An emphasis will be placed on the continent’s progress towards food systems transformation through renewal of the CAADP…
The AFSF Agri-food Investment Forum is an innovative marketplace dedicated to structuring bankable, impactful development ideas…
A space where key companies, start-ups, and innovators will be able to display ground-breaking technologies, equipment, and engage…
Access to Key Industry Insights: The Africa Food Systems Forum brings together a diverse group of stakeholders, including experts, policymakers, and representatives from various sectors of the food industry.
Networking and Partnerships: The forum serves as a unique platform for CEOs to build meaningful connections and partnerships within the food and agriculture sector.
Influencing Policy and Sustainability Initiatives: As influential leaders within their respective organizations, CEOs attending the Africa Food Systems Forum have an opportunity to participate in discussions that shape policies and sustainability initiatives related to food systems in Africa.
High-Level Policy Dialogue: Heads of state and government ministers will engage in strategic discussions to align national policies with sustainable food systems goals.
Public-Private Coordination: Governments can forge partnerships with private sector investors and development partners to co-develop infrastructure and financing mechanisms.
Collaborative Innovation: Partners—from NGOs to fintechs—will showcase new business models and technologies to transform agri-food value chains.
Investment Facilitation: Stakeholders can connect with dealmakers in dedicated sessions designed to structure bankable, impact-driven financing.
Capacity Building: Workshops and field clinics will train farmers on regenerative practices and digital tools.
Market Linkages: Farmers gain direct access to buyers and processors through structured matchmaking platforms.
Key Sectors: Inputs and fertilizers, seeds, mechanization, agribusiness, fintech and digital, logistics, energy, climate change, nutrition, health, financial and banking, insurance, agricultural infrastructure, trade and commerce, youth, and women.
Senegal remains one of the most stable countries in Africa and is known as the “Land of Teranga” or “the land of hospitality.” The 2025 AFSF host country made history in early 2024 by electing the youngest president in Africa’s annals whose vision is clearly centered on youth.
Through the Vision 2050 project, the country’s leadership intends to inspire a wave of youth participation in agri-food systems transformation across Africa.