Program
The ACAE Conference 2026 will take place from September 22–25, 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya, under the theme:
Smart Agriculture: Innovation, Digital Transformation, and Trade for a Climate-Challenged Africa
The four-day program is designed to foster collaboration between researchers, policymakers, development partners, agribusiness leaders, and young professionals.
8th AFRICAN CONFERENCE OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMISTS
Smart Agriculture: Innovation, Digital Transformation, and Trade for a Climate-Challenged Africa
22–25 September 2026 • Mövenpick Hotel & Residences, Nairobi, Kenya
Hosted by the African Association of Agricultural Economists (AAAE) in partnership with IFPRI-Africa
CONFERENCE PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
4 Days
22–25 Sept
~366 Papers
Oral + Poster
21
Invited Sessions
6–7
Parallel Sessions
2
Keynote Addresses
1
Distinguished Lecture
4
Featured Sponsor Presentations
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
DAY 1
Tuesday, 22 September — Opening
| 09:00–10:30 | Opening Plenary: LOC Chair, Presidential Address, Cabinet Secretary |
| 10:30–11:00 | Tea/Coffee Break |
| 11:00–12:00 | 2 Keynotes |
| 12:00–13:30 | LUNCH |
| 13:30–15:00 | Parallel Sessions (42 Papers) |
| 15:00–15:30 | Tea/Coffee Break |
| 15:30–17:00 | Invited Sessions (7 Sessions) |
| 18:00–19:30 | WELCOME RECEPTION |
DAY 2
Wednesday, 23 September
| 09:00–10:00 | Distinguished Lecture Series (40 min + 20 min Q&A) |
| 10:00–10:30 | Featured Organization Slot (1 Platinum Sponsor) |
| 10:30–11:00 | Tea/Coffee Break |
| 11:00–12:30 | Parallel Sessions (42 Papers) |
| 12:30–13:30 | LUNCH |
| 13:30–14:30 | Poster Session (60 Posters) |
| 14:30–16:00 | Parallel Sessions (42 Papers) |
| 16:00–16:30 | Tea/Coffee Break |
| 16:30–18:00 | Invited Sessions (7 Sessions) |
DAY 3
Thursday, 24 September
| 09:00–10:30 | Invited Sessions (7 Sessions) |
| 10:30–11:00 | Tea/Coffee Break |
| 11:00–12:30 | Parallel Sessions (42 Papers) |
| 12:30–13:30 | LUNCH |
| 13:30–14:30 | Poster Session (60 Posters) |
| 14:30–16:00 | Parallel Sessions (42 Papers) |
| 16:00–16:30 | Tea/Coffee Break |
| 16:30–19:00 | FREE TIME |
| 19:00–21:00 | Gala Dinner & Awards |
DAY 4
Friday, 25 September — Closing
| 09:00–10:30 | Plenary (3 Sponsor-Sellable Slot) |
| 10:30–11:00 | Tea/Coffee Break |
| 11:00–12:30 | Parallel Sessions (36 Papers) |
| 12:30–13:30 | Closing Plenary: Upgraded Papers & Awards |
| 13:30 – | LUNCH & DEPARTURES |