Africa Food Summit (AFS)

This event brings together leaders, policymakers, SMEs, and other stakeholders to explore youth and women’s roles in transforming Africa’s food systems. It will dive into the success stories from Kenya, Ethiopia, and the Circular Food Systems for Rwanda project. It will highlight the transformative impact of circular agrifood practices in regenerative agriculture, food loss, waste, health diets, productive use of waste, and general resource use efficiency. Participants will also engage in collaborative discussions to identify and address the persistent challenges faced in scaling circular practices across the continent. Gain valuable insights, be inspired by practical examples, and contribute to strategic solutions for a sustainable and profitable future in Africa’s food systems.

Speakers, as invited:

Keynote:

• Innovation, Sustainability, Collaboration, Transformation

Keynote Address:

• Dr. Robert Mbeche, WRI Africa’s Director of Food Program

Moderator:

• Dr.Susan Chomba, Director, Vital Landscapes, WRI-Africa

Opening Remarks:

• Nicon Janssen, Program Manager. IKEA Foundation
• Dr. Christian Sekomo,Director General, NIRDA
• Morgan Gillepsy, Executive Director, FOLU

Panelists:

• Mr. Chris White, Founder and CEO of African Circular Economy Network
• Ms. Melody Mukami, Regen Organics
• Ms. Janet Kanyambo, Rwanda Country Director, ACELI Africa
• Mr. Munyazikwiye Faustin,Deputy Director General, Rwanda Environment Management Authority
• Dr. Fentahun Mengistu, Country Director of Sasakawa Africa Association, Ethiopia