Agriculture & Food Security Conferences in Africa

Upcoming Agriculture and Food Security Conferences in Africa

As Africa continues to address challenges in agriculture and food security, several significant conferences are scheduled for 2025. These events aim to foster collaboration, innovation, and policy development to transform the continent’s agri-food systems.

Africa Food Systems Forum 2025

The Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) 2025 Summit is set to take place in Dakar, Senegal, from August 31 to September 5, 2025. Under the theme “Africa’s Youth: Leading Collaboration, Innovation, and Implementation of Agri-Food Systems Transformation,” the summit will convene over 6,000 attendees from more than 113 countries, including heads of state, ministers, private sector leaders, civil society, and youth champions. The forum will focus on key content pillars such as Women & Youth in Food Systems, Sustainability & Climate, Finance Gap & Accountability, Digital & Innovation, Trade & Regional Integration, and Profiling Senegal & West Africa. (afs-forum.org)

G20 Agriculture Working Group and Food Security Task Force Meetings

From April 23 to 25, 2025, Durban, South Africa, will host the G20 Agriculture Working Group and Food Security Task Force Meetings. These meetings will address themes like “Data-Driven Approaches to Addressing Food Security” and “Promoting Inclusive Agricultural Investment and Market Access.” Key priorities include promoting policies and investments for improved food and nutrition security, empowering youth and women in agri-food systems, fostering innovation and technology transfer, and building climate resilience for sustainable agricultural production. (g20.org)

CGIAR Gender in Agrifood Systems Conference 2025

Scheduled for October 7 to 9, 2025, in Cape Town, South Africa, the CGIAR Gender in Agrifood Systems Conference will focus on accelerating gender equality in food, land, and water systems. The conference aims to bring together researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and private sector actors to discuss innovations and evidence-based solutions for transforming agri-food systems. Discussions will emphasize the importance of gender equality and social inclusion in achieving sustainable, climate-resilient food systems. (gender.cgiar.org)

Market Access Africa

The African Agri Council’s Market Access Africa (MAA) event is slated for June 1 to 4, 2025, at the Durban International Convention Centre in South Africa. MAA aims to connect stakeholders across the food and agriculture value chain, focusing on improving access to regional and international markets. The event will feature discussions on technologies to boost agricultural productivity, develop robust supply chains, scale value addition, and discuss policy reforms to reduce Africa’s annual import bill. (agricouncil.org)

African Agri Investment Indaba

From November 23 to 26, 2025, Cape Town will host the African Agri Investment Indaba (AAII), a global meeting place for agri-food investment in Africa. The event will gather over 900 stakeholders, including governments, financiers, investors, project owners, and commercial farmers, to discuss trends influencing food and agribusiness economics over the next decade. AAII aims to facilitate new investments, market accessibility, and business development across the food and agriculture value chain. (agricouncil.org)

CAADP 2025 Kampala Summit

The Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) will hold its 2025 Summit in Kampala, Uganda. The summit’s main objective is to highlight pathways for transforming African agri-food systems, focusing on sustainable food production, agro-industrialization, and trade. A key outcome will be the adoption of the 10-year CAADP Action Plan (2026–2035), setting a strategic direction for the next decade. The event will gather African heads of state, government officials, policymakers, private-sector players, and farmer organizations. (caadp.africa)

Third Arab Land Conference

Held from February 18 to 20, 2025, in Rabat, Morocco, the Third Arab Land Conference focused on themes such as land sector innovation for sustainable investments and housing, land management during crises, and women’s land rights. The conference culminated in the Morocco Declaration for Land Governance, emphasizing the importance of effective land management in achieving food security and sustainable development. (en.wikipedia.org)

These conferences reflect Africa’s commitment to addressing agricultural challenges and enhancing food security through collaboration, innovation, and strategic policy development.