De-risking the Path to Resilience

Exploring financial mechanisms that can support the farmers’ transition to sustainable agriculture

Thursday 15 October 2026 | 11:00am – 12:30pm CET | Tour & Taxis, Brussels

Nature Theme Day · Hosted by AB InBev and SAI Platform

Overview

Transitioning to more sustainable and resilient agricultural practices is essential for the future of food systems. Yet for many farmers, the journey requires upfront investment while additional costs and risks often materialize long before the benefits are realized.

Hosted by AB InBev and SAI Platform, this closed-door roundtable will bring together leaders from across the agricultural value chain, including food and beverage companies, processors, financial institutions, insurers, policymakers and sustainability practitioners, to explore how financing, risk-sharing and commercial models can create the conditions for farmers to invest in change.

Participants will discuss practical approaches that can accelerate the adoption of sustainable farming practices, examine successful models from agriculture and other sectors, and identify opportunities for collaboration across the value chain.

Open – apply to attend

Partners

Confirmed Speakers

Katie Hoard

Global VP Sustainability Operations

AB InBev

Nikolai Porkhov

Public Affairs & Outreach Director

SAI Platform

Programme

11:00am – 11:15am
Firestarter Conversation

Katie Hoard, Global VP Sustainability Operations, AB InBev, together with Nikolai Porkhov, Public Affairs & Outreach Director, SAI Platform, will frame the challenge and share examples of financing and risk-sharing mechanisms in practice.

11:15am – 12:15pm
Roundtable Discussion

Interactive discussion exploring solutions, responsibilities across the value chain, and ways to unlock investment in farmer transition.

12:15pm – 12:30pm
Wrap-Up & Next Steps

Key takeaways, priority actions, and opportunities for future collaboration.