Africa Crop Forum 2026
From Ideas to Impact: Co-Creating Climate Resilient Crop Systems
12-14 October 2026, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. A collaborative academic partnership event organised by WAVE RESEARCH, the Crop Science Centre, and the Cambridge Africa Climate Collaborative Research Fund.
Register your interest for the 2026 event and save the date for our 2027 event.
“Our responsibility is to build systems that allow young scientists to grow, lead and deliver innovations for African farmers.”
Professor Justin Pita
Executive Director, Central and West African Virus Epidemiology for Food Security (WAVE RESEARCH)
"It was highly interactive and intellectually stimulating. I left feeling energised and more optimistic about our joint work.”
Dr. Esther Arunga
Senior Lecturer, University of Embu
"This was one of the rare events for which I am fully satisfied with everything, from the organisation to
the implementation."
Dr. Ousmane Boukar
Cowpea Breeder, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
“Partnerships must start with farmer needs and be co-created from the beginning… This increases adoption and ensures solutions are relevant.”
Dr. Pearl Abu
Lecturer, West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI)
"This event was about building trust and relationships, lowering the barriers to integrating the work of scientists and breeders across continents and cultures.”
Christian Rogers
Head of International Partnerships, Crop Science Centre
Learn more about the foundation for the 2026 Africa Crop Forum by reading about our International Partnership Event in 2025.
Our Purpose
We co-create climate-resilient crop research partnerships that bridge the gap between African agricultural priorities and global scientific excellence. By uniting scientists, breeders, and funders, we build a credible and grounded network dedicated to equitable impact and sustainable food systems.
African Priorities, Field Realities
Starting from the realities facing farmers, breeders, processors and national programmes across African crop systems.
Co-creating climate-resilient crop systems through collaborative research and innovation.
Climate-Resilient Crop Innovation
Connecting scientific expertise with urgent challenges in drought, heat, pests, diseases, soil health, nutrition and resilient production.
Key Themes
Partnerships for Fundable Impact
Building equitable Africa–Cambridge and international collaborations that can move from ideas to concept notes, proposals and funded programmes.
Organising Partners
We are proud to collaborate with leading institutions and research funders dedicated to advancing agricultural resilience across Africa.
Interested in the Africa Crop Forum 2026?
The 2026 forum builds on the partnership model developed through the 2025 event in Cambridge while focusing on African-led priorities, field realities and future funding opportunities.