Program

Gain valuable insights with the West Africa Connect 2022 program

West Africa Connect will host a large number of events. Top experts will share their knowledge about current agribusiness-related issues and trends. They will also be present for discussions and debates on innovative solutions.

Register, select your business partner in the online matching platform, and meet at the event.

Programme

Day 1 – Time (GMT)
08:00 – 08:30 Registration of participants
08:30-10:00 Opening Ceremony West Africa Connect
10:00-10:45 One-on-one B2B Meetings
10:45-11:00 Coffee break
11:00-11:45 Session 1:
“Exporting West African mango products: opportunities and challenges”
One-on-one B2B Meetings
11:45-12:30 One-on-one B2B Meetings
12:30-13:15 Session 2:
“Exporting West African cassava products: opportunities and challenges”
One-on-one B2B Meetings
13:15-14:15 Lunch break
14:15-15:00 Session 3:
“Applying digital technologies to modernize agribusiness in West Africa”
One-on-one B2B Meetings
15:00-15:45 One-on-one B2B Meetings
15:45-16:30 Session 4:
“Adopting Industry 4.0 technologies in the agribusiness value chain: Concept, Opportunities, and Future Directions”
One-on-one B2B Meetings
16:30-17:15 One-on-one B2B Meetings
17:15-18:00 One-on-one B2B Meetings

 

Day 2 – Time (GMT)
08:30-09:15 One-on-one B2B Meetings
09:15-10:00 One-on-one B2B Meetings
10:00-10:45 Session 5:
“Quality standards and requirements for mango and cassava products to connect with regional and international value chains”
One-on-one B2B Meetings
10:45-11:00 Coffee break
11:00-11:45 Session 6:
“Promotion of Investment Opportunities across ECOWAS Member States”
One-on-one B2B Meetings
11:45-12:30 One-on-one B2B Meetings
12:30-13:15 Session 7:
“Case study: GEPA’s initiatives to develop and promote Ghanaian mango and cassava exports”
One-on-one B2B Meetings
13:15-14:15 Lunch break
14:15-15:00 Session 8:
“Gender and youth inclusion in the mango and cassava value chains”
One-on-one B2B Meetings
15:00-15:45 One-on-one B2B Meetings
15:45-16:30 Session 9:
“The rewards of social and Fairtrade certifications to access ECOWAS and international markets”
One-on-one B2B Meetings
16:30-17:00 Preparation break
17:00-17:30 Closing ceremony

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