Program Schedule

Symposium Schedule (6th – 8th July 2026)

Day 1: Resource Management & Agri-Food Systems (Venue: JKUAT)

Systematic Introduction to the Business Canvas & Structure - Dr. Sewoenam Chachu
Production & Resources I: Soil Resource Dynamics – Prof. Dr. Sebastian Dötterl
Production & Resources II: Circular Bioeconomy for Sustainable Agriculture – Prof. Dr. Johan Six & Dr. Rebecca Yegon
Circular Bioeconomy Frameworks & Socio-Ecological Food Systems – Prof. Dr. Johanna Jacobi, Prof. Dr. Stellah Mukhovi & Dr. Frank Odhiambo

Day 2: Processing, Quality Control & Logistics (Venue: African Milling School)

Empirical Review & Iteration of Student Business Canvases based on Day 1 outputs
Processing Modules: Mechanical and Industrial Processing – Berryl Ochieng & AMS Reps
Quality Assurance: Food Biochemistry & Laboratory Testing – Prof. Dr. Laura Nyström
Value Chain Marketing, Logistics & Smallholder Access Models – Dr. Annah Indeche

Day 3: Business Presentations & Practical Field Trip (Venues: JKUAT & Field Location)

Formal presentation and defense of the finalized Business Canvases by student teams
Program Evaluation: Living Lab review session with students to actively capture content gaps
Interactive Field Trip to cooperative farm sites