WFF IAFN Side Event “Scaling Agri-food Innovation and Private Sector Engagement”

On Friday, 16 October 2026, IAFN will host the side event “Scaling Agri-food Innovation and Private Sector Engagement” at FAO Headquarters during the World Food Forum. This open hybrid session will examine the practical enabling conditions that allow private‑sector actors and investors to scale agrifood innovations. Speakers will share real‑world examples of businesses, farmers, investors, and partnerships delivering commercially sustainable impact across value chains. The discussion will also explore how policymakers, UN agencies, development finance institutions, and standards‑setting bodies can work together to strengthen markets, reduce risk, crowd in investment, and create an enabling environment for private‑sector‑led growth aligned with global food security and resilience goals.