The Food Bridge vzw and its partners are gearing up to elevate your experience at the 8th African Diaspora Agrofood Forum. This 2024 edition will take place at the historic Tour and Taxis in Brussels, from November 8th to 10th, 2024.

The theme for this edition is Innovation Driven Entrepreneurship in the Agrofood Sector

The African Diaspora Agrofood Forum, is a pivotal platform for African diaspora entrepreneurs and other stakeholders in the agrofood sector to convene, exchange ideas, and explore opportunities for growth and development. As a participant or sponsor, you are not only investing in your brand but also contributing to the development of a sector that is crucial to the future of Africa and the world.

Key highlights of the event include

Expert Panels and Keynote Speeches: Hear from leading experts and thought leaders on current trends, challenges, and opportunities within the agrofood industry.

Workshops and Training Sessions: Participate in interactive workshops designed to enhance skills and knowledge in various aspects of agrofood production, marketing, and technology.

Presentation of the African Diaspora agrofood entrepreneur of the year award and the annual compendium of African diaspora agrofood entrepreneurs

Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers, professionals, investors, and policymakers to build strategic partnerships and collaborations.

Exhibition: Explore or exhibit innovative agrofood products and services

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The Food Bridge vzw is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Flemish organization, Amarant vzw  based in Gent Belgium. Amarant’s work  is dedicated to making art and culture accessible and self-evident, even in places where this is less apparent. By providing a platform for social change and creating spaces for new perspectives, Amarant aligns with The Food Bridge’s belief that the stories we tell and the art we create are vital in helping us understand our world and connect with others. These narratives and artistic expressions can be through various forms, so must be inclusive and reflective of diverse experiences.

The Food Bridge and Amarant have in partnership developed some activities that will take place in Gent from now until December 2025.

1. Welcome to My Home

In this program, we explore the concept of feeling at home across different cultures, both as guests and hosts. We explore how people welcome guests into their homes under various circumstances and what factors influence these interactions. Are you formal, very friendly, or do you prefer not to have visitors at all?

Through an open call, we invite people to share how they receive guests in their homes. Do you schedule appointments in advance, greet guests at the front door, or is it acceptable for them to enter through the back door? Do you offer a cup of coffee, a glass of water, or start preparing food immediately? Are guests expected to remove their shoes, with slippers provided, or is it more of a "mi casa es tu casa" atmosphere?

The insights gathered from this call will be shared on our website and social media platforms. Feeling welcome can be a spontaneous experience, yet it is often laden with meaning. In today's world, feeling welcome everywhere is increasingly challenging. To address this, we are organizing an evening of discussion on this topic, preceded by a welcoming ceremony.

Reflective Actions in Our Program:

• Guided tours in various languages.
• A lecture on philosophy, focusing on the question, "What is a home?"

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