Gulfood World Economy Summit

Capital Meets Infrastructure and Innovation: Financing the Future of Food

Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC)
Tuesday, Jan 27, 2026
2:35 PM - 3:25 PM | Asia/Dubai

North Pavilion

Main Hall | North Pavilion
English
About
The global agriculture and food industry depend critically on capital to continue expanding production and infrastructure and financing global trade. Capital is also key to accelerate the development and adoption of transformative technologies. This panel explores the growing pool of capital that is targeting the industry, the emerging investment opportunities and the financing strategies that can deliver financial returns and impact at scale. Key topics: • Expanding the capital pool to close the funding gap in the global agriculture and food production system • Agricultural natural capital: challenges and opportunities to attract institutional capital to the industry • FinTech and the future of trade finance to overcome working capital requirements • Emerging models, from green bonds to blended finance shaping a future where sustainability and profitability go hand in hand. • Investments in the Global South: Enabling intra-regional and external investment flows to build a more resilient ag and food supply chain

Speakers

Laura Lukasik

President and FounderNumen Bio

Sebastián Popik

Founder and Managing PartnerAqua Capital

Alex Shandrovsky

Investor Relations & Co-FounderAyana Bio & Food Tech Weekly

Roberto Vitón

Managing DirectorValoral Advisors