Agribusiness Congress East Africa 2015 - Programme Brochure

Silver sponsors: Hosted by: Supported by: Bronze sponsors: German co-ordinating partner: Organised by:www.agri-eastafrica.comProgramme brochureBuilding momentum for agriculture in East AfricaProgramme brochure28 – 29 January 2015Serena HotelDar es Salaam, TanzaniaBUSINESSEAST AFRICAAGRREGISTER NOW FOR FREE ENTRY AT WWW.AGRITECH-EXPO.COM 2 www.agri-eastafrica.com2 Spintelligent: +27 21 700 3552 | liam.beckett@spintelligent.comAgricultural Council of Tanzania-ACT has the pleasure and honour to welcome you to the 2nd Agribusiness Congress East Africa which will be held on 28-29th January 2015 in Dar es Salaam Tanzania. This is a two day interactive forum focusing on the development of agriculture in East Africa organized by Spintelligent and hosted by the Agricultural Council of Tanzania- ACT. We urge all people with a stake in agriculture to take advantage of this opportunity. We thank you in advance for dedicating your time for this important Congress despite numerous demands for the same. The Congress will bring together regional and international agriculture stakeholders to examine and exchange ideas on critical issues that are important in agriculture. Some of these issues are those related to regional trade, harmonization of standards, import and export legislation, the role of the private sector, and agriculture infrastructure development. The Event will encourage collaboration and drive innovation to develop East African agriculture to enable the region take advantage of the opportunities presented by the growth of this sector.Agribusiness Congress East Africa-2015 will present a tremendous opportunity for all agricultural sector actors to showcase their products and services. High profile participants will get first-hand information about commodity production, procurement, processing, marketing and service provision. Most importantly the forum will create opportunities for participants to network, exchange notes, share experiences, and probably conclude business deals. Agricultural Council of Tanzania is:• An apex for agricultural private sector stakeholders. • A member based organization with members coming from the entire agriculture value chain.• A lobbying and advocacy organization but also provides service to members and advice to policy and decision makers.ACT is overall objective is to lobby for an enabling business environment to develop Tanzanian agriculture for the benefit of all agriculture sector players.Welcome from ACT “This was a fantastic Agribusiness congress Very informative and an event that created an effective networking between main stakeholders in African Agriculture. It was time well spent and we learnt a great deal.”Kwacha Chisiza, Deputy High Commissioner, Malawi High CommissionWelcomeJanet Bitegeko Executive Director“Investment, businessand technological advancement remain key to agriculturaldevelopment “Minister Christopher Chiza, Ministry ofAgriculture, Food, Security and CooperativesRwanda: • Kilimo Kwanza + SAGCOT investment blueprints of $3.4 billion over 20 years• Producers have duty-free access to EAC, SADC and COMESA countries• $211 million upgrade to the Port of Dar es Salaam• 70% of export revenues from coffee and tea• 8th in the world for ease of doing business• Likely to double average incomes in the next 17 years.• Largest African exporters of fresh produce to Europe• $1.2 billion in annual tea exports• Market-based economy and the most liberal economic system in East Africa.• 2nd richest country in phosphorus deposits• $300 million to be invested in cotton, rice and fruit productionKenya*:Uganda*: Tanzania*:* Irrigation potential of more than 30million hectaresGrowth rate is expected to average 7% annually for the next 20 years Dr. Sinare Yusufu Sinare ChairmanPLANTING THE SEEDS FOR THE FUTURE OF ZAMBIAN AGRICULTURE 3 www.agri-eastafrica.com 3Spintelligent: +27 21 700 3552 | liam.beckett@spintelligent.com• Knowledge sharing and expert led discussions: Learn how to increase productivity and how to make farming a business.• East Africa as an agribusiness investment destination: Get into direct contact with financiers and the donor community. Meet those who have entered the market and those who can assist you to do the same.• Up-to-the-minute knowledge: Benefit from case studies, technical experts and insightful discussions – from finance and investment to post-harvest losses and sustainable practices.• See the latest in agricultural technology and solutions: Solve your specific business needs and learn about new innovations for the farming industry.• Further your business interests: Forge new relationships with partners looking to advance their and your position in East Africa.• Have access to actual decision makers and implementers: Supported by the Tanzanian Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Cooperatives, and hosted by the Agricultural Council of Tanzania, Agribusiness East Africa enjoys endorsement from several prominent private and public sector stakeholders throughout the East African region.How you will benefit from attending Agribusiness East Africa 2015Meet stakeholders from all spheres of agriculture in the East African regionFARMERS: COMMERCIAL, EMERGING AND SMALL SCALEKEY OFFICIALS FROM REGIONAL GOVERNMENTSASSOCIATIONS, NGOS, AID, DEVELOPMENT & RESEARCH AGENCIESAGRO DEALERS, TRADERS & RETAILERSSUPPLIERS, CONSULTANTS AND TECHNICAL EXPERTSVENTURE CAPITALISTS, INVESTORS AND BANKINGWhat to expectHosted Farmers Campaign50 emerging and upcoming small scale farmers will be eligible for the Hosted Farmers Campaign, and attend the conference and exhibition for FREE.Attend the conference and exhibition for FREE.Applicants need to apply before 30 November 2014 to be considered.Apply online at www.agri-eastafrica.com or email amore.swart@spintelligent.com450 +registered attendees30speakers26exhibitors25 +members of the press22countries represented200 +conference delegatesStatistics from the inaugural 2014 eventREGISTER NOW FOR FREE ENTRY AT WWW.AGRITECH-EXPO.COM 4 www.agri-eastafrica.com4 Spintelligent: +27 21 700 3552 | liam.beckett@spintelligent.com WEDNESDAY 28 JANUARY 2015 Session 1.1Opening Session: Enabling policies to grow agriculture and develop the East African regionChairman: Dr Sinare Y. Sinare, Chairman, Agricultural Council of Tanzania09:00 Welcome from the Organisers09:05 Welcome from Agricultural Council of Tanzania Dr Sinare Y. Sinare, Chairman, Agricultural Council of Tanzania09:15 Ministerial welcome: The future of agriculture in East Africa Honourable Eng. Christopher Chiza (MP), Minister of Agriculture Food Security and Cooperatives, United Republic of Tanzania*09:30 Keynote Address Building momentum to grow agricultural development in East Africa Mercy Karanja, Senior Program Officer/Senior Regional Advisor –East Africa Agricultural Development, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, United States* 10:30 Refreshment Break and VIP Exhibition Tour Session 1.2East Africa as an Agribusiness Investment DestinationChairman: Juliet Kariuki, Executive Director, Tanzania Investment Centre, Tanzania11:30 Panel Discussion: subsistence, sustainability and surplus: Realising East African agricultural potential. Discussion will include constraints and opportunities; inclusion of rural, small scale and emerging sector; best practices from across the border; and development hubs, processing clusters, and value chain development.Panellists:• Geoffrey Kirenga, Chief Executive Officer, Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania• Stephen Muchiri, Chief Executive Officer, Eastern Africa Farmers Federation, Kenya• Dr Fina A. Opio, Executive Director, Association for Sustainable Agricultural Research in Central and Eastern Africa, Uganda• Dr Sinare Y. Sinare, Chairman, Agricultural Council of Tanzania12:30 Lunch break on the exhibition floor Session 1.3Driving the business mindset in the East African farming communityChairman: Dr Sinare Y. Sinare, Chairman, Agricultural Council of Tanzania14:00 Farming as a business addressing poverty, unemployment and food security Gerald Masila, Executive Director, Eastern African Grain Council, Kenya14:20 Case Study: Cattle as a commodity for business across East Africa Chanda Burrage, Project Coordinator, CarbonEARTH, Pennsylvania State University, United States14:40 Catalysts in the future success and growth of agribusiness Dave Clements, Country Director, SeedCo, Tanzania15:00 Interactive Questions & Answers session15:15 Refreshment break on the exhibition floor Session 1.4Finance and Insurance: Making agriculture a business within the next decade.Chairman: Dr Reginald Mengi, Chairman, Tanzania Private Sector Foundation*16:00 Commercialisation of small scale farmers: sustainable livelihoods in Africa David Ruchiu, Chief Executive Officer, Farm Concern International Kenya16:20 New partnership initiatives for a competitive agribusiness in East Africa Dr. Franz-Georg von Busse, Spokesman of GEFA e.V./ Chief representative of Alois Pöttinger Maschinenfabrik GmbH16:40 Finance and Insurance: Making agriculture a business within the next decade TBC17:00 Networking drinks reception at the pool areaConference programme Audience with the PresidentShake hands with H.E Jakaya Kikwete*President of the United Republic of TanzaniaGuest of Honour to deliver an inspiring address and enjoy VIP tour of the exhibition.* Invited, awaiting confirmationPLANTING THE SEEDS FOR THE FUTURE OF ZAMBIAN AGRICULTURE 5 www.agri-eastafrica.com 5Spintelligent: +27 21 700 3552 | liam.beckett@spintelligent.comTHURSDAY 29 JANUARY 2015 Session 2.1Post-harvest losses, sustainable practices and new initiativesChairman: Jacqueline Maleko, Director General, Tanzania Trade Development Authority, Tanzania09:00 Best practices: mechanization for development Kevin Lesser, Tactical Marketing Manager, John Deere Sub Sahara Africa, Kenya09:20 Sustainable horticulture practices in Tanzania and neighbouring countries Jacqueline Mkindi, Executive Director, Tanzania Horticulture Association, Tanzania09:40 Best practices across the border: Uganda case study of using technology to address post-harvest losses Bruce Kisitu, Director, Kiva Agro Supplies Ltd, Uganda10:00 Case study: Initiatives for the outgrower systems Carter Coleman, Chairman: Kilombero Plantations Ltd, Tanzania10:20 Interactive Questions & Answers session10:30 Refreshment Break on exhibition floorSession 2.2Panel Discussion: Youth in agriculture; from young dreams to sustainable realities Chairman: Dr Anna Temu, Chairperson Sokoine University Graduate Entrepreneurs Cooperative Society LTD, Tanzania* 09:30 Discussion will include the dreams versus the reality of an aspiring farmer, how to break the mould, innovations and modernization, introducing technology in farming, and the concept of mental leap-frogging and how to transform the farmers’ mindsets in the next generation.Panellists:• Aborgast E. Mmasi, Managing Director, Darem Consulting Ltd, Tanzania• Juma Ngomuo, Assistant Program Support & Institutional Coordinator, Tanzania Graduate Farmers Association, Tanzania*• Stephano Kingazi, Executive Public Speaker, The Real Voice Business Inspiration Forum, Tanzania• Sufian Makando, Manager, Sokoine University Graduate Entrepreneurs Cooperative, Tanzania*• Felix Mosha, Chairman, East African Business Council, Tanzania 13:00 Lunch break on exhibition floor Session 2.3Closing Session: Steps to building momentum for agricultural developmentChairman: Janet Bitegeko, Executive Director, Agricultural Council of Tanzania, Tanzania14:30 What can we do today to secure tomorrow: Learning outcomes from the past two days, points of clarity and sharing of best practices. Implementing a practical road map to growing the sector.• Stephano Kingazi, Executive Public Speaker, The Real Voice Business Inspiration Forum, Tanzania• Jacqueline Maleko, Director General, Tanzania Trade Development Authority, Tanzania• Dr Sinare Y. Sinare, Chairman, Agricultural Council of Tanzania• Dr Anna Temu, Chairperson Sokoine University Graduate Entrepreneurs Cooperative Society LTD, Tanzania* 15:30 Refreshments and prize giving on exhibition floorConference programmeAudience with the PresidentShake hands with H.E Jakaya Kikwete*President of the United Republic of TanzaniaGuest of Honour to deliver an inspiring address and enjoy VIP tour of the exhibition.* Invited, awaiting confirmation www.agri-eastafrica.com6 Spintelligent: +27 21 700 3552 | liam.beckett@spintelligent.comThe East African market is one of over 350 million consumers and its agricultural sector is valued at more than $ 176 billionFeedbackThe East African agriculture sector is valued at over $176 billion. Attending the Agribusiness Congress East Africa is a surefire way to enter this market , or to consolidate and maintain existing relationships.To find out how you can get involved or for more information on the opportunities available to you, please contact:Liam Beckett on t: (+27) 21 700 3552 | c: (+27) 79 2817 865 | e: liam.beckett@spintelligent.comEndorsed by:Media partners: Showcasing opportunitiesSilver sponsors: Bronze sponsors: Exhibitors: German coordinating partners: Interactive outdoor exhibitionNetwork and fast-track your business needs in the East African MarketIndoor exhibition to find your solutions under one roofOutdoor exhibition for a real-field feel www.agri-eastafrica.com 7Spintelligent: +27 21 700 3552 | liam.beckett@spintelligent.comEthiopiaFranceGermanyIndiaItalyKenyaMauritiusMozambiqueNetherlandsNigeriaNorwayRwandaSomaliaSouth AfricaSwedenTanzaniaTurkeyUgandaUKUSAZambiaIndoor Exhibition Floor Plan - Serena Hotel Marquee Visit the exhibition to: Key product sectors:EntranceLunch area• Compare products from over 40 exhibiting agricultural companies• Meet experts in agricultural machinery and address your challenges in obtaining finance and maintaining such equipment• Learn about the use of modern large scale irrigation systems and implementing intelligent use of water on your farm• Get precise and cost-saving information on: fertilizer, plant nutrients, equipment specifications• Discuss your supply chain needs (procurement, warehousing, processing, merchandising, transport and distribution) with the experts • Network with other agricultural professionals and be part of the largest growing agricultural event in Tanzania.• Interactive outdoor exhibition to actively compare products and services and make business decisions on siteShowcaseBusiness lounge40+ leading suppliers exhibiting20+ countries represented Over 800 attendees• Agronomy Advice & Services• Business Advice & Services • Crop Protection• Cultivation/ Establishment • Equipment• Post-Harvest Technology• Producers & Importers• Research & Development• Seed Supply / Plant Breeding• Tractors & Handlers• Irrigation• Fertilisers / Nutrition• Harvesting Machinery• Livestock and Poultry equipment• Marketing / Merchants• Veterinary services/ Animal healthcare• Spraying / Spreading MachineryAvaliable to attendees for networking and meetingsOutdoor exhibition for a real-field feelREGISTER NOW FOR FREE ENTRY AT WWW.AGRITECH-EXPO.COM 8 www.agri-eastafrica.com8 Spintelligent: +27 21 700 3552 | liam.beckett@spintelligent.com 4. 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