The International Advisory Panel (IAP) is composed of recognized experts in their field, considering geographical representation and areas of technical expertise as well as one representative of civil society organizations (CSO) and one representative of the private sector (PS). Except for the CSO and PS representatives, all other members will sit on the IAP in their personal capacities.

The members of the IAP advise and guide the work of the Technical Task Team (TTT) on the thematic areas, topics and overall structures of the Symposium.

The TTT is composed of selected officials from FAO, WHO, IFAD, WFP, Bioversity, World Bank, UNICEF, the agencies and partners. The Task Team serves as the executing body of the symposium and is responsible for decisions on the development and delivery of the symposium.