10th African Diaspora Agrofood Forum

Explore how African diaspora capital, knowledge, networks and entrepreneurship can drive agro investment, innovation and transformation . Join us in Brussels for the 10th African Diaspora Agrofood Forum (ADAF26); a milestone edition bringing together diaspora entrepreneurs, investors, financial institutions, policymakers, development agencies, embassies, farmers, researchers, food businesses and other food-system actors from Africa and Europe. Themed REIMAGINING REMITTANCES; Mobilizing Diaspora Wealth for Inclusive Agrofood Entrepreneurship & Food Systems Transformation ADAF26 will move the conversation from remittances to investment, from individual contributions to collective opportunities and from ideas to partnerships and action. 🎯 What will we explore? 💰 How can diaspora capital be mobilized for viable agrofood investments? 🌍 What role can African diaspora entrepreneurs play in the future of Africa’s food systems? 👩🏾‍🌾 How can diaspora investment and partnerships strengthen women farmers and women-led enterprises, as the world marks the 2026 International Year of the Woman Farmer? 🌱 How can indigenous and forgotten foods become drivers of nutrition, biodiversity, entrepreneurship and new markets? 🤝 What roles should governments, development agencies, financial institutions and the private sector play in creating an enabling environment for diaspora investment? ✨ TWO DAYS — TWO EXPERIENCES DAY 1 | FORUM & DIALOGUE 🎤 High-level keynote session 💬 Panel discussions 💰 Diaspora investment and finance conversations 🤝 Partnership and investment roundtables 👩🏾‍🌾 Women farmers and women entrepreneurs spotlight 🏆 2026 African Diaspora Agrofood Entrepreneur of the Year Award 📖 Launch of the 2026 Compendium of African Diaspora Agrofood Entrepreneurs 🎉 10 Years of Building Diaspora Agrofood Bridges DAY 2 | DIASPORA AGROFOOD MARKETPLACE & ACTION 🛍️ African and diaspora agrofood exhibition & marketplace 🍲 Indigenous food products and tastings 💡 Practical workshops and masterclasses