8:45 AM
Registration & Tea Break
09:05 AM
Welcome Address/Introduction of Special Guests and Sponsors
MC/Host - Flo Akinbiyi
09:20 AM
Presentation from Crenov8
Presenter: Bola Oyedele, MD - Crenov8
09:30 AM
Keynote Speech : UAE's Interest in Trading with African Countries
Special Guest of Honor: : H. E. Juma Mohamed Al KaitAssistant Undersecretary - Foreign Trade Affairs Ministry of Economy, UAE
09:40 AM
Presentation: How Logistics Can Help Improve Agricultural Trade in Africa
Chief Guest Speaker: Dr. Taiwo Olayinka Afolabi - CEO, SIFAX Group
09:55 AM
Presentation: Dubai as an International Trade Hub for Businesses in Africa
Speaker: Omar Khan - Director of International Offices, Dubai Chamber
10:30 AM
Panel Discussion 1: Ways to Create a Sustainable Future in Agriculture
Moderator: Jacob Stenhouse
Panelists:
- Azeez Oluwole, CEO - FarmKonnect
- Joshua Ajisope, CEO - Farmfunded
- Ademola Akinyemi, CEO - Farmcenta
- Kenneth Okonkwo, CEO - Farmcrowdy
10:45 AM
TEA BREAK - 1
11:00 AM
Presentation: The Future of Technology in Agriculture
Speaker: Hannu Kulju - Technology Farmer at BioGrow Investment Pty
11:10 AM
Presentation: Water-Food Nexus
Speaker: Nicolas Delaunay - Strategy, Partnerships & Communications Expert; Sustainability, Water, Agenda 2030
11:25 AM
Presentation: Role of Logistics in Agriculture
Speaker: William Stenhouse, Vice President, Agility - Africa
11:55 AM
Panel Discussion 2: Opportunities in Agricultural Value Chain: Logistics, Trade, & Finance
Moderator: MC
Panelists:
- Alok Bhargava - MD, Praramb Agri Trading DMCC
- Dr. Dennie M. Beach - CEO & President, Go Africa LLC / Go Africa Trading.
- Attai Riches Inyene - CEO, Winich Farms
- Ingo Schluter - President, Doehler - MENA
- Adekunle Abdul Razaq Oyinloye - Group Managing Director, Sifax Group
12:00 PM
Closing Remarks - Lunch, Breakout Session and Exhibition Announcement
MC/Host - Flo Akinbiyi
14:00 PM
Lunch Break
15:00 PM
Breakout Meetings & Exhibitions
17:00 PM
Exhibitions
Close of Exhibitions
8:45 AM
Registration & Tea Break
09:05 AM
Recap of Day 1/Introduction of Special Guests and Sponsors
MC/Host - Flo Akinbiyi
09:20 AM
Presentation: Role of Africa in supporting UAE Food Security
Speaker: Dr. Abdulkareem Mohammed Al Amri, CEO of Hail Agriculture Consultancy
09:30 AM
Presentation: Food Trade in the UAE
Special Guest: Joachim Yebouet -CEO, Foodco Holding P.J.S.C., UAE
09:55 AM
Panel Discussion 1: Import/Export Regulations, Certifications, and Food Safety
Moderator: Nour Hamza, Corporate & Commercial Associate - TLG
Panelists:
- Prince Ajibola Oluyede - Chairman, NICERT
- Bianca Gracias - General Counsel, Suits Advisor
- Yvonne Spiller - Managing Director, Freedom Corporate Services
10:05 AM
Presentation: How to Deal with Agricultural Challenges in Africa
Speaker: Leonie Hartmann - CEO, Avagro
10:35 AM
Panel Discussion 2: Agribusiness Opportunities in Africa
Moderator: Mark Olorundare - GM, Crenov8
Panelists:
- Tokunbo Chiedu, CEO - Compass Consulting
- Brian Barriskill, Director - Fresh on Table
- Farouk Khaillann, CEO - Premium Africa Holdings
- Michael Iyambo, Chairman - Namibian Agronomic Board
10:50 AM
TEA BREAK - 1
11:00 AM
Presentation: Food Security Challenges & Management
Speaker: Bernardo Arnaud - Founder , StarkSat Inc.
11:40 AM
Innov8Agric Challenge:
- Introduction of Innov8agric Challenge
- Brief on Contestants
- Introduction of Judges & Setting Competition Rules
- Presentations by competitors
Introduction: Babatunde Adenuga, Project Supervisor - Crenov8
Judges:
- Abdullah Al Mansoob - Founder & CEO, Genr8
- Bernardo Arnaud - Founder, StarkSat Inc.
- Khaleel Summers - Co-Founder & MD, TK Consultancy.
- Benjamin Marolda - Globla Marketing & Sales Manager, Advanta Seeds.
11:50 AM
Presentation: Impact of Agriculture on the Economy
Speaker: H.E. Alhaji Mustapha Baba Shehuri, Hon. Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development.
11:55 AM
Innov8agric Challenge Winner announcement
Announcer: MC & Crenov8
12:00 PM
Closing Remarks
Closing Remarks: MC
14:00 PM
Lunch Break
15:00 PM
Breakout Meetings & Exhibitions
17:00 PM