Connecting the Dots...
Exploring what shapes healthier food choices
Food choices shape human health, environmental sustainability, and the future of our food systems. Yet the connections between science, policy, healthcare, and what ends up on our plates are not always visible in everyday life. As dietary guidance evolves and interest in sustainable diets grows, there is an increasing need for dialogue across sectors — from clinics and campuses to kitchens and canteens.
Join the World Food System Center for an interactive evening exploring how healthier, more sustainable food choices can be supported in practice. Experts from healthcare, food service, and research will share real-world insights, followed by facilitated breakout discussions where participants work together to identify barriers and propose practical solutions.
Event Details
📅 Date: 25 June 2026
⏰ Time: 18:00 – 19:30 (followed by Apéro, arrival welcome from 17:30)
💬 Language: English
📍 Location: Dozentenfoyer, ETH Zurich Zentrum
🤝 Organised in collaboration with PAN International and mesa (Medical Students Association der ETH Zürich)
Program
17:30 | Doors Open & Registration
18:00 | Welcome — Martijn Sonnevelt, World Food System Center
18:05 | Introduction: Rethinking Food Choices for Health and Sustainability — Kerstin Plehwe, PAN International
18:15 | Sector Spotlights: Influencing Food Choice in Practice
🍳 In the Kitchen — Remo Gisi, Co-Founder, tastelab. How chefs innovate to make healthy, sustainable choices accessible and appealing.
🏥 At the Clinic — Evelyn Medawar, Head of Healthy Hospital Food, PAN International. Sustainable hospital nutrition initiatives and their impact on health outcomes.
🔬 From the Lab — Prof. Christin Kosse, ETH Zurich. Current research at the intersection of nutrition, metabolism, and disease.
18:45 | Q&A with Spotlight Speakers
19:00 | Interactive Breakout Sessions. Small-group discussion the themes: Kitchen, Clinic, Science, or Campus.
19:30 | Apéro
🔔 RSVP: This event is free, but registration is mandatory. Sign up early to secure a spot and de-register if your plans change.
Who should attend?
Whether you're a student, researcher, clinician, chef, policymaker, or simply passionate about food and health, this event is for you. Join us if you work in food service, healthcare, nutrition research, or sustainability — or if you're simply curious about how we can build food environments that support better choices for people and the planet.
About the organizers
The World Food System Center was established at ETH Zurich based on the belief that the real-world solutions needed to tackle the challenges our food system faces require collaboration from global and local stakeholders across the entire food value chain. We work across disciplines and scales and in partnerships with key stakeholders to create new knowledge and ensure it is translated into real world impact.
PAN International is a global non-profit of physicians advancing evidence-based nutrition in healthcare through education, clinical resources, and advocacy to improve patient and planetary health.
The Medical Students Association mesa represents medical students at ETH Zurich.
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This event is part of the World Food System Center Dialogue Series 2026.
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