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The Crawford Fund’s public awareness campaign involves our annual conference, Australia’s key food security event, as well as State and regional events centred around the work of our Committees and the RAID Network. In addition, the Fund assists our partners with events that provide an opportunity to focus on food and nutrition security issues. These are highlighted on this page.

Our events

13

Oct

Food security in a challenging world: South Australia’s contributions

13 Oct, 2026 at Conference Room, SARDI’s Plant Research Centre, Waite Campus, Glen Osmond, SA

Please join our symposium on Food Security in a Challenging World, featuring the 2026 Sir John Crawford Memorial Address by the 2026 Crawford Fund Medallist, Derek Byerlee AO. 📅 Date: Tuesday, 13th October 2026 🕓 Time: Seminar

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10

Aug

Your Invitation to our 2026 Annual Conference

10 Aug, 2026 at Great Hall, Parliament House, Canberra

YOUR INVITATION TO OUR 2026 ANNUAL CONFERENCE Emerging Voices Shaping Regional Integration for a Food Secure World Monday 10 August 6pm – 9.30pm: Conference Networking Dinner Great Hall, Parliament House

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17

Nov

The business of plant breeding in Africa – seminar

17 Nov, 2025 at Fenner School of Environment and Society, ANU

Please join us for a seminar on The Business of Plant Breeding in Africa – demand-led and market-driven approaches to develop new varieties and new crops for African agriculture, followed by afternoon

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5

Nov

Your invitation to: Rethinking Investments in Agri-Food Innovation Globally

5 Nov, 2025 at CSIRO Discovery Centre, Canberra

Presentation, Q&A and Free Networking Reception Please join the Crawford Fund for Food Security’s ACT Committee for an in-depth look at the rapidly shifting global agri-food investment landscape. The USA

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11

Aug

Your invitation to our 2025 Annual Conference

11 Aug, 2025 at Great Hall, Parliament House, Canberra

YOUR INVITATION TO OUR 2025 ANNUAL CONFERENCE Progress and Prospects for Climate-Resilient Agrifood Systems: Actionable Recommendations for Policymakers and Practitioners Monday 11 August 6pm – 9pm: Sir John Crawford Memorial

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