Brazilian agriculture and artisan textiles representing the Agriculture & Art Summit

Upcoming3-Day International Summit

IOP 2026 Agriculture & Art Summit

Growing Ideas. Creating Culture. Building the Future.

27 – 29 November 2026Brazil

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About the event

AGRICULTURE × ART × CULTURE × INNOVATION.

The IOP 2026 Agriculture & Art Summit is a high-level international gathering held across the final three days of the programme in Brazil. It brings together agriculture and agribusiness, the creative industries, food, textiles, culture, entrepreneurship, youth development, innovation, international cooperation and sustainable development.

The summit closes with the Brazil Food & Textile Exhibition, the IOP 2026 Graduation Ceremony and a closing cultural showcase.

Programme schedule

Three days, three themes

Day 1 · 27 November 2026
Agriculture, Food & the Future
- African agriculture
- Agribusiness
- Food security
- Sustainable agriculture
- Youth in agriculture
- Agriculture technology
- Investment opportunities
- African food systems
Keynote Session
Agriculture & Food Security in Africa
Panel Discussion
From Farm to Global Market: Building Competitive African Agribusinesses
Innovation Session
Technology, Youth & the Future of Agriculture
Networking
Networking Reception
Day 2 · 28 November 2026
Art, Culture & Creative Economies
- African creative industries
- Film
- Music
- Visual arts
- Fashion
- Cultural heritage
- Digital creativity
- Intellectual property
- Creative entrepreneurship
- International cultural exchange
Keynote Session
The Creative Economy as Africa's Global Opportunity
Panel Discussion
From African Stories to Global Screens
Showcase
Creative Industry Showcase
Presentation
Art & Fashion Presentation
Networking
Professional Networking Session
Day 3 · 29 November 2026
Culture, Trade & International Cooperation
- Cultural diplomacy
- International partnerships
- African products
- Export opportunities
- Cultural tourism
- Brazilian food
- Brazilian textiles
- Creative exports
- International cooperation
Forum
International Cooperation Forum
Dialogue
Africa Trade & Culture Dialogue
Exhibition
Brazil Food & Textile Exhibition
Ceremony
IOP 2026 Graduation Ceremony
Ceremony
Certificate Presentation
Ceremony
Closing Ceremony & Cultural Showcase

27 – 29 November 2026

Brazil Food & Textile Exhibition

Taste Brazil. Wear Brazil. Experience Brazil.

Brazilian produce, coffee, spices and artisan textiles displayed at an exhibition stand

Brazilian Food

Traditional foods
Coffee and cacao
Spices
Local beverages
Agricultural products
Processed foods
Contemporary Brazilian cuisine

Brazilian Textiles & Fashion

Handwoven textiles
African-Brazilian prints
Artisan lace and embroidery
Contemporary Brazilian fashion
Traditional craftsmanship
Accessories
Textile innovation

29 November 2026

IOP 2026 Graduation

Celebrating Learning. Leadership. Culture. International Cooperation.

Participant graduation

Certificate presentation

Recognition of outstanding participants

Tutor recognition

Partner recognition

Group photography

Closing remarks

Cultural performance

Tutors

Led by international professionals

IOP tutors deliver the training tracks and contribute to the programme's events and masterclasses.

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Partners

Global Art Connect InternationalAFRICOM PathwayOSCIP Arte e CulturaGive Always EnterpriseAgriWorldGEOBENG 99 VenturesParvel InvestmentsAUCB — Kojo Yankah School of CommunicationsEmbassy of Ghana in BrazilGoodies Music EntertainmentGã StarGhana Public Cultural OrganisationNational Commission on Culture

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