October 2010

The Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group
Date: October 8th - 10th, 2010
Location: Washington D.C.
The Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group each year bring together central bankers, ministers of finance and development, private sector executives, and academics to discuss issues of global concern, including the world economic outlook, poverty eradication, economic development, and aid effectiveness.

2010 Borlaug Dialogue
Date: October 13th - 15th, 2010
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Inspired by the last words of Nobel Laureate and World Food Prize Founder Dr. Norman Borlaug, the 2010 Borlaug Dialogue international symposium will gather the top minds and foremost leaders in global agriculture, food, and development this October in Des Moines – with a special focus on the world’s small-scale farmers. As global leaders and institutions carry out work to increase agricultural production and ensure food security worldwide – on the heels of severe food shortages, economic crises, and other upheavals of the past several years – the small-holder farmer is poised to play a unique role in enhancing the food supply for families and communities around the globe. However, small-holder farmers also face particular challenges that must be overcome in order to meet international goals to produce enough food for a growing population in the face of limited resources.
Keynote Address by Rajiv Shah, Administrator, U.S. Agency for International Development 
Keynote Address by Kofi Annan, Former Secretary General, United Nations 
Keynote Address by Jeff Raikes, Chief Executive Officer, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

The Third McGill Conference on Global Food Security
Date: October 19th – 21st, 2010
Location: McGill University, Montreal, Canada
The Third McGill Conference on Global Food Security seeks to address the present challenges of water scarcity and malnutrition in food security. Participants from countries affected by food security, water scarcity and malnutrition will present their unique perspectives on the current situation and engage in a dialogue to find long-term solutions. Representatives of international development agencies will present results of their on-going efforts to provide a better quality of life for 2-billion of the world's poorest. Some 400 leading scholars, international experts, private sector representatives, politicians and government decision-makers will participate in the conference, guide the deliberations and shape the debate on food security, water scarcity and nutrition.

International Annual Meetings of American Society of Agronomy - Crop Science Society of America - Soil Science Society of America
Date: October 31st - November 3rd, 2010
Location: Long Beach, CA
Plans are underway for the 2010 Annual Meetings of the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America, 31 October–3 November in Long Beach, CA. The year’s Annual Meetings theme connects attendees to the growing global challenges of “Green Revolution 2.0: Food+Energy and Environmental Security.” Consider joining your colleagues in Long Beach! More than 2,700 scientists, professionals, and students will present the latest research and discuss emerging trends in agriculture, energy, climate change, environmental science, and related issues. The Annual Meetings program features keynote and plenary lectures, 2,500 oral and poster presentations, an Exhibit Hall, Career Center, tours, workshops, and plenty of networking events.

The Hague Conference on Agriculture, Food Security and Climate Change
Date: October 31st – November 5th, 2010
Location: The Hague, The Netherlands
The Hague Conference on Agriculture, Food Security and Climate Change aims to develop a roadmap with concrete actions linking agriculture-related investments, policies, and measures with the transition to climate smart growth.