DISRUPT HUNGER: CAN INNOVATION FEED THE PLANET?

The United Nations have set a clear goal: to end world hunger by 2030 (Zero Hunger). But as the planet warms, soil conditions shift, and the global food system enters one of the most unstable periods of the modern era, it is clear that existing models are no longer enough.

Gladys H. Morales, Global Head of Innovation at the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), comes from the very heart of solutions that combine technology, artificial intelligence, and a new generation of agriculture—one that must feed the world under conditions of climate disruption. Many crops are increasingly unable to withstand drought, pollinators are disappearing, and the natural rhythms we have relied on for centuries no longer hold.

At the same time, innovations that were until recently confined to laboratories are now transforming how we grow, produce, and distribute food. In this talk, we will explore precision agriculture, regenerative methods, AI-driven solutions, and new approaches to cultivation. Because technology gives us the opportunity to make the food system more resilient, smarter, and more equitable than ever before.