Global Food Systems Forum Davos 2027: Agenda, Venue and Access
By The Davos Collective · 31 October 2026 · 6 min read
Newsweek has published the full agenda, confirmed the venue and opened registration for the Global Food Systems Forum 2027, a half-day event on Wednesday, 20 January. As of 31 October 2026, it is the first announced Davos 2027 side event with a complete session-by-session programme, named speakers and open registration.
The forum takes place alongside the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, scheduled for Monday 18 to Friday 22 January 2027. Its programme connects food systems with technology, resilience, productivity, investment and security.
What Was Announced
Newsweek will host the forum at Hotel Parsenn, Promenade 152, Davos Dorf. Registration and a networking breakfast begin at 08:00; closing remarks are scheduled for around 11:00. The programme is a morning format, with five sessions and a networking break.
Session Time Format
From Science to Scale: Reinventing the Global Food System 08:35–08:55 Fireside chat
The Regenerative Economy: Can Better Farming Create Better Business? 08:55–09:25 Panel
Agriculture’s Next Growth Engine: Can AI, Robotics and Biotechnology Unlock a New Productivity Revolution? 09:25–09:55 Panel
Refreshments and Connections 09:55–10:10 Networking break
Food Security in a Fragmented World 10:10–10:30 Fireside chat
Unlocking Capital for the World’s Farmers: Can Technology Close Agriculture’s Finance Gap? 10:30–11:00 Panel
The agenda also lists opening remarks at 08:30 and closing remarks from 11:00. Times are local to Davos.
The forum is listed in the Davos Access directory of 2027 side events, which reported 69 events and 34 host-confirmed dates as of its 28 October update. The directory mapped 517 side events across 42 venues in 2026. Many 2027 programmes are still being announced.
The Five Sessions
From Science to Scale: Reinventing the Global Food System
The opening discussion examines how research and innovation can translate into deployment at scale. Its stated scope includes agriculture, biotechnology and food production, alongside climate resilience, food security and economic growth.
The Regenerative Economy: Can Better Farming Create Better Business?
This panel considers whether regenerative practices can strengthen soil health, climate resilience and supply chains while delivering measurable business value. The focus is on the conditions required to scale these models, including aligned incentives and financing.
Agriculture’s Next Growth Engine: Can AI, Robotics and Biotechnology Unlock a New Productivity Revolution?
AI, robotics and biotechnology are framed as potential sources of productivity and resilience in agriculture. The discussion is set to address practical adoption and how companies assess impact, rather than technology in isolation.
Food Security in a Fragmented World
Geopolitical tensions, climate pressures and changing trade dynamics shape this conversation. The stated themes include supply-chain resilience, food sovereignty, investment and international cooperation.
Unlocking Capital for the World’s Farmers: Can Technology Close Agriculture’s Finance Gap?
The final panel focuses on agricultural finance, including digital tools and investment models that may improve access to capital. Its central question is how technology can support more productive and resilient farm businesses.
The Speakers
Newsweek has confirmed the following speakers and moderator:
- Yuvraj Arora, President, IFF Taste
- Michal Benmayor, Vice President Global Innovation & Sustainability Perfumery, dsm-firmenich
- Christopher Liguori, Agribusiness Supply Chain Practice Leader, Accenture
- Jay McEntire, CEO & Co-Founder, Arva
- Gabriel Snyder, Executive Editor, Enterprise, Newsweek: moderator
These are the speakers named by the host as of 31 October. The published roster does not establish who else will attend, and should not be treated as a complete Davos attendee list for 2027.
The Venue: Hotel Parsenn, Davos Dorf
The forum will be held at Hotel Parsenn, Promenade 152, 7260 Davos Dorf. Davos Dorf is at the northern end of the Promenade. The hotel is walkable from the Congress Centre, the main venue for the Annual Meeting; allow time for winter conditions and local access arrangements.
Davos Dorf is distinct from Davos Platz, further south along the valley. Checking the exact address matters when planning between events. The forum’s venue is confirmed by Newsweek, but a registration confirmation remains the controlling source for entry instructions and any venue updates.
How to Get In
Registration is open through the Newsweek event registration page. Access is organised by the host and is separate from WEF accreditation.
Practical points:
- Complete the host’s registration process and retain the confirmation.
- Review the registration terms and privacy notice. Newsweek states that registration information may be shared with its partners, affiliates and other event attendees.
- Check the host page again before travelling for any changes to the programme, venue or entry instructions.
- Register early. A confirmed venue and open registration do not guarantee a seat; morning half-day formats can fill quickly.
- For sponsorship or brand enquiries, Newsweek lists [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) as the contact.
For more on independent access routes, see How to Attend Davos 2027 Without a WEF Badge. For broader planning, including Davos accommodation and venues, see the Davos 2027 cost guide.
Why Food Is Rising on the Davos Agenda
Food systems intersect with several forces shaping the wider Davos conversation: geopolitical fragmentation, resource security, climate resilience, productivity and investment. The Newsweek agenda brings these connections into focus through discussions of supply chains, agricultural technology and finance.
That scope also places the forum among a growing range of Davos 2027 events addressing sector-specific risks and opportunities. For Davos investors 2027, agricultural finance is one stated point of discussion; the programme does not promise particular transactions or outcomes. Davos deal opportunities depend on the participants and follow-up conversations, not simply attendance at a forum.
The wider programme is still developing. For those tracking Davos side events 2027, Davos houses 2027 and other World Economic Forum 2027 events, event dates and access rules should be checked with each host. A directory is useful for discovery, not admission. The same distinction applies to Davos networking events, whether a session is open-registration or invitation-based.
Questions such as “Who is attending Davos 2027?” and searches for a Davos attendee list 2027 should be treated carefully: a speaker announcement is not a full participant list. The same applies to tracking the India delegation Davos 2027; attendance details require confirmation from relevant organisers or official sources. For people asking how to attend Davos without a WEF badge, this forum illustrates the separate registration route available for some independent events.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the forum?
Wednesday, 20 January 2027, at Hotel Parsenn, Promenade 152, 7260 Davos Dorf. Registration and networking breakfast start at 08:00; closing remarks are scheduled for around 11:00.
Who is speaking?
Confirmed speakers are Yuvraj Arora, Michal Benmayor, Christopher Liguori and Jay McEntire. Gabriel Snyder is the moderator.
Do I need a WEF badge?
No WEF badge is stated as a requirement for this forum. Registration is handled separately by Newsweek. The forum registration does not provide WEF accreditation or access to WEF-controlled venues.
How do I register?
Use the Newsweek registration page and follow the host’s instructions. Registration does not guarantee a seat.
Conclusion
The Global Food Systems Forum 2027 has a confirmed date, venue, session agenda, named speakers and open registration. Its status and access remain governed by the host’s published terms.
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