Global Resource Systems Student Represents the U.S. at FAO’s World Food Forum in Rome, Italy

Alaina Gebel

The World Food Forum is a global youth platform to transform agrifood systems through the power of youth, science, innovation and investment. Hosted by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization in Rome, Italy October 10 – 17, 2025, youth from around the world are invited to join high-level dialogues, innovation labs, interactive pitching events, hackathons, networking, exhibitions and cultural showcases to spotlight the many ways people everywhere are shaping a better food future. Alaina Gebel, junior in Global Resource Systems and Ag & Life Science Education and president of the ISU chapter of the International Association of Students in Agriculture and Related Sciences (IAAS) is representing the US in an IAAS delegation at the Forum.