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      Agricultural

      Innovation

      For Africa Conference

      Theme: Igniting Africa’s Agri-Future:
      Youth, Innovation, and Resilient Food Systems
      Location: University of Professional Studies Auditorium, Accra

      August 27th-28th 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
      • 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

      2025 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

      Kwabena Okyere Owusu-Sarfo

      Portfolio Manager - Wangara Green Ventures

      Don’t forget:

      27th-28th

      August, 2025

      A unique platform for rethinking the future of agricultural innovation, youth employment, and food security in Africa.
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      +233 34 229 5432 info@aiaconference.org
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