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ICC–FAO

ICC–FAO Pathway to the Hand-in-Hand Initiative Investment Forum 2025

To mark the 80th anniversary of FAO, the International Chamber of Commerce and FAO have expanded their successful collaboration with the launch of a new strategic initiative: the ICC–FAO Pathway to the Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum 2025.
Exclusively open to companies within the ICC global network, this initiative has a clear mission: to maximize private sector engagement in the 2025 edition of the World Food Forum and to establish a lasting platform for meaningful collaboration between businesses and global institutions.

ICC and FAO: A Strategic Partnership

2022
2023
2024
MoU signed between ICC and FAO
Launch of a strategic partnership aimed at promoting sustainable investments in agrifood systems.
Hand in Hand 2023
Over 30 companies joined the inaugural ICC delegation, marking the beginning of structured private sector engagement.
Hand in Hand 2024
More than 60 companies took part, with active involvement in high-level panels, public–private dialogues, and dedicated B2G meetings.

How Do We Get There?

Through a three-step journey designed to inform, connect, and mobilize the private sector around real investment opportunities

Laying the Groundwork for Action

Two online preparatory sessions dedicated to Public Affairs, Institutional, and ESG Managers from participating companies.

Goals

  • Introduce the FAO HiH Initiative
  • Showcase success stories from previous editions
  • Gather feedback from participating companies
  • Highlight country-led investment opportunities

ICC-FAO Info Session: Pathway to the Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum 2025 | 16th July 2025

Reserve your spot now

World Food Forum Participation

FAO Headquarters, Rome | 14–17 October 2025 | 

During the World Food Forum participating companies will be supported to make the most of this global moment for agrifood systems transformation.

During the event, they will benefit from:

  • Personalized guidance among panels, bilateral meetings, and thematic events
  • Closed-door meetings with FAO's private sector engagement team
  • A dedicated Private Sector Networking Area

ICC–FAO CEOs Networking Reception

Rooftop Terrace, FAO HQ | 14 October 2025 | 19:00 - 21:30 CET

Set against the stunning skyline of Rome, this exclusive reception will feature:

The CEO Networking Reception will be the culminating moment of the ICC–FAO Pathway: an exclusive, high-level event convening CEOs from major agribusiness companies, together with global policymakers and institutional leaders, on the opening day of the 2025 Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum.

More than a formal event, this evening will be a powerful platform for strategic dialogue about the future of agrifood systems investing – a moment designed to drive new connections, fresh thinking, and lasting collaboration at the highest level.

  • Curated networking opportunities to explore new partnerships
  • Inspiring testimonials from business and public sector leaders
  • Interactive discussions around investment challenges, enablers, and breakthrough strategies
  • A private sector spotlight to elevate voices, proposals, and innovations shaping the future of agrifood systems
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Cos’è ICC Agri-Food Initiative

È un ecosistema collaborativo che riunisce imprese, istituzioni, esperti e accademici a livello globale nel settore agroalimentare. Nato in Italia, opera negli oltre 100 Paesi in cui è presente ICC e ha l’obiettivo di promuove il multilateralismo, lo sviluppo sostenibile e pratiche responsabili per migliorare il commercio globale nel settore agroalimentare.

In qualità di Special Observer presso le Nazioni Unite, lCC agevola e promuove opportunità di collaborazione tra il settore privato e le agenzie UN con sede a Roma (FAO, WFP, IFAD).

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