2035 Vision: Public-Private Convergence on Food Security | Future Food Forum 2026

How can collaboration between government and industry help shape a competitive, resilient and future-ready food ecosystem by 2035? At Future Food Forum 2026, the panel discussion “2035 Vision: Public-Private Convergence on Food Security” brought together representatives from government and industry to explore the priorities shaping the next decade of food security. The discussion focused on regulatory evolution, investment opportunities, innovation, agriculture and food security, highlighting the importance of public-private collaboration in identifying the actions needed to strengthen the UAE’s food ecosystem. Panel Speakers Shamma Al Ansari — Director of Industrial Empowerment Department, Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MOIAT) Mazen Kanaan — Chief Executive Officer, House of Pops Hany Shalaby — Regional Director of Supply Chain, Nestlé MENA Moderator: Prapthi Rai — General Manager – Process and Product Excellence, Barakat The session offered an opportunity to explore shared priorities and the role of coordinated action in advancing food security, supporting innovation and strengthening long-term industry resilience. 📍 Future Food Forum 2026 | Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre, Dubai Together Towards Food Resilience. #FutureFood2026 #FutureFoodForum #FoodSecurity #PublicPrivatePartnership #FoodResilience #FoodInnovation #Agriculture #FoodIndustry #UAEFoodCluster #FutureOfFood #Dubai #UAE