Global Food Systems Forum 2027

The global food system is increasingly connected to many of the defining issues shaping the world economy, including geopolitical fragmentation, artificial intelligence, productivity, investment, resource security and climate resilience.

Agriculture therefore belongs at the centre of the wider Davos conversation.

Hosted by Newsweek alongside the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, the Newsweek Global Food Systems Forum 2027 will bring together senior leaders from agriculture, food, technology, finance, government and investment to examine how innovation and capital can strengthen one of the world's most strategically important economic systems.

The forum will explore how global cooperation, technological innovation and private investment can help build a food economy capable of remaining productive, competitive and resilient in a more fragmented and resource constrained world.

8:00 AM – 8:30 AM

REGISTRATION

Doors Open & Networking Breakfast

8:30 AM – 8:35 AM

OPENING REMARKS

Newsweek

8:35 AM – 8:55 AM

FIRESIDE CHAT

From Science to Scale: Reinventing the Global Food System

This fireside chat explores how science, innovation and investment can transform the global food system, connecting breakthroughs in agriculture, biotechnology and food production with the urgent priorities of climate resilience, food security and economic growth. The discussion will also examine how to move from promising solutions to scalable action, strengthening food systems for a more resilient and sustainable future using lessons learned examples and real world insights.

8:55 AM – 9:25 AM

PANEL DISCUSSION

The Regenerative Economy: Can Better Farming Create Better Business?

Can regenerative agriculture deliver stronger farms, resilient supply chains and better business outcomes? This panel examines how soil health, climate resilience, nature-positive practices and innovative financing are reshaping agriculture, while exploring what it will take to scale regenerative models, align incentives and create measurable value for farmers, companies, investors and communities across the global food system. Panelists will discuss examples from their businesses that prove the action items work.

9:25 AM – 9:55 AM

PANEL DISCUSSION

Agriculture's Next Growth Engine: Can AI, Robotics and Biotechnology Unlock a New Productivity Revolution?

AI, robotics and biotechnology are reshaping agriculture, creating new opportunities to boost productivity, resilience and profitability. This panel explores the technologies driving agriculture’s next growth engine, with leaders sharing real-world examples from their businesses that demonstrate successful innovation, measurable impact and the path from breakthrough to scale.

9:55 AM – 10:10 AM

NETWORKING

Refreshments & Connections

10:10 AM – 10:30 AM

FIRESIDE CHAT

Food Security in a Fragmented World

As geopolitical tensions, climate pressures and shifting trade dynamics reshape global food systems, this fireside chat examines the future of food security in an increasingly fragmented world. The conversation will explore supply chain resilience, food sovereignty, innovation, investment and international cooperation—and how leaders can build more secure, adaptable and sustainable food systems.

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

PANEL DISCUSSION

Unlocking Capital for the World's Farmers: Can Technology Close Agriculture's Finance Gap?

How can technology help close agriculture’s persistent finance gap and unlock capital for the world’s farmers? This panel explores innovative financing, digital tools and new investment models, with speakers sharing real-life scenarios, best practices and stories of overcoming obstacles to expand access to capital and build more resilient, productive farm businesses.

11:00 AM –

CLOSING REMARKS

Newsweek

Time Zone: (UTC+01:00) Berlin, Bern []

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