92 countries confirmed to participate, a 23% increase compared to 2025, with 26 new countries
Hosted under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), Global Food Week returns for its largest edition from October 6 to 8, 2026, at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, organised by ADNEC Group in strategic partnership with ADAFSA.
The event will bring together 2,580 exhibitors, buyers, investors and policymakers from 92 countries to Abu Dhabi across three days of exhibitions, panel discussions and matchmaking sessions.
Running alongside the exhibition, the second edition of the Global Food Security Summit (GFSS) will convene countries, multilateral institutions and private-sector leaders to discuss solutions to challenges in food security, with this year’s programme focused on moving food systems from resilience towards readiness for future disruptions.
Speakers from 30 countries will participate in the summit, sharing insights on emerging challenges, innovative technologies, investment opportunities and policy frameworks that can strengthen global food systems and accelerate progress towards long-term food security.
Highest international standards
“ADNEC Group is committed to delivering this event to the highest international standards, positioning Abu Dhabi as a hub for international events, while building future-ready food systems through innovation, sustainability, and global collaboration,” commented Ahmad Shaker, CEO, Capital 360 & Events.
“The event will feature eight specialised sectors, bringing together every stage of the food value chain within a single global platform,” asserted Badr Hassan Al Shihi, Director of the Communications and Community Engagement Department at the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority.
Global hub for dialogue
“Its role within Global Food Week reinforces Abu Dhabi’s position as a global hub for dialogue, innovation, and strategic partnerships that support resilient and sustainable food systems capable of addressing the challenges of food security and climate change,” observed HE Prof. Abdelouahhab Alboukhari Zaid, Secretary General, Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation, affiliated with Erth Zayed Philanthropies Foundation, UAE Presidential Court.
“FAO’s continued partnership with the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority, ADNEC and other stakeholders’ rests on a shared belief that everyone deserves safe, nutritious and sustainable food,” noted Ahmad Mukhtar, Subregional Coordinator, GCC States and Yemen and FAO Representative to the UAE.
“Food security is a collective responsibility, and through stronger international collaboration, we can build the partnerships and practical solutions needed to ensure resilient food systems for generations to come,” concluded Saleh Lootah, Chairman, UAE Food and Beverage Manufacturers Group.
