Under the theme of "Partnerships & Priorities: Transforming the Global Food Security Agenda", stakeholders will explore topics such as: the future landscape of a world living with chronic hunger, agriculture’s role in environmental conservation, integrating nutrition across the spectrum for hungry people, leveraging global financial tools to empower smallholder farmers, minimizing post-harvest waste, and emerging technologies that will continue to shape a food future.
From their website: “With the pressing environmental and demographic challenges facing a hungry world, we have seen a growing push toward international collaboration between institutions, disciplines, public and private sectors and countries. The 2012 Borlaug Dialogue will highlight the role of partnerships and their importance in confronting hunger challenges by driving forward cutting edge research and application at the intersection of science, education and enterprise.” One such institution (you guessed it!), Oxfam America, will have a much larger presence than ever before. And, there’s a great opportunity for you (yes, YOU!) to join us!
“Creating the Menu for a Well-Fed World: Partnership in Action” - October 17th, 2012
Join Oxfam America, the 30 Project, and Chef José Andrés at a luncheon at the opening of the World Food Prize, 11:30am to 12:30pm in the Cedar Rapids and Council Bluffs Rooms, Downtown Marriott. Attendees will be served a “meal with a story” prepared by the culinary staff of the Marriott, and will hear remarks from Oxfam America CEO, Ray Offenheiser; 30 Project President and Founder, Ellen Gustafson; and Chef José Andrés. The event is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. RSVP required. Click here.
For a complete listing of the keynote presentations, panels, and conversation sessions, click here.
Tomorrow is World Food Day – get excited!
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