2nd Annual Food and Agriculture Policy Summit Washington, D.C.

A national gathering of policymakers, farmers, researchers, and food leaders exploring the future of food, agriculture, health, and policy.
About this Event

2nd Annual Food and Agriculture Policy Summit

Thursday, December 10, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
George Washington University | Washington, D.C.

The 2nd Annual Food and Agriculture Policy Summit will bring together policymakers, farmers, business leaders, researchers, chefs, journalists, and advocates for a morning of conversations about the policies shaping the future of food and agriculture in America.

Hosted by Food Tank, the Global Food Institute at George Washington University, José Andrés, the Culinary Institute of America, the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation, Driscoll's, and Oatly, the Summit will examine some of the most pressing issues facing our food system, including food affordability, nutrition and public health, support for farmers, food loss and waste, and the role of government in shaping food policy.

Topics will include (and more to be annoucned soon as well as speakers):

• A Vision for the Future of Food: What should America's food system look like in 10 or 20 years?
• What Voters and Consumers Are Saying: Public attitudes toward food, health, affordability, and sustainability.
• Advancing Healthy Eating for America's Children: Nutrition policy, school food, and children's health.
• Local Farmers Feeding Our Communities: Bipartisan approaches to supporting farmers and strengthening local food economies.
• The Future of Food Policy: The role of Congress, federal agencies, state and local governments, and the private sector.
• Food Loss and Waste: Policy and industry approaches to reducing food waste.
• From Farm to Shelf: The role of farmers, retailers, chefs, and food companies in shaping the food system.

Part of Food Tank's 2nd Annual Food and Agriculture Policy Week (December 8–10, 2026)

The week is presented by Food Tank, the Global Food Institute at George Washington University, José Andrés, the Culinary Institute of America, and the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation, in collaboration with Driscoll's, Oatly, National Geographic, Tufts University Food is Medicine Institute, the American Frozen Food Institute, and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

See the full week of events: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2nd-annual-food-and-agriculture-policy-summit-week-tickets-1995499841744