DAY 2 - From Vision to Implementation: Solving Real-World ChallengesTuesday, 27 October 2026 - GT (Gulf Time, GMT+04:00)

Practical approaches to climate-resilient farming under rising temperatures and erratic weather.

- Adoption of climate-resilient crops, drought-tolerant seeds, and advanced irrigation

- Implementation of climate-smart technologies for yield prediction

- Risk mitigation for extreme events

- Regional adaptation lessons and case studies

Examines the impact of dietary trends, nutrition, and alternative proteins on food security.

- Emerging dietary trends in GCC and MENA

- Integration of alternative proteins and plant-based foods

- Consumer adoption trends

- Policy frameworks linking production to nutrition

Intersections of trade, geopolitics, and supply chain vulnerabilities affecting regional food security.

- Managing global supply chain vulnerabilities

- Regional cooperation to reduce import dependency

- Strategic stockpiling and logistics diversification

- Balancing economic, environmental, and social objectives

Smart and localised food manufacturing to reduce risks and meet regional demand.

- Automation, robotics, and digital tools

- Distributed production models reducing logistics risk

- Cost-effectiveness, energy efficiency, scalability

- Integration with regional supply chains

Strategies to transform AgTech pilot projects into commercially viable solutions.

- Funding strategies and investor engagement

- Partnerships to scale technology

- Measuring adoption, ROI, operational impact

- Identifying bottlenecks to scale

Linking regenerative practices to profitability and bankable models.

- Techniques to improve soil health and productivity

- Carbon credits and environmental incentives

- Measuring ROI and ESG impact

- Case studies for regional scaling

Accountability and strategies to minimise losses.

- Losses at production, processing, retail, consumer levels

- Retailer and distributor strategies

- Circular economy and redistribution

- Technology adoption for monitoring and traceability

Operational strategies and technologies reducing food loss.

- Sensor-driven monitoring and tracking

- Optimized storage and transport processes

- Measurable efficiency improvements- Lessons for replication

Viability of protein sources for nutrition security.

- Production scalability and economics- Consumer acceptance trends- Policy, regulatory, and investment considerations- Environmental and sustainability implications

Evaluating water-saving technologies, cost-effectiveness, and adoption.

- Precision irrigation, desalination, water-efficient cultivation

- Cost-benefit and payback analysis

- Policy and incentive mechanisms

- Integration into agricultural planning and supply chains

Synthesising strategic insights into actionable priorities.

- Policy, investment, technology priorities for next 5 years

- Metrics for progress and impact

- Scaling resilient food systems regionally

- Collaboration between government, private sector, innovators