College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science

How can local knowledge, research and digital technologies work together to transform food systems? The SHEFS-SA Annual Symposium 2026 invites researchers, practitioners, policymakers, farmers, community organisations, innovators and other food-system actors to join the conversation on co-creating more inclusive, resilient and technology-enabled food systems.

Under the theme “Reimagining Theory of Change in Co-creating Inclusive, Resilient and Technology-Enabled Food Systems,” this year’s symposium will explore how community-led solutions, research and innovation can drive meaningful systems change across Southern Africa.