Local Roots: Festival for proximity economy and food sovereignty

Local Roots is a festival of ideas, debates, and collective action to boost local commerce and proximity-based food systems. Over two days, the conference brings together community leaders, researchers, producers, shopkeepers, policy makers, and activists to explore strategies for building stronger local economies, reconnecting people with food origins, and defending food sovereignty.

Topics include:

• Reinventing markets and main streets

• Urban agriculture and public food policies

• Cooperatives, food hubs, and circular economy

• Digital platforms for local consumption

• The role of municipalities in supporting proximity economies

The conference includes keynote talks, roundtables, project presentations, workshops, and tastings—all rooted in the principles of sustainability, justice, and local identity.