FOODepartment Italia
+20 business leaders are members of the Italy Advisory Board.
Forum Alimentare di Milano: An annual meeting that brings together the main decision-makers in the sector.
Management development programs specializing in leadership and management for the food chain.
The FOODepartment Advisory Boards
The FOODepartment Advisory Boards form an international network of senior executives from the most important companies in the global food chain. Organized in Iberia, Italy, the Americas and Africa, their members share experiences, identify trends and help define the initiatives that drive the development of the food industry internationally.
Italy Advisory Board
A comprehensive view of the food value chain from those who lead it
Since 2014, the Italy Advisory Board has brought together the most influential business figures in the Italian food chain. With 23 board members and a balanced representation of production, industry and distribution, it provides a unique forum for anticipating trends, sharing experiences and promoting initiatives with business and international impact. They share the conviction that:
Forum Alimentare di Milano
A space for reflection and strategic vision to anticipate and address the challenges and opportunities that shape the future of the agri-food sector, both locally and globally.
San Telmo Methodology
Learning model based on the Case Method
The major trends, challenges and opportunities in the sector are analyzed through three complementary formats:
- Discussion of case studies · Dialogue with executives · Interactive lectures
Promoting strategic reflection and the exchange of experiences among business leaders.
Current cases
Cases written or selected specifically for each edition, focusing on situations of maximum relevance and current business issues.
Local and global debates
Analysis of the issues that set the agenda for companies, from the specific challenges of local markets to the trends that affect the main international groups.
With the protagonist in the classroom
The executives who are the protagonists of the cases take part in the sessions to share their experience and debate directly with participants.
Behind closed doors
An environment of maximum confidentiality, with no media presence and no public dissemination of the content shared.
Learn about the programs
Training those who will lead the future of the food industry
FOODepartment Italia promotes programs designed to respond to the specific challenges of the food industry. Based on the knowledge generated by the FOODepartment, they combine strategic vision, management experience and practical application.
The next generation of companies in the sector
INFOOD is an international program designed for food industry professionals who aspire to broaden their business vision, develop their management skills and accelerate their professional growth. Its 100% online and 100% live format connects participants from different countries, companies and areas of activity, fostering a global and highly enriching learning experience.
Through hands-on sessions, real cases and ongoing exchange with professors, experts and industry professionals, INFOOD offers a comprehensive understanding of the challenges food companies currently face. It is an experience that goes beyond traditional training to become a true international community for learning and professional development.
Food companies face unique challenges. That is why FOODepartment designs and delivers fully customized training programs, built around each company’s strategic and organizational needs.
Custom Programs combine the knowledge accumulated by the FOODepartment’s international network, San Telmo Business School’s academic experience and the specific reality of each organization to create learning experiences with a direct impact on people and on the business. From developing middle managers to preparing future executives or driving the organization’s cultural transformation, each program is designed to deliver tangible and lasting results.
Those who have already done it
Eleven editions. Returning participants are the strongest endorsement.
The best proof of an annual forum is who takes a seat again.
A consolidated community
More than a decade connecting the leaders of the Italian food industry
It's time to join the debate
What we get asked most
Is it compatible with running a company?
Yes. The Forum Alimentare di Milano (FAM) is specifically designed for business owners, chairs, CEOs, general managers and members of management committees who wish to dedicate two days to reflecting on the major strategic challenges of the agri-food sector.
During the forum, real business cases are analyzed, experiences are shared among industry leaders and the main trends transforming the industry are discussed, offering a high-level learning and networking space that is compatible with executive responsibilities.
Who can attend?
FAM is aimed exclusively at business owners, chairs, CEOs, general managers and members of management committees of the leading companies in the agri-food chain.
It is a meeting reserved for those involved in strategic decision-making who wish to exchange experiences with other industry leaders.
How much does it cost?
Registration costs €1,500 per participant.
Companies registering more than one person benefit from a reduced rate of €1,250 per participant from the second registration onwards.
Where and when is it held?
The Forum Alimentare di Milano will be held on 24 and 25 November 2026 at the Grand Hotel Villa Torretta, in Sesto San Giovanni (Milan, Italy).
The program runs on the afternoon of 24 November and the morning of 25 November, bringing together executives and business owners to discuss the main challenges and opportunities for the future of the agri-food industry.