Event Programme

This full-day event will feature keynote speakers, expert panel discussions, policy insights and our flagship awards ceremony, recognising and celebrating leadership and innovation driving progress in farm animal welfare and food system transformation.

10:30 Arrival and welcome drinks

11:00-13:00

Opening address by Dr Tracey Jones, Compassion's Global Director of Food Business
China Overview by Jeff Zhou, Compassion's China Chief Representative
China Awards presentations
Interviews with: Niels Fuglsang MEP and Veronika Vrecionová MEP (subject to the European Parliamentary calendar)

LUNCH AND NETWORKING

14:00-16:30

Keynote address by a Member of the European Comission (invited)
Awards presentations
Expert panel discussion 1: Unlocking Cage-Free: Making the Market Work for Animals, Businesses and Consumers - featuring representatives from Waitrose (UK), The Compleat Food Group (UK) and Fumagalli (Italy), discussing how market-driven approaches can help accelerate the transition to cage-free systems while delivering value for animals, businesses and consumers.
Awards Presentations
Expert panel discussion 2: Cage-Free: A Commercial Decision that Allows Animals and Businesses to Thrive - a cross-sector discussion bringing together leading food companies featuring representatives from Netto (Poland), Rujamar (Spain) and Buitelaar (Ireland) to explore the commercial drivers, benefits and practical experiences of implementing cage-free commitments.
Closing address by Dr Tracey Jones

16:30 Networking reception with drinks and canapés

17:30 Close of event

Event Details

Date: Wednesday 4 November

Time: 10.30-16.30, with a networking reception with drinks and canapés until 17.30

Location: Concert Noble, Rue d'Arlon 84, 1040 Brussels

Save the Date: 2026 Farm Animal Welfare Awards