2024 Iowa Hunger Summit

2024 Iowa Hunger Summit

The World Food Prize Foundation is eager to welcome you to the 18th annual Iowa Hunger Summit.

By World Food Prize Foundation

Date and time

Wednesday, July 31 · 8am - 4pm CDT

Location

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

100 Locust Street Des Moines, IA 50309

Refund Policy

Contact the organizer to request a refund.
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

Agenda

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Registration Opens


A light breakfast will be available as attendees network among exhibit tables.

9:00 AM - 9:10 AM

Welcome

World Food Prize Foundation


Speakers: Ambassador Terry Branstad, President of the World Food Prize Foundation

9:10 AM - 12:00 PM

Morning Sessions: To Be Announced

12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Iowa Hunger Summit Luncheon

1:15 PM - 4:00 PM

Afternoon Sessions: To Be Announced

About this event

  • 8 hours

The Iowa Hunger Summit convenes food security advocates in efforts to amplify solutions, resource exchange, and multi-stakeholder collaboration for strengthening food systems and improving food security in Iowa. This hybrid event will take place in person at the World Food Prize Hall of Laureates in Des Moines, Iowa, and be available online via livestream. Both in-person and virtual participation is free.

The theme of the Summit, Seeds of Nourishment: Elevating Iowa's Food Systems, draws attention to each sector impacting the food supply chain, uncovering both the challenges and innovative solutions for improving nutritious food security. Through interactive breakout sessions, panels and keynotes, the event will elevate strategies for a more sustainable, hunger-free future and promote networking among food security champions. Whether you are a farmer, consumer, policymaker, nonprofit leader or entrepreneur, this event provides valuable insights into building healthier communities and resilient food systems.

Frequently asked questions

What is the cost to attend?

The event is open to the public free of charge, but registration is required.

Where can I park for the event?

There is no public parking available onsite at the Hall of Laureates. There is meter parking in the area, and close city parking garages can be found at 3rd and Court, 4th and Grand and E 4th and Des Moines St.

Organized by

The World Food Prize Foundation is the foremost international award recognizing -- without regard to race, religion, nationality or political beliefs -- the achievements of individuals who have advanced human development by improving the quality, quantity or availability of food in the world. By honoring those who have worked successfully toward this goal, the World Food Prize Foundation calls attention to what has been done to improve global food security and to what can be accomplished in the future.

In alignment with our mission to elevate innovations and inspire action to sustainably increase the quality, quantity and availability of food for all, the World Food Prize Foundation regularly convenes diverse arrays of food systems stakeholders at state, national and global levels to deliberate food and agricultural solutions, mobilize collaboration and recognize individuals who have advanced human development through food security.

Free