The Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska (DWFI) hosted the 2019 Water for Food Global Conference April 29-30 at Nebraska Innovation Campus in Lincoln, Nebraska.
The conference convened leading international experts and organizations to discuss “Water for a Hungry World: Innovation in Water and Food Security,” focusing on the next generation of research, smart technology, policy development and best practices that are achieving breakthroughs in this vitally important mission. The conference headlined a week of water and food security-related presentations, side events, networking opportunities and tours.
Over 100 speakers and global experts addressed the topic and more than 350 participants from throughout the U.S. and 12 countries shared ideas and helped find solutions to the world’s pressing water and food security challenges.
You can find more details on the agenda, including session participants online here.
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Session Videos
2019 Water for Food Global Conference Session Videos
Conference Photos
2019 Water for Food Global Conference
Audio Interviews
Interview with Mark Edge, Bayer, support of the work of the Institute
Interview with Conference attendee Grace Mukarusagara, Rwanda
Interview with Conference attendee Elisa Zancanaro Zanella, Brazil