Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered—literally, in deliciousness! All food is included. Throughout the day, you can taste everything from the most indulgent plant-powered chocolate chip cookies to fresh salads and sandwiches for lunch. Coffee, tea, and water are free all day. If you’re craving something extra, other drinks are available for purchase (only cashless payments accepted). Come hungry!

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Think sharp but comfy—because no one wants to network in a suit that’s tighter than a tofu press. Plant FWD has a business casual dress code, so dress professionally yet comfortably, perfect for a day of networking and discovering the latest plant-forward innovations.

If you’re keen to dig into the future of food, let’s get you a front-row seat—press tickets available upon request. Please email hello@plantfwd.com with your details and media affiliation.

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If you are not able to pay online for your ticket with one of the payment services provided, please send an e-mail to finance@plantfwd.com. In this case we can create an invoice for your company and after payment of the invoice a ticket will be provided to you.

No need to panic—your golden ticket is just a few taps away! If you've downloaded and logged into the Plant FWD app, your ticket is under 'MyQR Ticket'. Otherwise, search your inbox for 'Your ticket for Plant FWD 2026' or 'Download the Plant FWD app', both containing your ticket's QR code. If you still can't find it, visit the attendee registration help desk at the entrance of the Midden Nederland Hallen for assistance.

Yes, once you've received your ticket, you can download a tax invoice from your personal ticket page on Eventbrite. For other invoicing needs or group purchases of five or more tickets email finance@plantfwd.com.

Sustainability isn’t just on our plate—it’s our main course. We aim to host our conference in the most sustainable way possible, choosing the Midden Nederland Hallen as our venue because it meets our needs without requiring additional transportation or rentals. For more information on how our location ensures a sustainable event experience, please see their website. Additionally, we have a no-goodie bag policy to minimise waste. We have extensive experience with large scale event productions and carefully plan to eliminate food waste. Moreover, 95% of all food served at Plant FWD is plant-based.

To change the name on your ticket, please email tickets@plantfwd.com with the new attendee's full name, email address, company, and position. Note that tickets cannot be transferred after Friday April 4th at 17:00 hours. Ticket changes after that time can be arranged at the ticket desk in Theater Amsterdam.

Plant FWD 2026 akes place at De Midden Nederland Hallen, located at Thorbeckelaan 123D in Barneveld.

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Yes, De Midden Nederland Hallen have over 2.000 free parking spots availbale next to venue. Charging stations for electric cars are also available.

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Parking spots for disabled visitors are provided close to the entrance. On the ground level of the venue everything is easily accesible for disabled visitors and an elevator is available to bring visitors to the break-out rooms.

Plant FWD 2026 will take place on April 8 & 9 2026 at the Midden Nederland Hallen in Barneveld.

Plant FWD offers opportunities to network, conduct business, and gain inspiration from high-quality content in an informal atmosphere. Highlights include:

• Over 40 inspiring speakers and 12 interactive break-out sessions
• Networking like there is no tomorrow 
• Discovering the latest plant-forward innovations in our Market
• Top 10 start-ups presenting their innovations
• 1-on-1 matchmaking sessions between start-ups and investors

For more details, check our full program, speakers, and start-up opportunities.

Plant FWD is for anyone who’s ready to make a difference and learn how – with a good dose of flavor, innovation, and plant-powered goodness. Whether you're a corporate giant, a start-up with big ideas, an investor looking to fuel the future of food, or a food pioneer eager to shake things up – we’re all united by one goal: speeding up the protein transition and building a more sustainable food system. So, come for the knowledge, stay for the inspiration, and bring your curiosity. Let’s plant the future together!

Hotel de Werelt is this years proud partner hotel for Plant FWD. The hotel is a 15 minute ride from De Midden Nederland Hallen. A shuttle bus will be arranged in the morning to bring speakers and delegates from the hotel to the venue. Hotel de Werelt offers all Plant FWD visitors & partners an exclusive 10% discount using the discount code PlantFWD2026 when booking their room. Please note that the following terms apply to these bookings:

• Applicable to hotel rooms at Hotel de Werelt Lunteren
• Valid from April 7 - April 9, 2026
• Subject to availability

We also have a hotel deal with Van der Valk Veenendaal. This hotel is also a 10 minute ride from De Midden Nederland Hallen.  Train station Veenendaal de Klomp is just an 8-minute walk to the hotel. From Amsterdam and Schiphol it takes just under 45 minutes to get to Veenendaal de Klomp train station. Van der Valk Veenendaal offers all Plant FWD visitors & partners an exclusive 10% discount using the discount code: VEE-PLANTFWD26 when booking their room.

Please note that the following terms apply to these bookings:

• Applicable to hotel rooms at Van der Valk Veenendaal
• Valid from April 7 - April 9, 2026
• Subject to availability

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We are always excited to discuss the opportunities for your company or organisation to participate in our event. Have a look at our partnership page and/or send an e-mail to maartje@plantfwd.com. Are you a start-up and you want to join? Please have a look at our Plant FWD Startup Challenge