SCRAN: Manchester’s international food symposium
Information
When: Monday 5th October, 2026
Where: Secret location (to be revealed)
Time: 10am - 5pm
About
SCRAN is an innovative one-day event designed to convene key figures from across the global food and hospitality landscape. Our mission is to get chefs out of the kitchen and into meaningful connection with the region’s farmers, food producers, change-makers and community projects.
By showcasing inspiring examples of best practise and facilitating deep-dive discussions, we’ll explore the power of thriving regional food economies and their potential to transform people, places and communities.
Future thinking
Exploring fresh approaches to developing regional food economies and sustainability
Cross-sector collaboration
Bridging gaps between chefs, farmers, food producers and community projects
Broader inclusion
Creating valuable connections and ensuring diverse voices shape regional food futures
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Programme
Full programme to be announced this Summer. Below you will find a flavour of what to expect.
Beyond survival
Kitchen economics. Margins, viability and the future of resilience
Chairs at the table
Exploring hospitality's role in feeding vulnerable communities
Cultivating taste
The question of customers & how to build demand for independent food
Reserve your seat
Space is limited to 120 delegates - carefully balanced to reflect the breadth and variety of food, hospitality and farming communities, from across the UK and beyond.
Apply for your spot via the form below