Gulfood World Economy Summit - today
Date: January 26, 2026
Time: 12:00–16:30
Venue: North Pavilion
Event: Gulfood World Economy Summit
Location: Dubai World Trade Center
Program on January 26, 2026
12:00–12:10 | Opening Remarks
The opening session sets the agenda and focuses on the future of global food systems, the role of technology, infrastructure and digital platforms.
12:10–13:15 | Trade and Investment: The New Corridors Powering Global Food Growth
The session is dedicated to international trade and investment: new trade corridors, tariff optimization, food logistics, and the development of investment-attractive agricultural hubs.
13:00–13:50 | Scaling Food Security Across the Global South – Power and Potential
Discussions on food security in the Global South, the growth of Asia and Africa, new trade routes and the strengthening of regional hubs.
13:50–14:40 | Climate Sustainability and the Green Food Economy
The session examines decarbonization, green supply chains, circular models and climate-resilient agriculture.
14:40–15:30 | Breakthrough Technologies and AI-Powered Automations
Experts discuss the role of artificial intelligence, automation, and digital technologies in transforming the food system—from production to consumer.
15:30–16:20 | Global Megatrends: The Winning Portfolios of 2026 and Beyond
The session will focus on key megatrends: fermentation, functional nutrition, innovation, and investment strategies for 2026+.
16:20–16:30 | Closing Remarks - From Insights to Action
The final section summarizes the day's results and translates the discussion into practical actions for businesses and investors.
**12:10 | Trade and Investment
passes: North Pavilion, Dubai World Trade Center
New trade corridors shaping the growth of the global food market**
Where it takes place: North Pavilion, Dubai World Trade Center
Duration: 65 minutes
Format: Gulfood World Economy Summit
What is this session about?
The session is dedicated to restructuring of global food trade. The economic center of gravity is shifting, and countries are building new trade corridors, which connect Asia, the Middle East, Africa and America directly, bypassing outdated routes.
Kazakhstan's role in this session
Participating in the discussion Asem Abdrimov,
Advisor to the Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan acts as:
- a key agricultural producer in Eurasia,
- a transit hub between Asia, the Middle East and Europe,
- exporter of grain, proteins and agricultural products.
A representative of Kazakhstan reveals:
- as a country is being integrated into new shopping corridors,
- like Kazakhstan attracts investment in agro-hubs,
- as a state simplifies cross-border trade and logistics,
- what role does the region play in food security.
Key topics of the session
- Cross-border trade and regulatory changes
- Tariff optimization and export routes
- Food logistics and cold chains
- Investments in agricultural infrastructure
- Creation of investment-ready agri-food hubs
Why is this important?
This session shows:
- Where trade flows are shifting,
- which countries become new growth nodes,
- where are the investors see sustainable returns,
- as states, including Kazakhstan, are increasing their influence in the global food market.