LEARN FROM EXPERTS
AND INNOVATORS.
IFAMA 2027 brings together a uniquely global community
of leaders, researchers, practitioners, students and
policymakers to explore how agribusiness can adapt,
innovate and thrive in an increasingly unpredictable world.
Through international collaboration, cross-generational
exchange and the connection of research with real-world
business, we’ll turn ideas into action—and strengthen the
resilience of food and agricultural systems around the world.
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Beyond the competition, what makes IFAMA truly special
is the people. Each year, students, professors, industry
professionals and leaders from around the world come
together around a shared passion for agriculture, food
systems and positive impact—building relationships that
span continents.
Leo Krueger
Sales Coordinator, ADM Nutrition · USA
CONFERENCE THEMES
Climate & Resource Volatility
When historical climate data no longer predicts the future, how do you plan production around water scarcity, soil salinization, and unpredictable weather?
Consumer & Market Shifts
Consumer preferences shift faster than ever. How quickly can companies actually adapt when demand signals change?
Geopolitical & Market Shocks
Trade routes shift and input costs swing overnight. How do businesses reduce single-point dependency on one market, client, or supplier?
People, Livelihoods & Inclusive Value Creation
Resilient agrifood systems depend on people as much as technology. How can businesses strengthen farmer livelihoods while building competitive and sustainable food systems?
The Limits of Data & AI in Decision-Making
When conditions have no historical precedent, where do predictive models break down — and how do leaders decide without them?
Innovation, New Genetics & Productivity
New inputs, technologies and production systems are reshaping agriculture. How can farmers combine innovation and sound agronomy to strengthen resilience?
From Smallholder to Global Scale
What does strategic adaptability require at each scale?
Regenerative Agriculture: Measuring the Return
Soil, carbon, water, and biodiversity metrics are converging into one ROI question. How do organizations scale regenerative practices while maintaining productivity and profitability?
Financial & Operational Resilience
How do businesses invest in growth while keeping enough flexibility in reserve to survive whatever comes next. How do smallholders access financing to withstand ongoing risk?
Rethinking Finance for Agriculture
Agriculture needs patient capital, but investors want predictable returns. How can conventional and alternative forms of finance bridge the gap between agricultural risk, impact, and investable returns?
The Next Generation & Labor Transition
As producers age and youth leave rural areas, who will lead the next generation of agribusiness — and how do we prepare them?
The Labor Question: From Hands to Machines
Labor shortages are forcing agriculture to rethink how food is produced. Where will robotics, mechanization, AI, and autonomous systems replace human labor — and where will they create new opportunities?
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