Sponsored: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), Global Food Week will take place from 6 to 8 October 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi
ADNEC Group, a Modon company, will organise the event in strategic partnership with ADAFSA. The 2025 edition featured more than 2,000 exhibitors and brands from 75 countries, welcomed over 40,000 visitors and generated agreements worth AED6.6 billion.
Global Food Week will bring together governments, buyers, investors, suppliers, farmers, manufacturers and innovators across the food value chain. The event will feature international pavilions, finished goods, raw agricultural products and food and agriculture solutions. Returning features include an expanded AgriTech Forum, which will focus on technology in agriculture, and the Farmers Market, where local farmers can showcase their produce. The Hosted Buyers Programme will connect exhibitors with pre-screened buyers.
His Excellency Dr Tariq Ahmed Al Ameri, Acting Director General of the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority, affirmed that Global Food Week embodies Abu Dhabi’s vision of building a more sustainable and innovative food system, enhancing supply chain readiness and supporting the global competitiveness of the food and beverage sector.
His Excellency added: “The authority continues to consolidate its role as a strategic partner in this global event by supporting initiatives and projects that contribute to developing agricultural and food production, empowering local farmers, and expanding areas of cooperation with international institutions and partners. Our participation in this year’s edition reaffirms our commitment to national food security targets and the adoption of innovative solutions and technologies that contribute to building a resilient and sustainable food system capable of addressing future challenges.”
Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, Group CEO of ADNEC Group, said: “Global Food Week has become a landmark event in Abu Dhabi’s efforts to position itself as a global hub where businesses, investors, innovators, buyers, and brands come together to open new pathways for trade, investment, and market access. By connecting every stage of the value chain, the event will reinforce Abu Dhabi’s role as a catalyst for innovation, collaboration, and sustainable growth in the global food sector.”
His Excellency Dr Abdelouahhab Alboukhari Zaid, Prof., Award’s Secretary-General, affiliated with Erth Zayed Philanthropies Foundation, UAE Presidential Court, said: “The Global Food Week embodies the UAE’s vision of strengthening its position as a global centre for innovation and strategic partnerships aimed at building sustainable food systems capable of addressing the challenges of food security and climate change.”
His Excellency affirmed that the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation continues to fulfil its mission as an international platform for supporting scientific research, innovation, and capacity building, through organising conferences, launching qualitative initiatives, and enhancing partnerships with international scientific institutions.
His Excellency noted that investment in scientific research, artificial intelligence, and climate-smart agriculture represents a fundamental pillar for enhancing food security and the sustainability of natural resources, affirming that the award will continue, from Abu Dhabi, to support international cooperation and the transfer of knowledge and innovation, thereby reinforcing the UAE’s leadership in this vital sector.
The second edition of the Global Food Security Summit will take place during Global Food Week 2026, bringing together government officials, policymakers, researchers and food industry leaders.
For the first time, the event will include a Business-to-Consumer element, alongside its existing B2B programme. The 2026 edition will also introduce new sectors, including Animal Feed, as well as a dedicated honey exhibition and symposium in collaboration with the International Federation of Beekeepers’ Associations (Apimondia).
The 2026 edition will also feature participation from international food and agriculture organisations, including the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Organisation for Animal Health’s Sub-Regional Office for the Gulf Cooperation Council States and Yemen.
The event covers the food value chain from primary production, including crops, greenhouses and livestock, through processing, logistics and supply chain operations. It will also give companies opportunities to explore export markets, investment, and partnerships.
Global Food Week 2026 takes place from 6–8 October at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. Visit website.
