Sustainable systems of food production and distribution are critical to a healthy and prosperous world. The Food, Agriculture and Livelihoods Business Forum will highlight innovations and partnerships for achieving more resilient and equitable global food supply chains - from farm to plate.

Feeding a Growing World

Food, Agriculture, and Livelihoods Business Forum

Spotlighting innovations and partnerships for healthier and safer food systems for people and planet.

Dubai Exhibition Centre - Audio Guide

Dubai Exhibition Center

Take in conferences and performances a mere 300 metres away from Al Wasl Plaza.

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Enjoy the serene movement of the DEC's shading element.

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Expo 2020 connects minds from around the globe. These connections are not limited to the pavilions and parks, but also extend to the vast Dubai Exhibition Centre: a new, state-of-the-art venue for conferences, concerts and more. 

Conveniently located next to the recently completed Expo 2020 metro station, with striking views of the magnificent domed Al Wasl Plaza, the DEC offers 45,000 square metres of customisable event space, 14 exhibition and multi-use halls, on-site catering, and best-in-class audio-visual resources.


A light geometric pattern decorates the DEC’s extraordinarily broad front façade, which features a giant overhanging arch over the entrance to the central plaza area, as well as sloped surfaces that seem to angle away from the entrance like a pair of wings

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From farm to plate, the food value chain is an integral part of society, providing income and livelihoods for billions. The ways in which we currently cultivate food by means of deforestation and food waste however, are all contributing adversely to climate change. Expo will serve as a platform to bring together all stakeholders in various value chains to spotlight localized solutions to food, nutrition and farming challenges. The programme will explore food sustainably, climate-friendly agriculture and other practices that work in harmony with the environment. 


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How do we sustainably grow food to meet future demand?

Food, Agriculture & Livelihoods Week

World Expos have long been inflection points for global progress and innovation where governments and citizens have united to form enduring partnerships and generate opportunities in business. We have built an exciting offering through which entities such as governments, the private sector and others can harness the power of global trade and exchange to shape a better world. 

The Thrive Together Track of Expo 2020 Dubai’s Programme for People and Planet features a tapestry of event series and experiences that focus on building a resilient global economy, one that enables strong economic growth and partnerships. 

Enabling Economic Growth and Partnerships

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Thrive Together 

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Building on Bloomberg Philanthropies’ investment in women’s economic independence, Sustainable Growers Rwanda provides women coffee farmers with agricultural training that has supported the advancement of four of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. This event highlights the success of Sustainable Growers' model as a scalable example of economic empowerment in the food and agriculture sector.


Women Growing their Future

Spotlighting Solutions Towards the Global Goals - Day 1 and Day 2

Spotlighting Sustainable Growers as an example of women's economic empowerment in the agriculture sector.

Best Practice Programming | Investment and Outcomes in Women

Back in 2015, United Nations unveiled the Sustainable Development Goals as a means to work towards a better future. Expo 2020 Dubai’s purpose embodies the two main pillars of these goals: sustainability and opportunity. The global COVID-19 pandemic has further proved the urgency of this global agenda. As this mega-event takes place, Expo 2020 Dubai will become the center of commitment and action in ensuring that no one is left behind. The Leave No One Behind Track of Expo 2020 Dubai's Programme for People and Planet features a tapestry of event series that spotlight the importance of opportunity for all, gender equality and much more.

Catalysing Opportunity for All

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Spotlighting development solutions that have demonstrated in food security and livelihood development, food value chains and farming, this event highlights four localised, scalable interventions as part of the Global Best Practice Programme at Expo 2020 Dubai - from SitatByoot helping artisans grow their businesses online, and WFP's advancement of nutritious, affordable and local school meals, to Sustainable Growers' empowerment of women coffee farmers in Rwanda and Esoko's provision of real-time market pricing to rural farmers.

Sowing the Seeds for Resilient Livelihoods

Unearthing Solutions for the Future of Food, Agriculture, and Livelihoods

Spotlighting development solutions that have demonstrated impact in food security and livelihood development, food value chains and farming.

Food, Agriculture, and Livelihoods Business Forum

Feeding a Growing World

Food, Agriculture & Livelihoods Week.

This event is part of the
Thrive Together .

Feeding a Growing World

Food, Agriculture & Livelihoods Week.

This event is part of theThrive Together .

This event is part of the
Thrive Together .