Atlante Summit 2025
The Food Evolution
13 June 2025 - Palazzo di Varignana
The food world is in constant evolution.
Emerging technologies, new consumption models, global tensions and shifting priorities are reshaping the rules of the food system.
The Atlante Summit was created to bring together those who are leading this change every day: alongside international experts, scientists, supply chain professionals, retail managers and voices capable of combining vision with practical insight.
Because only through a shared, broad perspective can truly effective solutions emerge.
With Food Evolution as the central theme, the day will offer real opportunities for discussion and exchange.
From European and Middle Eastern retail strategies, to food tech innovation, artificial intelligence and the cultural meaning of food: we will explore change through diverse, complementary lenses.
An invitation to expand your outlook, sharpen your critical thinking and build new connections to truly understand where the food world is heading — and how to face it with responsibility and expertise.
THE FOOD EVOLUTION
Food Evolution is the guiding theme of the 2025 edition.
An invitation to see food not just as a product or a habit, but as a critical junction between innovation, identity and responsibility.
Behind every evolution in food lies a system in motion: shifting supply chains, new distribution models, artificial intelligence, environmental challenges and evolving expectations.
But also the need to interpret these transitions with tools that combine strategic vision, cultural awareness and the ability to act.
Throughout the day, we will explore Food Evolution from multiple perspectives:
the perspective of major global retailers, the insight of those working on food technologies, the scientific and narrative approach of those who see food as a cultural language, and the hands-on experience of those managing operations every day.
This is not an abstract theme, but a real, ongoing process.
One that requires us to expand our perspective, connect experiences, and train new ways of thinking about the food system.
Speakers
Natasha
Linhart
CEO
Atlante
James
Wong
Botanist and
Broadcaster
Ian
Perotto
Chief Supply Chain Officer
Atlante
BOBBY
RAJENDRAN
CEO
Tamimi Markets
Massimo
Lucentini
General Manager
Iges
Paul
Mills-Hicks
Chairmain
Curatyx
Stephen
Johnson
Head of Quality and
Business Transformation Atlante
Nicola
Mauri
Partner
The Vortex
Elisa
Tura
Summit Moderator and
CMO Atlante
The location
Palazzo di Varignana
Via Ca' Masino, 611A, 40024 Castel San Pietro Terme (BO)
We invite you to the beautiful location of Varignana Palace.
A unique setting for a day of meetings and fostering relationships.
Accommodation
Should you require overnight accommodation, you can book your room for a special rate by emailing the venue on events@palazzodivarignana.com and quoting “Summit Atlante 13.06.2025"
For all needs, the event organisers can be reached at rifuggiato@atlantesrl.it and on +39 051 0959809
Event Agenda
WELCOME Coffee
Event REGISTRATION
PART I
"We are what we eat"
Natasha Linhart — CEO, Atlante
"Can we predict food trends?"
James Wong — Botanist and Broadcaster
COFFEE BREAK
PART II
"The routes of Taste: Innovation and Challenges in Food Logistics"
Ian Perotto — Chief Supply Chain Officer, Atlante
"How Middle Eastern markets are shaping global trends"
Bobby Rajendran — CEO, Tamimi Markets
"The new food consumer: balancing convenience, awareness and selectivity. Shopping habits have changed. Have we?"
Massimo Lucentini — General Manager, Iges
Q&A
LUNCH
PART III
"Dialogue: how global food retail is changing"
Paul Mills-Hicks — Chairman, Curatyx
Natasha Linhart — CEO, Atlante
"The future of food tech: a revolution on our plates"
Stephen Johnson — Head of Quality and Business Transformation, Atlante
"The future is served: Artificial Intelligence in the food world"
Nicola Mauri — Partner, The Vortex
Q&A