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FOODCROSS Conference 2025

The FOODCROSS Conference 2025, a hands-on conference focusing on the "delicious future" of the food industry, is set to take place on October 23rd, 2025, at the Terada Warehouse WHAT CAFE in Shinagawa, Tokyo. Organized by Infomart Co., Ltd., this event aims to connect various sectors within the food industry, fostering discussions on digital transformation and collaboration.

Event Overview

"FOODCROSS" is a project centered on the theme of connectivity, promoting the digital transformation of the food sector and facilitating the connections between people, goods, stories, and experiences. The annual FOODCROSS conference serves as a platform for stakeholders in the food industry to engage with one another and leverage data for generating new business opportunities. This year's theme is "Towards a Delicious Future for the Food Industry," emphasizing the importance of collaborative innovation.

Conference Highlights

At the FOODCROSS Conference 2025, attendees can anticipate a rich variety of content aimed at envisioning the future of the food industry from multiple perspectives. The conference not only provides insights into the goals to achieve but also deeply engages with the current barriers, referred to as "Walls to the Future," that must be overcome to reach a brighter tomorrow.

Collaborative Idea Exchange

A unique aspect of this year's conference will be the collection of diverse visions of a "delicious future" from various sectors, showcased in a collective display. Participants will have the chance to articulate their own interpretations of what a "delicious future" entails, thereby collectively forging a shared vision for progress in the food sector.

Solution Exchange Area

The conference will feature a matching area where participants can discuss pressing issues in the food industry such as food loss prevention, labor shortages, skyrocketing ingredient costs, and logistics challenges exacerbated by rising energy expenses and driver shortages. This area will facilitate knowledge sharing on effective strategies and solutions across industries, encouraging collaboration for overarching industry-wide problem resolution.

Themed Booths

Various booths will highlight successful initiatives by food industry professionals addressing critical challenges such as logistics issues, food waste, rising ingredient costs, and labor shortages. These exhibits will showcase effective real-world examples of problem-solving efforts.

Tasting Experience

Focusing on the serious issue of food waste, the event will also feature a kitchen booth where attendees can sample dishes made from ingredients that are typically discarded. This year's offerings will include smoothies crafted from irregularly shaped fruits and locally sourced products like Kumamoto's "Kuma Shochu" that tackle challenges related to regional revitalization and business succession.

3rd Infomart DX Award

The Infomart DX Award, now in its third iteration, will welcome B2B platform users who will discuss their visions for a "tasty future" in their respective companies and share how they are utilizing digital solutions to achieve this goal. There will be presentations on Infomart's commitment to achieving the "delicious future" through digital transformation.

Visit Infomart's Booth

Infomart will also showcase its initiatives towards solving social issues, such as regenerative agriculture aimed at restoring soil while benefiting the natural environment, and inclusive activities promoting sports for everyone regardless of disabilities. Visitors to the booth will receive cookies handmade by supported disabled organizations.

Why Attend?

The FOODCROSS Conference 2025 is an essential event for all professionals connected to the food industry, including restaurant and hospitality workers, wholesalers, manufacturers, and students in culinary programs. It aims to inspire attendees to visualize and collectively work towards a tangible "delicious future." Don't miss this opportunity to participate in a pivotal gathering for innovation and collaboration within the food sector!

Conference Details

• - Event Name: FOODCROSS Conference 2025
• - Date: October 23, 2025 (Thursday), 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• - Venue: Terada Warehouse WHAT CAFE, 2-1-11 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa, Tokyo

(DX Award will take place at Tennozu Isle KIWA-Tokyo, 2-1-3 Higashi-Shinagawa, Tokyo)

• - Target Audience: Professionals in restaurants, hotels, wholesale, manufacturers, etc., and culinary students
• - Format: Offline with some content available online
• - Participation Fee: Free (Pre-registration required)
• - Organizer: Infomart Co., Ltd.

(Note: Content details and times are subject to change.)