The Agriculture, Innovation and Technology (AIT) Conference with the theme “Strengthening value chains by utilizing innovative technologies for inclusive economic growth and job creation in agriculture and agribusiness” is an event with a prepense approach for the creation of quality on-and off farm employment and self-employment opportunities for the African youth.
Networking: Are you looking to connect to business or employment opportunities? Are you an investor looking for your next venture in agriculture and agribusiness? Are you an entrepreneur or student looking to start, grow, or expand your business? Do you want to learn how to create viable partnerships and business linkages?
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The agricultural sector stands to play a key role in solving the numerous challenges that threaten stability and growth in many African countries post the COVID-19 pandemic. There is need for conversations around the link between agriculture, youth employment, entrepreneurship, innovation, technology and inclusive economic growth.
The Agriculture, Innovation and Technology (AIT) Conference with the theme “Strengthening value chains by utilizing innovative technologies for inclusive economic growth and job creation in agriculture and agribusiness” is an event with a prepense approach for the creation of quality on-and off farm employment and self-employment opportunities for the African youth.
The two-day virtual AIT 2021 conference, which will be held on the 21st and 22nd July, aims to gather 1000+ participants, 50 speakers, workshop facilitators, 20+ exhibitors and key economic actors, such as: Government delegations, Policy makers, African leaders, Investors, and the Private sector.
Topical and thematic issues to be covered at the event will be analyzing the role of the factors that pertain to the provision of opportunities for youth in Africa. These issues include the promotion of sustainability, value chains, food security, circular economy, the impact of technology, the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), diversity and inclusion of women, as well as finance and policy development in agriculture and agribusiness.
The SensXAfrica AIT virtual conference strives to encourage the spirit of building sustainable partnerships, empowering the youth and young women in Agri businesses by providing an innovative and technologically friendly ecosystem needed for sustainable growth to stimulate job creation and take on emerging global markets.
Education: Are you an expert interested in sharing your knowledge for the greater good? Do you want to learn how agriculture can be utilized as a remunerative or prestigious profession? Do you want to expand your knowledge on the untapped potential of innovative technology and its impact on agriculture?
Networking: Are you looking to connect to business or employment opportunities? Are you an investor looking for your next venture in agriculture and agribusiness? Are you an entrepreneur or student looking to start, grow, or expand your business? Do you want to learn how to create viable partnerships and business linkages?
Implementation: Are you interested in SensXAfrica’s support in your business endeavors post-conference? Are you interested in receiving updates, such as career, coaching and investment opportunities, and invitations to further networking events?
Impact: Join the conversation and become part of the OYA Programme network! The AIT 2021 Conference will run a special segment dubbed “IMPACT XChamp” tailored to disadvantaged youth (young women and men) in rural areas across Africa who depend on agriculture to support their educational needs, feed their families and contribute to their local communities. SensXAfrica, with the support of other stakeholders and partners, will announce the carefully selected nominees before the official closing ceremony.
*Workshop attendees will be awarded a digital Certificate of participation.
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Main counterparts:
Opening Remarks by – Mr. Songowayo Zyambo, Ministry of Agriculture, Permanent Secretary *On behalf of the President of the Republic of Zambia.
Key Note Speaker: Chief. Dr. Jewel Taylor, Vice President of Liberia
Key Note Speaker: Dr. Ladislaus Agbesi, Chairman at Pan African Business Forum, Benin
Statement by Mr. Li Yong, Director General, UNIDO (VideoMessage)
Moderator: Mr. Malobi Ogbechie, Founder of Panafrican Traders, Nigeria
Chat Moderator – SensXAfrica
Speakers:
Q & A Session: 15 mins
Moderator: Ms. Milensu Kapaipi, Consultant FAO, Italy
Q & A Session: 15 mins
Moderator: Mr. Musaba Chailunga, Founder OOD Africa, Canada
Speakers:
Q & A Session: 15 mins
Workshop Facilitator: Mr. Loving Asibey Koranteng JA Ventures, Ghana and Ms. Melanie Keita, Melanin Kapital, Germany
Q & A Session: 15 mins
Moderator: Ms Fatoumata Diallo, Business consultant , United Kingdom
Speakers:
Q & A Session: 15 Min Review by Ms. Mwape Mapulanga, Founder of Agropreneur, Zambia
Moderator: Fatoumata Diallo, Business consultant , United Kingdom
Speakers:
Q & A Session: 15 Min Review by Mr. Tafadzwa Shaun Bahela, Normady Agritech, Zimbabwe
Moderator: Calvin Jodisi, Founder of Asenti, Kenya
Speakers:
Q & A Session: 15 mins
Remarks by: Mr.Ahmard Vital ,Youth Mentor, USA Dr Maureen Mwanawasa, Former first lady of Zambia, Lawyer
Presenter: Ms. Bibusa Wißemann, CEO and Founder, SensXAfrica, Germany Ms. Thato Mkohothu, Chair at Miriam Makeba Centre for girl
Closing Remarks: Ms. Justina Mutale, Founder Justina Mutale Foundation