Government Chemist Conference June 2026: Safe Food for Tomorrow's World
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The UK Government Chemist announces the Government Chemist Conference 2026, scheduled for 23-24 June 2026 at Nexus, University of Leeds. Registration is open with virtual attendance at £100/day or in-person participation at £175/day (£300 for both days). The conference focuses on evidence-based measurement science supporting food safety regulation and responsive food system governance.
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The Government Chemist has announced the 2026 conference programme focused on measurement science supporting safe and resilient food systems. Sessions will cover responsible food regulation, evolving food systems measurement, future food engineering, and environmental protection.
This conference announcement targets food sector professionals, regulatory bodies, and research institutions. Attendees can gain practical insights into how collaboration between science, industry, and policy can strengthen food safety governance. Registration is open at various attendance tiers.
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- Register for the conference via Eventbrite
- Monitor the event registration page for programme updates
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Government Chemist Conference: 23-24 June 2026- registration open
Registration open for the Government Chemist Conference 2026: safe food for tomorrow's world- evidence-based measurement solutions for responsible regulation.
From: Government Chemist Published 9 April 2026 The global food system is under increasing pressure from climate change, population growth and the urgent need to assure long‑term food security. Ensuring access to safe, resilient and equitable food sources has never been more critical. Meeting these challenges will require innovation across the food system- from the adoption of new technologies and more sustainable production and consumption practices to improved supply chains and greater collaboration across sectors. Maintaining consumer trust and supporting economic growth requires proportionate, evidence‑based and adaptable regulation. Measurement science underpins this approach, providing the robust data and standards needed to protect consumers while enabling innovation, competition and investment.
Hosted by Dr Julian Braybrook, UK Government Chemist, this upcoming conference brings together professionals from across the food sector to explore how measurement science can support a modern, responsive regulatory system capable of meeting today’s food system challenges.
Through a programme of expert presentations including keynotes from Professor Ian Young, CSA, FSA, and Dr Justine Betja, Deputy CSA, Defra, the conference will explore the landscape in detail across four sessions:
- Responsible regulation for food
- Measurement for evolving food systems
- Engineering our future food
- Protecting our environments Attendees will hear from experts working at the interface of science, industry and policy, and gain practical insights into how greater collaboration can help deliver a more resilient, trustworthy and sustainable food system for the future.
Event details
- Date: 23-24 June 2026
- Venue: Nexus - University of Leeds, Discovery Way, Woodhouse, LS2 3AA
- Cost: Online- £100/day | In person- £175/day (£300 both days)
- Programme available on the event registration page Register now- The Government Chemist Conference 2026- Safe food for tomorrow’s world
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