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A Talk With Máximo Torero Cullen - Chief Economist FAO

Participation is open exclusively to companies operating in the Agri-Food systems sector. All participation requests are subject to confirmation by ICC Italia.

About the Briefing

As part of its ongoing collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), ICC is pleased to host an exclusive online briefing with Mr Máximo Torero Cullen, Chief Economist of FAO, in preparation for the Hand-in-Hand Initiative Investment Forum 2026, which will take place in FAO Headquarters, Rome from 13 to 16 October 2026.

The briefing session will provide a unique opportunity for ICC member companies worldwide to engage directly with FAO, and explore how the private sector can play a greater role in supporting sustainable agrifood systems transformations in emerging and developing markets.

ICC and FAO collaboration

Since 2020, ICC has been working closely with FAO to strengthen dialogue and cooperation between the private sector and international institutions. This continuous exchange has helped ensure that private sector perspectives contribute to discussions on food security, agricultural development and investment opportunities. In this framework the HIH Initiative Investment Forum, FAO provides a platform to explore and facilitate co-investments between the Public Sector, Private Sector, Development Financial Institutions, and Philanthropy entities

The upcoming session with Mr Máximo Torero Cullen is intended not only as a briefing ahead of the Hand-in-Hand Initiative Investment Forum, but also as an opportunity for companies to share their perspectives, contribute to shaping a stronger framework for collaboration between FAO and the private sector.

The session will be moderated by Ercole de Vito, ICC External Engagement Lead for Agri-Food, who has been leading ICC’s engagement with FAO and the Rome-based UN agencies through the ICC AgriFood Initiative.

Who Should Attend

  • Agribusiness companies
  • Food & beverage companies
  • AgriTech companies
  • Investors and financial institutions
  • Companies active in emerging markets
  • Sustainability and ESG professionals
  • Business leaders interested in agrifood systems and international development

ICC Agri-Food Initiative

ICC Agri-Food Initiative is an international project open to companies, agri-food value chain experts and institutions.

Together with partners and experts, ICC Agri-Food Initiative promotes dialogue and collaboration between businesses and institutions, supports the sharing of best practices and develops open innovation projects to help companies remain competitive and adapt to evolving global market challenges.

Its activities focus on three areas: Innovation, Trade & Policy and Sustainability.

As a UN Special Observer, ICC provides a privileged channel for collaboration with FAO and WFP, supporting private-sector engagement in international development and cooperation projects.

Interested in the ICC Agri-Food Initiative?

Join an international network of companies, experts and institutions working to promote innovation, sustainability and collaboration across the agri-food value chain.


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A Talk With Máximo Torero Cullen – Chief Economist FAO

Participation is open exclusively to companies operating in the Agri-Food systems sector. All participation requests are subject to confirmation by ICC Italia.

7 Luglio 2026
14:00
- 15:30
Online (Teams)
eng
Destinatari: Agribusiness companies, Food & beverage companies, AgriTech companies, Investors and financial institutions, Companies active in emerging markets, Business leaders interested in agrifood systems and international development.
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