FAO at Two Major Artificial Intelligence and Digital Agriculture Events in India
In February 2026, FAO will participate in two major international events in India, contributing its expertise on responsible, inclusive and scalable artificial intelligence (AI) for agriculture, development and climate resilience.
AI for Impact India | New Delhi
FAO will contribute to two high-level sessions focused on moving AI from research to real-world impact.
- Session: AI for Smart and Resilient Agriculture: From Research to Solutions - 16th February, 9:30 – 10:25 AM
FAO contribution:
- Keynote address by Vincent Martin, Director, Office of Innovation
- Panel intervention by Henry van Burgsteden, Senior Innovation Officer
Co-organized with:
- BAIF, INRAE, Inria, OSFarm
Key discussion areas:
- Farmers’ needs and AI applications for climate-resilient and sustainable agriculture
- Scientific and data challenges shaping agricultural AI innovation
- Fair adoption, data sovereignty and inclusive governance of AI solutions
- Session: Impact of AI on Global Agriculture - 18th February, 11 AM – 1:30 PM
FAO contribution:
- Keynote address by Dejan Jakovljevic, Chief Information Officer, FAO
Hosted by: Google DeepMind
Key discussion area: how foundational AI models are moving from scientific development to real-world deployment—addressing critical challenges across food security and climate resilience.
- Session: From Evidence to Scale: Testing, Financing and Operationalizing AI for Development and Humanitarian Action - 18th February, 12:30 – 1:25 PM
FAO contribution:
- Keynote address by Vincent Martin
Co-organized with:
- IFAD, WFP, GEF
Key discussion areas:
- Scaling AI solutions beyond pilot phases in the Global South
- The role of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)
- Financing pathways, safeguards and responsible AI governance
- AI for Inclusive and Resilient Agricultural Food Systems - 20 February, 2:30 – 3:30 PM
FAO contribution: Opening Remarks, Dejan Jakovljevic
Key discussion areas:
- Global agrifood systems challenges & AI entry points
- Enablers for AI adoption
Global Conference on AI in Agriculture and Investor Summit - AI4Agri
Mumbai
- AI4Agri 2026 - High level opening plenary session, 22 February 2026, 10.30 AM – 1.30 PM
Opening remarks: Dejan Jakovljevic
Key discussion areas:
- FAO's global outlook, approach and action on AI in agriculture
- Why FAO is a compelling, non-negotiable partner to ensure responsible AI delivery to farmers and decision-makers
- Entry points for AI and democratized access to information
- Importance of partnerships
FAO will host a dedicated session focused on strengthening global collaboration in agricultural education, research and extension through AI.
- Session: Shaping the Scientific Agenda through Global Collaboration on AI for Agriculture, 23 February
FAO contribution
- Moderator: Vincent Martin, Director, Office of Innovation
Co-organized with:
- with Digital Green Trust, GenAI GTM & Foundational Research Partnerships at Google, Abu Dhabi AI Agriculture Ecosystem, FARA, APAARI
Key themes:
- AI-driven climate modelling for agriculture
- Generative AI advisory and extension services
- Crop health prediction and early-warning systems
- Open data, shared AI models and global research networks
FAO’s participation will support the development of a shared scientific agenda and stronger partnerships to advance AI-enabled agricultural innovation.
Further insights, highlights and outcomes from both events will be shared. Stay tuned!
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