the 1st eastern & central counties agribusiness investment summit-(eccais 2015)
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THEME: Transforming Small and Medium Scale Farmers To Agribusiness Entreprenuership as Key Drivers in Economic Development in the CountiesTRANSCRIPT
EASTERN & CENTRAL COUNTIES
AGRIBUSINESS INVESTMENT
SUMMIT
7-9 October 2015
CHUKA UNIVERSITY, THARAKA NITHI COUNTY
THEME:
Transforming Small and Medium
Scale Farmers To Agribusiness
Entreprenuership as Key Drivers in
Economic Development in the Counties
2015 ECCAIS
CONFERENCE
GUIDE
ABOUT
THE
EVENT
The 1st Eastern and Central Counties Agri-preneur Investment Summit
2015 (ECCAIS2015) is a Conference & Exhibition summit showcasing
Smallholder farmers, sharing and learning from leading experts, organized
by Procurement Technical Agribusiness Centre (PTAC International) in
partnership with the National & County Governments, Tertiary
Institutions and development partners and private sector stakeholders
CONFERENCE
OBJECTIVES
Improving the untapped potential of the Eastern and central counties
agribusiness commodity value chain through:-
Market -led national and
county investments plans.
Inclusive financial and non
financial products and systems.
Agripreneurship capacity
building at all levels at various
value chains
Enhancing Agro processing for
value addition.
Promote and facilitate ICT
Innovation strategy in
agribusiness
THEME: Transforming Small and Medium Scale Farmers To
Agribusiness Entreprenuership as Key Drivers in Economic
Development in the Counties
The 3 day event has attracted participants twelve counties from Eastern
and Central part of Kenya. Over 1,800 Smallholder famers’
representatives as delegates and exhibitors.
The event will also bring together policymakers, technology providers,
investors, NGOs, research and agribusiness organizations to share
knowledge, identify opportunities and partnerships.
CONFERENCE OUTPUTS AND
EXPECTATIONS
Training, Empowering and Repositioning Smallholder farmers in
Eastern and Central Kenya as key drivers to economic development for a food secure nation
Trade Access and Market Linkages for Smallholder farmers Unlock Agribusiness Investment opportunities to potential
investors Access to Finance and Capital for Smallholder Farmers Leading Innovations and Technologies for Smallholder producers Establish a Platform for networking that foster Information and
knowledge Sharing methodologies for modern agribusiness practices
TARGET
AUDIENCE &
PARTICIPANTS
ECCAIS 2015 will attract key industry stakeholders and participants that
include;
Smallholder Farmers, Commercial Farm Owners, Managers
and Farmers Associations
National, County Government and Public Agencies
representative
Leading Agribusiness Technology and Solutions Providers
Educational and Learning Institutions – From primary to
Research Bodies/Universities/Tertiary animal and crop
colleges etc
Parastatal Agencies/Research Bodies/Universities and Animal
Health Colleges
Financial Services Providers and Private Investors
Development Agencies and NGOs
The Conference/ Exhibition will Feature the following key
Sectors of the Agribusiness Industry;
Agriculture & Horticulture
Participants & Visitors:
Agents & Distributors
Agribusiness Investors & Entrepreneurs
Educators & Students
Government Authorities
Agriculture & Horticulture Technologists
Poultry & Livestock
Participants & Visitors:
Veterinary & Animal Health Specialists
Agents & Distributors
Egg Processing and Packaging Specialists
Farmers & Breeders
Wholesalers & Distributors
Silos and Feed Specialists
Aquaculture & Fisheries
Participants & Visitors:
Aquaculture Investors & Entrepreneurs
Aquaculture Technologists
Fishermen & Aquaculture Farmers
Aquaculture Equipment Suppliers
Restaurant, Catering & Hospitality
Suppliers
Aquaculture Agents and distributors
Agri Machinery & Supplies
Participants & Visitors:
Machines & Equipment dealers, agents
and distributors
Agriculture Technologists
Importers, Exporters & Traders
Agribusiness Investors & Entrepreneurs
Farm & Farm Managers
Educational Institutions
Participants & Visitors:
Primary Schools
Universities
Tertiary Animal and Crop colleges
Research Institution etc.
Processing & Manufacturing
Participants & Visitors:
Manufacturing & Processing Specialists
Importers, Exporters & Traders
Supply Chain Specialists
Procurement Specialists
Wholesalers & Traders
Production & Operation Specialists
WE
WELCOME YOUR PARTICIPATION
TO THIS HISTORIC EVENT
Organized by: Host County: Venue Location
Procurement Technical
Agribusiness Centre
County Government of
Tharaka Nithi
Chuka University
For More Details & Participation Contact Us
Procurement Technical Agribusiness Centre (PTAC Int.)
P.O. BOX 17439-00100 NAIROBI, KENYA.
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://eccais.wordpress.com
Tel: +254 772347625/ +254 723106827