The seventh annual Water for Food Global Conference will focus on the powerful impact that can be achieved through public-private partnerships in water for food research, technology and project development. Together, we are working to improve efficient water management and increase global food supply to meet the needs of an expected world population of 10 billion by 2050.
Organized by the Robert B. Daugherty Water for Food Institute at the University of Nebraska, the international conference will include plenary sessions, concurrent sessions, keynote speakers, side events and workshops:
- Irrigation research and technology, including remote sensing and apps that help farmers target water usage to maximize yields.
- Agricultural solutions in both crop development and management; and livestock
- Information technology in a variety of water and food productivity sectors
- Food processing advancements
- Public health and its important role in water and food security
- Keynote presentations from some of the world’s leading voices in water and food security
- Special events, such as the premier of “Thirsty Land,” a documentary on the drought affecting the western and southwestern portions of the U.S.; student poster competition; photography exhibit and competition; farm-to-table dinner; field trip options
- Networking opportunities with faculty, students, ag producers, business leaders, policy makers and thought partners
Learn more and register today: http://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/2016-water-for-food-global-conference/