WFSC x FoodHack Zürich: Rethinking Pleasure in Food
A collaborative event by FoodHack Zürich and the World Food System Center
January often arrives with an overwhelming pressure to "reset" and "get back on track." The holiday indulgences fade, and our feeds become flooded with cleanses, health kicks, and performance-driven meal plans. We live in an era where food, health and beauty industries are converging, and eating has become increasingly focused on function and performance.
This got us thinking: Have we lost touch with how to truly enjoy our food?
Join us for our first meet-up of the year, where we'll spend an evening rethinking pleasure in food and helping you reconnect with a more mindful, pleasurable relationship with what you eat.
What to Expect:
Expert Introduction: An insightful overview of how modern habits shape our experience with food, with experts guiding us though the psychology of eating and the science behind pleasure in food.
Interactive Workshops: A journey through four carefully curated workshop stations, each designed to awaken your senses and rediscover pleasure in your everyday meals. Note that participation is voluntary.
Networking & Apéro: Following a quick wrap-up, connect with like-minded professionals, entrepreneurs and enthusiasts while enjoying a delicious apéro.
Event Details:
Program
18:00 - Doors Open
18:30 - Welcome & Expert Introduction
19:00 - Interactive Workshops
20:00 - Wrap Up
20:15 - Networking & Apéro
📅 Date: Thursday 29. January 2026
⏰ Time: 18:30 - 21:00 (Arrival welcome from 18:00)
💬 Language: English
📍Location: Dozentenfoyer, ETH Zentrum
🔔 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, entrepreneur, industry professional, investor, or simply passionate about food, this event is for you.
Join us if you’re engaged in food system research, building a food-related venture, interested in connecting with innovative startups, or looking to exchange ideas with like-minded researchers and food enthusiasts.
About the Collaborators
FoodHack is a community-driven platform that inspires, highlights, and connects food founders, funders, operators and enthusiasts. Powered by the Hack Group, FoodHack is the industry leading newsletter and community for FoodTech, with local chapters in 50+ cities across the globe.
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.
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This event is part of the World Food System Center Dialogue Series 2026.
Your hosts: Georgina Pople, Louise Holton, Andrea Bach, Olivia Keller
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