- Mira El Ghaziri
Without action, today’s children will inherit a planet that has been severely degraded and where much of the population will increasingly suffer from malnutrition and preventable disease. How do we move towards a more fair and sustainable global food system for healthy people and the planet, which leaves no one behind? Dr. Gunhild A. Stordalen will discuss how future food security is interlinked with sustainable production and healthy diets. Our ability to feed a growing population is determined by what we serve and how it is produced.
- Gunhild A. Stordalen, Founder and Executive Chair, EAT, Norway
Moderator:
Dr. Kayan Akram Jaff, Adviser and Head of Mission of the Subregional Office of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Panelists:
- H.E. Dr. Farah Al Zarooni, Assistant Undersecretary for the Standards and Regulations Sector, Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology
- H.E. Maria Hanif Alqassim, Assistant Undersecretary, Policies and Economic Studies Sector, Ministry of Economy
- Kaltham Ali Hussain Kayaf, Director of Animal Development and Health, Ministry of Climate Change and Environment
- Khalifa Mohammed Alremeithi, Abu Dhabi Quality Conformity Council
- Paola Giavedoni, Lead Global Collaborations, Foodvalley NL, Netherlands
- Sake Kolhoff, Project Coordinator, Foodtech Valley, NLI
- David Fernandez Terrors, Head of Cluster Development, SPRI Group, Basque Country
- Maria Isabel Ochoa
- Dr Nicola Watts, Principal, C4 Impact, Australia
- Mirjana Price
Moderator:
- Mira El Ghaziri, Founder, My Health Path
Panelists:
- Gustova Burger, Believer Meats
Understanding consumer trends in health-focused and value-oriented products. Insights on rising demand for organic, plant-based foods and e-commerce’s influence on consumer purchasing behavior in the F&B sector
Moderator:
- Sithara Hatim, Regional Manager, SGS
Panelists:
- Nasser Abdullah, CEO, Low Calories
- Sahil Majeed, Technical Manager, SGS
- Garima Gogia, VP Commercial, FreshonTable
The Arab region is facing acute and longstanding challenges on food security and nutrition. Almost one third of the population is facing severe or moderate food insecurity with over a half of the population unable to afford healthy diets. This presentation will feature the major numbers and trends on the food security and nutrition in the Arab region and focus on the pathways towards enhanced financing for transforming the agrifood systems to achieve better food security and nutrition.
- Ahmad Mukhtar, FAO Senior Economist, FAO Regional Representative for Near East and North Africa
Globally, 37.2 million people face emergency levels of hunger, highlighting the ongoing need for coordinated international responses. This session will highlight effective collaborations among governments, NGOs, and the private sector for efficient emergency food distribution and explore the logistical challenges and solutions in delivering food to conflict and disaster-affected regions. Drawing lessons from recent crises, this session will focus on improving future food aid preparedness, ensuring timely and effective responses in critical situations.
Moderator:
- Mira El Ghaziri, Founder, My Health Path
Panelists:
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Emre Yuksek, IOFS Humanitarian Affairs Manager
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Dr. Wael, Medical Director and Environmental Sciences, M42
- Sam Clever, CEO, Nostra
- Mira El Ghaziri
A brief introduction to the session’s focus on food security and sustainability, setting the stage for the talks.
- Head of the Department of Food Science/Research Office, CAVM, UAEU
This talk will cover the latest advancements in sustainable agricultural practices, focusing on how these innovations can improve food security in arid regions.
- Prof. Kobus Hunter, Professor, University of Stallenbosch, South Africa.
The speaker will discuss cutting-edge agricultural technologies, such as precision farming and advanced irrigation systems, and their applications in enhancing food security.
- Prof. Susanne Schmidt, Professor, University of Queensland, Australia
This talk will explore innovations in food science that contribute to food security, including new preservation techniques and alternative food sources.
- Prof. Laura Nyström,, ETH University, Zurich, Switzerland
The focus will be on recent developments in food science that enhance food production and safety, particularly in challenging environmental conditions.
- Prof. Shao-Quan Liu, National University of Singapore
This presentation will highlight the UAE’s efforts and initiatives in improving food security, aligning with national sustainability goals.
- Prof. Afaf Kamal Eldin
A moderated discussion featuring insights from the session’s speakers, focusing on bridging sustainability and food security in the UAE and globally.
Mira El Ghaziri
The session will explore the integral role of nutrition security and focus on embedding health into food production and promotion and ensuring continuous access to nutritious food.
Moderator:
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Mira El Ghaziri
Panelists:
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Fatima Alzarooni, Health of Health Promotion, MOHAP
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Prof Carine Platat, Department of Nutrition & Health, UAE University
An in-depth look at the UAE’s circular economy initiatives within the F&B sector. This panel will cover sustainable sourcing, recycling, waste reduction, and the implementation of eco-friendly practices. Emphasis will be on reducing resource consumption and building a circular, low-impact F&B industry.
Moderator:
- Aruna Narayanan, Founder & Chief Impact Enabler, Real Impact
Panelists:
- Nadine Benchaffai
Introduction to the UAE F&B sector’s growth trajectory, its strategic position in the Middle East, and government support for the sector’s sustainability and innovation.
- Abdul Vaheed, Secretary General, UAE F&B Manufacturing Business Group
