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Theme: “Transforming Agriculture for the Future: Innovation, Sustainability, and Policy Excellence ”
Date: October 22-23, 2025
Venue: KICC , Nairobi
The summit aims to bring together key players in the agricultural industry, including policymakers, researchers, entrepreneurs, innovators, academia and other stakeholders, to foster engagement on promoting innovation, Research and a business-friendly environment within the agricultural sector. Policymakers will share insights on how regulations can be tailored to support agricultural innovation and competitiveness in driving sustainable agricultural development in Kenya and beyond for food and nutrition security, wealth and employment creation.
Participants will engage in dialogues on how to create a business-friendly landscape in agriculture, addressing issues such as funding opportunities, market access, and industry collaboration. The summit will serve as a platform for networking and knowledge-sharing among key agricultural stakeholders, with the aim of driving forward progress in the industry towards a more sustainable and innovative future.
Kenya has experienced rapid expansion in higher education sector in the last decade. Universities are expected to contribute to the country’s development through training of qualified manpower, and generating technologies and innovations to drive industry and business growth. To enable effective participation of agriculture training and/or research organizations, and adequate engagement with sector players ASNET has introduced a third day of the summit.
During the summit, the academia and research institutions will have the opportunity to meet and engage sector players and contribute to discussions and finding solutions to the various pressing issues in the agriculture sector. In addition, the universities will showcase their innovations, products, services in support of the agriculture sector industry at the expo.
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Objectives
1. Promote adoption of cutting-edge technologies and practices, including artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and digital tools, to drive productivity, competitiveness, and sustainability.
2. Address climate-smart agriculture, regenerative agriculture, and conservation strategies, to ensure the long-term resilience of Kenya’s agricultural systems.
3. Facilitate the inclusion of marginalized groups, including youth and women on agricultural opportunities that ensure equitable access to resources, financing, and decision-making roles.
4. Enhancing Private Sector Investments;
5. Moving Stakeholder Conversation to the next level; Sectoral Policies, Public Private Dialogues for inclusive and sustainable growth
Key Areas of Focus for the Summit:
- Positioning for the AI Revolution: From Seed to Shelf: Delve into how AI and GenAI are transforming the entire agri-food supply chain—from crop production to retail—and explore practical ways to integrate these technologies into agriculture.
- Production diversity and dietary diversity in smallholder farm households; Explore how growing a variety of crops and integrating livestock enhances household food security and nutrition.
- Bridging the gap between Academia and the sector: Discuss the potential collaboration between academia and the agricultural sector to drive innovation, research, and policy implementation.
- Building Resilient Sustainable Supply Chains: Connecting Producers with Markets: Examine the challenges of linking smallholder farmers to formal and international markets and explore solutions to strengthen market access, reduce post-harvest losses, and ensure fair pricing for producers.
- Climate Change and Agriculture: Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Resilience: Explore climate change’s impact on agriculture and discuss strategies to mitigate risks and adapt farming practices to the changing climate, ensuring long-term food security.
- Agri-Finance: Innovative Financing Models for Sustainable Agriculture: Discuss blended finance, microfinancing, and other innovative financing models that can help MSMEs and smallholder farmers access the capital needed for investment in sustainable and innovative agricultural practices.
- Transforming Agriculture through Policy and Government Collaboration: Facilitate a discussion on the role of government policies in supporting innovation, market linkages, and inclusive growth in agriculture, and how collaboration between stakeholders can improve policy outcomes.
- Driving Innovation and Trade Opportunities; Agro-processing and value addition in the Dairy, Meat, Poultry, and Fish Industry: Focus on innovations and opportunities for investment and trade in Kenya’s meat, poultry, and fish industries, analyzing both local and export market trends.
- Registration
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You can Register your attendance by CLICKING HERE
- Summary
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Theme: “Transforming Agriculture for the Future: Innovation, Sustainability, and Policy Excellence ”
Date: October 22-23, 2025
Venue: KICC , Nairobi
The summit aims to bring together key players in the agricultural industry, including policymakers, researchers, entrepreneurs, innovators, academia and other stakeholders, to foster engagement on promoting innovation, Research and a business-friendly environment within the agricultural sector. Policymakers will share insights on how regulations can be tailored to support agricultural innovation and competitiveness in driving sustainable agricultural development in Kenya and beyond for food and nutrition security, wealth and employment creation.
Participants will engage in dialogues on how to create a business-friendly landscape in agriculture, addressing issues such as funding opportunities, market access, and industry collaboration. The summit will serve as a platform for networking and knowledge-sharing among key agricultural stakeholders, with the aim of driving forward progress in the industry towards a more sustainable and innovative future.
Kenya has experienced rapid expansion in higher education sector in the last decade. Universities are expected to contribute to the country’s development through training of qualified manpower, and generating technologies and innovations to drive industry and business growth. To enable effective participation of agriculture training and/or research organizations, and adequate engagement with sector players ASNET has introduced a third day of the summit.
During the summit, the academia and research institutions will have the opportunity to meet and engage sector players and contribute to discussions and finding solutions to the various pressing issues in the agriculture sector. In addition, the universities will showcase their innovations, products, services in support of the agriculture sector industry at the expo.OUR SPONSOR
- Goals and Objectives
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Objectives
1. Promote adoption of cutting-edge technologies and practices, including artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and digital tools, to drive productivity, competitiveness, and sustainability.
2. Address climate-smart agriculture, regenerative agriculture, and conservation strategies, to ensure the long-term resilience of Kenya’s agricultural systems.
3. Facilitate the inclusion of marginalized groups, including youth and women on agricultural opportunities that ensure equitable access to resources, financing, and decision-making roles.
4. Enhancing Private Sector Investments;
5. Moving Stakeholder Conversation to the next level; Sectoral Policies, Public Private Dialogues for inclusive and sustainable growth - Topics
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Key Areas of Focus for the Summit:
- Positioning for the AI Revolution: From Seed to Shelf: Delve into how AI and GenAI are transforming the entire agri-food supply chain—from crop production to retail—and explore practical ways to integrate these technologies into agriculture.
- Production diversity and dietary diversity in smallholder farm households; Explore how growing a variety of crops and integrating livestock enhances household food security and nutrition.
- Bridging the gap between Academia and the sector: Discuss the potential collaboration between academia and the agricultural sector to drive innovation, research, and policy implementation.
- Building Resilient Sustainable Supply Chains: Connecting Producers with Markets: Examine the challenges of linking smallholder farmers to formal and international markets and explore solutions to strengthen market access, reduce post-harvest losses, and ensure fair pricing for producers.
- Climate Change and Agriculture: Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Resilience: Explore climate change’s impact on agriculture and discuss strategies to mitigate risks and adapt farming practices to the changing climate, ensuring long-term food security.
- Agri-Finance: Innovative Financing Models for Sustainable Agriculture: Discuss blended finance, microfinancing, and other innovative financing models that can help MSMEs and smallholder farmers access the capital needed for investment in sustainable and innovative agricultural practices.
- Transforming Agriculture through Policy and Government Collaboration: Facilitate a discussion on the role of government policies in supporting innovation, market linkages, and inclusive growth in agriculture, and how collaboration between stakeholders can improve policy outcomes.
- Driving Innovation and Trade Opportunities; Agro-processing and value addition in the Dairy, Meat, Poultry, and Fish Industry: Focus on innovations and opportunities for investment and trade in Kenya’s meat, poultry, and fish industries, analyzing both local and export market trends.
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