Events

9th All African Conference on Animal Agriculture

10.07.2026

Date: 9th – 13th August 2026. Location: Abuja, Nigeria. This conference will provide a dynamic platform to address critical issues shaping the future of livestock, aquaculture, and non-traditional animal systems in Africa, and is centred around the theme of ‘Repositioning Animal Agriculture for Africa’s Food Security and Global Competitiveness’.

African BioGenome Project (AfricaBP) Open Institute East and Central Africa Regional Workshop 2026

04.06.2026

Date: 17th – 21st August 2026. Venue: Mount Kenya University, Thika, Kenya. This five-day workshop aims to establish and connect scientists and institutes that are role players in the African BioGenome Project (AfricaBP) initiative, create awareness and galvanize institutions and researchers at the regional level to drive the vision and objectives of AfricaBP.

The International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026

05.01.2026

Date: January – December 2026. The International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP 2026) is a global campaign led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations aimed at raising awareness of the vital contribution of rangelands and pastoralists for sustainable food systems, biodiversity and climate resilience.