Smart Agriculture: Innovation, Digital Transformation, and Trade for a Climate-Challenged Africa.

Event dates: September 22-25, 2026

Venue: Mövenpick Hotel, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya

The African Association of Agricultural Economists (AAAE) together with IFPRI-Africa invites leading experts to explore critical issues surrounding agricultural innovation, digital transformation, and trade development.

Africa stands at a critical juncture where the convergence of technological innovation, digital transformation, and strategic trade partnerships offers unprecedented opportunities to revolutionise agricultural systems while addressing the mounting challenges of climate change.

Smart agriculture, powered by new farming technologies, IoT sensors, satellite monitoring, and data analytics, presents African farmers with tools to optimise resource utilisation, enhance productivity, and reduce environmental impact while adapting to climate variability.

 

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