The forum was held from 26th to 28th September 2012 in Arusha Tanzania with the theme "Scaling investment and innovation for sustainable agricultural growth and food security"

The African Conservation Tillage Network (ACT) participated in the The African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) 2012. The AGRF was a continuation of the global dialogue that began with the World Economic Forum on Africa and the G8. Putting smallholder farmers at the centre of the conversation, the forum develops concrete action plans for developing Africa's agricultural sector.

The AGRF 2012 brought together African heads of state, ministers, farmers, private agribusiness firms, financial institutions, NGOs, civil society and scientists, to discuss the right way to scale up investments and innovation for sustainable agricultural growth and food security. Guests were hosted by H.E. Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, The President of The Republic of Tanzania with former UN Secretary General, Kofi Annan chairing the forum. ACT was represented in the AGRF 2012 and participated in various events.