Global Challenges in the Face of Food Security Crisis (In-person)

World Food Program Leaders' Perspectives

Join us Wednesday, September 6 for a free, open conversation among World Food Programme leaders discussing the challenges facing global food systems. Offered both online and in-person, this event delves into current global issues impacting communities and the planet's wellbeing. Engage with global leaders, academics, activists, and more to enhance understanding and collaboration towards solutions for complex food system challenges.

It's free and open to the public. Light refreshments served.

Panelists:

• Dr. George Fedha, World Food Programme Country Director of Namibia and associate faculty in the Global Leadership program at Royal Roads University
• Ms. Elly Vandenberg, Director, Global Office Canada, World Food Programme
• Ms. Wanja Kaaria, World Food Programme Country Director and Representative to Cameroon

Facilitator: Philip Steenkamp, Royal Roads University President and Vice-Chancellor

Schedule: 

• 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.: Doors open and light refreshments
• 7:00 p.m.: Opening, Territorial Acknowledgement, and welcome remarks
• 7:10 p.m. – 7:40 p.m.: Moderated panel
• 7:40 p.m. – 8:10 p.m.: Dialogue
• 8:10 p.m. – 8:40 p.m.: Q&A
• 8:40 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.: Closing remarks and networking

Additional WFP directors and leaders will join in the conversation online during the dialogue portion of the event. 

Register to attend the event virtually instead.