When and where did RAMD Date Palm Congress 2026 take place?
RAMD Date Palm Congress 2026 took place on October 1, 2026 at the Kasbah Hotel Xaluca in Erfoud, Errachidia province, in the heart of the Drâa-Tafilalet region.
International Congress • Erfoud, Errachidia 2026
RAMD Date Palm Congress 2026
On October 1, 2026, the date palm industry came together in Erfoud. Relive the highlights: video report, interviews and the day in pictures.
The event in numbers
500+
Professionals
25+
Countries
40+
Speakers
15+
Sponsors
Scroll
31B$
Global date market
7%
Annual growth
5M+
Date palms in Morocco
120k T
Annual production (Morocco)
Our Vision
Context & Vision
Shaping the future of the date palm sector
As part of the Regional Agro-business Meeting Days (RAMD) initiative, a professional platform designed and led by Global Market Crops (GMC), we work to structure a dynamic, innovative and business-oriented ecosystem.
The ambition of RAMD is to create a reference space for dialogue, innovation and connection, bringing together all the players in the agricultural value chain: producers, exporters, investors, experts and institutions.
B2B Networking
Targeted meetings with decision-makers and investors
Innovation
AgriTech solutions and cutting-edge technologies
Keynotes
International experts and industry leaders
International
USA guest of honor, opening to Africa
3rd Edition
RAMD Congress 2026
The Concept
The RAMD Concept
4 fundamental pillars for an exceptional event
01
A single sector
One per edition, ensuring depth, relevance and expertise on the date palm.
02
A single day
Condensed, dynamic and optimized for high added value and maximum impact.
03
Strategic region
Drâa-Tafilalet, the driving force of the Moroccan date palm, a land of oases and tradition.
04
Support
Visibility, demonstrations and targeted networking for participating companies.
Agenda
2026 Edition Program
A full day of exchanges and innovations
Morning
Welcome & Registration
Welcome coffee and badge collection
Official opening session
Institutional speeches and launch
International keynotes
Talks by world experts
Networking Coffee Break
Exchanges and meetings between attendees
Panel 1: State of the sector
Assessment and outlook for the Moroccan date palm
Panel 2: Markets & Export
International opportunities and export strategies
Networking Lunch
Friendly meal with networking opportunities
Afternoon
Technical workshops
2 to 3 parallel sessions on technical topics
Innovation & Investment round table
Discussions with investors and financial institutions
Networking Coffee Break
Last break before the B2B meetings
Targeted B2B meetings
Pre-scheduled matchmaking sessions
Closing & Summary
Recommendations and outlook for the sector
Themes
Thematic Areas
Strategic issues of the date palm industry
Fertigation & Water management
Optimizing water and nutrient supply in oasis and modern systems for sustainable agriculture.
Drying & Post-harvest valorization
Improving quality, preservation and processing of dates to maximize added value.
Marketing & Markets
Structuring distribution channels, branding and export development in international markets.
Innovation & Modernization
New technologies, digitalization and AgriTech solutions adapted to oasis areas.
Plant health challenges
Managing diseases (notably Bayoud) and emerging pests threatening the sector.
Investment & Value chain
Financing opportunities and partnership models to develop the entire chain.
Target Audience
Who attends?
A complete ecosystem gathered in one place
Date producers
Cooperatives & Aggregators
Exporters
Input suppliers
AgriTech companies
Public institutions
Investors
NGOs & Organizations
2026 edition recap
Relive the congress
Video report, partner interviews and the day in pictures, from October 1, 2026 in Erfoud.
THEY SUPPORT US
Sponsors & Partners
Organizations standing alongside RAMD Date Palm Congress 2026 to move the Moroccan date palm sector forward.
Premium Sponsor
Diamond Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Would you like to associate your brand with upcoming RAMD events?
Contact the partnerships team
Frequently asked questions
RAMD Date Palm Congress 2026 at a glance
Key facts about the 2026 edition of the international date palm congress.
Where can I watch the congress highlights?
The website blog features the video report of the day, video interviews with partners (AstraChem Maroc, SOWIT, Maghreb Steel, Solutions Agricoles) and the event in pictures.
Which topics were covered?
Fertigation and water management, drying and post-harvest valorization, marketing and exports, AgriTech innovation, plant health issues (Bayoud disease, red palm weevil) and investment in the date value chain.
Who was the congress for?
Date producers, cooperatives, exporters, input suppliers, AgriTech companies, institutions, investors and agricultural development organizations.
How can I take part in or partner with upcoming RAMD events?
Write to contact@gmcmaroc.com or follow the RAMD (Regional Agro-business Meeting Days) LinkedIn page to hear about upcoming editions and partnership opportunities.
Registration closed
Thank you for this edition!
Thank you to the participants, speakers and partners who gathered on October 1, 2026 in Erfoud. Attending, exhibiting or sponsoring: let's talk about the next RAMD events.