• On 4 and 5 February at Hall 4 of IFEMA Madrid, the leading event for the functional ingredients, novel foods and nutraceutical products industry, organised by Feria Valencia
Valencia, January 2026.- Nutraceuticals Europe – Summit & Expo, the leading trade fair for the functional ingredients, novel foods and nutraceutical products industry, strengthens its commitment to knowledge and the value of research in its upcoming edition with a comprehensive conference programme to be held within the Seminar Theatre. The event, organised by Feria Valencia, will take place on 4 and 5 February at Hall 4 of IFEMA Madrid.
The scheduled conference programme will offer a solid and practical overview of the main trends, scientific advances and key solutions that are shaping the present and future of the nutraceutical industry. The content is structured around a central theme: the practical application of scientific research to the development of ingredients, formulations and solutions aimed at improving health and wellbeing.
The opening of the Seminar Theatre will focus on the major trends that will define the direction of the sector in the coming year, addressing both market evolution and emerging consumer demands. Over the two-day programme, attendees will discover innovations in functional ingredients and formulation solutions targeting, among other areas, cognitive health; longevity and beauty from within through advanced collagen solutions; natural approaches to metabolic challenges; clean label technologies for sustained release of active ingredients and skin health; as well as new microbiome and postbiotic approaches applied to digestive health. The programme will be completed with the presentation of standardised, clinically studied botanical extracts designed to support weight management and body composition.
In addition, the Seminar Theatre will dedicate space to women’s nutrition, showcasing nutraceutical solutions aimed at supporting female physiology throughout the different stages of life. The programme will also feature the latest advances in next-generation microbiome research and the role of essential oils in modulating the intestinal ecosystem. Meanwhile, the Afepadi Observatory will present its latest report, summarising updated data on the perception and level of recommendation of food supplements within the medical community.
With a carefully curated selection of presentations, the Seminar Theatre offers an agile and highly specialised format, aimed at a professional audience seeking high value-added content applicable to product innovation and strategic decision-making. The conferences will allow attendees to gain first-hand insight into recent scientific developments, clinical studies, new raw materials and technological solutions with direct market impact, further consolidating Nutraceuticals Europe as a must-attend event for professionals looking to stay at the forefront of the sector.
