Global Food Forum 2026 – “Restoring European Foundations”

European agriculture is at a critical juncture. The latest reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) has introduced greater flexibility to better reflect national realities. While this is a positive step, it also carries the risk of fragmentation, diverging implementations, and a weakening of the common European framework. Strengthening a resilient, competitive farming sector is essential not only for food security, but also for EU strategic sovereignty and long-term sustainability.

Against this backdrop, Farm Europe is proud to announce the 2026 edition of its Global Food Forum, taking place on 2–3 March 2026 in the Schuman area in Brussels (Avenue d’Auderghem 22, 1040 Brussels). This year’s theme, “Restoring European Foundations”, will focus on how EU mechanisms can prevent fragmentation and strengthen agricultural production across Europe.

The Forum will bring together EU policymakers, Ministers, Members of the European Parliament, industry leaders, and farming representatives for plenary sessions, panel discussions, and interactive workshops. It will also be the first edition hosted in Farm Europe’s new offices in Brussels, symbolising our long-term commitment to European policy debate and the agricultural sector.

Registration is now open. Places are limited, so we encourage you to secure your spot as soon as possible:

[Register here – Global Food Forum 2026]

Global Food Forum 2026 – Provisional Agenda

March 2, 2026 – Institutional Opening

• 17:00 – Check-in and welcome coffee

• 17:30 – 18:30 – Opening Session

• 18:30 – 19:30 – Panel Discussion

• 19:30 – Cocktail & Dinner

March 3, 2026 – Workshop Session

• 09:00 – Check-in and welcome coffee

• 09:30 – 10:00 – Opening Session

• 10:00 – 10:40 – Working Session 1

• 10:40 – 11:20 – Working Session 2

• 11:20 – 12:00 – Working Session 3

• 12:00 – 12:40 – Working Session 4

• 12:40 – 13:20 – Closing Session

• 13:20 – Networking Lunch

Confirmed Speakers

• Annie GENEWARD, French Minister for Agriculture and Food Sovereignty

• Francesco LOLLOBRIGIDA, Italian Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forests

• Stefan KRAJEWSKI, Polish Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development

• Christophe HANSEN, European Commissioner for Agriculture and Food

• Dacian CIOLOS, Former Prime Minister and European Commissioner

• Arnaud ROUSSEAU, President of FNSEA

• Ettore PRANDINI, President of Coldiretti

• Alina CRETU, Executive Director of FAPPR

• Pedro BARATO, President of ASAJA

• Patrick CHILD, Deputy Director-General, DG ENV

• Jan DUSIK, Deputy Director-General, DG CLIMA

• Gaëlle MARION, Head of environmental sustainability unit, DG AGRI

• Kerstin ROSENOW, Head of economic sustainability unit, DG AGRI

• Agata KOTKOWSKA, Deputy Head of Bioeconomy unit, DG ENV

• Benoît CASSART, Renew MEP

• Stefano BONACCINI, S&D MEP

• Céline IMART, EPP MEP

• Herbert DORFMANN, EPP MEP

• Carmen CRESPO, EPP MEP

• Carlo FIDANZA, ECR MEP

• Dario NARDELLA, S&D MEP

• Krzysztof HETMAN, EPP MEP

• Éric THIROUIN, President of AGPB

• Patrick BENEZIT, President of CNE

• Jerzy WIERZBICKI, President of PZPBM

• Luigi SCORDAMAGLIA, CEO of Filiera Italia & President of Eat Europe

• Stefan SCHREIBER, Exec. Board Member, Verbio

• Stéphane COOLS, President of Groupama – Centre Atlantique

• Vasilis PYRGIOTIS, Head of GAIA EPICHEIREIN’s Office in Brussels

• Daniel BENEDIKT, Manager of OK Carbon

• Alex LISSITSA, President of the Ukrainian Agribusiness Club

*Further details on the programme and confirmed speakers will be shared shortly. Stay tuned!