University of California, Davis
2024 Global Food Systems Agriculture Day
Seeding Food Systems Resilience
hosted by the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Horticulture & CA&ES Global Engagement
When:
October 24, 2024 | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (followed by reception from 5:00pm to 7:00pm hosted by Department of Plant Sciences)
Where:
UC Davis International Center
Event:
We welcome you to the inaugural Global Food Systems Research Day, Seeding Food Systems Resilience, aligned with the World Food Prize and building off the theme: "Seeds of Opportunity: Bridging Generations and Cultivating Diplomacy." This event aims to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and foster discussions initiated at the World Food Prize through both basic and applied research. The University of California, Davis has been at the forefront of agricultural research and innovation since its inception. Through initiatives such as the Feed the Future Innovation Labs, CGIAR’s Standing Panel on Impact Assessment, Institute for Global Nutrition, and the One Health Institute, UC Davis has made significant contributions to global food security and sustainable agricultural practices, addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
Scheduled to coincide with the 2024 World Food Prize, this event will leverage the presence of global food systems leaders to foster dialogue and partnerships. The public forum will include scholars, practitioners, students, faculty, university leadership, and policymakers to discuss topics such as methods to preserve biodiversity, livestock and crop systems, adapt to and mitigate climate change, social consideration e.g. gender and youth, and mechanisms to increase farmer and community resilience. Through a series of keynotes, panels, and discussions, this event aims to highlight the latest research in agricultural food systems and spark new collaborations and innovations that will drive forward global strategies on food security and sustainable development.
Following the presentations, there will be a reception where you can engage with presenters, partners, and other global experts to gain deeper insights.
More specifics to come regarding the full agenda, as we confirm additional speakers.
Presenters:
Keynote Speaker Dr. Jan Low, 2016 World Food Prize Laureate
Along with esteemed UC Davis faculty engaged in international research, and guest speakers including: U.S. Congressman Ami Bera, M.D.; Dr. Appolinaire Djkeng, Director General of International Livestock Research Institute; representatives from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Consultative Group for International Agriculture Research (CGIAR), and more.
Questions? Contact:
Lydiah Maranga lmmaranga@ucdavis.edu (Horticulture Innovation Lab)
Rachel (Chelo) Abrenilla rvabrenilla@ucdavis.edu (Global Engagement)
Photo Album available on Flickr.
Speaker Bios
AGENDA
Registration
- 8:00 AM Registration Opens
- 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
- Welcome and networking over coffee
Opening Remarks
- 9:00 AM - 9:25 AM
- Dr. Gary May, Chancellor, University of California-Davis
- Dr. Helene Dillard, Dean, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, University of California-Davis
- Dr. Ermias Kebreab, Associate Dean for Global Engagement, Director of the World Food Center, University of California-Davis
- Chair of the event Dr. Erin McGuire, Director, Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Horticulture, University of California-Davis
- Introduction to the event theme: Seeding Food Systems Resilience
Opening Keynote: Connecting research to global impact
- 9:25 AM - 9:45 AM
Dr. Jan Low, World Food Prize Laureate
Panel Keynote: What are cutting edge trends in Global Agricultural Research, what is needed and the path forward
- 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
- Dr. Appolinaire Djikeng, Director General, International Livestock Research Institute
- Dr. Otto Gonzalez, Director, Center for International Programs at the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- Dr. Renee Lafitte, Director, Crops Research and Development, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
- Dr. Boitshepo (Bibi) Giyose, Head of Nutrition, AUDA-NEPAD, and Senior Nutrition Officer for Policy and Programmes, FAO
Coffee Break and Student Posters
- 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Panel 1: Agri-food Systems for Nutrition
- 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Moderator: Dr. Christine H. Diepenbrock, Assistant Professor, Assistant Plant Scientist, Department of Plant Sciences, University of California-Davis
Panelists:- Dr. Penina Yumbya, Senior Program Officer at International Centre for Evaluation and Development, Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Horticulture based at International Centre for Evaluation and Development
- Dr. Allen Van Deynze, Director, Seed Biotechnology Center; and Associate Director of the Plant Breeding Center at University of California-Davis
- Mr. Guido Santini, Programme Coordinator, Plant Production and Protection Division, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
- Q&A session
Panel 2: Livestock and crop systems for climate resilience - mitigation and adaptation
- 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Moderator: Dr. Ermias Kebreab, Associate Dean for Global Engagement; and Director of the World Food Center, University of California-Davis
Panelists:- Dr. Appolinaire Djikeng, Director General, International Livestock Research Institute
- Dr. Huaijun Zhou, Professor, Department of Animal Science, University of California-Davis
- Dr. Naalamle Amissah, Professor, University of Ghana; and West Africa Regional Hub Manager, Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Horticulture
Noon Keynote
- 12:30 PM - 12:45 PM
U.S. Representative, Congressman Ami Bera, M.D., California's 6th Congressional District
Lunch Break
- 12:45 PM - 1:30 PM
- Buffet lunch with networking opportunities
MOU Launch
- 1:30PM - 1:45 PM
- Launch of Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with CGIARs and UCD and new initiatives
Research Showcase: Building Drought Resilience in Sub-Saharan Africa
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM
Bundling Genetic and Financial Technologies for Resilient Smallholder Farmers
Dr. Travis Lybbert, Professor,
Professor, Agriculture Resources and Economics, UC Davis, and CGIAR Standing Panel on Impact Assessment ChairDr. Michael Carter, Director, Professor, Agriculture Resources and Economics, UC Davis, and Director, Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Markets, Risk and Resilience, and Resilience + Innovation Facility
Commentator
Dr. Renee Lafitte, Director, Crops Research and Development, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Coffee Break and Student Posters
- 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Panel 3: Social considerations in agricultural practices
- 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Moderator: Dr. Amanda Crump, Associate Professor, Department of Plant Sciences, University of California-Davis - Panelists:
- Dr. Hazel Malapit, Senior Scientist, International Food Policy and Research
- Mr. Krishna Sapkota, South Asia Regional Hub Manager, Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Horticulture based at FORWARD Nepal
- Dr. Mark Bell, Agriculture Development Specialist, CA&ES Global Engagement Office, University of California-Davis
Panel 4: Scaling research results, seeding collaborations for impact
- 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Moderator: Dr. Josette Lewis Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer, Almond Board of California - Panelists:
- Dr. Rob Bertram, Chief Scientist, USAID
- Rikin Gandhi, Chief Executive Officer, Digital Green
- Mr. Julio López, Associate Professor and Plant Protection Specialist, Zamorano University; and Central America Regional Hub Manager, Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Horticulture
- Rashmi Kiran Ekka, Project Director, USAID Generating Equity and USAID Land for Prosperity, Connexus Corporation
Closing Keynote
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Networking Reception, sponsored by UC Davis Plant Sciences
- 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
- Comments from:
- Informal networking with refreshments.
