IFIAD Annual Conference

2022 marks the 175th anniversary of Black ’47 of the Great Irish Famine, and its dramatic impact on the course of Ireland’s political and social development. In 2022, issues of conflict, inequality, and climate change continue to drive food insecurity and famine. 828 million people were affected by hunger in 2021 and it is projected that 8% of the world's population will face hunger by 2030.

In partnership with the Irish Forum for International Agricultural Development (IFIAD), Self Help Africa, and University of Galway, Galway City will host a conference on global food security. Looking from the past to the present, and forwards to 2030 and beyond, the conference will provide perspectives on hunger and food security from leading Irish and international speakers and experts.

Venue: O'Donoghue Theatre, University of Galway

See Speaker Bios here https://ifiad.ie/ifiad-annual-conference-2022/

Speakers will include:Alex de Waal, Tufts University

Prof. Sayed Azam-Ali, Crops for the Future

Breandán MacSuibhne, University of Galway

Maura Barry Boyle, USAID

Réiseal Ní Chéilleachair, Concern WorldWide

Theresa Liebig, CGIAR Climate Security Program

Lalini Veerassamy, IOM Chief of Mission in Ireland

Ronald Vargas, FAO

Kevin O'Sullivan, University of Galway

Lara Hanlon, Portion Collaborative

Niamh Garvey, NESC

Michael J. Barry, MjB Consulting

Theresa Kinkese, University of Galway

Jennifer McConnell, Social Researcher

Paul Wagstaff, Self Help Africa

Programme:

Day 1 – 7th November

0900-0930 Registration – O’Donoghue Hall, University of Galway

0930-1030 Opening with Mayor of Galway

Keynote Presentation – Prof. Alex de Waal

1030-1200 Session 1: Historical Perspectives & Understandings of Famine & Hunger: Learning from the Past

1200-1245 Lunch – Orbsen Building Foyer

1300-1330 Keynote Speaker

1330-1430 Session 2: Climate Change, Conflict, Food Security & Migration

1430-1500 Break

1500-1630 Session 3: Farming for a Food Secure Future – Agriculture, Food Policy and Sustainable Food Systems

1930 Social Evening – Galway Bay Hotel

Day 2 – 8th November

1000-1230 St Nicholas Church – Youth Event with Guest Speakers, Self Help Africa and Feast

1330-1400 Celia Larkin Park Commemorative Event

Hotel Accommodation in Galway:

Galway Bay Hotel - https://www.galwaybayhotel.net/

Salthill Hotel – Salthill https://www.salthillhotel.com/

Hyde Hotel – Town Centre https://www.hydehotel.ie/en/

Galmont Hotel – Town Centre https://www.thegalmont.com/en/

Hardiman hotel – Town Centre https://www.thehardiman.ie/

Connacht Hotel – Dublin Road – approx. 5-10 mins drive to town centre https://www.theconnacht.ie/

Travel Lodge – Tuam Road – approx. 5-10 mins drive to town centre https://www.travelodge.ie/