Across Africa and Asia, agri-food systems are undergoing a powerful transformation, spurred by climate shocks, economic uncertainty, and years of underinvestment. Innovation is surging, but as we move forward, it’s time to ask the big question: Where do we stand? What is working? And what must evolve to build resilient, inclusive, and sustainable food systems?

 The 2025 AgriFin Learning Event (ALE) offers a moment to pause, reflect, and reimagine the future of agriculture. Hosted by Mercy Corps AgriFin in partnership with Briter, this year’s event will center around the theme: Data-Driven Trends and Innovations in Africa: Harnessing Intelligence and Innovation to Build Sustainable, Investable Agri-Food Systems. At the heart of the conversation is AgBase, a real-time data and insights platform designed to help governments, funders, and ecosystem actors make smarter, more informed decisions. We will discuss findings from the State of Digital Agricultural Sector report 2025 offering deep insights into emerging trends, investment flows, and scalable solutions that are shaping the future of agri-food systems across the Global South. The pace of technological adoption is picking up, nearly USD 1 billion was invested in DeepTech across Africa in 2023 alone. But innovation without insight is a missed opportunity.