We are excited to invite you to this open and interactive 2-day forum, where key decision-makers, subject matter experts, professionals, industry stakeholders, and actors come together. This conference provides a unique platform for rethinking the future of agricultural innovation, youth employment, and food security in Africa.
Address by the Conference Chair on the essence of the Conference and what it hopes to achieve and how it fits into the KIC strategy and Africa’s food security needs. Also speak in the capacity of a sponsor (oil as a panacea story).
Unlocking Youth Entrepreneurship in Agriculture: Challenges and Success Stories
12:15 - 12:40
Innovative Financing Innovative Financing Models for Agricultural Development for Youth Startups and Agri-MSMEs.
12:40 - 13:30
Innovative Financing Unlocking Investment Opportunities for Youth Startups and Agri-MSMEs: The Role of BDS and investors
13:30 - 15:10
Strengthening Policy Frameworks Driving Agribusiness Policy Reforms for Youth Startups and Agri-MSMEs: Perspectives from Government, Civil Society and Development World
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Food Security
Panel Discussion
Policy & Advocacy
Q&A Session
Where
Main Hall
14:30 - 15:10
Conversations around opportunities in the Cassava value chain
15:10 - 15:55
Market Efficiency Enhancing Market Access and Efficiency for Smallholder Farmers
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Circular Economy Circular Economy Solutions for Sustainable Agriculture in Africa
11:00 - 11:50
AfCFTA and Market Expansion Exploring Regional Market Opportunities: Strategies for Ghanaian Agri-Entrepreneurs
11:00 - 17:30
Deal Room - Pitches to investors
11:50 - 12:10
Coffee Break and Networking
12:10 - 1:30
The Tech of Traceability; Enhancing Food Traceability in Cocoa Supply Chain
12:10 - 13:00
Traceability in Ghana's Food Systems Enhancing Food Traceability in Ghana's Supply Chain
13:30 - 14:30
Lunch Break
14:00 - 14:50
Youth Startup and Agri-MSMEs Incubation and Acceleration Programs: Moving beyond Capacity Building & Pitches (Collaboration, Integration, Monitoring, number games, real impact, etc)
14:30 - 15:30
Employment opportunities within the agricultural sector: The role of Soft Skills
15:30 - 16:20
Youth Startup and Agri-MSMEs Incubation and Acceleration Programs: Moving beyond Capacity Building & Pitches
16:20 - 16:30
Summary of Key Insights and Recommendations
16:40 - 16:50
Group Photo, Announcement and Departure
16.30 - 16:40
Closing Remarks and Vote of Thanks
9:00 - 10:00
Arrival, Registration, Coffee and Networking, Safety and Safeguarding Speech
Our Visionary
2024 Speakers
Worldclass
Joe Mensah
KIC Board Chair
Dr. Betty Anann
Country Director - AGRA
Benjamin Gyan-Kesse
Executive Director, KIC
Robert Asugre
Country Director, IDH Ghana
Isaac Newton Acquah
ITC NTF V Program
John Scicchitano
Managing Director - Pangea Global Ventures
Hilda Nimo-Tieku
CEO - Jobberman Ghana
Prof. Irene S. Egyir
Associate Professor of Agricultural Economics - University of Ghana
Mr. Bashiru Musah Dokurugu
Program Officer - AGRA
Dr. Kwaku Antwi
Policy, Research, and Investment Cluster Leader - FARA
Esther Kyerewaa Twumasi
Co-Founder - Chamber of Women in Agribusiness Ghana
Steven Nhyira Odarteifio
Head of Food Systems - WFP Ghana
Kwabena Frimpong
Regional Director - Ignitia (Africa)
Benjamin Owusu - Ansah
MD - The Event Oxygen
Andrew Read
Office Director - USAID/Ghana
Hannah Appiah
Founder & CEO - McHan Cosmetics Ltd.
Nana Okyir Baidoo
Agriculture & Agribusiness to Entrepreneurship Coordinator - Ghana Enterprises Agency
Nana Opoku Agyeman-Prempeh
CEO - GrowForMe
Anthony Kofituo Morrison
CEO - Chamber of Agribusiness
Esther Fefoame
Managing Partner - EF & Associates Ghana LTD.
Charity Adupong
CEO - Meannan Foods
PFAG
DAI Policy Link
Dr. Solomon Gyan Ansah
Crop Services Director - MOFA
Bismark Owusu Nortey
Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana - Executive Director, Acting
Alexander K. Dadzawa
Director of Projects - Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA)
Isaac Asomani, CFA
Chief Investment Officer - Wangara Green Ventures
Joel Odeh
New Product Development Lead - Fairtrade Africa
Maxwell Commey
MD - Oro Oil Ghana Limited
Patricia Ansong
Global Growth Strategist, Consultant & Coach - Brand and Bloom