Soil to Soul Symposium 2026

Health begins in the soil, not on the plate: This panel examines how soil quality, nutrient supply, and agricultural practices shape the composition of our food, and what this means for our microbiome and overall well-being.

Kerstin Plehwe highlights the health significance of a nutrient-dense diet, while Laura Nyström shares current scientific research on food quality. Dan Barber brings the perspective of agriculture and gastronomy, illustrating how flavor and nutrient density can be cultivated together. Laurenz Werner explains why the AVINA Foundation is increasingly shifting its focus from symptoms to the fundamental roots of a healthy food system.

Together, they trace the path from living soil to high-quality food and healthy people, discussing what it takes to turn this vision into reality.

*Discounted tickets are available for young people up to 18, students and apprentices up to 25, as well as holders of an IV disability pension or a KulturLegi, upon presentation of valid ID