[cid:image001.jpg@01DA64CD.4860AEE0] S A V E T H E D A T E Friday, 29 March 2024 | 9.30-14.00 (CET) | FAO HQ - Sheikh Zayed Centre _____________________________ International Year of Millets Closing Event H Y B R I D E V E N T (Zoom, FAO Webcast, FAO HQ - Sheikh Zayed Centre) Register here<https://fao.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMvc-CuqjsrHd0Ss9RNwxlBYQL4b_VJXFPh#/registration> The International Year of Millets (IYM 2023)<https://www.fao.org/millets-2023/en> has successfully raised awareness and directed policy attention to: the nutritional and health benefits of millet consumption; the suitability of millets for cultivation under adverse and changing climatic conditions; and the benefits of creating market opportunities for small scale producers through promotion of sustainable production systems for millets.  Join the IYM 2023 Closing ceremony to hear the achievements and lessons learned, and the challenges and opportunities identified for future investments to strengthen millets value chains around the world. Together, let's sow the seeds for a sustainable and nourishing future! The IYM closing event will include: 9.30 – 10.30| Roundtable discussion<https://www.fao.org/webcast/home/en/item/6472/icode/>: Research and development for the millets sector 10.30 – 11.30| Panel discussion<https://www.fao.org/webcast/home/en/item/6472/icode/>: How have millets had an impact on your life? 11.45 – 12.45| Reception & Exhibition visit 12.00 – 12.45| Speakers’ corner for interactive discussions 13.00 – 14.00| Official closing ceremony<https://www.fao.org/webcast/home/en/item/6473/icode/> of the International Year of Millets 2023 Click here<https://www.fao.org/millets-2023/events/detail/international-year-of-millets-closing-ceremony/en> to check out the full agenda. Official hashtags: #IYM2023 #YearofMillets For more information, please contact international-year-millets@fao.org<mailto:international-year-millets@fao.org>. [A group of bowls of grains Description automatically generated]Contact: NSP-Director@fao.org<mailto:NSP-Director@fao.org> or World-Pulses-Day@fao.org<mailto:World-Pulses-Day@fao.org>