LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
Get ready for an international line-up of experts and world leading speakers with a program tailored for Sub-Saharan Africa. Don’t miss this exclusive event to gain in-depth knowledge, meet with industry leaders and close off the program with network drinks.
Space is limited, be sure to get your ticket.
1 October 2024 | 9.00 – 17.00
09:00 – 09:15
WALK-IN
09:15 – 10:30
General Overview – Market Outlook
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Outlook for the African Poultry and Livestock Sector
Capturing Investment Opportunities in a Fast-Changing Market
Speaker: Nan-Dirk Mulder | Senior Global Specialist Animal Protein | Rabobank (NL)
Trends of Poultry Sector in Africa
- The poultry sector has been making substantial progress in Africa since 1961.Â
- The poultry sector is one of the fastest-growing agricultural sectors in Africa, with an average 10-year growth rate of 40.9% in Africa compared with 36.2% worldwide from 1961 to 2021.Â
- Chickens accounted for 97.0% of Africa’s total poultry numbers in 2022, contributing 83.0% and 99.8% of poultry meat and egg production, respectively.Â
Speaker: Dr. E. Fallou Guèye | Vice-President of the WPSA | President African Poultry Network of the WPSA (WPSA-APN) | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
10:30 – 11:00
coffee break
11:00 – 12:00
Break-Out Sessions round 1Â
session 1
Early Warning Signs - Predicting Broiler Health Challenges Before They Happen
Speakers: Dr. Hilde Van Meirhaeghe | Vetworks
This segment of the leadership conference aims to equip participants with the knowledge to anticipate and address broiler health challenges proactively. Led by Dr. Hilde Van Meirhaeghe, the program will cover critical topics in disease management and biosecurity:
- Introduction: Disease Management in Poultry Production
- The Role of Farm Management: Biosecurity
- How to Perform Health Checks on a Poultry Flock
session 2
Supporting Africa’s Dairy Sector Through Global Partnerships
Powered by Global Dairy Farmers
Moderator: Ad van Velde, President Global Dairy Farmers |
Practical Introduction to Precision Feeding in Challenging Sub-Saharan Circumstances
Speaker: Christine Korir | Technical Sales Representative | De Heus | Kenya
- Importance of precision feeding in optimizing livestock productivity and health.Â
- Strategies for overcoming challenges in feed availability and quality in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Case studies and practical applications of precision feeding techniques in diverse farming systems.
Speaker: Christine Korir | Technical Sales Representative | De Heus | Kenya
Nurturing the Next Generation: Healthy Calf Rearing for Future Dairy Success
Speaker: Holger Kruse | Head of Marketing | Holm & Laue GmbH & Co. KG
session 3
Poultry production
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Management of Avian Influenza
Speaker: Dr Ricardo Neto | Regional Technical Manager | Kemin
- AI brief disease review à Highlight difference LPAI and HPAIÂ
- Situational analysis for Africa on occurrence of LPAI and HPAI and a brief look at the rest of the worldÂ
- Review of how it is managed with some examples (eradication, vaccination and in which countries which approach is being employed)Â
Food Security
Speaker: Martin Kropp | Regional President | ADM Africa
12:00 – 13:30
lunch
13:30 – 14:30
Break-Out Sessions round 2
session 1
Poultry session
Powered by WPSA
Moderator: Peter van Horne, Secretary General WPSA
Developing Climate Smart Chickens in Africa for Sustainable Poultry Production
Speaker: Kwaku Adomako | professor Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology | Ghana
Strengthening sustainable poultry production in Africa through education: model of CERSA
Speaker: Prof. Kokou Tona, Professor Lomé University in Togo | Director CERSA institute
session 2
HORTI AGRI NEXT
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Round Table Discussions
Exchanging ideas, knowledge, and expertise in the fields of arable land planting, crop harvesting and processing, land and water resource management, and cutting-edge enhancing technologies.
session 3
Dairy session
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14:30 – 15:00
coffee break
15:00 – 16:00
Break-Out Sessions round 3Â
session 1
Egg session
Golden eggs, they are there for the taking in every poultry farm
Speaker: Pim van Hooff | Area Sales Manager | Vencomatic | The Netherlands
Added value, market and consumer demands of eggs in Africa
Speaker: Dr. Vincent Guyonnet | International Egg Foundation
session 2
HORTI AGRI NEXT
Powered by Dutch Greenhouse Delta
Round Table Discussions
Exchanging ideas, knowledge, and expertise in the fields of arable land planting, crop harvesting and processing, land and water resource management, and cutting-edge enhancing technologies.
session 3
Poultry session
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16:00 – 17:00
Closing drinks for conference delegates
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