# FAO opens 2026 World Food Forum in Rome

> The October 8–16 forum focuses on agrifood systems through youth, science and innovation, and the Hand-in-Hand investment initiative.

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- Published: 2026-10-15T16:53:08+00:00
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- Event / data period: 2026-10-12
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The Food and Agriculture Organization said its 2026 World Food Forum opened at its Rome headquarters on October 12. The October 8–16 programme, under the theme “Innovate Today. Nourish Tomorrow,” brings government representatives, researchers, farmers, investors and young people together to discuss transforming agrifood systems.

The event is organized around three pillars: the Global Youth Action Initiative, the Science and Innovation Forum, and the Hand-in-Hand Initiative Investment Forum. FAO also said its “From Seeds to Foods” exhibition at Rome’s Circus Maximus, held October 8–12, explored biodiversity and the role of seeds in food systems.

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### 2026 World Food Forum

FAO’s World Food Forum runs in Rome from October 8 to 16, 2026.

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| date | label | description | status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-12 | 2026 World Food Forum | FAO’s World Food Forum runs in Rome from October 8 to 16, 2026. | occurred |

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## Sources

- [Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations](<https://www.fao.org/newsroom/detail/world-food-forum-2026--flagship-event-opens-under-theme--innovate-today.-nourish-tomorrow/en>) (Source checked: 2026-10-15; Published: 2026-10-12)

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