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Side Events Application 2026

This year's AFS Forum, themed "Investing in Africa's Agri-Food Systems: Growing Jobs, Nourishing Nations, Building Resilience," marks a key milestone as Africa enters a new CAADP decade.

A key change this year is our deliberate move toward fewer, higher‑quality sessions with a stronger focus on accountability - adopting an AFS Partners‑Led programming approach centered on Thematic Platforms.

Given space constraints, we encourage all AFS partners to actively collaborate within Thematic Platforms and co‑curate sessions that align with the forum's objectives. Side‑event slots will be allocated based on availability and collaboration level.

Partners-Led Approach

Sessions are co-curated within Thematic Platforms, ensuring alignment with forum objectives and maximising collective impact.

Sep 1–5, 2026

The 20th AFSF Annual Summit in Kigali, Rwanda - bringing together 5,000+ stakeholders from across Africa's food systems.

Kigali, Rwanda

Kigali Convention Centre - a world-class venue at the heart of Africa's transformation agenda.

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We look forward to your participation and collaboration in making AFS Forum 2026 a success.

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