Dubai [UAE], Food Innovation Summit 2024 is scheduled to begin tomorrow on Monday, May 13 in Dubai. The event, which runs until May 15, is organized by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) and the World Economy Forum (WEF) at the Museum of the Future and Emirates Towers under the theme “Reimagining Future Food Systems”. Dubai, this conference brings together more than 150 international experts, academics, local, regional and global private businesses and farmers, who will participate in various discussion panels that will promote technical support of resilient, inclusive and sustainable food systems, global Will focus on promoting cooperation. And addressing the latest trends in the field of sustainable food systems, the event will also highlight best international practices and studies in the food sector and the latest relevant technologies, including AI and data for food, said Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Secretary-General Mohammed bin Rashid A Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) said hosting the Food Innovation Conference in Dubai reflects the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed B. Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to embrace creative ideas and innovative solutions. Create cost-efficient food systems that empower disadvantaged communities to address the food challenge posed by natural disasters, crises and the impact of climate change, as well as help provide aid and relief to refugees and support global humanitarian efforts .“The conference is a testament to the close collaboration between MBRGI and the World Economic Forum, and their joint vision to harness the vast potential of AI and advanced food technology to meet growing global food needs, and to empower research centers and innovators to achieve this Creating the necessary framework to institutionalize this vision while encouraging the development of great solutions,” he said, adding, “The conference is in line with MBRGI's mission to serve humanity and improve lives by 2023.” The Food Innovation Hub, launched at the end of 2017, is aligned with the UAE's core objectives, reaffirming the UAE's commitment as a key contributor to the UN Sustainable Development Goals 2023, he said, adding that the Food Innovation Conference aims to drive food innovation. The Hub aims to accelerate knowledge exchange and capacity building through global initiatives, national innovation modules as well as showcasing global frontiers and scalable technological innovations, facilitating match making between entrepreneurs, investors, private and . Public sector leaders, and enhance the role of technology in supporting resilient, inclusive and sustainable food systems.The conference is supported by the Food Innovation Hubs Global Initiative launched by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with MBRGI. The initiative brings together partners from the public and private sectors, international and regional organizations as well as civil society. Its main objective is to promote partnerships and collaborations with promising and meaningful initiatives at local and regional levels in the field of food systems innovation funding, as well as to promote the sharing of food-related knowledge and data globally. The program will launch with a welcome dinner ceremony on 13 May 2024. With keynote speeches by Dr. Amna bint Abdullah A. Dahhak Al Shamsi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, the Museum of the Future hosted; Tania Strauss, Head of Food and Water, World Economic Forum and Asma Khan, Chef Advocate, World Food Programme, the inaugural session under the title “Purpose-driven Innovation for a Positive Food Future” will be held on 14 May at the Godolphin Ballroom, Emirates Towers .Moderated by Tania Strauss, opening remarks will be given by Dr. Abdulkareem Al Olama, Chief Executive Officer, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI). Panelists at the session included Khadim Al Derai, Co-Founder and Managing Director, A Dahra Holding; Cao Duc Phat, former Minister of Agriculture and President of the International Rice Research Institute in Vietnam; Marie-Rose Moukahirwa, Senio Vice President and Head of Product, Humanitarian and Development, MasterCard Leonardus Vergutz, Chief Sustainability and Innovation Officer of OCP Group Morocco; Carrie Chan, Chief Executive Officer of Avant Meets, Hong Kong and Shelley Trench, Managing Director and Partner, Boston Consulting Group The event will also host a session titled “Advancing Global Frontline Innovation”, Amna Al Dahhak Opening Ceremony for the Concluding Plenary Session Will give a speech. The title of the conference was “Reimagining the Food Systems of the Future”. Panelists in the session moderated by CNBC's Dan Murphy included Badr Jafar, CEO of Crescent Enterprises; Dan Pathomwanich, chief executive officer of NR Instan Produce in Thailand; Ishmael Sunga, Chief Executive Officer of the Southern African Confederation of Agricultural Unions (SACAU), Jim Hua Neo, Managing Director of the Center for Nature and Climate at the World Economic Forum Ibrahim Al Zuabi, Group Chief Sustainability Officer, ADNOC Group; Leonardo Vergutz, Chief Sustainability and Innovation Officer of OCP Group, and Jan Nelson, Director of the Corporate Responsibility Initiative at Harvard Kennedy School Food Innovation Conference 2024 on May 13 and 14 An OCP exhibition showcasing the latest food system innovation through an interactive platform are doing. Which invites visitors to learn about modern technologies shaping the future of food systems, as well as the chance to taste and try innovative products.Following an agreement signed between MBRGIs, the Food Innovation Hub Leadership Committee meeting will be held on the sidelines of the conference on 14 May. and the World Economic Forum in Davos 2022, under which Dubai has been designated the international headquarters for the Hub's annual meeting. Field trips on the final day, May 15, will take participants to a range of sites, including farms and production plants, to demonstrate the adoption of New practices can be exposed. The UAE will achieve food sustainability while exploring areas of cooperation and investment.