The World Food Summit was held at FAO Headquarters in Rome, Italy, from 13 to 17 November 1996, in conformity with the FAO Conference Resolution 2/95 of 31 October 1995. During that period, the Summit held nine Plenary Sessions
| Wednesday 13 November 1996 | First meeting | Second meeting |
| Thursday 14 November 1996 | Third meeting | Fourth meeting |
| Friday 15 November 1996 | Fifth meeting | Sixth meeting |
| Saturday 16 November 1996 | Seventh meeting | Eighth meeting |
| Sunday 17 November 1996 | Ninth meeting |
