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Thank you for your interest in hosting a Deep Dive at the Dialogue at the 2025 Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue, taking place October 21–23, 2025, at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
Click Here to Apply for a Deep Dive Session
New for 2025, Deep Dives at the Dialogue are immersive, one-hour sessions that invite participants to go beyond the big picture and explore specific topics aligned with the 2025 Borlaug Dialogue theme, SOILutions for Security.
Hosted on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon on the third floor of the Iowa Events Center following plenary programming, these sessions offer a focused platform for organizations to share detailed research, insights and outcomes on a specific subject. Designed to encourage audience engagement and interdisciplinary exchange, Deep Dives will spotlight pressing challenges and emerging solutions in global food and nutrition security.
Applications will be reviewed based on the session’s relevance to the overall theme SOILutions for Security, which underscores the foundational role of soil and agriculture in sustaining global stability. Selected hosts will work closely with the World Food Prize Foundation to ensure content integration and thematic alignment.
Cost: $7,200 per session, which includes a standard A/V package. Livestreaming/video recording is available for an additional fee.
The World Food Prize Foundation will support session logistics and promotion as part of official Borlaug Dialogue programming. Join us in cultivating deeper understanding and seeding solutions—one conversation at a time.
BENEFITS TO ALL HOSTS:
- High-Visibility Promotion: Your session will be spotlighted across official World Food Prize Foundation platforms, including printed materials, the main LED wall at the Iowa Events Center entrance, plenary session screens and digital signage outside your Deep Dive room
- Premier Scheduling: Deep Dives are scheduled during prime midday time slots, with only two sessions running concurrently to maximize audience attention and participation
- Exclusive Access to Influential Voices: Invite distinguished guests already attending the Borlaug Dialogue—including World Food Prize Laureates, Borlaug Field Award Recipients and other high-level leaders—to contribute to your session
- Dedicated Planning Support: Receive hands-on assistance from the World Food Prize Foundation and on-site A/V team to ensure a seamless experience.
- Simplified Setup: A standardized room layout allows for efficient planning and consistent quality across sessions
- Professional Photography: Sessions will be captured by the World Food Prize Foundation’s official photographer, providing high-quality images for your organization’s use and ongoing promotion
- Wider Reach Through Promotion: Your Deep Dive will be featured in targeted social media posts and included in the World Food Prize Foundation’s official newsletter to drive visibility and engagement.
COSTS AND BILLING:
The cost to host a Deep Dive at the Dialogue is $7,200. This includes a prime-time session slot, a standard A/V package, professional photography and promotion across World Food Prize Foundation platforms. Livestreaming/video recording is available for an additional fee.
Livestream/Recording Add On Fee: $2,300
Enhance your Deep Dive with our livestream and recording package. This service includes a locked-down camera with professional audio, livestreamed directly into the Borlaug Dialogue Accelevents platform. A high-quality recording of the session will be available within 48 hours and uploaded to the World Food Prize Foundation’s YouTube channel. A downloadable file of the recording will also be provided to the client for future use and distribution.
Please note that all Deep Dive hosts, speakers and attendees will need to register here. The “In-Person Ticket” offers access to Borlaug Dialogue’s plenary sessions, special events and provided meals between October 21 - 23.
Note: Those who are interested in attending the Laureate Award Ceremony on the evening of October 23 must purchase a ticket to the Borlaug Dialogue; however, this does not guarantee access to the Laureate Award Ceremony, which is by invitation only.
SCHEDULE:
Two concurrent deep dives will take place from 2 - 3 p.m. and 3:15 - 4:15 p.m. (tentatively; this may shift by 30 minutes either direction) on Tuesday, October 21, and Wednesday, October 22. There are eight total spots available for Deep Dive sessions.
ADDITIONAL CUSTOMIZATIONS:
You may request enhancements such as:
- Upgraded A/V beyond standard package
- Additional rental furniture
These requests will be accommodated where possible but will result in additional fees.
TIMELINE: Applications are due by July 1, 2025. Successful applicants will be notified of their acceptance by email on a rolling basis and no later than August 1, 2025.
Side Events Exhibit Booths Meet Me at the Dialogue Special Meetings