Morgaine Gaye
Dr Morgaine Gaye is an internationally recognised Food Futurologist who analyses food and eating through social, cultural, economic, branding, and geopolitical lenses. She works with some of the world’s leading brands, including Mondelez, Mars, Unilever, Nestlé, Panasonic, and BMW—providing bespoke trend forecasts, ideation sessions, and product innovation strategies that look up to 10 years ahead.
Her expertise spans product development, texture and sensory experiences, packaging, and consumer drivers, inspiring global innovation teams and shaping future food concepts. Beyond the food industry, she advises technology, finance, and manufacturing companies on future markets, and her insights have been featured by Amazon’s “Shop of the Future” and in international think tanks for the UK Ministry of Defence.
A frequent media contributor, Dr Gaye has appeared on BBC, Netflix, and Channel 4, and is often quoted in publications such as The Telegraph, Financial Times, Glamour, and Stylist. She is also a published author, TEDx speaker, and guest lecturer, bringing thought-provoking perspectives on how we will eat, share, and experience food in the decades ahead.
Sessions
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Opening Keynote Address: The New Sugar Rush: Innovation, Injection and Instagram Indulgence15-Sep-2025Al Multaqua Ballroom