The World Food Prize Foundation will host the 2026 Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue (Borlaug Dialogue) from 20–22 October 2026 in Des Moines, Iowa.
Held annually, the Borlaug Dialogue brings together leaders and experts from around the world to discuss critical issues affecting global food security and explore solutions for a more food-secure future.
The 2026 Dialogue will take place under the theme “Before Hunger Wins”, marking the 40th anniversary of the World Food Prize. The programme will feature discussions on food security, agriculture, innovation and related global challenges.
some of the exciting speakers already confirmed at the upcoming 2026 Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue, including:
- Hon. Roza Fatch Mbilizi, Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development, Republic of Malawi
- Tom Vilsack, CEO, World Food Prize Foundation & former US Secretary of Agriculture
- Qu Dongyu, Director General, UN Food and Agriculture Organization
- Dr Rajiv Shah, President, Rockefeller Foundation
- Huub Lelieveld, 2026 World Food Prize Laureate & Founder, Global Harmonization Initiative
- Cary Fowler, 2024 World Food Prize Laureate; President, Food Security Leadership Council & former US Special Envoy for Global Food Security
- Lawrence Haddad, 2018 World Food Prize Laureate & Executive Director, Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition
- Alice Ruhweza, President, AGRA
- Paul Schickler, former President, DuPont Pioneer
- Neal Gutterson, Partner & CTO, Radicle Growth and former CTO, Corteva Agriscience
- Giles Oldroyd, 2024 Top Agri-food Pioneer & President, Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
- Muneerah Merchant, CEO, Aga Khan Foundation USA
- Sharon Burke, Chief Engagement Officer, CIMMYT
- Josselyn Vega Rojas, 2026 Top Agri-food Pioneer & Coordinator of the Association of Agroecological Producers of Cotopaxi, Ecuador
- Nick Offerman, Award-winning actor and small-scale farming advocate
- … and many more voices from across agricultural science, policy, and business
For further information, including the programme, speakers and registration details, please visit the World Food Prize Foundation website.
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Source: https://iuns.org/2026/09/world-food-pri ... ialogue-2/
