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CGIAR Science & Partnership Week 2027 is coming to India in April 2027. CGIAR will convene the global agrifood community to advance science for resilient food systems—innovation, equity, and climate action.

Event Timing and Significance

The event comes at the midpoint in the CGIAR 2025–2030 Science Portfolio—a pivotal moment to reflect on progress, share evidence of what's working, and accelerate delivery toward impact.

Event Theme

"Science for Resilient Food Systems: Innovation, Equity, and Climate Action"

Focus Areas

The week will focus on:

• Translating cutting-edge research into actionable solutions

• Strengthening partnerships

• Scaling impact for people, nature, and climate

Event Purpose

CGIAR Science & Partnership Week 2027 brings together the global agrifood community to turn science into impact. The event provides a platform for reflecting on progress, sharing evidence, and accelerating delivery of solutions.

Who Should Plan to Attend

• Agricultural researchers and scientists

• Development partners and donors

• Government officials in agriculture and climate

• Private sector partners in agrifood systems

• Civil society organizations

• Climate action practitioners

• Food systems experts

• Innovation specialists

• Equity and inclusion advocates

• CGIAR partners and collaborators

Event Status

Further details – including program development and opportunities to engage – will be shared in the coming months.

Event Details

• Date: April 2027

• Location: India

• Organizer: CGIAR

• Context: Midpoint of CGIAR 2025–2030 Science Portfolio

• Focus: Research translation, partnerships, scaling impact

Watch the official CGIAR channels for program updates, registration information, and engagement opportunities as they become available in the coming months.

Agri Expo serves as a gateway to the future of agriculture, showcasing smart farming solutions, sustainable technologies, and innovative practices that enhance productivity, optimize resources, and support global food security.

Event Details

• Dates: February 1-3, 2027

• Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Daily

• Location: Cairo International Convention Centre, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt

Event Purpose

The 12th International Exhibition and Conference for Agricultural Supplies brings together local and international leaders to showcase the newest agricultural technology and research. Hot topics of innovative agricultural solutions will be exhibited and discussed with field experts eager to discover current developments in the local market.

Exhibition and Conference

Both the exhibition and conference are backed by local and international leaders committed to advancing agricultural innovation.

Main Activities

12th Agricultural Scientific Conference Over 50 seminars presented by senior consultants and research professors. Sessions cover the latest in agricultural science, research findings, and best practices.

Egyptian Agriculture Festival Awards recognize the highest-performing seniors in the Egyptian agricultural industry, the biggest farms, and leading traders. The festival celebrates excellence and innovation in the sector.

What You'll Find

The exhibition showcases smart farming solutions and sustainable technologies. You can explore innovations in resource optimization, productivity enhancement, and food security approaches relevant to Egyptian and regional agricultural contexts.

The conference brings together experts who can discuss emerging trends, research developments, and practical applications.

Who Should Attend

• Agricultural equipment manufacturers and suppliers

• Farmers and farm owners

• Agricultural technology providers

• Input suppliers and distributors

• Agricultural researchers and consultants

• Government officials in agriculture

• Agricultural extension officers

• Equipment dealers and retailers

• Agricultural investors

• Food security professionals

• Sustainable agriculture practitioners

Event Value

You gain access to cutting-edge agricultural solutions and research findings from leading experts. The event combines exhibition opportunities with knowledge exchange through the scientific conference.

The Egyptian Agriculture Festival component recognizes industry leaders and innovations, providing visibility for outstanding agricultural businesses and practices.

Event Details

• Event: Agri Expo 2027

• Edition: 12th International Exhibition and Conference

• Dates: February 1-3, 2027

• Location: Cairo International Convention Centre, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt

• Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Daily

• Focus: Smart farming, sustainable technologies, agricultural innovation, productivity, food security

• Components: Exhibition, scientific conference (50+ seminars), Egyptian Agriculture Festival with awards

• Format: International exhibition and conference

Visit the official Agri Expo website at agriexpo-eg.com for exhibitor information, visitor registration, conference program details, and awards information.

The East Africa Coffee Market & Conference is the premier event bringing together coffee producers, roasters, exporters, buyers, and industry leaders from across the world. This event creates an experience where East Africa's finest coffees meet global buyers to explore new market opportunities, forge trade agreements, and discuss key industry trends.

Event Theme

"From Farm to Flavor: Quality, Compliance & Market Growth"

Why Participate

EACMC functions as a continuous pipeline connecting producers to markets, solutions to demand, and ideas to execution. Participants benefit from sustained engagement through Regional Coffee Days and the Nairobi Grand Expo, not just a one-off event.

Market Access

The conference creates direct connections between East African coffee producers and international buyers. You can access global markets and develop relationships with key purchasers.

Networking Opportunities

The event provides a platform for stakeholders across the coffee value chain to network and form strategic partnerships. You can connect with producers, buyers, service providers, and industry decision-makers.

Logistics Support

The conference addresses logistical challenges faced by coffee producers in accessing international markets. You'll discover solutions for shipping, documentation, and market entry.

What You'll Experience

Expert-led sessions provide practical insights into market trends and production best practices.

Cuppings, tastings, and coffee experiences showcase quality and flavor profiles.

Direct networking with industry players creates partnership opportunities.

Discover innovations and new opportunities across the coffee value chain.

Who You'll Meet

Smallholder farmers and cooperative leaders share production expertise and market access needs.

Global buyers and exporters seek quality coffee sources and long-term partnerships.

Policymakers shape trade policies and regulations affecting the sector.

Financiers and investors explore opportunities in coffee production and processing.

Innovators develop technologies and services supporting the industry.

Who Should Attend

• Coffee farmers and producers

• Coffee cooperatives and farmer organizations

• Coffee roasters and processors

• Coffee exporters and traders

• International coffee buyers

• Coffee retailers and cafe operators

• Equipment and technology suppliers

• Financial institutions and investors

• Policymakers in agriculture and trade

• Coffee quality specialists and cuppers

• Supply chain and logistics providers

• Coffee enthusiasts and industry professionals

Event Value

You gain access to global coffee markets and connect with international buyers seeking quality East African coffees. The conference helps you understand market trends, quality expectations, and compliance requirements.

If you produce coffee, you can showcase your product and build buyer relationships. If you buy coffee, you access suppliers and quality products directly.

Event Details

• Event: East Africa Coffee Markets & Conference (EACMC) 2026

• Theme: From Farm to Flavor: Quality, Compliance & Market Growth

• Focus: Coffee production, quality, market access, trade, compliance

• Format: Conference with tastings, networking, and expo

• Components: Regional Coffee Days and Nairobi Grand Expo

• Participants: Producers, buyers, exporters, roasters, investors, innovators

Visit the official EACMC website for event dates, location, registration information, and the complete program schedule.

The Africa Financial Inclusion Summit & Expo 2026 addresses a critical challenge. Financial inclusion remains limited in Africa with current estimates showing only about 43% of people have access to bank accounts in Sub-Saharan Africa.

The Challenge

Financial exclusion contributes to poverty and inequality, leading to low levels of economic growth. Although South Africa's financial inclusion is estimated at about 69% (access), many people only use accounts to receive salary or grants and lack access to other financial services.

Mobile technology penetration and innovative fintech solutions have accelerated financial inclusion progress. Yet the cost of most financial services remains a barrier to serving low-income, marginalized, and mostly rural communities.

Why Financial Inclusion Matters

Financial inclusion can play a catalytic role in reducing poverty and inequality and accelerate achievement of sustainable development goals across the continent. Financial inclusion has been identified as an accelerator and enabler of economic growth and a critical solution for achieving Sustainable Development Goals.

Summit Purpose

The Africa Financial Inclusion Forum endeavors to advance and promote financial inclusion in Africa through innovation, disruptive technologies, policy interventions, and cutting-edge fintech technologies and services.

Key Discussion Topics

The summit explores multiple themes across the financial sector:

Financial inclusion from a continental perspective and within individual countries like South Africa. Policy and regulatory frameworks that enable or constrain financial inclusion.

Financial inclusion across specific services including banking, savings, insurance, credit, payments, investments, pensions, loans, and mortgages.

The role of financial literacy in supporting inclusion efforts.

Barriers and Solutions

Sessions address key barriers and challenges in deepening financial inclusion, particularly the cost of financial services. The summit explores developing financial inclusion infrastructure and frameworks.

Digital transformation and how it supports inclusion goals. Mobile penetration as a catalyst for financial inclusion.

Special Focus Areas

Bridging the gender equality gap through gender lens financial inclusion. Developing financially inclusive products and services that meet diverse needs.

Innovative credit solutions for small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs). Impact of diaspora remittances in supporting financial access.

The role of blended finance in accelerating financial inclusion efforts.

Outcomes and Impact

How financial inclusion can accelerate achievement of sustainable development goals. Financial inclusion innovations and solutions across Africa through case studies, research, and surveys.

Financial inclusion as a driver of economic growth and prosperity.

Who Should Attend

• Financial services institutions and banks

• Fintech companies and digital payment providers

• Insurance companies

• Microfinance organizations

• Policymakers and government officials

• Regulators in financial services

• Development organizations and NGOs

• Mobile money and digital wallet operators

• Credit unions and savings groups

• Investment and pension fund managers

• Women entrepreneurs and SMMEs

• Youth finance innovators

• Technology companies serving financial inclusion

Event Value

You'll gain insights into innovative approaches to financial inclusion across Africa. The summit addresses practical barriers and solutions relevant to serving underserved populations.

Sessions explore how technology, policy, and new business models can expand access to financial services. You can identify partnerships and opportunities that advance financial inclusion in your region.

Event Details

• Region: Southern African Forum

• Scope: Continental focus on Africa

• Focus: Financial inclusion, fintech innovation, policy frameworks, economic growth

• Topics: Banking, insurance, credit, payments, investments, digital transformation, gender lens inclusion

• Format: Summit and exposition with discussions and showcases

• Registration: Early bird registration available

Check the official Africa Financial Inclusion Forum website for event dates, location, registration information, and the complete program schedule.

The Uganda Poultry Show takes place September 11-13, 2026 at UMA Multi-Purpose Hall. The event runs from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily.

Why the Sector Matters

The poultry sector remains one of the fastest-growing agricultural subsectors in Uganda. It plays a significant role in food security, nutrition improvement, employment creation, and income generation.

Thousands of households across the country depend on poultry farming as a key livelihood activity. Eggs and poultry meat are among the most affordable and accessible sources of high-quality protein and essential nutrients required for healthy growth and development.

Promoting poultry production and consumption addresses challenges related to malnutrition, youth unemployment, and household poverty.

Event Purpose

The Poultry Association of Uganda (PAU) is organizing the Uganda Poultry Show 2026 as a national platform bringing together poultry farmers, agribusiness companies, policymakers, development partners, researchers, financial institutions, and consumers.

Event Theme

"Celebrating Eggs and Poultry Meat"

The theme emphasizes the importance of poultry products not only as nutritious food but also as drivers of economic growth, innovation, and entrepreneurship in Uganda's agricultural sector.

What the Show Offers

The show provides an opportunity to showcase technologies, promote investment, strengthen partnerships, and increase public awareness about the value of poultry production and consumption.

Who Should Attend

• Poultry farmers and producers

• Agribusiness companies serving the poultry sector

• Policymakers in agriculture

• Development partners and organizations

• Agricultural researchers

• Financial institutions offering agricultural credit

• Equipment and technology suppliers

• Feed manufacturers and suppliers

• Veterinary professionals

• Extension officers

• Consumers interested in poultry products

Event Value

The show connects stakeholders across the poultry value chain. You can explore technologies that improve production, discover investment opportunities, build partnerships, and understand market developments in Uganda's poultry sector.

The event creates a platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration that drives sector growth and innovation.

Event Details

• Dates: September 11-13, 2026

• Hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Daily

• Location: UMA Multi-Purpose Hall, Kampala, Uganda

• Organizer: Poultry Association of Uganda (PAU)

• Theme: Celebrating Eggs and Poultry Meat

• Focus: Poultry production, nutrition, employment, economic growth, innovation

• Format: National trade show and networking platform

Visit the Poultry Association of Uganda or official event channels for registration information, exhibitor details, and the complete program schedule.

The RSW International Festival 2026 is a global platform bringing together leaders, innovators, policymakers, and creatives from across sectors including trade, health, agriculture, investment, and film. Through high-level conferences, exhibitions, and forums, the festival fosters collaboration, showcases innovation, and promotes sustainable solutions to global challenges.

Festival Purpose

RSW International Festival serves as a hub for networking, knowledge exchange, and strategic partnerships with real-world impact. The event connects stakeholders across multiple sectors to drive meaningful outcomes.

Vision

To become a leading international platform that shapes the future by advancing innovation, sustainability, and global collaboration for a more resilient and prosperous world.

Mission

To connect global stakeholders, promote innovation, and facilitate strategic partnerships that drive sustainable development, inclusive growth, and transformative impact across industries.

Why Adelaide, Australia

Strategic Global Destination Adelaide is strategically positioned as a premier international destination. The city offers seamless global accessibility, political stability, and a highly structured environment ideal for hosting a large-scale, multi-sector international festival.

World-Class Event Infrastructure Adelaide is equipped with advanced, internationally recognized venues and event infrastructure. The facilities support high-level conferences, performances, exhibitions, and global showcases meeting world-class standards.

International Access & Connectivity Efficient international flight connections and well-integrated transport systems ensure smooth and accessible travel for participants, delegates, and stakeholders from across all continents.

Cultural Diversity & Global Engagement Adelaide's diverse and inclusive environment provides a strong foundation for international collaboration, cultural exchange, and meaningful global engagement. This enhances the overall experience for participants from different regions.

Sectors Covered

• Trade and commerce

• Health and wellness

• Agriculture and food systems

• Investment and finance

• Film and creative industries

What to Expect

The festival format includes high-level conferences, exhibitions showcasing innovations, and forums for sector-specific discussions. You can engage with global leaders, explore solutions to challenges, and build partnerships across industries.

Who Should Attend

• Industry leaders across trade, health, agriculture, investment, and film

• Innovators and technology developers

• Policymakers and government officials

• Investors and financial institutions

• Creative industry professionals

• Development practitioners

• Researchers and academics

• Strategic partnership seekers

• Companies expanding internationally

Event Details

• Location: Adelaide, Australia

• Scope: Global multi-sector platform

• Sectors: Trade, health, agriculture, investment, film

• Focus: Innovation, sustainability, global collaboration, sustainable development

• Format: Conferences, exhibitions, forums

Visit the official RSW International Festival website for event dates, sector-specific programming, registration information, and details about conferences and exhibitions.

The 5th Edition of the Kenya Meat Expo takes place August 26-28, 2026 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi. Daily hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and admission is free.

Event Coverage

The expo connects the entire meat value chain from farmers to consumers. You'll find animal health and nutrition experts, technology providers, processors, and retail businesses all in one venue.

What You'll Experience

Professional Masterclasses

Learn from experts in meat production, processing, marketing, and food safety. Sessions cover practical skills and knowledge relevant to different roles in the meat sector.

Critical Industry Panel Discussions

Engage with leading voices discussing market trends, policy developments, and challenges facing Kenya's meat industry.

Live Demonstrations

See meat processing technologies, food safety practices, and innovation solutions in action.

Regional Meat Festival

Celebrate meat products and culture while experiencing regional flavors and traditions.

Who Should Attend

• Livestock farmers and producers

• Animal health and nutrition specialists

• Meat processors and manufacturers

• Butchers and retail meat businesses

• Equipment and technology suppliers

• Food safety professionals

• Government officials in livestock

• Exporters and importers

• Restaurant and hospitality buyers

• Consumers interested in meat quality

Event Value

The expo brings the entire meat value chain together, creating opportunities to discover innovations, connect with suppliers and buyers, and learn about industry developments. The combination of education, networking, and demonstrations makes it valuable for anyone involved in meat production, processing, or retail.

Event Details

• Event: Kenya Meat Expo 2026

• Edition: Fifth annual edition

• Dates: August 26-28, 2026

• Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Daily

• Location: Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), Nairobi

• Admission: Free

• Focus: Meat production, processing, value chain

• Format: Expo with masterclasses, panel discussions, demonstrations, festival

Visit the official Kenya Meat Expo website for exhibitor information, program details, and registration.

As we face climate change, biodiversity loss, and social and political uncertainty, the need to adapt is clear. Advances in AI, digitalisation, materials science and circular design promise major changes in how we rethink production and the economy. Addressing challenges requires new mindsets to reimagine the future circular bioeconomy.

Future Forests, Future Leaders

EFI’s Young Leadership Programme (YLP) 2026 focuses on adding value locally, drawing on the example of Northern Europe, a region shaped by forests, knowledge and innovation, yet facing significant changes. Centred on futures thinking and innovation, YLP 2026 combines expert-led discussions with capacity-building activities to strengthen leadership and strategic skills.

Participants are invited to explore ways to anticipate disruptions, address challenges and foster proactive innovation.

YLP 2026 takes place from 24 to 28 August 2026 in Joensuu, Finland, in collaboration with local partners.

Who Can Join?

YLP 2026 is aimed at early-career professionals across different disciplines whose work touches on or is based on forests: forest use, forest-based materials, forestry-related products and processes, etc.

The five-day programme offers a unique opportunity for young professionals with leadership potential to interact with a network of peers and experts, gain practical experience through group exercises that connect futures thinking with innovation, helping cultivate a more receptive, agile mindset.

It places particular emphasis on innovation for local value added and on futures thinking. Experts will share real-life examples of successes and failures and engage participants in bilateral reflection, skills development and application.

Agro & Poultry Africa 2026 is an international trade show covering agriculture and inputs, aquaculture, dairy, irrigation, poultry and meat, livestock, tractors, and harvesting machinery. The exhibition runs August 20-22, 2026 at Sarit Expo Center in Nairobi, Kenya.

The event runs in conjunction with Agro-Foodpack Africa 2026, combining agricultural equipment and food processing in a single venue.

Market Opportunity

Agro & Poultry Africa 2026 provides a unique opportunity to expand your brand in one of Africa's most significant business destinations. Kenya has enormous potential for agriculture and related products, playing a vital role in the country's growing economy.

Expected Participation

The exhibition attracts exhibitors from around 18 countries and visitors from Tanzania, South Africa, Congo, Sudan, Uganda, Rwanda, Botswana, Nigeria, Mali, Ethiopia, India, Egypt, UK, Germany, and beyond.

This international reach means you access buyers and partners from across East Africa and the wider African continent.

Who Should Exhibit

• Agricultural equipment manufacturers

• Livestock and poultry equipment suppliers

• Irrigation technology providers

• Dairy equipment companies

• Tractor and harvesting machinery manufacturers

• Agricultural input suppliers

• Aquaculture technology providers

• Food processing and packaging companies

• Tractors and harvesting equipment dealers

Who Should Visit

• Farmers and agricultural producers

• Livestock and poultry operators

• Equipment buyers and procurement officers

• Distributors and importers

• Government agricultural officials

• Agricultural cooperatives

• Equipment dealers

Event Value

The dual event format allows you to access both agricultural technology providers and food processing equipment suppliers. You can discover equipment and solutions across the value chain and connect with buyers from multiple African countries.

Event Details

• Dates: August 20-22, 2026

• Location: Sarit Expo Center, Nairobi, Kenya

• Concurrent Event: Agro-Foodpack Africa 2026

• Exhibitors: Companies from 18 countries

• Visitors: From multiple African countries including Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, South Africa, Ethiopia, and beyond

• Focus: Agriculture, livestock, poultry, dairy, irrigation, tractors, food processing

• Format: International trade exhibition

Visit the official Agro & Poultry Africa website for exhibitor information, booth bookings, visitor registration, and the exhibition floor plan.

The Africa Food Show (AFS) 2026 takes place August 19-21, 2026 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, Kenya. The premier pan-African event is dedicated to advancing Africa's agricultural and food industries.

Event Purpose

As the go-to platform for innovation, networking, and trade, AFS 2026 unites stakeholders across the food value chain, including producers, processors, investors, policymakers, and innovators.

Strategic Alignment

In its Fourth Edition, AFS 2026 aligns with Kenya's Vision 2030 and the African Union's Agenda 2063 to promote sustainable food systems, drive agricultural transformation, and empower local industries.

Event Format

This year's event will feature a rich blend of exhibitions, workshops, and networking sessions designed to promote innovation, investment, and growth in Africa's food and beverage sector.

Ways to Participate

Exhibit Gain new connections through emails, names, handshakes with potential clients and client inquiries, boosting your sales pipeline for the year.

Visit Connect, learn, collaborate, and discover the inspiration to take on challenges and unlock new business opportunities.

Speak Position yourself as a thought-leader and keep your company's profile at the front of the industry.

Partner Affiliate your brand to a global and world-class event to ignite your brand visibility, earn repeat business, and referrals to new clients.

Who Should Participate

• Food producers and processors

• Agricultural companies

• Food and beverage manufacturers

• Agricultural input suppliers

• Equipment and technology providers

• Investors in food systems

• Government officials in agriculture and food security

• Policymakers

• Traders and distributors

• Packaging companies

• Cold chain service providers

• Food safety and quality professionals

• Export and import businesses

• Agricultural cooperatives

Event Value

AFS 2026 creates opportunities to connect with stakeholders across Africa's food value chain. Whether exhibiting, visiting, speaking, or partnering, you can advance your business while contributing to Africa's food system transformation.

The event aligns with continental development agendas, making it a strategic platform for companies committed to sustainable agricultural growth.

Event Details

• Dates: August 19-21, 2026

• Location: Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), Nairobi, Kenya

• Edition: Fourth edition

• Scope: Pan-African food and agriculture event

• Focus: Food systems, agricultural transformation, innovation, trade, investment

• Alignment: Kenya's Vision 2030, African Union's Agenda 2063

• Format: Exhibitions, workshops, networking sessions

Visit the official Africa Food Show website for exhibitor packages, visitor registration, speaker opportunities, partnership information, and the complete program schedule.

The 17th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) will be hosted by Mongolia in Ulaanbaatar from August 17-28, 2026.

Conference Theme

"Restoring Land. Restoring Hope."

Who Will Attend

COP17 is expected to bring together delegates from UNCCD's 197 Parties, alongside leaders from government, business, and civil society, as well as scientists, youth, Indigenous Peoples, pastoralists, and smallholder farmers.

Conference Purpose

Participants will convene to forge solutions to the interconnected challenges of desertification, land degradation, and drought. The conference recognizes that restoring land is also essential to reducing instability, preventing displacement, and strengthening human and national security in vulnerable regions.

The Challenge

Land degradation is already affecting up to 40 percent of the world's land, with far-reaching impacts on food production, water availability, livelihoods, and economic stability.

Why It Matters

UNCCD Executive Secretary Yasmine Fouad explains:

"Land is our most vital infrastructure — underpinning food security, water, livelihoods and stability. When land fails, insecurity rises — through lost livelihoods, forced displacement and increased competition over scarce resources."

"With UNCCD COP17, Mongolia is offering the world a powerful message: Restoring Land, Restoring Hope is not only an environmental agenda, but a development and resilience priority. As drought intensifies and land degradation accelerates, the conference must drive practical, investable solutions — from restoring degraded land and soils to strengthening the land–water nexus — so that communities can thrive."

Conference Opportunity

COP17 offers a pivotal moment for countries and partners to strengthen implementation and mobilize greater investment in drought resilience and sustainable land management.

Key Focus Areas

• Desertification solutions

• Land degradation reversal

• Drought resilience

• Sustainable land management

• Land restoration

• Water–land nexus

• Food security through land restoration

• Displacement prevention

• Human and national security

• Investment mobilization

Who Should Attend

• Government delegates from UNCCD Parties

• Policymakers in environment and agriculture

• Business leaders in land management

• Civil society organizations

• Scientists and researchers studying land degradation

• Youth advocates for environmental action

• Indigenous Peoples

• Pastoralists and smallholder farmers

• Development practitioners

• Investment professionals

• Water resource managers

• Climate resilience specialists

Conference Value

You'll engage with practical, investable solutions for restoring degraded land and soils. The conference connects environmental restoration with development priorities, recognizing land as critical infrastructure for food security, water, livelihoods, and stability.

COP17 provides opportunities to strengthen implementation of land restoration commitments and mobilize investment in drought resilience and sustainable land management.

Event Details

• Dates: August 17-28, 2026

• Location: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

• Host: Mongolia

• Theme: Restoring Land. Restoring Hope.

• Parties: 197 UNCCD Parties

• Focus: Desertification, land degradation, drought, resilience, sustainable land management

• Format: International conference with government, business, civil society, and community participation

Visit the official UNCCD website for registration information, program details, and participation guidelines for COP17.

For more than 19 years, The AgriBusiness Global Trade Summit has been the premier event where the global supply and distribution chain come together to expand portfolios, explore cutting-edge solutions, and build strategic partnerships.

Summit Purpose

From sourcing the latest ingredients to shaping the future of sustainable agriculture, this is where business happens. The summit connects you with the right people, products, and opportunities to stay ahead in an ever-evolving industry.

The event unites top suppliers, distributors, and innovators in crop inputs, plant health, ag tech, and biologicals.

Why Attend

Where Global Ag Deals Get Done The summit features the biggest names in supply and distribution. 91% of attendees leave having secured business deals.

Network for Success Create strong, lasting relationships with international suppliers, customers, and agribusiness leaders from 40+ countries who can take your business to new heights.

Smarter Sourcing Explore sustainable sourcing, innovative ag tech, and biological solutions that are shaping the future of the industry.

Agribusiness Trends for Strategic Growth Hear from trusted experts on the latest trends, solutions, opportunities, and innovations in the sector.

Who Should Attend

• Global suppliers in crop inputs and plant health

• Distributors and wholesalers

• Ag tech innovators and providers

• Biological solutions developers

• Ingredient suppliers

• Agricultural input manufacturers

• Supply chain managers

• Business development executives

• Strategic sourcing professionals

• International buyers and sellers

Summit Focus Areas

• Crop inputs and plant health products

• Agricultural technology solutions

• Biological products and innovations

• Sustainable sourcing strategies

• Supply chain optimization

• Distribution partnerships

Event Value

You can expand your portfolio, explore cutting-edge solutions, and build strategic partnerships. The summit creates opportunities for meaningful business deals rather than just introductions.

With participants from 40+ countries and a 91% business deal success rate, the event delivers tangible results for attendees.

Event Details

• Scope: Global supply and distribution chain

• Countries Represented: 40+

• Business Deal Rate: 91% of attendees secure deals

• Focus: Crop inputs, plant health, ag tech, biologicals, sustainable agriculture

• Format: Trade summit with networking, sourcing, and expert presentations

Visit the official AgriBusiness Global Trade Summit website for event dates, location, registration information, and the complete program schedule.

The AgCareers Roundtable Conference is the premier agriculture and food North American event for employers and educational professionals. It offers content focused on talent recruitment and retention specifically within the agriculture and food industry.

What Makes It Unique

The AgCareers Roundtable Conference is the only industry-specific conference of its kind. While other events are dedicated to HR, education, or association professionals, nothing specific to the agriculture and food industry focuses on high-interest recruitment and retention issues like this event.

The combination of agriculture and food employers, associations, and educational professionals provides a unique and rewarding experience found nowhere else.

What You'll Do

Learn Hear from talented presenters about the latest trends in agriculture and food jobs, career preparedness, human resources, recruiting, internships, and more. Continuing education credits are available.

Share Share ideas, discuss challenges and successes. Form connections with colleagues in agriculture and food. Learn from each other—having a friend to call in the industry is invaluable.

Network Network with leaders from top agriculture and food employers, college and university career services, advisors, educators, and associations. Expand your campus brand while forming connections to facilitate recruitment.

Take Action Leave knowing the latest trends in ag and food recruitment with fresh ideas to implement immediately. Takeaway tips to share with other managers, leaders, HR professionals, and staff.

Surrounding yourself with like-minded people in a learning environment enables thought-provoking and change-making discussions, strong industry networking, and re-energizing.

Who Should Attend

• HR Professionals (recruitment, talent management, compensation, retention, university relations)

• Organizational managers, supervisors, and leaders

• University and college career services professionals

• Recruitment advisors and professionals

• Educators, professors, deans, department leads

• Government and association representatives

What You Will Learn

The latest HR, recruitment, and retention trends specifically for the agriculture and food industry. Take in main educational sessions with the entire group, then select from breakout sessions to customize your experience. Continuing education credits are available from SHRM and HRCI.

You'll also gain vital insights and ideas from networking with industry peers.

Who You Will Meet

Agriculture and food industry and higher education professionals invested in their careers and committed to building the pipeline of talent to the industry.

Attendee Profile

• 70% industry employers

• 30% university, college, government, or association

• 94% U.S. attendees

• 6% Canada

You'll interact with expert speakers, presenters, and panelists, including thought leaders in agriculture and food, human resources, and professional development.

Conference Focus

• People management

• Career development

• HR solutions

• Talent recruitment and retention

• Internship programs

• Career preparedness

• University relations

Event Details

• Event: The AgCareers Agriculture & Food Roundtable Conference

• Scope: North America (primarily U.S. and Canada)

• Focus: Recruitment, retention, HR, career development in agriculture and food

• Format: Main sessions and breakout sessions

• Continuing Education: SHRM and HRCI credits available

• Audience: Employers, educational professionals, associations, government

Visit the official AgCareers website for conference dates, location, registration information, session topics, and speaker lineup.

The 4th Afro World Agri Food International takes place August 4-6, 2026 at Sarit Expo Center in Nairobi, Kenya. The international conference, exhibition, and awards event focuses on the changing landscape of agriculture, food, and related commodities across Africa.

Event Scope

The show covers a comprehensive range of commodities and products:

Grains including wheat and maize, pulses such as chickpeas and lentils, oil seeds, edible oils, rice, cashew, coffee, cocoa, dry fruits, spices, sugar, cotton, sesame, seeds, and feed products.

The event also addresses food and beverage sectors impacted by agricultural production and trade.

Event Purpose

The objective of this trade show is to rethink the future of agri-food amidst complex and evolving challenges. You can explore new research, innovations, trade opportunities, and technologies transforming the sector.

Who Should Attend

• Agricultural producers and exporters

• Grain and pulse traders

• Coffee and cocoa processors

• Oil seed and edible oil companies

• Spice and dry fruit suppliers

• Sugar and food processors

• Feed manufacturers

• Technology providers serving agriculture

• Equipment suppliers

• Input manufacturers

• Distributors and importers

• Buyers seeking product suppliers

• Government officials in agriculture

• Development organizations

• Investors in agri-food sector

Event Value

The conference creates opportunities to discover new suppliers, explore innovations, and understand market developments across Africa's diverse agricultural commodities. You can connect with producers, processors, and traders operating across the value chain.

The awards component recognizes excellence in the agri-food sector, highlighting successful companies and innovations.

Event Details

• Dates: August 4-6, 2026

• Location: Sarit Expo Center, Nairobi, Kenya

• Commodities: Grains, pulses, oil seeds, edible oils, rice, cashew, coffee, cocoa, spices, sugar, cotton, food, beverages

• Focus: Research, innovation, trade, technology

• Format: Conference, exhibition, and awards

Visit the official Afro World Agri Food website for exhibitor information, visitor registration, awards details, and the complete program schedule.

Solar Africa - Kenya is the foremost exhibition in Kenya and the entire East and Central African region for the solar industry. The 11th edition takes place July 29-31, 2026 at the Carnivore Exhibition Grounds in Nairobi, Kenya.

Event Scale

The event is the largest and most significant solar industry gathering in the region. It attracts leading companies, experts, professionals, and decision-makers across the solar sector.

What the Exhibition Offers

The trade exhibition is a key platform for promoting the latest products, technology, and equipment for the solar industry. Expo participants gain special access to the East African market, allowing them to experience domestic needs and tailor their products to the region.

Market Access

The event provides companies with direct access to the East African solar market. You can connect with regional buyers, understand market demands, and identify opportunities to expand your solar solutions business.

Who Should Exhibit

• Solar panel manufacturers

• Solar equipment suppliers

• Inverter and battery technology companies

• Installation and mounting system providers

• Solar energy consultants

• Financing companies offering solar credit

• Training and certification organizations

• Energy storage solution providers

Who Should Visit

• Agricultural businesses seeking solar power solutions

• Farmers interested in renewable energy

• Rural electrification project managers

• Equipment buyers and procurement officers

• Government officials in energy

• Development organizations

• Investors in renewable energy

• Farm equipment dealers

Event Value

The exhibition connects you with solar technology providers and allows you to discover solutions for powering agricultural operations. Solar energy can support irrigation systems, processing equipment, storage facilities, and other farm needs.

The regional focus means you'll meet suppliers and decision-makers specifically serving East and Central African markets.

Event Details

• Event: 11th Solar Africa - Kenya

• Edition: Eleventh annual exhibition

• Dates: July 29-31, 2026

• Location: Carnivore Exhibition Grounds, Nairobi, Kenya

• Scope: East and Central African region

• Focus: Solar products, technology, equipment, renewable energy

• Format: Trade exhibition with industry leaders and professionals

Visit the official Solar Africa website for exhibitor information, visitor registration, and the complete event program.