The Global Child Nutrition Forum is a conference focused on school feeding programs. The four-day event features government exchanges, plenary sessions, technical workshops, and a day trip to see the local school meal programs in action.

Each year we expect 300-400 participants from all over the world. Government representatives make up the core of the Forum audience. Normally, 35 to 60 countries send formal government delegations. The Forum attracts additional attendance from development partners, UN agencies, academia, and the private sector.

GCNF will be announcing the official 2023 Global Child Nutrition Forum host country very soon. Subscribe to our newsletter and check back to this page for more updates.

GCNF and the host country work together to select the exact timing of the Forum. GCNF anticipates the Forum will be held in October, November, or December of 2023.

The Global Child Nutrition Forum offers an opportunity for a country to co-host a well-known international event and showcase their school feeding program(s). It brings tourist resources to the region and garners international attention.

The role of the host government is negotiated each year. Primary responsibilities include ensuring the safety and security of the event, ensuring easy visa processing, presenting a session on the country’s school feeding program, and organizing site visits to schools. The cost of the Forum is shared between GCNF, the host government, and complementary partners.  While exact amounts are to be negotiated, the host government should be prepared to make substantial cash or in-kind contributions. The government will also be asked to assign an English-speaking focal point to work with GCNF for the planning and organization of the Forum.

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