Events
5/10
2026
Human-Centered AI for Agrifood Systems: From Ethics to Implementation
Geneva (Switzerland), 05/10/2026
FAO Liaison Office in Geneva, together with the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations Office and other International Organizations in Geneva, is convening a high-level dialogue on ‘Human-Centered AI for Agrifood Systems: From Ethics to Implementation‘ to explore how ethical principles for AI can be translated into practical policies, governance frameworks and real-wor...
17/9
2026
FAO in Geneva Youth Dialogue: Status of Youth in Agrifood Systems
Geneva (Switzerland), Hybrid Event, 17/09/2026
The FAO Liaison Office in Geneva (LOG), in collaboration with the FAO Office for Youth and Women (OYW), through the World Food Forum (WFF) Global Youth Action Initiative, is launching the FAO in Geneva Youth Dialogue Series with its first session on “The Status of Youth in Agrifood Systems”, organized in collaboration with the FAO Rural Transformation and Gender Equality Division (ESP).
16/9
2026
FAO at the WTO Public Forum 2026: Bridging the data gap in trade in agricultural services
16/09/2026
This FAO-led session will emphasize the need to measure and quantify these services and build partnerships to strengthen the evidence base on their contribution to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) implementation and food security across Africa.
9/9
2026
The WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies: Translating commitments into action
Metropolitan City of Rome Capital (Italy), Hybrid Event, 09/09/2026
This joint FAO–WTO side event will discuss the implementation of the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, which entered into force in September 2025. It will provide an overview of the Agreement, the work of the WTO Committee on Fisheries Subsidies and the WTO Fish Fund, and highlight how FAO instruments can support Members in strengthening monitoring, control and surveillance, enhancing trans...
2/9
2026
Joint FAO-WFP-UNHCR Briefing on Food Crises
Hybrid Event, 02/09/2026
Join us to examine the intersection of refugee displacement and food insecurity, assess the impact of funding constraints on assistance and resilience outcomes, and explore integrated approaches that enable refugees to meet their basic needs, build greater self-reliance, and contribute to their host communities.
12/8
2026
FAO at the International Youth Day 2026
12/08/2026
In celebration of International Youth Day 2026, the event will bring together Geneva-based international organizations under the theme “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations.”
14/7
2026
Leveraging Regional Trade Agreements for Sustainable Agrifood Systems: A Pathway for Cooperation to Advance the Environmental Agenda
Rome (Italy), Hybrid Event, 14/07/2026
Side event at the 77th Session of the Committee on Commodity Problems (CCP)
9/7
2026
Joint FAO-WFP Geneva Informal Briefing on Food Crises
Geneva (Switzerland), Hybrid Event, 09/07/2026
Sahel Food Crisis Update
7/7
2026
10/7
2026
FAO at the AI for Good Summit 2026
Hybrid Event, 07/07/2026 - 10/07/2026
At the Summit, FAO will position agrifood systems at the centre of the global AI agenda. Through a set of strategic sessions and partnerships, FAO will showcase how responsible, inclusive and open AI can strengthen food security, support resilience and accelerate sustainable digital transformation.
6/7
2026
10/7
2026
FAO at the World Summit on Information Society Forum 2026 (WSIS Forum 2026)
Hybrid Event, 06/07/2026 - 10/07/2026
At WSIS Forum 2026, taking place from 6 to 10 July 2026, FAO will build on its facilitation mandate to showcase how trusted data governance, inclusive AI, digital public goods and collaborative innovation ecosystems can support agrifood systems transformation.
29/6
2026
Rangelands and Pastoralists at the Crossroads of International Geneva
Geneva (Switzerland), 29/06/2026
Advancing Rights, Health, Trade, Nutrition, Environment, Resilience and Sustainability
23/6
2026
Women Farmers: Key Actors in Sustainable Gastronomy
Geneva (Switzerland), 23/06/2026
Celebration of Sustainable Gastronomy Day and International Year of the Woman Farmer
23/6
2026
Agrifood Systems and the Rio Conventions
Hybrid Event, 23/06/2026
Updates ahead of upcoming Conferences of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity(CBD), United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), and the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
22/6
2026
Joint FAO-WFP Geneva Informal Briefing on Food Crises
Hybrid Event, 22/06/2026
Hunger Hotspots, El Niño and Joint Scaling Up of Anticipatory Response
15/6
2026
Joint FAO-WFP Informal Briefing on Food Crises
15/06/2026
Haiti Food Crisis Update: Needs, Outlook and Response
29/5
2026
International Tea Day 2026: Sustaining Tea, Supporting Communities
Geneva (Switzerland), 29/05/2026
The FAO Liaison Office in Geneva, the Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka and the United Nations Office at Geneva, invite you to celebrate International Tea Day 2026, hosted at the Palais des Nations, H Building.
27/5
2026
World Bee Day 2026: Bee Together for People and the Planet
27/05/2026
Join us for a special in-person celebration of World Bee Day on Wednesday, 27 May 2026, from 11:30 to 13:00 at the Palais des Nations, H Building.
19/5
2026
Hand-in-Hand: supporting agrifood investment opportunities in SIDS
Hybrid Event, 19/05/2026
Hybrid dialogue in Geneva explores how Hand-in-Hand Initiative supports agrifood investment opportunities in SIDS
23/4
2026
Girls in ICT Day 2026: E-Mentorship
23/04/2026
To celebrate International Girls in ICT Day 2026, FAO is organizing a global online event that will bring together mentors, girls, and young women to explore the challenge...
28/3
2026
FAO at the Young Humanitarian Summit 2026
Geneva (Switzerland), Hybrid Event, 28/03/2026
FAO Workshop: Turning the Tide on Food Crises: Empowering youth for resilient futures through agriculture livelihood support