21 October 2025

Brussels

Join us for a one-day high-level dialogue during the AU–EU Senior Officials’ Meeting week. Organised by the CEA-FIRST and AfriFOODlinks projects, the event will explore how AU–EU cooperation can be integrated in and contribute to the FNSSA Roadmap (2027–2036) through evidence-based policymaking, co-creation processes, and innovative thinking.

Why join?

This side event offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of AU–EU collaboration on food systems transformation, research and innovation policy. By participating, you will:

• Influence strategic direction: Contribute directly to the design of the renewed FNSSA Roadmap (2027–2036) and the operational priorities of the AU–EU International Research Consortium (IRC).
• Explore cutting-edge approaches: Learn how African-led, city-focused innovations and co-creation models are reshaping food systems governance and policy.
• Co-design impactful actions: Take part in interactive sessions that will refine the IRC Functional Working Groups and shape joint work programmes aligned with AU and EU strategic priorities.
• Strengthen networks and partnerships: Forge new collaborations and partnerships that can amplify investment impact and scale innovation across Africa and Europe.
• Connect with key decision-makers: Engage with senior AU–EU policymakers, funders, research leaders, and city actors driving food and agriculture innovation.

Click here for the full agenda and the concept note

Registration here