#WAFI2026

WAFI, A global platform fostering dialogues and breakthroughs in agrifood systems innovations.

WAFI2026

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WAFI2026
World AgriFood Innovation Conference

The World AgriFood Innovation (WAFI) Conference is a global platform dedicated to advancing integrated innovation across agrifood systems. Anchored by its annual international conference and supported by year-round engagement mechanisms, WAFI accelerates agrifood systems transformation by fostering dialogue and collaboration among governments, industry, academia, research institutions, and practitioners. Together, these stakeholders address pressing global challenges, including food security, climate change, and sustainable development. WAFI is committed to shaping a healthy, resilient, inclusive, and sustainable agrifood future, providing global innovators with a practical, long-term, and open platform for collaboration.

WAFI2026 will be held from September 17 to 19, 2026, in Pinggu, Beijing, China, under the theme "Green and Low-Carbon Transformation of Agrifood Systems." The conference will feature an opening ceremony, parallel sessions, thematic forums, meetings, side events, innovation shows, and an expo, offering a diverse range of activities in various formats.

Key Event Themes

  • Positioning

    One of the world's top three major global agricultural events. A global platform fostering dialogues and breakthroughs in agrifood systems innovations.

  • Mission

    Foster agrifood transformation through cross-sector innovation. Create a healthy, resilient, inclusive, and sustainable future.

  • Vision

    Innovating AgriFood, Sharing Future

  • AI and Digital Technology

  • Novel Food

  • Biotechnology

  • Policy and Governance

  • Resilience and Sustainability

  • Smallholders

  • Women Employment

  • Finance

  • Nutrition and Health

  • Livestock and Aquatics

#WAFI2025

IN NUMBERS

521

speaker

5000+

Delegates

20000

Exhibition Area

37.8%

Women Participants

34%

Private Sector Agencies

1.6+

Billion Potential Media Reach

76+

Countries and Regions

42+

Sessions

110+

Exhibitors

100+

Media Partners

Conference

Building upon the success and momentum of previous years, the World AgriFood Innovation (WAFI) Conference returns in 2026 with an even more pressing and timely theme: "Green and Low-Carbon Transformation of Agrifood Systems." This year's event promises to be a landmark gathering that will shape the future of sustainable agrifood systems.

With the world facing unprecedented challenges due to climate change, the transformation of agrifood systems has become a top priority. WAFI2026 brings together international experts, policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators to address these challenges head-on, exploring new strategies and solutions for making agrifood systems more resilient, sustainable, and adaptive to the impacts of climate change.

Exhibition

The 2026 World AgriFood Technology Expo aims to be the leading platform showcasing the latest achievements, key projects, cutting-edge technologies and innovative products in global agrifood sector.

It aims to strengthen international exchange and cooperation in agriculture, promote innovation in agricultural science and technology, facilitate the popularization of its achievements and drive global agriculture towards a more efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable direction.

Join the global movement for a Sustainable future

AgriTech Innovation Enterprises
Governmental Entities and Agencies
Financial Institutions and Investors
AgriFood Innovation Ecosystems and Networks
Research Institutions and Academic
AgriTech Stakeholder Groups and Partners
Environmental and Sustainability-focused Organizations
AgriFood Consultancy and Advisory Services Providers
Trade Associations and AgriFood Industry Groups
Social Enterprises and Impact-driven Investors
IoT and Big Data Companies for AgriTech
Media and Communications Platforms for AgriTech Advancement
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#WAFI2025 Partners

Collaboration Partners

Get Involved

Whether you're an exhibitor, sponsor, attendee, or passionate advocate for climate action, there's a place for you at the World Agrifood Innovation (WAFI) Conference.

Let's work together to create a positive and lasting impact.

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