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The World Food Prize Foundation, in partnership with CIMMYT, will convene DialogueNEXT in Mexico on July 10-11, 2024, at CIMMYT’s global headquarters in Texcoco, Mexico. 

CIMMYT is an ambitious, public, international organization that is dedicated to solving tomorrow’s problems today. We are committed to leveraging our skills and expertise to sustainably improve the livelihoods and resilience of resource-poor smallholder famers in the global south, while working towards a more productive, inclusive and environmentally sound agrifood system. CIMMYT will not undertake this work alone. The challenges facing the global community must be overcome through partnership and cooperation. This ambition is evidenced by CIMMYT’s closest partners and its role within CGIAR.

Learn more about CIMMYT's work here.

Transportation from Mexico City

CIMMYT transportation will pick up participants directly from the hotel lobby of the Four Points by Sheraton Mexico City, Colonia Roma the morning of July 10 and 11 to transport them to the event in Texcoco. CIMMYT transportation will return participants to this same location after the event. There will be an additional charge for this service of 15 dollars per user per day. 

Address: CIMMYT Carretera México-Veracruz KM. 45, El Batán, Texcoco, México, C,P. 56237

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General Attendee Information

• Guests are required to enter through CIMMYT’s main entrance and follow indications.
• Parking is available within the campus premises, and our security personnel will guide you to designated parking areas. 
• All guests must check-in at the DialogueNEXT Mexico registration desk upon arrival to receive a badge to access meetings/event spaces.
• For questions about accessibility, please direct all inquiries to wfpf@worldfoodprize.org. 
• Mexico City and El Batán are situated 2,200 m (7,575 ft) above sea level. The rainy season is June- September. The temperature can vary from day to night. It can be hot and humid during the day, and chilly and somewhat windy in the evening.
• Smoking is not permitted inside any CIMMYT building. Smokers should step well outside of buildings and tents and go to the designated smoking areas.
• In the event of an accident or acute illness, medical services will provide first aid attention and will determine if the patient should be taken to a hospital facility.

General recommendations:

• The power supply in Mexico is 120V-60Hz, with two-pin standard American electric plugs. Please bring your adaptor.
• If you need cash, please use the ATM at CIMMYT to withdraw money. If this is not possible, money should be withdrawn from ATMs or exchange bureaus during daylight hours and inside shops and malls.
• Exercise common sense while out in the streets, especially in areas less frequented by tourists and visitors. Keep a low profile and stay aware of your surroundings.
• Do not travel on foot after dark, or to unfamiliar areas.