Upcoming Events

COP29 in Azerbaijan
November 11, 2024 - November 22, 2024
Baku, Azerbaijan
Conference
COP92 is currently ongoing, in Baku, Azerbaijan, in Western Asia. ICARDA is proud to participate with a high-level delegation led by its Director General, Aly Abousabaa.
COP16 in Riyadh 2024
December 02, 2024 - December 13, 2024
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Conference
In December 2024, Saudi Arabia will host the global desertification conference COP16 of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification. ICARDA is proud to participate with a high-level delegation.
CGIAR Science Week
April 07, 2025 - April 12, 2025
Nairobi
General event
After CGIAR's Science Week had to be postponed due to unforeseen circumstances, the event has been rescheduled and will take place from 7 - 12 April 2025 in Nairobi. Further updates will be available on CGIAR’s website soon.

Past Events

NATAE Field Kick-Off Day
October 24, 2024
El Krib Living Lab in Siliana district, Tunisia
General event
The El Krib Living Lab in Tunisia hosts the Field Kick-off Day on Oct 24, 2024, launching the 2024-25 season for the NATAE project with ICARDA, INAT, and INGC, introducing 4 agroecological innovations.
Cairo Water Week 2024
October 13, 2024 - October 17, 2024
Cairo
Conference
From October 13 - 17, 2024, the annual Cairo Water Week conference took place under the theme “Water and Climate: Building Resilient Communities.” ICARDA is proud to participate as a co-convener.
Baku Climate Action Week
September 30, 2024 - October 04, 2024
Baku, Azerbaijan
Conference
Baku Climate Action Week, occurring from September 30th to October 4th, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan, serves as a pivotal moment in the climate agenda as global preparations intensify for COP29 in Baku in November 2024.
Launch of WEFE4MED Nexus Community of Practice
September 25, 2024
Larnaca, Cyprus
Conference
The WEFE4MED Project aims to implement a Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems Nexus approach across the Mediterranean region through a Nexus Community of Practice (NCoP) to address accelerating climate and environmental challenges affecting societies and agro-ecological systems.
3rd International Wheat Congress
September 22, 2024 - September 27, 2024
Perth, Australia
Conference
The 3rd edition of the International Wheat Congress, a leading bienniel event that gathers experts of the global wheat community, will be held from September 22 - 27, 2024 in Perth, Australia. ICARDA will be represented by Dr. Wuletaw Tadesse Degu.
Arab Water Forum
September 16, 2024 - September 18, 2024
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Conference
Water security is a critical global concern, particularly in the Arab region...
Sahara International Agricultural Exhibition
September 15, 2024 - September 17, 2024
Cairo, Egypt
Conference
Egypt’s largest agricultural fair, the Sahara Conference, will be held from...
5th Global Vertical Farming Show
September 10, 2024 - September 11, 2024
Dubai, UAE
Conference
The Global Vertical Farming Show, scheduled for September 10-11, 2024, in Dubai, will gather experts, investors, growers, and industry leaders from around the world to explore the latest developments in vertical farming. This prestigious event will be held under the patronage of the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Climate Change and Environment.