Event information

11th June 2025
All day | Workshops
M Shed, Bristol

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

Join us in Bristol for a dynamic event led by the AFN Network+, Eating Better and Sustain, focused on racial justice in food and farming. This summit will bring together experts, activists, and community members to discuss important issues surrounding diversity and inclusion in the food industry. 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

Lunch

Parallel workshops

  • Solidarity and allyship: building brave spaces
  • Decolonial decision-making workshop
  • Embodying the power of food identities

Closing remarks

Optional networking hour

Who should attend?

  • Individuals with lived experience of marginalisation and under-representation 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 organization may attend.

Let’s work together to create a more equitable and sustainable future for all!