RAID SpeedTalk: Agriculture Research in 5 Minutes EOI

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RAID Network's Capacity Development Team will host a one-hour SpeedTalk session that brings together early and mid-career researchers and practitioners working across agriculture and related fields. The session will be a space where participants can briefly share their work, hear from peers working in different contexts, and spark conversations around current agricultural research and practice.

Date: Friday 24 April 2026 | Duration: 1 hour | Format: Online

Each speaker will have five minutes to introduce their work and may use one photograph or one slide connected to their research or field experience. The visual serves as a focal point to help communicate the story behind the work.

Submissions close Saturday 11 April 2026.

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Contact details* This field is required.

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First name

Surname

Email address

Institution/Organisation

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Presentation details

Country or region where the work is based

Title of the SpeedTalk

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Submit an Abstract (No more than 100 words) * This field is required. * The issue or question your work addresses * What you tested or researched?/What you are doing or exploring * 1- 2 strong/meaningful findings * Potential benefit for farmers/stakeholders/what can be the contribution of the research

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Max. file size: 10.6MB

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Presenter photo (optional)Upload a photo of yourself. If selected, this may be used together with your name and a short sentence describing your work on RAID social media ahead of the event.

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Max. file size: 10.6MB

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Main theme of the talk (optional)Please select the theme that best fits your work

Agricultural research

Field practice or development programs

Climate and resilience

Irrigation and water management

Gender and social inclusion

Technology and innovation

Food systems and livelihoods

Other