G20 Meeting of Agricultural Chief Scientists Site Host RFP

G20 Meeting of Agricultural Chief Scientists Site Host RFP

The United States of America will host the Presidency of the Group of 20 (G20) in 2026. The G20 is an intergovernmental forum comprised of 19 sovereign countries, the European Union, and the African Union. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) are seeking a site host for the 2026 G20 Meeting of Agricultural Chief Scientists (G20 MACS). This event will bring together agricultural chief scientists from the G20 member countries and invited guests to discuss critical global research priorities, foster international collaboration, and contribute to sustainable global food security.

Highly competitive proposals will demonstrate the unique value the lead site host can bring to the G20 MACS and the U.S. agricultural research and development community, will assemble a consortium of partners to share in the site host's responsibilities, and will minimize the overall cost of the event for the U.S. government.

Additionally, the site host should demonstrate its ability to collaborate with and engage a diverse range of stakeholders, including a consortium that may include universities, state and local departments of agriculture, 1862, 1890, 1994-Land Grant Institutions and Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI), non-profit organizations and/or private sector sponsors. Such partnerships can enhance the event’s impact, ensure diverse representation reflective of the U.S. agriculture research and development community, and ensure that the outcomes align with the evolving needs of the agricultural community.

The G20 MACS presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the site host(s) to engage and network with a unique group of individuals and showcase their operations and surrounding areas – including through field excursions to research, cultural and historical locations

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

• Location Eligibility:
  • The physical site must be managed, owned, and controlled by a U.S. entity.
• Proven Experience:
  • The lead organization must have a proven record of successfully hosting large, international conferences or events.
• Financial Standing:
  • Must have a strong financial standing and be able to demonstrate the ability to cover the costs of hosting the G20 MACS event.
  • Must be eligible to do business with the U.S. government, including in good standing in SAM.gov.
• Experienced Staff:
  • Must have a team of experienced staff with the expertise to manage all aspects of a large international event.
  • Field Trip(s) or Agriculture Experiences:
  • The consortium should plan to offer at least one or two field trips, and/or agricultural experiences, that highlight U.S. agriculture.
  • These trips and/or experiences should aim to showcase U.S. agriculture, research and development (R&D), and land-grant universities and provide opportunities for local farmers, ranchers, foresters, and fishers to share their experiences and highlight their operations and products.
  • Field trips could include opportunities for dining, farm-totable local food experiences, farmers’ market tours, etc.
  • These activities should be within a reasonable walking or driving distance (no more than 45 minutes) from the proposed event location.
  • Breaks and Light Refreshments:
  • The consortium should plan to offer 2-3 daily breaks where coffee and light refreshments are provided.
  • These breaks can be sponsored to help alleviate costs and showcase consortium participants.
  • Sponsorship Opportunities:
  • Participants in the consortium could sponsor events, coffee breaks, meals, and field trips to help alleviate costs for the host organization and provide additional opportunities for stakeholders to engage with attendees.