Innovation is key to address the many food system challenges facing us, from climate change and water scarcity to food waste and loss, and from obesity and non-communicable diseases to food safety and security. New technologies and approaches are essential to find solutions and to keep a competitive advantage in the sector. At the heart of this progress are talented, skilled professionals who act as the driving force behind creating innovation powerhouses.

• The right skills are key ingredients to build agrifood innovation powerhouses that can significantly shift the food system – what are the best investments to make in skill and talent development?
• How do you support and gain advantage by engaging with key skills strategies such as MENA2050, Pact for Skills in agrifood and others?
• What do you need to focus on to develop if you are a country, if you are a company, if you are a startup?
• How to do you attract and retain the talent to strengthen competitive and innovative food sectors?