The Gathering Table: A summit on racial justice in food and farming

In person eventWednesday 11 June 2025 • 09:3016:15 • M Shed, Princes Wharf, Wapping Rd, Bristol, BS1 4RN

The first ever summit on racial justice in food and farming debuts on 11 June in Bristol. Brought to you by Sustain, Eating Better and AFN Network+. 

Join us in Bristol on 11 June for a dynamic event focused on racial justice in food and farming. This summit will bring together experts, activists, and community members to discuss important issues surrounding justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in our sector. Don't miss this opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations and learn from leaders in the field.

Join us for an inspiring event featuring:
✔ Opening remarks and storytelling workshop
✔ Engaging panel discussion on decolonising the food system
✔ Lunch
✔ Parallel workshops
    - Solidarity and allyship: building brave spaces
    - Decolonial decision-making workshop
    - Embodying the power of food identities
✔ Closing remarks
✔ Optional networking hour

When: Wed, 11 Jun 2025 09:30 - 16:15 

Where: M Shed, Princes Wharf, Wapping Rd, Bristol, BS1 4RN

Who should attend?

  • Individuals with lived experience of marginalisation and underrepresentation in the sector, and allies (staff, long-service volunteers, trustees)
  • Young people/students aspiring to get into the sector
  • Human Resources professionals and Equity Diversity and Inclusion leads working in agrifood, sustainability, horticulture, farming and environmental sectors. (staff and trustees)
  • CEOs and senior leadership professionals working in agrifood, sustainability, horticulture, farming and environmental sectors.(staff and trustees)

Important: A maximum of 2 people per organisation may attend.

Our Approach to GDPR
The Gathering Table: A food and racial justice summit is a partnership event led by the AFN Network+, Eating Better and Sustain. As the ticketing is hosted by AFN Network+, all data relating to the smooth running of the summit and communications falls under the AFN Network+’s approach to GDPR and privacy policy.

GDPR approaches and policies:

AFN Network+ Privacy Policy

Eating Better Privacy Policy

Sustain: the alliance for better food and farming Privacy Policy


Code of Conduct
Code of Conduct - AFN Network+

 

Confirmed Attendance
Registration on this link does not confirm attendance. Based on the capacity and eligibility, we will send confirmation emails closer to the event.

 

 

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