Forum for the Future of Agriculture 2026 Annual Conference

The 2026 Forum for the Future of Agriculture (ForumforAg) Annual Conference will take place on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, consisting of live broadcasts, moderated panel discussions and dialogues, interactive interventions, networking opportunities and exhibitions, live in Brussels and online.

The Forum is driving forward the transition to a more resilient, sustainable, climate-smart, and nature-positive agri-food system. This year’s Annual Conference will dive into a bold shift in our strategic compass for agri-food transformation — and we want you to be part of the conversation.

Setting the scene for our discussions, you will hear from inspiring speakers who will share real-world insights into how extreme weather and climate challenges are impacting agri-food system transformation across the globe.

Join us as we tackle, among others, some of the key questions that will shape the future of European agriculture:
• What kind of CAP do we need, and what governance will actually deliver it?
• How can we finance and accelerate the transition on the ground?
• How will AI redefine what’s possible for a profitable, climate-smart, nature-positive agri-food system?

The Annual Conference will also be a moment to celebrate excellence as we proudly announce the winner of the next edition of the Soil and Land Management Award.

Click here to register. For administration reasons, please note that registrations to attend in person will close at end of Friday April 3, please make sure you register in plenty of time.

Event date:

14/04/2026

09:00 - 18:00 CET

Location:
Format:
Organisers:
Forum for the Future of Agriculture
Languages:
English
Related concepts:
Sustainability, Sustainable practices
Geographical Focus:
Global
Link to external website:
Upcoming Highlight Events

of the Team Europe Initiative for deforestation-free supply chains.
More information coming soon

Eurotrip for Asian Partners
20.04.-24.04.2026
The trip will facilitate an exchange between EUDR implementing partners from Southeast Asian countries and key European stakeholders involved in the operationalisation of the EU-Regulation to clarify questions and build mutual understanding and partnerships.
TEI Flagship Echange LATAM 2026
Connecting Experiences, Driving Impact
26. - 29.05.2026
The TEI Flagship Exchange LATAM will bring together key regional stakeholders to exchange experiences, strengthen strategies in response to the EUDR, and actively learn from hands-on examples of SAFE and other Flagships operating across the region, showcasing practical due diligence solutions within sustainable and deforestation-free value chains.
Research Symposium
10. - 11.09.2026
Collective Insights from Recent Research on
Deforestation-Free Value Chains and the EUDR
Region:

Luwero, Nakaseke, Kassanda, Mubende, Bukomansimbi, Kyotera, Omoro, and Nwoya

Target group:

Smallholder farmers, traders, state and non state actors, and processors

Key activities:
  • Capacity building of smallholder coffee farmers in production practices and sustainable land use management.
  • Establishing traceability system and facilitating access to sustainable financing 
  • Facilitate inclusive business partnerships between producer organizations and supply chain actors​ 
  • Promote multi-stakeholder cooperation​ 
Commodities:
Region:

Huánuco, Ucayali, Pasco and Junín

Target group:

Public and private stakeholders, especially exporting companies, cooperatives and smallholder producers

Key activities:
  • Strengthen the supply chains to meet EUDR requirements 
  • Facilitate access to sustainable finance and knowledge exchange
  • Training of smallholders to sustainable manage their production systems 
Commodities:
Region:

Ngozi and Kayanza 

Target group:

Smallholders

Key activities:
  • Training on the use of traceability tools and support on collection of geolocation data for EUDR compliance 
  • Support the development of a national coffee sector dashboard for traceability and transparency
  • Capacity building of smallholder coffee farmers in production practices and sustainable land use management.​ 
Commodities:
Region:

Centre, South West, Littoral, South, East and West regions

Target group:

Smallholder farmers, women, youth, and indigenous peoples

Key activities:
  • Develop inclusive business partnerships with the private sector 
  • Facilitate access to finance for sustainable business models 
  • Support and train farmers in open-source traceability systems 
  • Promote multistakeholder dialogues to improve legal and regulatory provisions 
Commodities:
Region:

(Lower) Kafue Catchment Ecosystem

Target group:

Farmers and community forest management groups

Key activities:
  • Support community forest management groups in the
    sustainable management of natural resources and livelihood creation
  • Support farmers to produce soy in line with the EUDR and increase productivity, and implement transparency and traceability pilots
Commodities:
Region:

Lampung, West Kalimantan, and Central Sulawesi

Target group:

Smallholder farmers, private sector, and civil society organizations along the value chains

Key activities:
  • Empowering Smallholder Farmers and Farmer Organizations by facilitating traceability and legality, building capacity on Good Agriculture Practices (GAP), and strengthening farmer organizations, ensuring inclusive support for both men and women farmers.
  • Promoting sustainable practices and collaboration by supporting village HCV/HCS conservation efforts, testing and strengthening the National Dashboard for traceability and legality, and fostering national and regional exchanges.
Commodities:
Region:

Son La, Gia Lai ​​

Target group:

Smallholder farmers and marginalized groups

Key activities:
  • Support coffee value chain actors
  • Foster deforestation-free, sustainable, and legal supply chains
Commodities:
Region:

Yangambi Biosphere Reserve, Salonga National Park North, Salonga National Park South, Virunga National Park, Kahuzi-Biéga National Park​

Target group:

Public and private sector

Key activities:
  • Promote sustainable agricultural practices
  • Minimize forest degradation
  • Prevent deforestation
Commodities:
Region:

Provinces of Orellana and Sucumbíos

Target group:

Smallholder farmers, women, indigenous people and youth

Key activities:
  • Promoting Multi Stakeholder Dialogues
  • Improving traceabilty systems
Commodities:
Region:

Xingu territory, State of Pará

Target group:

Family farmers

Key activities:
  • Improve market access, value creation, and access to sustainable finance
  • Integrate farmers into traceability systems
Commodities:
Global activities