From 1 to 3 July 2026

  Lesaffre Campus

101 rue de Menin,
Marcq-en-Baroeul, France



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Bread Symposium 2026 / Program

The tree-day event will be dedicated to 4 major themes:
Dough fermentation, CSR, Nutrition & health and trends & prospective .


Each day, there will be à la carte conferences and workshops, networking moments across the campus,
as well as discussions and informal exchanges.
More information is coming.


Wednesday, 1 July













Day #1

AM

Bus shuttles to the Campus
Coffee break

Fermentation in breadmaking: talks, conferences, workshops and round table

Lunch at the Campus

PM

CSR in breadmaking: talks, conferences, workshops and round table

Afterwork on the Campus
Bus shuttles to the hotels


Thursday, 2 July












Day #2

AM

Bus shuttles to the Campus
Welcome coffee

Nutrition & health: talks, conferences, workshops and round table

Lunch and free time / Hub

PM

Trends & prospective in breadmaking

Networking and outside dinner
Bus shuttles to the hotels


Friday, 3 July




Day #3

AM

Bus shuttles to the Campus
Welcome coffee

Site visit & networking at external venue

Details to follow


Frequently Asked Questions

Is the event paid?

You will need to cover your own transportation and accommodation expenses.
Otherwise, the event itself is completely free.

How can I get to the event venue?

To reach the Lesaffre campus, dedicated shuttles will take you from your hotels to the campus and back.


What is the language of the event?

The event will be held entirely in English.
No translation services will be provided, so a good level of English comprehension is recommended.


How can I stay informed about event news or updates?

We will keep you regularly informed through several channels:

  • Updates on the platform
  • Information emails
  • Event web app, which will be available soon and will support you throughout the event
  • Dedicated WhatsApp channel, opening two weeks before the event for last-minute communications

Will there be time to organize meetings with your Lesaffre contacts?

Yes. Time slots will be available on Friday morning, so you can organize meetings, discussions, or professional appointments with clients.