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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Agricultural Innovation for Africa Conference 2025

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

Day 1
09:00 - 10:00
Arrival, Registration, Coffee and Networking, Safety and Safeguarding Speech
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
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
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
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
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

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2025 Speakers

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Agricultural

Innovation

For Africa Conference

August 27th-28th 2025

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What to expect!

Visionary Speaker

Networking Sessions

Panel Discussions

Meet Innovative Businesses

Event

Schedules

Day 1

Arrival, Registration, Coffee and Networking, Safety and Safeguarding Speech

Opening Welcome Remarks

Special Remarks by Conference Chair

Remarks

Keynote Address: Empowering Youth Startups and Agri-MSMEs in Africa: Addressing Climate Change, Innovative Financing, Market Efficiency, and Gender Mainstreaming for Sustainable Food Systems.

Transforming Ghana's Food Systems: The Role of Youth-led Initiatives in Climate Resilience and Food Security

Addressing Climate Change Climate-Smart Agricultural Practices for Sustainable Food Production

Policy Perspective: Empowering Youth Startups and Agri-MSMEs in Africa.

Unlocking Youth Entrepreneurship in Agriculture: Challenges and Success Stories

Innovative Financing Innovative Financing Models for Agricultural Development for Youth Startups and Agri-MSMEs.

Innovative Financing Unlocking Investment Opportunities for Youth Startups and Agri-MSMEs: The Role of BDS and investors

Strengthening Policy Frameworks Driving Agribusiness Policy Reforms for Youth Startups and Agri-MSMEs: Perspectives from Government, Civil Society and Development World

Conversations around opportunities in the Cassava value chain

Market Efficiency Enhancing Market Access and Efficiency for Smallholder Farmers

Gender Mainstreaming Promoting Gender Equality in Agribusiness: Opportunities, Constraints, Inclusive Financing & Solutions

Announcement and Departure

Day 2

Recap and Introduction to Day 2

Circular Economy Circular Economy Solutions for Sustainable Agriculture in Africa

AfCFTA and Market Expansion Exploring Regional Market Opportunities: Strategies for Ghanaian Agri-Entrepreneurs

Deal Room - Pitches to investors

Coffee Break and Networking

The Tech of Traceability; Enhancing Food Traceability in Cocoa Supply Chain

Traceability in Ghana's Food Systems Enhancing Food Traceability in Ghana's Supply Chain

Lunch Break

Youth Startup and Agri-MSMEs Incubation and Acceleration Programs: Moving beyond Capacity Building & Pitches (Collaboration, Integration, Monitoring, number games, real impact, etc)

Employment opportunities within the agricultural sector: The role of Soft Skills

Youth Startup and Agri-MSMEs Incubation and Acceleration Programs: Moving beyond Capacity Building & Pitches

Summary of Key Insights and Recommendations

Group Photo, Announcement and Departure

Closing Remarks and Vote of Thanks

Arrival, Registration, Coffee and Networking, Safety and Safeguarding Speech

2025 Speakers

Joe Mensah

Dr. Betty Anann

Benjamin Gyan-Kesse

Robert Asugre

Isaac Newton Acquah

John Scicchitano

Hilda Nimo-Tieku

Prof. Irene S. Egyir

Mr. Bashiru Musah Dokurugu

Dr. Kwaku Antwi

Esther Kyerewaa Twumasi

Steven Nhyira Odarteifio

Kwabena Frimpong

Benjamin Owusu - Ansah

Andrew Read

Hannah Appiah

Nana Okyir Baidoo

Nana Opoku Agyeman-Prempeh

Anthony Kofituo Morrison

Esther Fefoame

Charity Adupong

PFAG

Dr. Solomon Gyan Ansah

Bismark Owusu Nortey

Alexander K. Dadzawa

Isaac Asomani, CFA

Joel Odeh

Maxwell Commey

Patricia Ansong

Kwabena Okyere Owusu-Sarfo

Don’t forget:

27th-28th

27th - 28th August, 2025
University of Professional Studies (UPSA), Accra