AFESTACC + ISWA 2026
All Events
AFESTACC + ISWA 2026 Current
Dec 9 – Dec 12, 2026
Africa Day for Food and Nutrition Security 2026
Oct 29 – Oct 30, 2026

Programme

December 9-12, 2026

All times are local event time (GMT, Accra, Ghana)
Total
98
Sessions
Upcoming
23
Sessions

23 sessions found

Current & Upcoming Sessions

Friday, December 11, 2026

07:00
09:00
GMT
Upcoming

Arrival, Registration and Hybrid Connection

La Palm Royal Beach Hotel
Registration
09:00
09:10
GMT
Upcoming

Introductions and Welcome

La Palm Royal Beach Hotel
Plenary
09:30
10:00
GMT
Upcoming

Welcome and overview of AUDA-NEPAD since inception

Celebrating Africa's development journey: AUDA-NEPAD at 25. Provisional: times and details are subject to confirmation. Venue to be confirmed.

TBA
Plenary
09:45
10:00
GMT
Upcoming

Overview of AUDA-NEPAD since Inception

H.E. Mrs. Nardos Bekele-Thomas
La Palm Royal Beach Hotel
Plenary
10:00
11:00
GMT
Upcoming

Panel discussion: NEPAD @ 25

Reflecting on AUDA-NEPAD's legacy and future development priorities. Provisional: times and details are subject to confirmation. Venue to be confirmed.

TBA
Panel discussion
11:15
12:45
GMT
Upcoming

Launch of the NEPAD@25 Compendium

La Palm Royal Beach Hotel
Plenary
11:15
12:45
GMT
Upcoming

Launch of the NEPAD @ 25 Silver Jubilee Colloquium

Launch of the Silver Jubilee Colloquium. Provisional: times and details are subject to confirmation. Venue to be confirmed.

TBA
Plenary
12:45
13:30
GMT
Upcoming

Afro Gastro: launch of the 35 African Cuisines

Showcasing the richness and diversity of Africa's culinary traditions. Provisional: times and details are subject to confirmation. Venue to be confirmed.

TBA
Side event
12:45
13:30
GMT
Upcoming

Afro-Gastro

La Palm Royal Beach Hotel
Side event
13:30
14:00
GMT
Upcoming

Lunch Break

La Palm Royal Beach Hotel
Parallel
14:00
16:00
GMT
Upcoming

PS 5: NEPAD@25 – Reclaiming Development Sovereignty: Pan-Africanism, African Agency and State Capability

Florence Nazare
La Palm Royal Beach Hotel
Parallel
14:00
16:00
GMT
Upcoming

PS 10: Smart Skills Africa: AI, Digital Trade, Health & Growth

Gemechu Kusa, Kudakwashe Dandajena
La Palm Royal Beach Hotel
Parallel
14:00
16:00
GMT
Upcoming

PS 9: Forum for Federations of Medical Products Manufacturers for Africa (AFFMPMA)

Kudakwashe Dandajena
La Palm Royal Beach Hotel
Parallel
14:00
16:00
GMT
Upcoming

PS 8: West African Skate Cup & Reopening of Freedom Skatepark

Nyiko Khoza
La Palm Royal Beach Hotel
Parallel
14:00
16:00
GMT
Upcoming

PS 7: ECOWAS Digital and Financial Literacy Training for EYWEP Beneficiaries

Daphine Muzawazi
La Palm Royal Beach Hotel
Parallel
14:00
16:00
GMT
Upcoming

PS 6: Health Workforce Development, Nursing and Midwifery Seminar/Training under South-South Cooperation and Development Arrangements

Kudakwashe Dandajena
La Palm Royal Beach Hotel
Parallel
14:00
16:00
GMT
Upcoming

PS 4: From Recognition to Integration – Ghana's Traditional Medicine Journey and Lessons for Africa

La Palm Royal Beach Hotel
Parallel
14:00
16:00
GMT
Upcoming

PS 3: Beyond Beauty, Beyond Fabric – Launch of the Ghana Beauty and Textile Value Chain Study

Nyiko Khoza
La Palm Royal Beach Hotel
Parallel
14:00
16:00
GMT
Upcoming

PS 2: RCORE Clinical Trial Training of Trainers – Ghana FDA

Chimwemwe Chamdimba
La Palm Royal Beach Hotel
Parallel
14:00
16:00
GMT
Upcoming

PS 1: A2DSRH – SRH & Demographic Dividend Exhibition and Delivery Exchange

Hagos Debeb
La Palm Royal Beach Hotel
Parallel
14:00
16:00
GMT
Upcoming

Afro Gastro and the 35 Pan-African Nutritious Cuisines Initiative

Afro Gastro continues with the reveal of the 35 Pan-African Nutritious Cuisines Initiative. Provisional: times and details are subject to confirmation. Venue to be confirmed.

TBA
Side event
18:00
23:01
GMT
Upcoming

Fashion Show, Music Extravaganza & Closing Ceremony

35,000 participants

TBC
Closing ceremony
18:30
23:00
GMT
Upcoming

African Fashion Showcase & Festival celebration

An African fashion showcase envisaged in collaboration with the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD), with cultural performances, music and a celebration of African design and creativity. Provisional: times and details are subject to confirmation. Venue to be confirmed.

TBA
Side event
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