TIME

PRELIMINARY

12:45 – 13:00

Participants’ log in
Video: Introduction to Sahel

Introduction - Event MC

13:00 – 14:00

Welcome Remarks

Setting the Tone: "Transforming Africa’s Agriculture and Nutrition Landscape: The Journey so Far"

Video: Sahel Impact Video

14:00 – 14:20

Remarks from Government Officials & Partners

14:20 – 14:50

Keynote Address: “Creating an Enabling Ecosystem for Africa to Nourish the World”

14:50 – 15:40

1st Set of Concurrent Panels:
Panel A: Agricultural Development & Economic Transformation: Global Eye View.
Panel B: Leveraging Technology & Innovation to Leapfrog
Panel C: The Impact of Big Data on the Food Ecosystem

15:40 – 16:30

2nd Set of Concurrent Panels:
Panel A: Africa's Rebirth: The Role of Agriculture in Economic Transformation
Panel B: Women in Agriculture
Panel C: Nourishing Africa: Building Ecosystems of Support for Africa's SMEs

Transition – Event MC

16:30 – 16:45

Book Launch: ‘’Food Entrepreneurs in Africa: Scaling Resilient Agriculture Businesses’’
Author: Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli

16:45 – 17:00

Closing Remarks and Vote of Thanks
Networking Event – Platform Open