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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.

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.

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.

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.

Tech Hub LIVE celebrates its 5th year on July 20-22, 2026 in Des Moines, Iowa. The event offers an innovative, forward-looking experience focused on data-driven agriculture.

Event Purpose

Tech Hub LIVE attracts the largest gathering of ag retailers, distributors, consultants, manufacturers, and other stakeholders in the agricultural supply chain. Participants are committed to leveraging the latest tech innovations for practical business advantages on the farm.

The event empowers trusted advisers who serve as the critical link for growers to realize the benefits of new capabilities. It provides market-tested, actionable solutions to implement immediately.

What You'll Experience

Over 2.5 days, participants can:

Explore Sessions on Ag Tech Sessions deliver insights on agricultural technology that produces immediate results for farm operations.

Connect with Peers Roundtable Discussion Groups and networking opportunities throughout the conference enable you to connect with insightful peers facing similar challenges.

Gain Industry Insights Fireside Chats provide access to industry trendsetters in a relaxed and informal setting.

Stay Ahead with Tech Talks Exhibitors deliver engaging 5-minute Tech Talks, providing quick insights into their solutions and innovations.

Discover Operational Solutions Learn how companies can streamline and elevate your daily operations through practical technology applications.

Expand Learning Opportunities The Women in Ag Tech meeting and Post-conference Workshops provide additional learning and networking opportunities.

Who Should Attend

• Agricultural retailers and distributors

• Crop consultants and agronomists

• Agricultural technology manufacturers

• Precision agriculture specialists

• Farm advisers and service providers

• Equipment dealers

• Input suppliers

• Data analytics companies

• Agribusiness decision-makers

• Women working in agricultural technology

Event Features

The conference covers all segments of data-driven agriculture, focusing on turning technology opportunities into practical business advantages. The emphasis is on actionable solutions that can be implemented now rather than theoretical discussions.

Event Details

• Dates: July 20-22, 2026

• Location: Des Moines, Iowa

• Edition: 5th year

• Duration: 2.5 days

• Focus: Data-driven agriculture, ag tech innovation, practical implementation

• Format: Conference with sessions, roundtables, fireside chats, tech talks, workshops

• Special Programs: Women in Ag Tech meeting, Post-conference Workshops

Visit the official Tech Hub LIVE website for registration information, the complete program schedule, exhibitor list, and details about workshops and special meetings.

Africa FARMTECH Expo Eastern Africa is the largest platform to meet, network, and do business with international manufacturers and regional distributors in the agricultural sector. The expo serves the crop and animal production, nutrition, and health industries.

Who the Expo Serves

The pan-African trade show targets commercial and medium-scale farmers, animal feed and food processing companies, packaging firms, and stakeholders across the crop, livestock, and fisheries value chains from Kenya, Eastern Africa, and Africa at large.

Platform Purpose

The expo provides the largest platform to discover technologies and practices critical for future growth in grains, poultry, dairy, livestock, piggery, aquaculture, and animal feed and food processing industries.

Regional Scope

The event welcomes participants from Kenya and the East African Community, covering Uganda, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan, Burundi, Somalia, DRC, and beyond. Attendees also come from the Middle East and globally.

Co-Located Events

The 2026 edition runs alongside events covering food and beverage manufacturing, packaging, and related industries. This allows you to source technologies, products, and services from leading international, regional, and local companies all under one roof.

Industry Sectors Covered

• Poultry

• Crop and Horticulture

• Grains, Animal Feed, and Biofuel

• Aquaculture

• Dairy and Livestock

Expected Numbers

• Exhibitors: 150+ international, regional, and local companies

• Visitors: 8,000+ across six co-located events

• Co-Located Events: 6 covering food, beverage, packaging, hospitality, logistics

• Countries Represented: 80+ from Africa and worldwide

What You'll Find at the Expo

Animal Nutrition & Health Solutions Feed ingredients, additives, concentrates, minerals, vitamins, production commodities, animal health products, drugs, vaccines, housing, infrastructure, and packaged feed products.

Storage, Processing & Packaging Solutions Cold chain logistics, silos, storage and preservation technology, meat and poultry processing equipment, grain and feed milling technologies, traceability and blockchain solutions.

Farm Machinery & Equipment Innovations Housing, breeding and hatching equipment, farm implements, mechanization solutions, autonomous and electric farm machinery.

Crop Production & Protection Solutions Seed and fodder innovations, fertilizers, soil health technologies, crop protection and preservation products.

Sustainable, Digital & Climate-Smart Agriculture Technologies Water-efficient farming, waste management, precision agriculture tools (drones, sensors, IoT, AI analytics), farm management software, renewable energy solutions, carbon footprint reduction, regenerative agriculture practices.

Financing, Policy & Capacity Building Solutions Agri-fintech solutions (banking, mobile money, digital credit, insurance), public-private partnerships, training and knowledge platforms.

Mobility, Supply Chain & Logistics Solutions Shipping, aviation, trucking services, climate control and preservation technologies, warehousing, temperature measurement and control systems, security and ICT solutions.

Laboratory, Testing, Consultancy & Services Soil and food/feed testing, laboratory equipment, consultancy, capacity building, farm and agribusiness management services.

Who Should Exhibit

• Agricultural technology manufacturers

• Animal nutrition and health companies

• Processing and packaging equipment suppliers

• Farm machinery manufacturers

• Precision agriculture technology providers

• Agri-fintech companies

• Logistics and supply chain solution providers

• Laboratory and testing service providers

Who Should Visit

• Commercial and medium-scale farmers

• Animal feed manufacturers

• Food processing companies

• Farm managers and operators

• Agricultural investors and executives

• Equipment buyers and procurement officers

• Agricultural consultants

• Fisheries and aquaculture operators

• Dairy and livestock producers

• Poultry farmers

Event Value

You can discover the latest technologies transforming Eastern African agriculture, compare solutions from multiple suppliers, network with industry decision-makers, and source everything your business needs under one roof.

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

The ABG Africa Virtual Seminar provides insights for Africa's agricultural regions by delivering important agribusiness updates while addressing unique challenges and increasing interest in key areas.

Seminar Focus Areas

Crop Protection Market Analysis Understand market trends, competitive dynamics, and opportunities in Africa's crop protection sector.

Biological Trends and Adoption Explore the growing adoption of biological crop protection solutions and market developments in the biocontrol and biopesticide space.

Plant Health Development Learn about innovations and advances in plant health management and disease prevention strategies.

Ag Tech Innovation Discover how agricultural technology is transforming farming practices and creating new business opportunities in Africa.

Regulatory Updates Stay informed on evolving regulatory frameworks affecting the agricultural sector across African countries.

Why Attend

The virtual format allows participation from anywhere in Africa and globally. You'll gain current insights into agribusiness trends, market developments, and regulatory changes affecting agricultural operations across the continent.

Who Should Attend

• Agribusiness leaders and executives

• Crop protection professionals

• Agricultural input suppliers

• Technology providers in agriculture

• Plant health specialists

• Regulatory affairs professionals

• Agricultural distributors

• Farmers and farm managers

• Policy makers in agriculture

• Investment professionals in agribusiness

Event Value

You'll access important updates on agribusiness trends specific to African markets. The seminar addresses challenges unique to the region while exploring opportunities in crop protection, biological solutions, plant health, and agricultural technology.

Event Details

• Format: Virtual seminar

• Region: Africa

• Focus: Crop protection, biological trends, plant health, ag tech, regulatory updates

• Theme: Agribusiness Insights, Shaping Tomorrow

Check the official ABG Africa website for seminar dates, registration information, speaker details, and the complete program schedule.

AI for Good is the United Nations' leading platform on Artificial Intelligence, unlocking AI's potential to serve humanity. The summit is organized by ITU in partnership with over 50 UN Sister Agencies and co-convened with the Government of Switzerland.

Summit Purpose

Join the #AIforGood movement bringing stakeholders together to harness AI's potential to solve global challenges.

Focus Areas

Solutions & Knowledge Developing AI standards to create more opportunities for innovation and digital transformation worldwide.

Skills & Capacity Empowering people with the tools and knowledge to thrive in the AI era—nurturing the future wave of innovators.

Standards & Policy Examines the current state of AI standardization and explores the evolving role of emerging AI technologies and standards in supporting policy frameworks and innovation.

Who Should Attend

• AI developers and technology companies

• UN agencies and international organizations

• Government officials and policymakers

• AI researchers and academics

• Social impact innovators

• Standards development professionals

• Digital transformation leaders

• Capacity building organizations

• Technology policy experts

• Development practitioners using AI

Summit Value

You'll engage with global stakeholders working to apply AI for solving challenges across sectors. The summit connects technology development with practical applications that serve humanity and advance sustainable development goals.

With over 50 UN Sister Agencies participating, the event provides a unique platform for aligning AI innovation with global development priorities and ethical frameworks.

Event Details

• Organizer: ITU in partnership with 50+ UN Sister Agencies

• Co-convener: Government of Switzerland

• Location: Palexpo International Exhibition and Convention Center, Geneva, Switzerland

• Focus: AI for sustainable development, standards, policy, capacity building

• Movement: #AIforGood

Visit the official AI for Good website for event dates, registration information, program details, and participation options.

The Financing Agri-Food Systems Sustainably (FINAS) dialogue has grown from a national initiative into a continental platform driving solutions for agrifinance.

Evolution of FINAS

FINAS 2024 spotlighted urgent priorities such as de-risking investments, expanding credit access for smallholders, and piloting innovative financing tools.

FINAS 2025 (Continental Platform) broadened focus to resilient and inclusive financing structures, addressing Africa's financing gap through coordination, digitalization, and climate adaptation.

FINAS 2026 seeks to advance these priorities by focusing on building a sustainable financial architecture that links capital flows to policy, trade, and investment frameworks.

Conference Theme

The theme builds on FINAS 2024 and 2025, responding to the demand for an inclusive, investment-driven food system finance architecture that bridges systemic funding gaps, strengthens intra-African trade, and embeds resilience, digitization, and climate-smart principles.

Thematic Areas

Policy Alignment and Coordination Aligning macroeconomic policy with market infrastructure to create enabling environments for agrifinance.

Shaping Economies through Innovative and Inclusive Finance Models Exploring new financing models that expand access and drive economic transformation.

Finance for Green, Inclusive and Resilient Economies Linking finance to climate adaptation, environmental sustainability, and social inclusion.

Trade, Investments and Multilateralism: Rethinking Coalitions for Impact Examining how trade frameworks, investment structures, and multilateral cooperation can strengthen food system financing.

Who Should Attend

• Financial institutions serving agriculture.

• Development finance organizations

• Agricultural investors and private equity funds

• Policymakers in finance and agriculture

• Agrifinance technology providers

• Commercial banks with agricultural portfolios

• Smallholder farmer organizations

• Agribusiness leaders

• Climate finance specialists

• Trade and investment professionals

• Multilateral development organizations

• Government officials in economic planning

Conference Value

You'll gain insights into building sustainable financial architectures for agriculture. The dialogue addresses practical solutions for bridging Africa's agricultural financing gap through policy alignment, innovative finance models, and strengthened trade and investment frameworks.

FINAS 2026 connects capital providers with agricultural stakeholders to create financing structures that support smallholders, strengthen resilience, and advance climate-smart agriculture.

Event Details

• Scope: Continental platform

• Focus: Sustainable agrifinance, policy alignment, innovative finance models, climate adaptation, trade and investment

• Thematic Areas: Policy coordination, inclusive finance, green economies, trade and multilateralism

• Evolution: Building on FINAS 2024 and 2025 priorities

Check the official FINAS website for event dates, location, registration information, and the complete conference program.

This webinar takes place on June 29, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The session explores how agricultural technology is reshaping chemical use across the global agricultural industry.

Session Focus

Ag tech is transforming agriculture through precision application tools, variable-rate technology, and other advances. Growers are becoming more efficient using crop inputs.

Yet, not all growers are adopting or have access to ag tech innovations. This session explores the broader market implications of ag technologies reducing synthetic product use, evolving customer expectations, and the future of food production.

What You'll Learn

Ag Technologies Driving Reduced Chemical Application Insights into the ag technologies driving more targeted and reduced chemical application strategies.

Precision Agriculture Impact on Formulation Demand A better understanding of how precision agriculture may influence formulation demand, purchasing patterns, and product development priorities.

Market Readiness and Long-Term Impact Perspective on ag tech adoption timelines, market readiness, and the potential long-term impact on manufacturers and formulators across the supply chain.

Who Should Attend

• Crop protection manufacturers and formulators

• Ag tech companies and developers

• Precision agriculture specialists

• Agricultural input suppliers

• Product development managers

• Market analysts in crop protection

• Agricultural retailers and distributors

• Agronomy professionals

• Growers interested in technology adoption

• Supply chain strategists

Session Value

You'll gain insights into how precision agriculture technologies are changing demand patterns for chemical crop protection products. The session helps manufacturers, formulators, and suppliers understand market evolution and plan for the future of crop protection.

Understanding adoption timelines and market readiness helps you position your business for changes in how growers apply crop protection products.

Event Details

• Date: June 29, 2026

• Time: 8:00 a.m. ET

• Focus: Precision agriculture, chemical reduction, market implications, technology adoption

• Topics: Application technologies, formulation demand, purchasing patterns, supply chain impact

• Format: Webinar

Register on the official event page for the webinar link and information about presenters.

The Regenerative Agriculture Forum 2026 takes place on June 23, 2026 at Pecege, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil, and online in a hybrid format.

Why Join

Learn and explore the science that prevents greenwashing and bridges the gap between global goals and local reality.

Connect with corporate peers, smallholders, and a global network at the heart of Brazil's Silicon Valley for AgTech and online.

Shape and embed regeneration into business strategies and transform radical ideas into scalable solutions for a healthy planet.

The Challenge

Our food systems are consuming the planet – but there is an alternative.

Today, food systems are responsible for a third of global greenhouse gas emissions. But what if they could heal the land, strengthen value chains, and nourish people?

Forum Purpose

The Regenerative Agriculture Forum 2026 is a global platform that aims to answer this call. It blends actionable science and innovative practices to accelerate the transition to regenerative systems, restoring soils, water, and climate resilience.

This is an invitation to radical collaboration across the entire value chain. By uniting farmers, scientists, creatives, investors, and policymakers, the Forum creates a space for transformative engagement to align incentives, build trust, and implement real-world solutions.

What You'll Do

Join this one-day hybrid event to co-create a shared and scalable vision for the future of food, where diverse knowledge systems and lived experiences shape the path toward systemic change.

Who Should Attend

• Farmers practicing or transitioning to regenerative agriculture

• Agricultural scientists and researchers

• Corporate sustainability leaders

• Smallholder farmers

• AgTech innovators and investors

• Policymakers in agriculture and environment

• Food system professionals

• Climate resilience practitioners

• Value chain stakeholders

• Creative professionals working on food systems

• Agricultural financiers

Forum Value

You'll gain access to actionable science that guides authentic regenerative practices rather than greenwashing. The forum connects global knowledge with local implementation, helping you embed regeneration into business strategies and scale solutions.

The hybrid format allows participation from Brazil's AgTech hub or online, creating opportunities for collaboration across geographies.

Event Details

• Date: June 23, 2026

• Location: Pecege, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil (hybrid: in-person and online)

• Duration: One-day event

• Hashtag: #RegenAg2026

• Focus: Regenerative agriculture, soil restoration, climate resilience, food systems transformation

• Format: Hybrid forum with collaboration across value chains

Visit the official Regenerative Agriculture Forum website for registration information, program details, and participation options.

DLP Expo Africa 2026 is East Africa's leading Dairy, Livestock & Poultry exhibition. The event brings together the entire value chain under one roof at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi.

Event Growth

The 2026 edition returns with expanded scale, more exhibitors, and stronger international participation. The expo serves as a one-stop platform for farmers, agribusiness entrepreneurs, suppliers, manufacturers, and policymakers across Africa.

What the Exhibition Showcases

DLP Expo Africa features cutting-edge technologies, equipment, and solutions across multiple sectors:

• Dairy farming equipment and technology

• Poultry production systems

• Livestock management solutions

• Feed manufacturing equipment

• Animal nutrition products

• Veterinary care and diagnostics

• Farm mechanization

• Disease diagnostics

• Cold chain solutions

• Packaging technology

• Waste management systems

Expo Purpose

DLP Expo Africa has become a trusted marketplace where businesses connect, farmers upgrade their knowledge, and innovators bring forward the future of animal agriculture.

Industry Context

Africa faces growing demand for high-quality dairy and protein products. DLP Expo Africa 2026 plays a role in accelerating modernization, enabling technology adoption, encouraging investments, and improving productivity across the sector.

Who Should Exhibit

• Dairy equipment manufacturers

• Poultry production technology providers

• Livestock management solution companies

• Feed manufacturers and ingredient suppliers

• Animal nutrition companies

• Veterinary pharmaceutical companies

• Farm mechanization equipment suppliers

• Cold chain and packaging technology providers

• Disease diagnostic companies

• Waste management solution providers

Who Should Visit

• Dairy, livestock, and poultry farmers

• Agribusiness entrepreneurs

• Farm managers and operators

• Equipment buyers and procurement officers

• Veterinarians and animal health professionals

• Feed millers and nutritionists

• Policymakers in agriculture

• Agricultural development organizations

• Investors in livestock and dairy sectors

• Agricultural cooperatives and associations

Event Value

The expo provides opportunities to discover new technologies, connect with suppliers, learn about industry innovations, and find solutions that improve farm productivity and profitability.

You can compare products, negotiate deals, and build partnerships that support your business growth.

Graintech Africa 2026 is the premier gathering for the global grain industry. The 7th edition takes place June 17-19, 2026 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, Kenya.

Event Purpose

This edition serves as a vital bridge connecting international technology providers with the rapidly evolving African market. Following the remarkable success of previous editions, Graintech Africa 2026 is designed to be more than just an exhibition—it is a dynamic ecosystem for innovation, networking, and sustainable business growth.

Comprehensive Industry Scope

Graintech Africa brings together the entire grain value chain under one roof. Whether your focus is on staple crops or high-value pulses, Graintech Africa provides a 360-degree view of the sector.

Primary Crops Covered

• Corn

• Wheat

• Rice

• Barley

• Sorghum

• Millet

Specialized Segments

• Sugarcane

• Pulses

• Soybeans

• Feed

Allied Technologies

• Milling machinery

• Processing and packaging equipment

• Silo and storage solutions

• Additives

• Quality control systems

Who Should Exhibit

• Grain processing equipment manufacturers

• Milling machinery suppliers

• Storage and silo technology providers

• Packaging equipment companies

• Quality control and testing equipment suppliers

• Feed processing technology providers

• Grain handling systems manufacturers

• Additives suppliers

Who Should Visit

• Grain processors and millers

• Food manufacturers using grains

• Feed manufacturers

• Storage facility operators

• Agricultural cooperatives handling grains

• Grain traders and distributors

• Quality control professionals

• Government officials in food security

• Investors in grain processing

• Equipment buyers and procurement officers

Event Value

You gain access to the entire grain value chain in one location. The exhibition connects international technology providers with African market opportunities while providing buyers access to the latest innovations in grain processing, storage, and quality control.

The event creates a dynamic ecosystem for business growth through networking, knowledge exchange, and partnership development.

Event Details

• Event: 7th Graintech Africa 2026

• Dates: June 17-19, 2026

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

• Edition: 7th international edition

• Scope: Entire grain value chain

• Crops: Corn, wheat, rice, barley, sorghum, millet, sugarcane, pulses, soybeans, feed

• Technologies: Milling, processing, packaging, storage, quality control

• Format: International exhibition and conference

Visit the official Graintech Africa website for exhibitor information, visitor registration, and conference program details.

AGRITEC AFRICA returns for its 12th edition on June 17-19, 2026 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi, Kenya. The event is an international exhibition and conference focused on agriculture technologies.

Event Scale

The exhibition expects 175 companies from 25 countries to participate. Visitors include progressive farmers, dairy farmers, dealers and distributors, importers, and government officials.

Concurrent Events

Two additional expos run alongside AGRITEC AFRICA:

• 12th Dairy Livestock & Poultry Expo Africa

• 6th Graintech Africa Expo

These concurrent events feature companies from dairy, poultry, livestock, and grain-related sectors.

New Features for 2026

Enhanced Focus on Farming Machineries & Inputs The exhibition places greater emphasis on equipment and farming inputs.

Open-Sky Area for Machineries Large agricultural machinery will be displayed in an outdoor area where you can see equipment in action.

Pre-Scheduled Meetings Visitors can schedule meetings with exhibitors in advance, making networking more efficient.

Educational Program Seminars and workshops will run during the first two days of AGRITEC AFRICA, providing learning opportunities alongside the exhibition.

What You'll Find

The exhibition covers agriculture technologies across multiple sectors. You can explore:

• Farming machinery and equipment

• Agricultural inputs and crop protection

• Dairy and livestock solutions

• Poultry production technologies

• Grain processing and storage equipment

Who Should Attend

• Progressive farmers seeking new technologies

• Dairy, livestock, and poultry farmers

• Equipment dealers and distributors

• Agricultural importers and exporters

• Government officials in agriculture

• Agricultural technology providers

• Input suppliers

• Grain sector professionals

Event Details

• Dates: June 17-19, 2026

• Location: Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nairobi, Kenya

• Expected Exhibitors: 175 companies from 25 countries

• Focus: Agriculture technologies, farming machinery, inputs

• Concurrent Events: Dairy Livestock & Poultry Expo Africa, Graintech Africa Expo

• Format: Exhibition, conference, seminars, workshops

Visit the official AGRITEC AFRICA website for registration information, exhibitor list, and the complete event schedule.

The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO) hosts its second scientific conference in 2026. Since its inception in 2018, the conference has served as a critical platform for knowledge exchange, showcasing cutting-edge research, fostering collaborations, and shaping the future of agriculture in Kenya and the wider East African region.

Conference Theme

"Innovating towards Resilient Agri-food Systems for Climate Action, Food Security and Sustainable Livelihoods"

Conference Format

The event is proposed as a fully virtual conference, enabling broad participation across regions.

Conference Objectives

Share Research Findings - Share research and scientific findings, innovations, and policy recommendations from KALRO and partners.

Cross-Disciplinary Dialogue - Foster cross-disciplinary dialogue on strengthening agri-food systems against climate shocks.

Capacity Building - Build capacity of young and upcoming scientists on scientific writing and presentation skills.

Sector Collaboration - Stimulate collaboration across the public, private, and research sectors.

Virtual Innovation Showcase - Showcase successful innovations and technologies for uptake and scale-up in a virtual format.

Who Should Attend

Researchers & Scientists

• Agricultural researchers

• Plant breeders

• Biotechnologists

• Soil scientists

Policymakers & Academia

• Government officials

• University professors

• Policy analysts

• Extension officers

Industry & Private Sector

• Seed company executives

• Agribusiness managers

• Farm owners

• Agricultural consultants

Conference Value

Join a diverse community of agricultural innovators. You'll gain access to cutting-edge research, learn about innovations addressing climate challenges, and build connections across the public, private, and research sectors.

The conference provides capacity building opportunities, particularly for young and upcoming scientists developing their scientific writing and presentation skills.

Physical Venue

KALRO Headquarters, Nairobi

Event Details

• Organizer: Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO)

• Edition: Second conference (first held in 2018)

• Theme: Innovating towards Resilient Agri-food Systems for Climate Action, Food Security and Sustainable Livelihoods

• Format: Fully virtual conference

• Focus: Climate-resilient agriculture, food security, sustainable livelihoods, innovation showcase

• Scope: Kenya and East African region

Visit the official KALRO website for conference dates, registration information, abstract submission guidelines, and the complete program schedule.