- The upcoming African Conference on Agricultural Technologies (ACAT) will be held in Rwanda in May 2025.
- The second ACAT aims to continue the momentum and progress achieved during the inaugural event in Nairobi.
- The conference will provide a platform for discussions on emerging technologies and innovations to drive economic growth in Africa.
- ACAT will foster collaboration among stakeholders, including governments, businesses, researchers, and farmers
The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) has announced that Rwanda will host the second edition of the African Conference on Agricultural Technologies (ACAT) in May 2025. This follows the successful inaugural conference held in Nairobi, Kenya.
The ACAT conference aims to promote the development and scaling of agricultural technologies to drive economic growth in Africa. Participants at the first conference called for the recognition and adoption of ACAT as the continent’s leading platform for showcasing innovations and fostering collaboration.
Key Action Points from the First Conference:
• Sustained Engagement: Organizing regular Strategic Dialogues in Agricultural Technology in Africa (SDATA) to maintain discussions among key stakeholders.
• Political Will: Urging African Union member states to prioritize technological advancement in agriculture for food self-sufficiency and intra-Africa trade.
• Enabling Environment: Emphasizing the need for a supportive environment to facilitate research, development, and commercialization of agricultural innovations.
• Building Farmer Resilience: Addressing the vulnerability of African agriculture to climate change, pests, and diseases.
ACAT 2023 Highlights:
• Over 500 stakeholders from various sectors participated in the conference.
• Discussions focused on leveraging agricultural technologies to drive economic growth and development.
• Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan emphasized the importance of agriculture in Africa’s economy and livelihood.
The second edition of ACAT in Rwanda promises to continue the momentum generated by the first conference and further advance the agenda of agricultural technology in Africa.
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