The 2026 WFP Innovation Forum highlights solutions that tackle global food insecurity, humanitarian crises, and community resilience. This year’s focus is on innovations that have moved beyond concept, demonstrating measurable results and ready to scale for maximum impact.
What to Expect
- Eight Live Pitches: Innovators present solutions improving early warning systems, rapid response, resilient food systems, and inclusive financial tools.
- Interactive Exhibition – Rooted in Humanity: Explore pioneering solutions from digital tools to community-led initiatives transforming WFP’s work in fighting hunger.
- Captivating Stories: Learn from initiatives empowering smallholder farmers, delivering nutritious school meals, and strengthening supply chains.
Agenda
Morning:
- 10:00 – 10:30: Introduction to WFP Global Accelerator & Ventures
- 10:30 – 12:00: Innovation Snapshots
- 12:00 – 13:15: Lunch
Afternoon:
- 13:30 – 14:30: Roundtable 1 – Private Sector Engagement for Humanitarian and Development Innovation
- 14:45 – 16:15: Roundtable 2 – Innovation for Effective Emergency Preparedness and Response
- 14:45 – 16:15: Roundtable 3 – Reducing Needs and Enhancing Resilience to Withstand Shocks
- 16:15 – 17:00: Transition to Evening Programme & Opening Innovation Exhibition
Evening:
- 17:00 – 17:45: Panel Discussion
- 18:00 – 19:30: Live Pitches & Fireside Chat
- 19:30 – 22:00: Open Networking with light refreshments
Meet the Innovators
- Andrea Camargo – Inclusive Risk Financing Lead, WFP
- Elizabeth Hendry – Head of Programmes, Jangala
- Hugo Marchand – Rollout Manager, WFP School Connect
- Mahithi Bharathesh – IDM Delivery Manager, WFP ADAD
- Margherita Philipp – Data Scientist, Econ AI
- Margot Mrad – CEO, Remer
- Sedric Zamedjo – Regional Supply Chain Planning Officer, WFP
- Servet Avci – Program Policy Officer, WFP People Portal
Why Attend
- Witness innovations delivering tangible impact in humanitarian and development contexts.
- Learn practical approaches for scaling solutions in emergency response and resilient food systems.
- Network with innovators, WFP experts, and industry leaders driving change.
Event Details:
- Location: Josephspitalstraße 3, 80331 Munich, Germany
- Organizer: United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)
- WFP works in 120 countries, providing emergency food aid and long-term solutions to fight hunger.
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To apply for this job please visit innovation.wfp.org.