This document is the agenda and discussion guide for a private roundtable event hosted by Farmties, scheduled for October 23, 2026 in Toronto. It is designed for investors, entrepreneurs and ecosystem leaders interested in agriculture and food investment between Canada and Africa. The roundtable runs from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM EST and includes a welcome, a video introduction, four structured…
This document is the agenda and discussion guide for a private roundtable event hosted by Farmties, scheduled for Friday October 23, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM EST at 325 Front St. W, Toronto. It is designed for investors, entrepreneurs and ecosystem leaders interested in exploring how capital, trade and partnerships can grow agriculture and food investment between Canada and Africa. The session includes a welcome, a short video introduction to Farmties, four structured discussion questions,…
The first discussion question focuses on opportunity and value addition. It asks whether Canadian consumers, businesses and food manufacturers can rely on African agricultural products as part of the Canadian and global food value chain. Participants are asked to identify which African products are commercially attractive but underprocessed, what Canadian buyers would need before committing to purchase agreements, and whether value addition should happen in Africa, in Canada, or in both…
The second question examines what an investment corridor would look like. It presents three partnership models: a Canadian investor financing an African processing or manufacturing company, a Canadian company owning or partnering with an African operating company, or a Canadian company importing semi-finished African products and completing final processing in Canada. The goal is to determine which model best connects African producers and processors with Canadian investors, manufacturers,…
The third question addresses risk and financing solutions. It asks which risks concern investors most when they hear about Africa and agriculture, and what would make those risks measurable, manageable and investable. Participants are asked which financing or risk-sharing tools would best address their top concerns, and what private capital could follow if a public or impact-oriented institution absorbed the first layer of risk.
The fourth question focuses on action, introductions and partnerships. It asks what practical action should come out of the room, who Farmties should be connected to in order to move from conversation to investment, and which investors, institutions or Canadian food companies Farmties should meet. Participants are also asked what information they would need before reviewing a Farmties opportunity and what Farmties should accomplish in the next 90 days.
Before the session closes, each participant is invited to name one person, institution or resource Farmties should be connected to, and one practical step that could move an agricultural opportunity toward financing or market access. The document also includes the contact email info@farmties.com and the venue address at 325 Front St. W, Toronto.