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Agricultural

Innovation

For Africa Conference

Theme: African Youth Leveraging Innovation
for Sustainable Food Systems
Location: Cedi House, University of Ghana - Accra

October 2nd-3rd 2025

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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.
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What to expect!

Visionary Speaker

Meet and learn from the top industry leaders globally and locally.

Networking Sessions

Get the chance to connect and get insight on your knowledge and expertise.

Panel Discussions

Opportunity to get expert insight from the top industry leaders.

Meet Innovative Businesses

You will get to meet global and local innovative businesses and the brains behind them

Event

Schedules

2 days 1 venue
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  • All Topics
  • Deal Room
  • Food Security
  • Investment
  • Panel Discussion
  • Plenary Session
  • Policy & Advocacy
  • Presentation
  • Q&A Session
  • Technology
  • Trade
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  • Day 1


  • 09:00 - 10:00
    Arrival, Registration, Coffee and Networking, Safety and Safeguarding Speech

  • Benjamin Gyan-Kesse
    10:00 - 10:10
    Opening Welcome Remarks
    By Benjamin Gyan-Kesse Executive Director, KIC

    By the host (what the conference is about, thank all sponsors, speakers, and participants for coming)
    Plenary Session
    Where
    Main Hall

  • Joe Mensah
    10:10 - 10:15
    Special Remarks by Conference Chair
    By Joe Mensah KIC Board Chair

    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).
    Plenary Session
    Where
    Main Hall

  • Isaac Newton Acquah
    10:15 - 10:20
    Remarks
    By Isaac Newton Acquah ITC NTF V Program

    Why they partnered the event and what it means to them.
    Plenary Session
    Where
    Main Hall

  • Dr. Betty Anann
    10:20 - 10:40
    Keynote Address: Empowering Youth Startups and Agri-MSMEs in Africa: Addressing Climate Change, Innovative Financing, Market Efficiency, and Gender Mainstreaming for Sustainable Food Systems.
    By Dr. Betty Anann Country Director - AGRA

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    Food Security
    Panel Discussion
    Plenary Session
    Technology
    Where
    Main Hall

  • Robert Asugre
    10:40 - 11:00
    Transforming Ghana's Food Systems: The Role of Youth-led Initiatives in Climate Resilience and Food Security
    By Robert Asugre Country Director, IDH Ghana

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    Food Security
    Panel Discussion
    Presentation
    Technology
    Trade
    Where
    Main Hall

  • 11:00 - 12.00
    Addressing Climate Change Climate-Smart Agricultural Practices for Sustainable Food Production

  • 11:00 - 12:00
    Policy Perspective: Empowering Youth Startups and Agri-MSMEs in Africa.

    Panel Discussion Join Us Live
    Food Security
    Panel Discussion
    Where
    Main Hall

  • 12:15 - 13:30
    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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    Panel Discussion
    Q&A Session
    Trade
    Where
    Breakout Room 1

  • 15:10 - 16.00
    Gender Mainstreaming Promoting Gender Equality in Agribusiness: Opportunities, Constraints, Inclusive Financing & Solutions

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    Panel Discussion
    Policy & Advocacy
    Where
    Main Hall

  • 16:00 - 16:20
    Announcement and Departure

  • Day 2


  • 10:00 - 10:10
    Recap and Introduction to Day 2

  • 10:10 - 11:00
    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

Speakers from 2024

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

Kwabena Okyere Owusu-Sarfo

Portfolio Manager - Wangara Green Ventures

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+233 34 229 5432 info@aiaconference.org
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