & Development
“Recyclability and Design Requirements: How Retailers prepare for PPWR”
FALKENSTEIN
Matthias Pelkner
Head of Food Processing
“Meat & Meat Product Manufacturing – A Greenfield Perspective”
Innova Market Insights
Ekaterina Tretyakova
Market Insights Consultant
“Top Global Trends 2026 in Meat & Meat Alternatives”
EHI Retail Institute
Marco Atzberger
Managing Director
“Trends in Retail Logistics and Implications for the Food Industry”
FUTURE LAB
Outlooks on the future of meat processing & packaging
Food
Safety
Sustainable
Packaging
Production of
the Future
In cooperation with leading research institutes
AGENDA
DAY 1
Tue, 27 October
Get Together
08:45-09:15
Welcome
09:15-09:30
Conference Part 1:
Protein Market & Trends
09:30-11:00
Group Session 1:
- Future Lab / Market Place
- Factory Tour: New MULTIVAC Plant (Industry 4.0)
11:00-12:00
Lunch
12:00-13:00
Conference Part 2:
Production of the Future
13:00-14:00
Group Session 2:
- Future Lab / Market Place
- Factory Tour: New MULTIVAC Plant (Industry 4.0)
14:00-15:00
Break
15:00-15:30
Conference Part 3:
Packaging & Retail Trends
15:30-17:00
Evening Event
17:00-21:00
DAY 2
Wed, 28 October
DAY 3
Thu, 29 October
Deep Dive Sessions Overview
Automation & Digitalization
Automation for Sausage Loading
MULTIVAC Centrifuge Feeder 2.0
Efficient & gentle loading of both straight and curved sausages.
Digitalized Line
Slicing Line. NextGen.
Simplified line operation with full transparency at any time.
AI Vision
MULTIVAC Vision Show Truck
State-of-the-art product and package inspection.
Packaging
Understand the Key Drivers of Packaging
MULTIVAC Packaging Expert Session
- Product Quality & Shelf Life
- Sustainability & PPWR
- Efficiency through Packaging Design
Experience Packaging Innovation Live
MULTIVAC Packaging Hands-On
- MultiFresh™ on Thermoformer
- MultiFresh™ on Traysealer
- FlowPack Solutions
- PixelHEAT Technology
- FormShrink Applications
- Mono-Material Comparison
Portioning
Focus on Yield & Margin
GMS 1000 Performance Package + Handtmann LS 370 + CBF 1020 Sneak Preview
Giveaway is not a rounding error. It is margin you produce but never sell.
Yield optimization, automated side loading and perfect tempering for more
saleable product with less manual work.
Focus on High-Performance Portioning
GMS 1600 with new HMI 3.1
Machine speed is only half the performance. High throughput meets intuitive
operation, connectivity and seamless integration into MULTIVAC processing
and packaging solutions.
Focus on Flexibility
JOIN THE EVENT
Program Overview
Tuesday, October 27th
Conference, Market Places & Networking
- Conference
- Future Lab
- Market Places
- Factory Tour: New MULTIVAC Plant (Industry 4.0)
- Evening Event
Wednesday, October 28th / Thursday, October 29th
Deep Dive Sessions
Attendees choose sessions based on individual interests.
- Slicing
- Packaging
- Automation & Digitalization
- Meat & Sausage Processing
- Meat Portioning
Please pre-register below and select your interests.
LOCATIONS
Handtmann
Albert Handtmann Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG
Hubertus-Liebrecht-Str. 10-12
88400 Biberach/Riss
WHERE TO STAY
To ensure a smooth and relaxed event experience, organised shuttle bus services will operate between the event locations and selected hotels, where guests can also benefit from discounted accommodation rates.
EVENT PARTNER
We would like to sincerely thank our event partners for their support and trust.
Would you like to become part of our network?
We would be happy to provide you with more information about our partnership opportunities.
CONTACT
