Join us for the inauguration of the world's first cultivated meat farm
On Friday 05 June 2026, RespectFarms will officially open the doors of the world's first cultivated meat farm in Schipluiden, Zuid-Holland.
Installed on a working dairy farm, this pioneering facility explores how cellular agriculture can become part of fufture farming systems, creating new opportunities, additional business models and new pathways for farmers to remain at the center of food production.
Together with pionners from agriculture, innovation, science, investment, policy and media, we will celebrate a defining milestone for the future of farming.
What to expect
- Official inauguration and ribbon cutting ceremony
- Keynote insights from pioneers in food and innovation
- The story of RespectFarms: from vision to farm reality
- Farmer perspectives and reflections
- Guided farm tours
- Drinks, bites and networking
Event details
- Date: 05 June 2026
- Time: 13:00 – 17:00
- Venue: De Paardenstal, Gaagweg 38, Schipluiden, Netherlands
Attendance is by personal invitation only.
Programme
12:30 – 13:00 | Registration & Welcome
Doors Open - Registration
13:00 | Opening Remarks
- Meindert Stolk | Regional Minister, Province of Zuid-Holland
- Aad Straathof | Regional Minister, Province of Zuid-Holland
- RespectFarms | Co-Founders Team
13:30 | Official Inauguration
- Official ribbon-curring ceremony
- Group photo
14:00 | Keynotes & Perspectives
- Dr. Mark Post | Chief Scientific Officer at Mosa Meat
- Koert van Mensvoort | Founder & Director at Next Nature Network
- Corné van Leeuwen | Dairy Farm Owner
- RespectFarms | Co-Founders Team
15:00 | Guided Farm Tours
16:00 | Celebration Drinks, Bites & Networking
