By Editor, Global AgInvesting Media
As institutional interest in real assets continues to deepen across the globe, Europe remains at the center of critical conversations surrounding sustainable land management, natural capital strategies, and resilient food systems.
On 12–13 October 2026, Global AgInvesting (GAI) will host GAI Europe 2026 at the Rosewood London, bringing together leading asset allocators, fund managers, agribusiness executives, and agtech pioneers for two days of targeted discourse and high-impact dealmaking.
For nearly two decades, GAI has served as the premier global platform for agriculture and real asset investment stakeholders. Returning to London’s vibrant Holborn district, GAI Europe offers a refined forum for delegates to evaluate market dynamics across agriculture, timberland, and broader natural capital asset classes—driven by strong regional appetite for scalable technological solutions, evolving LP–GP alignment, and rigorous European regulatory frameworks.
While portions of the agenda continue to take shape ahead of the October gathering, several flagship sessions stand out as non-negotiable additions to your event calendar. Below are 5 sessions you won’t want to miss at GAI Europe 2026, blending actionable market intelligence with the deep expertise of the industry leaders leading the conversation.
1. ESG Investors and the Ag Sector
As institutional mandates around biodiversity, carbon, and social value creation expand, agriculture has transitioned from a niche real-asset allocation to a central pillar of ESG strategy. This session convenes a panel of leading ESG investors to examine why agriculture is becoming a top priority for sustainable capital, how holdings fit into broader impact mandates, and how to navigate changing European regulations.
The panel features Tamara Tosic, Senior Investment Professional at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). With over 18 years of experience in investment banking and principal investing across Central and Eastern Europe, Turkey, and Central Asia, Tosic originates debt and equity investments across the food value chain at EBRD. Her expertise spans sustainability-linked financing, private debt, and equity investments aimed at financing climate-resilient business models, following earlier tenure in UBS’s Consumer & Retail team in London.
Tony Greenham, Chief Impact Officer at the Food, Farming and Countryside Commission will join Tosic. A sustainability leader and economist with over 30 years of experience across financial markets and policy, Greenham previously served as Managing Director of Sustainability at the British Business Bank. Currently a Visiting Senior Fellow at the LSE Just Finance Transition Lab and sustainability advisor at Liontrust Asset Management, he brings deep expertise in financial policy, regional economic research, and sustainable land transition.
Together, Tosic and Greenham will provide delegates with an authoritative balance of transactional deal mechanics and macro policy foresight.
2. Setting Expectations for Natural Capital in an Institutional Portfolio
As institutional demand for natural capital accelerates, investors face critical questions surrounding realistic returns, measurement metrics, and verified impact reporting. This session aims to provide a candid evaluation of the structural opportunities and challenges facing natural capital allocations today.
The session features Antonio Capitali, Founder and Managing Director of MPO. Antonio brings decades of expertise assisting institutions and high-net-worth clients across private markets, including private equity, renewables, infrastructure, and commodities. Antonio aims to deliver an authoritative, cross-border perspective on balancing impact with portfolio risk.
3. Opening Keynote: Global Outlook on the Agriculture Industry
This opening keynote will deliver a macro-level assessment of the economic forces reshaping global agriculture, from shifting interest rate trajectories and currency volatility to geopolitical realignments and evolving trade policies. Designed to frame the conference’s core themes, the session will provide a clear-eyed economic outlook on global agricultural markets and what investors should anticipate in the months ahead.
The keynote will be delivered by Michael Haverty, Partner and Senior Research Consultant at The Andersons Centre. A leading expert in market development, international trade, and agri-food policy, Haverty has spearheaded extensive research analyzing the impact of non-tariff measures, free trade agreements, and greenhouse gas policies across UK and European farming sectors. His background includes senior research roles at IHS (now S&P Global), JFC Agri, and the European Commission.
4. Geopolitical Fracture Lines: How Trade Reconfigurations Are Redrawing the Ag Investment Map
As global trade undergoes deep structural shifts, agricultural allocators face an evolving market defined by geopolitical friction. This high-impact session will bring together leading industry experts to examine how supply chain reconfigurations are redrawing the agricultural investment landscape. Attendees will hope to gain critical, actionable frameworks to distinguish temporary market noise from long-term, structural repricing opportunities, enabling them to build portfolio agility and long-term resilience.
Panelist Nataliya Johnson brings over 25 years of global corporate finance, merchant banking, and investment experience. Founder of Vasant Capital, Johnson brings a rare insight into capital deployment within the UK, CEE, and CIS regions. With a background spanning Morgan Stanley, international university lectures, and keynote addresses on geopolitical investment strategy, her multi-jurisdictional perspective provides essential clarity for investors navigating today’s complex global economy.
5. Session Overview: From Field to Fork: Which Links in the Ag Value Chain Are Actually Investable at Institutional Scale?
While the agricultural sector presents vast opportunity, not every segment aligns with the strict requirements of LP capital. This targeted panel aims to cut through the noise to analyze the complete food value chain, identifying precisely which links deliver genuine institutional-scale liquidity, robust governance, and consistent risk-adjusted returns. Attendees should walk away with a clear roadmap for allocating capital to the most scalable, resilient sub-sectors in agriculture.
Featured panelist Ryan Ramsey, Principal on the Infrastructure and Real Assets team at StepStone, brings deep specialization in agriculture and forestry investments. Drawing from his background as a Specialist Advisor in KPMG’s Direct Investments business and as a corporate strategy executive at Elders Limited, Ramsey offers extensive experience in executing complex transactions and strategic market initiatives.
Unrivaled Networking in the Heart of London
Beyond content sessions, Global AgInvesting Europe serves as the region’s preeminent gathering for building high-value industry partnerships. Hosted at the elegant Rosewood London—a refined urban sanctuary in Holborn that seamlessly blends historic architecture with modern sophistication—the conference provides an ideal backdrop to connect with peers, prospective clients, and investment partners.
Attendees can take advantage of structured networking breaks, curated LP–GP sessions, and evening receptions, all supported by GAI’s AI-powered event application designed to facilitate seamless one-on-one meeting scheduling. Whether exploring business opportunities in the Rosewood’s stylish courtyard or stepping out into London’s historic financial and cultural district, GAI Europe 2026 offers an unmissable environment for driving deals forward.
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