World Agrifood Innovation Forum (WAFI)
Empowering Agrifood Innovation: Bridging Science, Technology, and Global Food Security
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Date
02.11.23 > 04.11.23
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Time
07:00 am > 05:00 pm UTC+08:00
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Location
Beijing, China
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Hosted by Beijing’s municipal government, the inaugural World Agrifood Innovation (WAFI) Conference, promoting global dialogue in agrifood science and technology, will be held in Pinggu District, Beijing, from 2-4 November, 2023.
Hosted by the city’s municipal government and organized by several key stakeholders, including China Agricultural University and CGIAR, the event centers on the theme “Food Security & Future Agrifood.” It aims to foster international exchanges, stimulate discussions on the latest agrifood innovations, and promote industry-university collaborations.
The conference comprises a main forum, four thematic forums—including ones for university presidents and entrepreneurs—and the World Agrifood Science and Tech Expo. Parallel and sub-forums will cover areas such as smart agrifood, bio breeding, and sustainable development. International attendees, from scientists to students, are invited to contribute and collaborate.
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Event |
CGIAR Participation |
| November 2 | 08:30 – 12:00 | Future Food for Health and Environment Sub-Forum |
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| November 2 | 16:30 – 18:00 | Main Forum I – Food Security |
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| November 3 | 09:30 – 10:15 |
Opening Ceremony |
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| November 3 | 11:00 – 12:30 | Main Forum II – Agrifood System Transformation |
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| November 3 | 13:40 – 15:00 | Main Forum III – Climate Change |
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| November 3 | 16:30 – 18:00 | Main Forum V – Future Agrifood |
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| November 3 | 19:00 – 20:30 | Side event: China-Africa Food Systems Transformation Knowledge Sharing |
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| November 4 | 08:30 – 12:00 | Sub-Forum on Empowering Livestock and Aquatic Sectors Through Innovations |
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| November 4 | 13:30 – 15:00 | Final Closing Session |
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More information will be added as additional details become available.
Header photo by Guo Zhong Hua
