Youth, Jobs, and Voice in Africa’s Agrifood System
Woojae Shin2026-07-22T10:28:34+02:00Organized by CGIAR, the conference seeks to deliberate and discuss evidence-based strategies and policies to advance youth engagement in agrifood systems.
Organized by CGIAR, the conference seeks to deliberate and discuss evidence-based strategies and policies to advance youth engagement in agrifood systems.
21 July 2026 | Virtual | FAO, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), UNICEF, World Food Programme & World Health Organization are launching the 2026 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report.
Join Alessandra Roversi (Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation) and Mduduzi Mbuya and Ty Beal (GAIN) in the Platform’s AI knowledge exchange series exploring how artificial intelligence is applied in agrifood systems. This first webinar explores a practical example from GAIN to improve nutrition outcomes.
18 June 2026 | Rome, Italy | Join the event by GI-AI4S and contribute to the innovation of AI in transforming real-world food system resilience, sustainability, and equity. This meeting gathers diverse experts from leading international organizations to turn shared interests into systematic action, forging a more open and digital environment for agrifood systems.
18 June 2026 | Rome, Italy | The High-Level Forum will explore the opportunities and the associated risks of technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), data analytics, and digital platforms, addressing main developments among food security and nutrition through the participation of high-level speakers and technical experts.
7 - 10 July 2026 | Geneva, Switzerland | Join the AI for Good 2026 summit to unlock AI’s potential in serving humanity and addressing global challenges. This gathering of global stakeholders will explore emerging policies and standards to drive innovation, ultimately empowering people in the upcoming AI era.
7 - 10 July 2026 | Virtual | The UN AI Dialogue, an inclusive global platform where all nations and stakeholders convene to shape transparent, rights-respecting AI governance and ensure its benefits would be streamed on UN Web TV.
30 June 2026 | Hybrid | Rome, Italy | Join a High-Level Forum (HLF) on “Harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI), Digitalization and Data Governance for Food Security and Nutrition”, focusing on utilizing artificial intelligence and digital technologies in circumstances of food security and nutrition, seeking a transparent and liable data governance.
29 - 1 July 2026 | Davos, Switzerland | Join an event bringing together leaders from Europe and Asia to discuss technology, sustainability, and global economic cooperation. The summit delves into two major topics: AI and Sustainable Innovation, addressing how emerging technologies can shape a new horizon for business.
21 May 2026 | 15.00–17.00 PM (Rome CEST) | Online on Zoom | Join an event hosted by IDS and TAAI, focusing on supporting agricultural development, food security, agrifood systems and poverty reduction on a drastically changing global aid landscape. Maurizio Navarra, Secretariat Coordinator of the Donor Platform, will be a speaker, sharing perspectives on donor priorities for agriculture and rural development.
