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AfricA’s Most influentiAl event for sustAinAble Agriculture
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“Africa can feed Africa.”
Kanayo F. Nwanze President, IFAD
“The world’s population needs to be fed and Africa is well positioned to do so.”
Kofi Annan Chair, Africa Progress Panel
“The impact of climate change will shape the way Africa approaches agriculture.”
Calestous Juma Professor, Harvard University
“Agriculture can be the engine that drives the growth that Africa needs.”
Linah Mohohlo Governor, Central Bank of Botswana
AfricA is fAcing two mAjor chAllenges: How to deliver HigHer yields to feed a rapidly growing population and How to adapt to climate cHangea large number of countries in africa already face semi-arid conditions that make agriculture challenging. in regions that are fertile, dependence on traditional farming methods means yields are far below what would be expected in developed countries.
making extraordinary agricultural efficiency improvements is the only way that sub-saharan africa can raise agricultural productivity enough to feed not only itself but to play a role in feeding the world’s growing population.
with the right technology and knowledge these challenges can be overcome. african farms use the least amount of modern technology in the world, so any increase in usage will lead to enormous gains and there is evidence that farming in africa is entering a bountiful new phase. a recent world Bank report entitled “growing africa” argues that african agribusiness could be a us$ trillion-dollar market by 2030 - triple what it is today - provided farmers gain access to capital, electricity and irrigation.
gfia africa will assemble the people needed to effect real change and offer hundreds of practical solutions that can raise productivity and stop post harvest losses in all parts of the continent while mitigating the effects of over farming and climate change.
the innovators, the food producers, the farmers unions, the policy-makers, the donors, the development agencies, the ministerial buyers, the ngos, the research organisations, resellers and agents will all be there.
welcome to Africa’s most influential event for the future of sustainable agriculture.
mark Beaumontchair, gfia steering committee
“we think the world needs something like this... a really major event for agriculture.”
Dr. frank rijsberman ceo, cgiar consortium
launched in February 2014, the Global Forum for Innovations in Agriculture – the international edition of this influential series of events - achieved international acclaim for being the largest showcase of innovations for sustainable agriculture the world had ever seen. now with the support of over 40 powerful international partners, GFIA 2015 hosted over 4,500 visitors from across the GCC, Africa and the wider world, key decision makers in the purchasing and decision making chain and some of world’s brightest minds, to show the world how game-changing technologies can feed the world. Held annually in Abu Dhabi, the Global Forum for Innovations in Agriculture has achieved a 40% increase in attendance year-on-year and is expected to attract over 6,300 attendees in 2016. Comprising an international exhibition with participants from over 100 countries and an expansive conference programme, organisers turret media, will look to replicate this success in Durban with the support of local partners montgomery Africa (Pty) ltd.
AbouT gFiA
Strategic Sponsor Global Research for Impact Partner
Sustainable Agriculture Partner
Forum SponsorKnowledge Partner Innovation Partner
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gFiA iNTerNATioNAL eDiTioN 2015
4,552 attendees from 102 countries150+ innovation presentations across 27 vertical themes254 exhibitors from 41 countries40 supporting organisations
13 sponsors23 ministerial delegations including Central African republic, kenya, tanzania, nigeria, south sudan, north sudan, somalia and Uganda241 articles written about GFIA 2014 in magazines and newspapersPrint adverts in trade magazines reaching 2.3 million professionals434,000 search results on google for ‘Global Forum for Innovations in Agriculture’
AbouT The gFiA visiTor GFIA events are unique in that they attract all the players – from across the full food value chain – needed to effect real change in the way we feed the world.
Food Producers. From the smallholder to large cooperatives, farmers will source technologies that can raise yields, reduce the impact on natural resources, combat climate risk, while raising finance and increasing profitability. resellers and Agents will attend to establish relationships with new principals, taking products forward into new market regions and helping exhibitors to expand sales throughout Africa.
supply Chain Professionals can see how innovation will make their business more efficient, more environmentally friendly and more profitable. government Authorities attend to understand the benefits of implementing sustainable agriculture programmes, find technologies that would work for their communities and meet international partners who can increase food security.
r&D experts will want to build their network of collaborators, meet investors, buyers and understand how to commercialise their innovation in the conference.
investors will get a comprehensive picture of the agriculture investing landscape, unearth emerging companies and find tomorrow’s big ideas in sustainable agriculture. Development Agencies, Ngos, Youth and women’s organisations can meet new suppliers of innovative technology, promote programmes, find innovations that will reduce water and energy usage and network with peers from the development community.
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Previous gFiA attendees from Africa have included:
• H.e. stephen masato wasira, minister, ministry of Agriculture, Food security & Cooperatives, tanzania
• H.e. Gaafar Ahmed Abdulla omer, state minister, ministry of Agriculture & Irrigation, north sudan
• H.e. Beda machar Deng, minister of Agriculture, south sudan
• H.e. tress Bucyanayandi, minister of Agriculture, Uganda
• H.r.H. king George rukidi Iv, kingdom of toro, Uganda
• Dr. sinare yusuf sinare, Chairman, Agriculture Council of tanzania
• mr. Philip Abayori, President, national Farmers & Fishers Award winners Association, Ghana
• mr. rashid Pelpuo, minister for Private sector Development & Public Partnerships, Ghana
• Hon. robert kenneth sichinga, minister for trade Commerce & Industry, Zambia
• mr. Peter lungu, Director Dept. of Agriculture, Zambia
• mary shetto, officer in Charge of ministerial Delivery Unit, tanzania
• kondwani Gondwe, senior economist, Policy & Planning Dept., Zambia
• Joseph mahonga wala, Principal Fisheries officer, kenya
• mr. John Dziworu, national secretary, Ghana national Association of Farmers and Fisherman, Ghana
• Dr. segenet kelemu, Director General, International Centre of Insect Physiology & ecology, kenya
• mr. Geoffrey kirenga, Ceo, southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of tanzania, tanzania
• Dr. Dennis Garrity, Former Director General, world Agroforestry Centre, kenya
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“this particular conference has all those completive parts, it has the investors, it has the users, it has the producers, it has all the interest you could possibly ask for.”
August Dunning research scientist, eco research llC
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who wiLL beNeFiT FroM eXhibiTiNg?If your company is involved in the following areas of sustainable agriculture, you need to be at GFIA 2015:
Agribusiness
Agri-mechanisation
Agrometeorology
Animal production
Aquaculture
biodiversity
biotechnology
Crop protection
iCT in agriculture/precision
indoor agriculture
Nutrition
organic agriculture
Post harvest
renewable energy
saltwater agriculture
soil health
water“the future of agriculture in one place.”
Dr. Ababacar sadikh Ndoue Institut de technologie Alimentaire
7 reAsoNs whY You shouLD eXhibiT AT gFiA AFriCA
1. you will have an unprecedented opportunity to meet with new customers and key target groups. Farmers, resellers, systems integrators, stakeholders and investors, public sector buyers at ministerial level, nGos and many others.
2. you can pre-book meetings with an extraordinary mix of industry influencers, investors and technology buyers through an online matchmaking system.
3. your company will be positioned as forward thinking with strong Csr.
4. with the unique mix of participants and international media, GFIA will provide the ideal promotional platform for the launch of new products and services.
5. GFIA is located at the heart of a region that has an urgent need to secure sources of food. establishing your brands could provide lucrative, long term business.
6. Funded by the Province of kwaZulu natal and the City of Durban, the Hosted Buyer Programme will guarantee the presence of top buyers from across Africa and will act as a conduit to real buyers that understand the value of your innovation.
7. Piggy-back an Africa-wide marketing campaign which will see adverts and invitations reach 1.2 million experts.
JoiN us. sPeAK To us ToDAY.
exhibitor & sponsorship enquiriesDavid Stradling, International Sales DirectorT: +971 (0)56 320 9377 E: [email protected]
speaking enquiriesNicola DavisonT: +971 (0)2234 8480 E: [email protected]
Media and partnership enquiriesRebecca McConnellT: +44 7852 611 663 E: [email protected]
south Africa representativeGrant MillsT: +27 (0)324820130E: [email protected]
gFiA AFriCA AT A gLANCeThe eXhibiTioN
over 250 innovators, technology providers and big agribusinesses present their solutions for sustainable agriculture.
oPeNiNg CereMoNY
the world’s leading innovators share their visions for a sustainable future with 1,000 delegates.
PLeNArY ProgrAMMe
where keynote speakers and expert panels will tackle the big questions facing the future of innovation in Africa.
The iNNovATioNs
over 100 speakers will have 15 minutes each to demonstrate why their innovations can change the way we feed the world.
rouNDTAbLe DebATes
this is the chance for small groups of experts to discuss the opportunities of a particular theme.
Ngo PAviLioN
A showcase of the top 30 nGos spearheading sustainable agri-projects across sub-saharan Africa.
iNCubATor ZoNe
the place where entrepreneurs and start-ups will present their BIG ideas for agriculture.
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