Regional Collaboration & Food Security Strategy for Climate-Resilient Agri-Food Systems

08 Dec 2025
Auditorium
Main Stage
  • How are countries across Africa and the Middle East investing in and collaborating to develop resilient, climate-smart food supply chains and new regional trade corridors?
  • In what ways are food security initiatives fostering international collaboration with innovators, academia and investors, and how are these efforts driving broader economic transformation?
  • What role do regional food hubs and agri-innovation zones play in scaling local production, supporting smallholder farmers, and nurturing agri-entrepreneurs?
  • As climate change accelerates arid and water-scarce conditions globally, how can the region’s expertise in desert agriculture and climate-resilient technologies contribute to global solutions?
Chairperson
Yazen Al Kodmani
Yazen Al Kodmani, Senior Consultant – Food Innovation Hub UAE - WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM
Speakers
Stuart Donald
Stuart Donald, Global Head of Farming - AL DHARA
Shamal Abdulkhaliq Mohammed
Shamal Abdulkhaliq Mohammed, CEO- Innovation Oasis - SILAL
Sheikh Dr. Majid Al Qassimi
Sheikh Dr. Majid Al Qassimi, CEO & Founder - SOMA MATER
Shirley Shahar
Shirley Shahar, Co-founder - DESERTECH VENTURES