Events calendar 2025
Members of IFOAM Organics Europe will find numerous opportunities to participate, exchange knowledge, and connect at the organic events scheduled for this year. We have highlighted the most significant ones, allowing you to organize your annual calendar effectively. đ± Events featuring this symbol are organized by IFOAM Organics Europe.
Expert Group, Organic Youth – 20 January 2025 đ±
The first-ever Expert Group for Organic Youth meeting is scheduled to take place on 20 January 2025. Expert groups are tasked with developing positions, emphasizing significant developments, and providing guidance to the Board and Council of IFOAM Organics Europe. Please note that this is a closed event exclusively for group members. Members can find more information on our extranet page.
Meetings like these are part of our member-exclusive service. If you want to learn more, please visit our membership page or contact membership@organicseurope.bio.
Session 1: Let’s Discuss Organic (member-only webinar) – 21 January 2025 đ±
We are pleased to announce that the Letâs Discuss Organic webinar series will return in 2025, building upon the successes of our previous editions. Be part of our first members-only webinar of the year, titled “EU promotion policy budget and “Nudging Organic”.
Hosted by Silvia Schmidt, Policy Manager of IFOAM Organics Europe, this session will explore the EU promotion policy budget. We’ll explain what it is, how to apply for it, and highlight the changes compared to last year. Additionally, we will hear from a successful project that received funding from this budget, specifically “Nudging Organic” to drive sustainable consumption.
As a member, you can register using the registration link on our member extranet.
Expert Group, European Organic Comms Hub – 23 January 2025đ±
The next call for the Comms Hub is set to take place on 23 January. The European Organic Comms Hub is IFOAM Organics Europeâs communications expert group. It consists of members with a media presence in and/or communication activities towards the public, (specialised) media and/or policymakers. Please note that this is a closed event exclusively for group members. Members can find more information on our extranet page.
Meetings like these are part of our member-exclusive service. If you want to learn more, please visit our membership page or contact membership@organicseurope.bio.
BIOFACH 2025, Nuremberg – 11-14 February 2025
The world’s foremost trade fair for organic food, BIOFACH is returning from 11-14 February with its customary edition in 2025. At BIOFACH, you’ll experience a vibrant market full of opportunities, along with a trade fair brimming with ideas, inspiration, and enjoyment. IFOAM Organics Europe will be actively involved in BIOFACH, participating as both an exhibitor and a contributor to the congress program. We invite you to visit our booth located in Hall 1, stand 351!
Session 2: Let’s Discuss Organic (member-only webinar) – 17 February 2025 đ±
Join our members-only webinar in February: âFood Security and the Narrative of Pesticidesâ on 17 February.
In this Letâs Discuss Organic session, we will explore topics related to food security and the narrative surrounding pesticides with Deputy Director Eric Gall and guest speaker Andy Battentier. Additional information will be provided as the date approaches. As a member, you can register using the registration link on our member extranet.
Session 3: Let’s Discuss Organic (member-only webinar) – 13 March 2025 đ±
Join our members-only webinar in March: âNew innovations in organic agriculture: Inspiring examples to celebrate and shareâ
Organic agriculture is still viewed by some as a “luddite” among farming practices, criticised for not employing new technologies and methods. In this seminar we want to showcase strong counterexamples that debunk this claim, and hear from some of the organic innovators driving the sector forward. Join Tyler Arbour, our Senior Research and Innovation Officer, who will lead this session. As a member, you can register using the registration link on our member extranet.
IFOAM Organics Europe’s Open Day – 18 March 2025 đ±
The Open Day is a great opportunity for organisations and companies interested in learning more about IFOAM Organics Europe to discover its work in a practical and engaging way. This webinar will help you make an informed membership decision while exploring concrete benefits and engagement opportunities. Additionally, it will provide guidance for current members on maximizing their membership.
The session will highlight key achievements of IFOAM Organics Europe, along with important updates on organic policies, EU regulations, and market trends across the EU. This dynamic, interactive, and informative event will include a dedicated Q&A with participants and engaging discussions with IFOAM Organics Europeâs Council and Board members.
This online event is open to invited organisations and companies alongside IFOAM Organics Europe members. However, if you are interested in learning more, we would be happy to provide further information. Feel free to reach out to us at membership@organicseurope.bio.
Session 4: Let’s Discuss Organic (member-only webinar) – 17 April 2025 đ±
Join our members-only webinar in April: â Political Developments of the NGT Proposalâ
The legislative process surrounding the Commission’s proposal on New Genetic Technologies (NGTs) has been marked by an exceptional level of urgency, pressure, and politicization since its release in July 2023. Since then, the European Parliament has agreed on its position in the first quarter of 2024, while discussions among Member States in the Council of the EU are still in full swing. Many stakeholders are hopeful that the Polish Presidency of the Council will broker an agreement, paving the way for Trilogues to finally commence. During this member-only webinar, we will delve into the intricacies of the NGT legislative process and update you on the latest developments with ample space for your questions!
Helene Schmutzler, our Senior Policy Officer on GMOs and Animal Welfare at IFOAM Organics Europe will lead this session. As a member, you can register using the registration link on our member extranet.
IFOAM Organics Europe x Natexpo Webinar: Impact of the New EU Organic Regulation on International Trade
The organic regulatory framework has concluded an important stage of completeness with its extension to third countries. As of 1 January 2025, organic products produced in third countries can be sold in the EU market as organic if they are certified by a control body approved by the EU Commission for compliance. Approval assessments and regulations to make the system fit for the new import purpose have been concluded in time until the end of last year, however a few elements are still missing, such as the list of input products and substances authorised for use in organic production specifically in third countries.
To assess the real-world impact of these regulatory changes, IFOAM Organics Europe and Natexpo are organising a joint webinar offering a crucial discussion for stakeholders involved in organic trade, certification, and regulation. This webinar will provide valuable insights into how the first three months of implementation have unfolded. Expert speakers will:
- Evaluate the successes and challenges of the transition periodÂ
- Discuss key issues in importing organic products under the new systemÂ
- Explore implications for the export of EU organic productsÂ
Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed – register today via this link!Â
Natural & Organic Products Expo, London – 12-13 May 2025
The Natural & Organic Products Expo will be held on May 12-13, 2025, in London. Since 1997, NOPEX has been the essential event for everything related to natural and organic products, including food and drink, lifestyle, health, nutrition, beauty, and more. Click here for more information.
Session 5: Letâs Discuss Organic (member-only webinar) â 15 May 2025 đ±
Join our May members-only webinar: âSustainable Public Procurement: opportunities for the organic sector in Europeâ on 15 May.
In this Letâs Discuss Organic session, we will explore the opportunities that public procurement offers to the organic sector. We will begin by examining the current landscape of public procurement in the EU, focusing on the regulations that govern it. We will also look at some best practices carried out by our members when it comes to organic food procurement. Finally, we will take a look ahead to see the legislative opportunities arising which could present opportunities to ensure a stronger participation of the organic sector in the public procurement market.
Laura Sauques, our Policy Officer on Sustainable Food Systems and the CAP at IFOAM Organics Europe will lead this session. As a member, you can register using the registration link on our member extranet.
High-Level Retailers’ Group, Meeting, Valencia – 19-20 May 2025
The meeting will involve discussions among high-level retailers regarding the state of the European organic market and a visit to Herbolarrio. Please note that this is a closed event exclusively for group members. Members can find more information on our extranet page.
Meetings like these are part of our member-exclusive service. If you want to learn more, please visit our membership page or contact membership@organicseurope.bio.
Interest Group of Organic Farmers, Annual Meeting, Portugal, 27-28 May 2025 đ±
The annual meeting of the Interest Group of Organic Farmers (IGOF) is set to take place in Portugal this year from 27-28 May 2025. Day 1 will feature a plenary session of IGOF, focusing on political topics such as the CAP and animal welfare. Day 2 will consist of farm visits. Please note this is a closed event for members of IGOF. Members can find more information on our extranet page.
Meetings like these are part of our member-exclusive service. If you want to learn more, please visit our membership page or contact membership@organicseurope.bio.
EUCARPIA â LiveSeeding Conference, Coimbra, 26-29 May 2025
The EUCARPIAâLiveSeeding Conference will be held in Coimbra, Portugal, from May 26 to 29, 2025. It aims to foster discussions on innovative breeding strategies that address pressing environmental issues and societal needs within organic, low-input, and agroecological farming systems.
Session 6: Let’s Discuss Organic (member-only webinar) – 5 June 2025 đ±
Join our June members-only webinar: âThe future of the Common Agricultural Policy beyond 2027â
The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), which accounts for approximately one-third of the EU budget, plays a central role in shaping the EUâs agri-food system. It provides decent incomes for farmers while also driving the transition to more sustainable production methods, such as organic farming. Although the current CAP will remain in place until 2027, public institutions and various stakeholders already look forward to the next reform for the CAP 2027 â 2032. This session will explore the ongoing discussions in Brussels surrounding the upcoming CAP and present the organic movement’s vision for this reform to come.
Laura Sauques, our Policy Officer on Sustainable Food Systems and the CAP at IFOAM Organics Europe will lead this session. As a member, you can register using the registration link on our member extranet.
General Assembly – 25 June 2025đ±
We invite our members to save the date for IFOAM Organics Europeâs General Assembly (GA) on 25 June 2025. The meeting is anticipated to take place in a hybrid format jointly organised with the European Organic Congress (time to be determined).
The General Assembly is the primary annual decision-making event of IFOAM Organics Europe with important organisational development and sector updates. We encourage all our members to participate in the GA and those possessing voting rights exercise their democratic right to shape the future direction of our organisation. More information will follow in a timely manner.
European Organic Congress – 25-27 June 2025đ±
European Organic Congress (EOC) will be held on 25-27 June 2025 in Warsaw, Poland, kicking off with IFOAM Organics Europe’s General Assembly on the morning of 25 June, organised in a hybrid format. The Congress will be held under the theme: Strengthening Organic Roots for a Competitive and Sustainable 2050.
In the collaboration with our valued member Polska Izba Ć»ywnoĆci Ekologicznej (PIZE), we look forward to delivering an engaging and impactful event!
More information on the Congress will be shared soon on its dedicated website: www.europeanorganiccongress.bio.
Sustainable Foods Summit, Amsterdam – 26-27 June 2025
The 16th European edition of the Sustainable Foods Summit will be hosted in Amsterdam on 26-27th June 2025. For more information, click here.
Organic Summit – 18-19 August 2025
While the EOC was initially foreseen to occur in Denmark alongside the Organic Summit, the events have since evolved into two distinct and exceptional occasions for the organic movement to come together.
To top off the great news, IFOAM Organics Europe will also collaborate with Organic Denmark amongst other well-esteemed partners on the Organic Summit, taking place on 18-19 August. The summit will focus on the critical role of organic agriculture in transforming the global food system and will develop concrete solutions to help the EU achieve its goal of 25% organic farming by 2030.
European Organic Day – 23 September 2025
EU Organic Day on 23 September is an opportunity to celebrate the successes of the organic sector and reflect on Europe’s progress toward achieving its goal of 25% organic land by 2030.
Launched in 2021 by the European Parliament, the Commission, and the Council of the European Union, this day serves several purposes. It provides an opportunity to assess trends in consumer demand, raise awareness of organic products within the supply chain, and establish new targets for the future of organic agriculture in Europe.
As a European organic movement, we recognize this day to raise awareness about organic practices and their benefits. For the past three years, many of our members have joined us in celebrating organic principles online and have also organized their own events. These celebrations embody the values of Health, Ecology, Fairness, and Care that are central to the movement.
European Organic Awards – 23 September 2025
The European Organic Awards are held annually and are organized in the spirit of European cooperation by the European Commission, the European Economic and Social Committee, the European Committee of the Regions, IFOAM Organics Europe, and COPA-COGECA. These awards aim to recognize and honor individuals and organizations in Europe that significantly contribute to enhancing, developing, and innovating the organic value chain.
Watch the full recording of the previous EU Organic Awards ceremony that took place in Brussels on 23 September 2024 here. Furthermore, you can find more information about the last editionâs winners on the designated page of the EU Commissionâs website.
Additional details regarding the 2025 EU Organics Awards will be shared here as the date approaches.
BioExpo, Warsaw – 25-27 November 2025
BioExpo Warsaw is an international trade fair for organic food and non-food products, scheduled from October 2-4, 2025, in Warsaw, Poland. Please visit the trade fairâs website for more information.
TPO Organic Innovation Days – November 2025 đ±
The Organic Innovation Days, TP Organicsâ annual public event, and the only EU event on organic and agroecological research and innovation will return in November 2025. This edition of the Organic Innovation Days will not only feature the official launch of our new SRIA but also the final conference of the SchoolFood4Change project and the award ceremony organized by the new Horizon Europe project OrganicAdviceNetwork, which is led by IFOAM Organics Europe.
More information on the date and time will follow in a timely manner.
Nordic Organic Food Fair, Stockholm – 12-13 November 2025
The Nordic Organic Food Fair will be held in Stockholm, Sweden on November 12-13, 2025.
This industry event has been Scandinaviaâs number-one destination for certified organic food, beverages, and ingredients for over 10 years. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet top suppliers from the market, including leading brands from the Nordic region, international companies, and innovative new start-ups. Discover the latest sustainable, vegan, healthy, free-from, and certified organic food and drink products all in one place!
Council Meeting – 18 November 2025 đ±
The second Council meeting of the year will be held virtually on 18 November 2025. We kindly encourage Council members to participate in the meeting. Council members will receive a direct email with further information on the meeting.
IFOAM Organics Europeâs second chamber, the Council, is one of the driving forces behind our organizationâs democratic functioning. It creates a vital link between each countryâs members and IFOAM Organics Europe. Learn more about our democratic governance structure.
Organic Food Forum – 27 November 2025đ±
We invite you to join the second edition of the Organic Food Forum on 27 November, which offers a unique platform for businesses involved in or exploring the organic sector to connect, collaborate, and discover new opportunities.
The merged event combines the strengths of two well-established gatherings: the Organic Food Conference and IFOAM Organics Europe Meets Business. This forum provides a valuable platform for exchanging ideas and fostering collaboration among businesses that are fully or partially organic. Discussions at the event will center on key topics and trends currently shaping the organic industry.
We are excited to announce that this edition of the OFF will be a full-day physical conference. It will feature in-person discussions, workshops, and interactive sessions, all hosted at our IFOAM Organics Europe office. Additional information will be provided as the date approaches.
Natexpo, Paris – 30 Nov – 2 Dec 2025
In November and December, organic trade professionals will gather at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles for Natexpo, France’s trade show focused on organic, healthy food, and ecological products. This event will highlight the latest trends in the organic market and showcase new products from various buyers across all categories. For more information, click here.
Natexpo, Paris – 30 Nov – 2 Dec 2025
In November and December, organic trade professionals will gather at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles for Natexpo, France’s trade show focused on organic, healthy food, and ecological products. This event will highlight the latest trends in the organic market and showcase new products from various buyers across all categories. For more information, click here.