The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) will host the Global Conference on Smart Farming on 1-3 July 2026 at its headquarters in Rome, Italy.

Under the theme “Leveraging Data and Technology for Sustainable Agrifood Systems”, the event will bring together stakeholders in the sector from around the world to explore ways to scale smart farming systems while showcasing practical innovations that promote youth and women’s entrepreneurship and digital skills. It will also identify priorities for policy, collaboration, and investment to support tailored and scalable solutions, particularly for small-scale farmers.

The World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) Secretary General, Andrea Porro, will bring the farmers’ perspective into the following sessions:

Wednesday, 1st July 2026 | 16:00-17:30 CEST |Plenary Hall | Governance for Inclusive and Sustainable Smart Farming | WATCH HERE

Thursday, 2nd July 2026 | 11:00-12:30 CEST | Red Room | Smart farming for Food Safety | WATCH HERE

Thursday, 2nd July 2026 | 14:00-15:30 CEST | Green Room |Building climate‑resilient agrifood systems through smart farming and technology solutions | WATCH HERE

Friday, 3rd July 2026 | 11:00-12:15 CEST | Plenary Hall | From panel reflections to action: the way forward | WATCH HERE

Further information is available on the FAO Conference website