This kickoff session traces what has grown since the inaugural D:Food track in 2024 — in tools, practitioner networks, and research — and orients participants to the core themes shaping this year's D:Food programming. Join us for a generative discussion taking stock of what the ecosystem has cultivated together at the intersection of food and tech sovereignty, and how to get involved in what's next.

How do we transition from intense technical, political, and social alignment into long-term, sustained action? Closing out the D:Food/Web track, this 60-minute session steps away from structured presentations to harvest the collective wisdom generated over the last four days. Grounded in a live, community-drawn canvas co-created by participants throughout the week, this closing circle blends intuitive art with structured dialogue. Led by Jenni Ottilie Keppler alongside the track co-organizers, we will look back at our shared journey—from ethical tech frameworks and data sovereignty to somatic intelligence and AI curiosity engines—to map out our collective horizons, solidify cross-border partnerships, and anchor our work in a spirit of shared joy and resilience.