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Find below two high-level press conferences scheduled to take place on Day Two of the 2023 Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue in Des Moines, Iowa, USA. The event theme “Harnessing Change” focuses on harnessing innovation, adaptation, and diversification to improve the resilience of food systems, recover from shocks, and sustainably nourish a growing population.
PRESS CONFERENCE #1 – “Building Global Resilience”
WHEN: Wednesday, October 25, 11.30 a.m. – 12 noon CDT
WHERE: A live webcast is viewable here. In-person media can go to Room 401.
WHO: Speakers include:
- Mark Spencer, Minister of State at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs at Government of the United Kingdom
- Anne Beathe Tvinnereim, Minister of International Development, Norway
PRESS CONFERENCE #2 – “2023 World Food Prize Laureate”
WHEN: Wednesday, October 25, 12 noon - 12.30 p.m. CDT
WHERE: A live webcast is viewable here. In-person media can go to Room 401.
WHO: Speakers include:
- Heidi Kühn, 2023 World Food Prize Laureate and Founder/CEO of Roots of Peace
- Gary Kühn, President at Noble House Spice
- Thi Mai Chi Hoang, Community Liaison Manager at MAG (Mines Advisory Group) Vietnam
- Thi Kieu Dinh, Deminer of Mine Action Team at MAG (Mines Advisory Group) Vietnam
- Thi Ly Van Tran, Team Leader of Mine Action Team at MAG (Mines Advisory Group) Vietnam
- Jamie Franklin, Executive Director at Mines Advisory Group (MAG) America