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
MoU signed between ICC and FAO
Hand in Hand 2023
Hand in Hand 2024
Hand-in-Hand Initiative Investment Forum 2025
Goal: involve 100 companies in the ICC–FAO Pathway
Companies only
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
Online | July-September 2025
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
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
ICC–FAO CEOs Networking Reception
Rooftop Terrace, FAO HQ | 14 October 2025 | 19:00 – 21:30 CET
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.
Set against the stunning skyline of Rome, this exclusive reception will feature:
- 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
Don’t miss your chance to shape the future of agrifood investment
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).