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8th African Conference of Agricultural Economists (ACAE)

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

Co-organized by IFPRI and the African Association of Agricultural Economists (AAAE)

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Mövenpick Hotel, Westlands

Nairobi, Kenya

September 22 to 25, 2026

  • 9:00 – 1:30 pm (Africa/Nairobi)
  • 2:00 – 6:30 am (US/Eastern)
  • 11:30 – 4:00 pm (Asia/Kolkata)

IFPRI is pleased to support the upcoming 8th African Conference of Agricultural Economists (8th ACAE), scheduled for 22–25 September 2026 at the Mövenpick Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya. ACAE is a premier continental gathering focused on advancing agricultural economics through innovation, digital transformation, and strengthened trade systems. Anchored on the theme “Smart Agriculture: Innovation, Digital Transformation, and Trade for a Climate‑Challenged Africa,” the conference brings together leading scholars, policymakers, development partners, and practitioners to explore how technology, data-driven systems, and climate‑smart solutions can reshape Africa’s agri‑food landscape. IFPRI will play a prominent role in the conference, with Oliver K. Kirui serving as Chair of the Local Organizing Committee and IFPRI Director General Jo Swinnen delivering a keynote address.

Agenda is available at: https://aaae-africa.events/program

Further details on IFPRI’s participation and agenda are available on ifpri.org