🌱 Registrations are now open for the 2026 World Food Forum (WFF) Flagship Event!
📅 8–16 October 2026
📍 FAO Headquarters, Rome, Italy (with online participation available)
The World Food Forum (WFF) invites young people, innovators, researchers, entrepreneurs, and changemakers from around the world to join its 2026 flagship event under the theme:
💡 "Innovate Today. Nourish Tomorrow."
Whether participating in person or online, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to global discussions on transforming agrifood systems and accelerating progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.
✨ What to expect
- High-level dialogues and consultations
- Innovation labs, hackathons and pitching events
- Matchmaking and networking opportunities
- Interactive exhibitions and cultural showcases
- Special events, including the Seeds to Foods Exhibition, Rome Water Dialogue, the FAO One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) Initiative, and the Global-Hub on Indigenous Peoples' Food and Knowledge Systems
👉 Register now and join the global conversation!
💼 Hand-in-Hand Initiative Investment Forum
Discover investment opportunities designed to boost rural incomes, strengthen food security, and drive sustainable economic growth.
Explore:
- Participating countries and regional initiatives
- Featured value chains and investment opportunities
- Event agenda and programme
- Bilateral meeting platform for connecting with partners and national authorities
👉 Learn more on the Hand-in-Hand Initiative website.
🔬 Science and Innovation Forum (12–16 October)
Explore how science, technology and innovation are shaping more sustainable and resilient agrifood systems through:
- Interactive discussions and expert dialogues
- Innovative solutions and emerging technologies
- Collaboration and knowledge-sharing opportunities
👉 Learn more and join the conversation.
🌾 Join the "Youth and Women in Smart Farming" Session
📅 2 July 2026
🕓 16:00–17:30 CEST
This plenary session will explore how accessible smart farming solutions can empower youth and women through entrepreneurship, digital skills, and innovation while supporting more inclusive and resilient agrifood systems.
🎬 WFF Youth Film Festival – Last Call!
Young filmmakers and creatives are invited to submit short films showcasing agrifood systems challenges, innovative solutions, and youth-led action.
🎥 Categories include:
- Climate
- Oceans
- Food Heritage
- Women in Agrifood Systems
- Food Processing
- Health & Nutrition
🏆 Selected films will be screened during the WFF 2026 Flagship Event at FAO Headquarters in Rome.
📅 Submission deadline: 14 July 2026
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