ICARDA at the 18th Salon International de l’Agriculture au Maroc (SIAM)
Start Date
April 20, 2026
End Date
April 28, 2026
Type
General event
Location
Meknes, Morocco
ICARDA at the 17th edition of SIAM, 2025.
ICARDA will participate in the 18th edition of the International Agriculture Show in Morocco (SIAM), taking place from 20 to 28 April 2026 in Meknes, under the theme “Sustainability of Animal Production and Food Sovereignty.”
Held under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, SIAM remains one of the region’s leading agricultural events, convening policymakers, researchers, private sector actors, and farming communities.
During the exhibition, ICARDA scientists will showcase the latest innovations in dryland agriculture, engage with partners, and contribute to discussions advancing sustainable animal production and resilient food systems.
Join us at the International Pavilion (ICARDA Stand I-5) to explore ICARDA’s events and engage with our scientists!
ICARDA Events
| Date / Time | Event Title | Description | Streaming Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21.4.2026 14:30 - 16:30 | From Field to Flock: Sustainable Crop-Livestock Systems in Drylands (English) | This flagship event, co-organized by INRA, ICARDA, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), and the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR), will bring together international experts to discuss integrated crop-livestock systems. The session will feature recent farmer-led innovations, such as artisanal hydroponic fodder systems. The event will culminate in the signing of the "Farming with Alternative Pollinators" agreement, strengthening the partnership between ACIAR and ICARDA. | Register to join this event virtually |
| 22.4.2026 14:00 - 16:00 | AMAC Annual Meeting: Progress and Challenges Toward 1 Million Hectares of Conservation Agriculture (French) | Organized by the Moroccan Association for Conservation Agriculture (AMAC), this session will outline seasonal progress toward the national target of one million hectares. It will include contributions from INRA, Tourba, ONCA, ADA, and other key partners. | Register to join this event virtually |
| 23.4.2026 10:30 - 12:30 | Agroecology: Defining a Vision for Morocco (French) | Organized by the Network for Agroecological Initiatives in Morocco (RIAM) in partnership with Terre Verte EU, FAO, INRA, ICARDA, and ENA Meknès. European and Moroccan stakeholders will collaborate to define a shared vision for "agroecology" in Morocco to align future joint actions. | Register to join this event virtually |
| 23.4.2026 14:00 - 16:00 | MCGP Phase IV – Results and Future Direction (French) | Scientists from INRA and ICARDA will present the achievements of the Moroccan Collaborative Grants Program (2020–2025). | Register to join this event virtually |
| 24.4.2026 14:30 - 16:30 | Young Scientists Group: Innovating for Sovereign Moroccan Agriculture (French) | Organized by ICARDA, FAO, ENA Meknès, UM5, UM6P, IAV Hassan II, and Tottori University. Young researchers will present innovative work aimed at bolstering the resilience and food sovereignty of Moroccan agriculture. | Register to join this event virtually |
| 27.4.2026 11:00 – 12:00 | Signing Ceremony: Moroccan Collaborative Grants Program (MCGP) – Phase V (2026–2030) | High-level representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Rural Development, Water and Forests, INRA, and ICARDA will sign the fifth phase of the Morocco Collaborative Grant Program (MCGP) and extend the agreement for the next five years (2026–2030). |
ICARDA Delegation
- Augusto Becerra, Deputy Director General - Research
- Michael Baum, Senior Scientific Advisor - Genetics
- Vinay Nangia, Research Team Leader - Soils, Waters, and Agronomy
- Filippo Bassi, Principal Investigator – Genetic Innovation
- Mina Devkota Wasti, Senior Scientist – Dryland Agronomy
- Andrea Visioni, Scientist - Pre-Breeding and Physiology
- Catherine Lawn, PDF - Food and Forage Legumes pre-breeder
- Hafssa Kabbaj, Research Associate – Genomic Selection
- Maryeme Benounou, Senior Research Assistant – Opuntia Breeding
- Youssef Bencharki, Senior Research Assistant - Farming with Alternative Pollinators
- Meryem Zaim, Senior Research Assistant – Durum pre-breeder
- Bouhlal Outmane, Senior Research Assistant – Food Legume Breeding
- Ouzzine Mohamed, Farm Manager/Research Associate
- Safaa Drissi Bourhanbour, Communications Assistant
