The AFS Forum annual summit convenes diverse stakeholders – world leaders, investors, academia, farmers’ organisations, and the private sector – to spotlight innovations, technologies, best practices, and investments that accelerate food systems transformation in Africa and beyond, with youth and women at the helm.

Now in its 20th year, the Forum has catalysed billions in agricultural investment, shaped continental food policy through the Malabo Declaration, and built an unrivalled network of stakeholders committed to advancing Africa’s food systems.

The 2026 edition in Kigali, Rwanda convenes under the theme Investing in Agri-Food Systems — bringing together 5,000+ delegates from 50+ countries for four days of high-impact programming, deal-making and policy dialogue.

The summit focuses on three key actions: innovate, accelerate, and scale – delivering food systems transformation in a digital and climate era.