Our Flagship Program BATIF 2026
BATIF 2.0 is Bhutan’s flagship platform advancing agrifood trade, investment, and partnerships by bringing together government, agribusiness leaders, investors, and development partners. Building on BATIF 2024, the Forum focuses on investment readiness, structured engagement, and practical deal-making to accelerate Bhutan’s agrifood transformation through aligned policy, financing, and strategic collaboration.
Enabling the Transformation
BATIF 2.0 establishes the policy and institutional foundation for agrifood investment by presenting Bhutan’s 13th Five-Year Plan priorities, enabling investment policies, and national readiness for sustainable agrifood development. The sessions highlight institutional coordination, investment opportunities, and the strategic vision guiding Bhutan’s agrifood transformation.
Pitching and Reverse Pitching
Government agencies, state-owned enterprises, and private sector innovators present investment-ready projects, while investors and financial institutions outline available capital, investment criteria, and partnership opportunities. These sessions bridge investment demand and financing supply to accelerate deal-making.
Financing the Transformation
The Forum presents financing pathways through ADB’s regional agrifood agenda, blended finance mechanisms, and innovative instruments such as the Bhutan AgriSustain Fund. Sessions connect investors, financial institutions, and project proponents to mobilize capital for scalable and climate-resilient agrifood investments.
Deal-Making and Partnerships
Structured bilateral matchmaking sessions and negotiation rooms enable investors, banks, and project proponents to develop partnerships, structure financing arrangements, and formalize investment agreements. The program concludes with partnership announcements and next steps for implementation.
Agenda Overview
What’s on the Program
A curated agenda designed to spark dialogue, share insights, and drive agrifood trade and investment.
Opening & Keynote Sessions
High-level opening remarks and keynote addresses from national and international leaders outlining Bhutan’s agrifood investment vision, strategic priorities, and expected outcomes of the Forum. These sessions set the foundation for dialogue, partnerships, and investment engagement.
Policy & Investment Framework
Expert presentations and institutional perspectives on enabling policies, investment frameworks, financing instruments, and agrifood transformation strategies. Sessions highlight national priorities, financing opportunities, and pathways toward investment readiness.
Panel Discussions
Interactive panel discussions bringing together government, financial institutions, development partners, and private sector leaders to explore investment opportunities, sector challenges, and collaborative solutions for Bhutan’s agrifood future.
Investment Pitch Sessions
Government agencies, state-owned enterprises, private sector innovators, and international investors present bankable projects and investment opportunities. Sessions focus on commercial viability, financing needs, and partnership potential.
Matchmaking & Deal Rooms
Financing & Partnership Announcements
High-level closing session announcing financing commitments, partnership outcomes, and signing of MoUs and investment agreements, followed by next steps and post-forum implementation mechanisms.
Schedule May 21 & 22, 2026
Venue: Hotel Pemako, Thimphu, Bhutan
*Schedule shown in Bhutan Time (BTT), UTC+6
- DAY 1 (21st May) - Provisional Agenda
DAY 1 : Establishing Foundations and Investment Opportunities
Key sessions include:
- High-Level Opening Ceremony with Prime Minister and international partners
- Strategic Vision for Bhutan’s Agrifood Transformation
- Policy Dialogue on Agricultural Financing & Investment Environment
- Private Sector Investment Showcases (Trout Farming, Organic Products, Export Partnerships)
- Government & SOE Investment Platforms (FMCL, FCBL, BLDC, DHI)
- 13th FYP Agribusiness Pipeline & Hand-in-Hand Initiative
- Corridor Exhibition (Women Farmers, Youth & Private Sectors)
Day 1 focuses on setting Bhutan’s agrifood investment vision, showcasing bankable projects, and connecting public, private, and international stakeholders to unlock investment opportunities.
- DAY 2 (22nd May) - Provisional Agenda
DAY 2 : Deal-Making, Partnerships, and Financing Agreements
Key sessions include:
- ADB Regional Agrifood Transformation Agenda & Financing Modalities
- Bhutan Agri-Sustain Fund (BAF) – Investment Strategy & Panel Discussion
- Potential International Financing (ADB, World Bank, IFC, EU, JICA)
- Domestic Financing Solutions (MoF, RMA, BDBL, Microfinance)
- One Health Investment: Agriculture–Health–Environment Nexus
- Bilateral Meetings, Partnership Dialogues & Investment Discussions
- MoU Signings, Financing Agreements & Closing Ceremony
Day 2 focuses on translating opportunities into action through partnerships, financing commitments, and formal agreements to accelerate Bhutan’s agrifood transformation.
Keynote Speakers
Get ready to be inspired by the unparalleled experience of an extraordinary lineup of speakers, each a luminary in the world of extended reality
HIHI
The Hand-in-Hand Initiative (HiHi), launched in 2019, is a flagship FAO programme that supports nationally led efforts to transform agrifood systems and accelerate progress on SDGs 1, 2, and 10. It uses advanced geospatial analysis and strong partnerships to drive market-based solutions that increase incomes, improve nutrition, reduce inequalities, and build climate resilience. The initiative prioritizes countries with high levels of poverty and hunger or limited capacities, focusing on areas such as value chain development, agro- industry growth, water management, digital agriculture, food loss reduction, and climate risk management.
Commodities
Our partners
Together with our partners, we drive innovation, trade, and sustainable growth across Bhutan’s agrifood ecosystem.
Have an idea that creates impact?
BATIF invites entrepreneurs, innovators, and partners to submit proposals that advance better production, better environment, and better lives through sustainable solutions.
Success Stories
Tara Noodles
In 2024, Bhutan Agrifood Trade and Investment Forum once again proved to be a meaningful platform for Tara Noodles. Having participated, Tara approached the forum with clearer goals and greater
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A chance encounter at the Agri-Food Tech Expo Asia 2023 in Singapore has evolved into a growing international market for Bhutanese wellness products. Singaporean entrepreneur Lishan, inspired by Bhutanese herbal
Register to Join
Register to join the Bhutan Agrifood Trade & Investment Forum (BATIF), the country’s leading platform connecting policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, and agribusiness leaders. Discover new trade and investment opportunities, engage in expert-led discussions, and build meaningful partnerships. BATIF offers a unique space to exchange ideas, showcase innovation, and help shape a resilient, sustainable, and inclusive agrifood future for Bhutan.