EFM Congress Programme: 4-6 June 2026 in Marseille
Thursday 4 June – Pharo Palace/Palais du Pharo
12:30 – 14:30 · EFM Executive Committee meeting lunch (Closed meeting)
14:30 – 16:30 · UK Flour Millers’ Board Meeting (Closed meeting)
16:30 – 18:30 · UK Flour Millers’ General Assembly (Closed meeting)
19:00 – Midnight . Welcome Dinner
Join us on the Terrace Vieux-Port at Pharo Palace for a delightful evening. This event is open to delegates, partners, and guests.
Welcome Desk
A welcome desk, to register and answer any queries you may have, will be set up at the Pharo Palace.
Dress code: Business casual
Friday 5 June – Congress at Pharo Palace/Palais du Pharo
9:00 – 9:30 · Welcome & Coffee
9:30 – 10:00 · Introduction to the French milling industry by the ANMF (Open to all delegates)
10:00 – 11:00 · EFM General Assembly (Member millers only)
10:00 – 11:00 · Innovation Pathway (in FRENCH, open to all delegates)
11:00 – 12:00 · Innovation Pathway (in ENGLISH, open to all delegates)
11:00 – 12:00 · ANMF General Assembly (For ANMF members only)
12:00 – 12:30 · Innovation Pathway free exploration (Open to all delegates)
12:30 – 14:00 · Lunch – Guest Reception (Open to all delegates & guests)
14:00 – 16:45 · Conference session (Open to all delegates & guests)
The afternoon conference will bring together experts, policymakers and business leaders to explore some of the challenges and opportunities facing the European milling industry.
Friday 5 June – EFM General Assembly meeting (Member millers only)
10:00 – 11:00
“The mill endures: Ukraine flour milling and supply chain adaptation in a war context”
In addition to the formal statutory aspects, we will welcome a Ukrainian miller as guest speaker to share a compelling perspective on operating an essential industry under the duress of war.
The conflict in Ukraine has created the most challenging operating environment for millers in recent European history. This presentation will move beyond macro-level reports to provide practical, on-the-ground insights into how Ukrainian millers have adapted their entire operation:
- Logistics & sourcing: overcoming the collapse of established Black Sea export routes and domestic transport links to secure grain supply and deliver wheat flour to cities and communities.
- Operational resilience: strategies for maintaining production quality, managing staff and facility safety, and coping with frequent power grid instability and infrastructure damage.
- Local food security: the pivotal role Ukrainian flour milling plays in the country’s food chain and keeping bread on the table.
Friday 5 June – Partner Programme
10:00 – 15:00
Discovery Day social programme for Partners – activities on the sidelines of the business sessions.
Enjoy an excursion & lunch on the Frioul Islands. After 15:00, afternoon at leisure.
Friday 5 June evening – Palais de la Bourse
19:30 – Midnight
Gala Dinner – Palais de la Bourse de Marseille
This event is open to all delegates, partners, and guests.
Dress code: Semi-formal and formal
Saturday 6 June – Discovery Day
This day is open to all delegates and partners.
10:00 – 14:00 · Boat Excursion — Feel free to bring your swimsuit and a towel if you wish to dive into the turquoise waters of the creeks (No dress code)
14:00 – 16:00 · Visit of the MUCEM — Experience the vibrant tapestry of Mediterranean and European cultures at MUCEM – the Museum of European & Mediterranean Civilisations – where stunning modern architecture meets fascinating historical narratives at the crossroads of continents.