Reducing Food Waste and Strengthening Food Systems in Africa and the Middle East
The FoodGuard Global Summit
A strategic platform that brings together decision-makers, industry leaders, and experts to discuss practical solutions for reducing food waste, enhancing food safety, and improving supply chains across Africa and the Middle East.
High level presence
Ministers and Keynote Speakers
Khaled Hashem
MInister
Minister of Industry
Dr. Sherif Farouk
Minister
Minister of Supply and Internal Trade
Tareq Elhouby
Chairman
National Food Safety Authority
Samuel Godefroy
President
IUFoST
Ashraf El-Gazayerli
Chairman
Egyptian Chamber of Food Industries
Gunther Beger
Managing director
SDG Innovation and Economic Transformation
Assan Ng'ombe
Head of Re-Gain Programme
AGRA
Cheick-Oumar Sylla
Division Director
IFC
AbdulHakim Elwaer
Assistant Director General
FAO
Conrad Rein
Secretary
Global Flagship Initiative for Food Security
Eloise Peacock
Senior Research Analyst
WRAP
Hayssam Jaffan
President
Arab Federation of Food Industries
Ibrahim El-Dukheri
Director General
AOAD
Khaled Kasih
CEO
Kasih Foods
Mohamed Kadah
Assistant Secretary General
COMESA
Mostapha Khalil
Group Director
Informa Markets
Patrick Jean Gilabert
Representative
UNIDO Egypt Hub
Shereen Shaheen
Head of Corporate Affairs
Tetra Pak
Soha Atallah
Vice President
WPO & LibanPack
Teddy Yagambaram Soobramanien
CEO
COMESA Business Council
Why FoodGuard Summit?
Food loss in our region is not merely a consumption issue, but a challenge closely linked to production and supply chains.
Loss rates are affected by:
- Weak food safety systems
- Limited manufacturing and processing technologies
- Storage and cold chain challenges
- Lack of appropriate packaging solutions
- Transportation and logistics gaps
- Regulatory misalignment
Summit Goal: A platform for government entities and industry stakeholders to develop practical and scalable solutions.
Why is it Co-located within Fi Africa & ProPak MENA?
Why is it Co-located within Fi Africa & ProPak MENA?Reducing food loss depends on the integration of several key sectors:
- Food Ingredients and Manufacturing Innovation
- Packaging Technologies and Shelf-Life Optimization
- Processing Solutions, Automation, and Production Lines
- Food Safety Regulations and Industry Standards
Benefit: Attendees connect dialogue with real-world solutions showcased on the exhibition floor.
Agenda
Confirm Your Attendance
Date & Venue:
2 June 2026 at Al Manara International Conference Center
Cairo 3-4 June at Egypt International Exhibition Centre
Why you should attend
Attending the Global FoodGuard Summit gives you the opportunity to:
- Explore the latest trends in food loss reduction
- Discover practical solutions to improve quality and minimize waste
- Build direct connections with decision-makers and industry leaders
- Understand regulatory requirements and compliance trends in the region
- Discover packaging and processing technologies showcased at Fi Africa and ProPak MENA