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  • 1

    Day 1

    3rd December 2024
    Time Activity/Topic Participants
    8:00 - 9:00 A.M. Delegates Arrival, Registration and Networking Secretariat.
    9:00 – 9:15 A.M. Host's Opening Remarks Jude Chesire, C.E.O, Kenya Sugar Board
    9:15 – 9:30 A.M. Chief-Guest's Remarks Hon. Nicholas Gumbo, Chairman of the Board, Kenya Sugar Board
    9:30 – 10:30 A.M.
    Thematic Area 1:
    Youth Involvement in Revolutionizing Sugarcane Production
    Panelists:
    1. Edwin Shikanda
    2. Christopher N. Koga
    3. Fred Jonam Oketch
    		 Prof. Francis Angawa
    10:30 – 10:45 A.M.
    Special Presentation
    Single Eye Bud Chip Technology     		Edwin Shikanda
    10:45 - 11:15 A.M. Health break / Group Photo Session All Participants
    11:15 – 11:45 P.M.
    Innovation Presentation 1
    Precision Agriculture for Sugarcane Mapping Using Remote Sensing and Machine Learning     		Isaac Maina
    11:45 – 12:15 P.M.
    Innovation Presentation 2
    Antagonistic Potential of Bacteria from Rhizosphere of Sugarcane in Kisii County     		Joseph Kagai
    12:15 – 1:15 P.M.
    Thematic Area 2
    Nurturing Financial Opportunities for Youth in Sugar Enterprises     		Nancy Cheruiyot (CEO, Commodities Fund)
    1:15 - 2:15 P.M. Lunch Break
    2:15 – 2:45 P.M.
    Innovation Presentation 3
    Design of a Sugarcane Planter Mounted on a Tractor     		Javan Joshua Ayieko
    2:45 – 3:15 P.M.
    Innovation Presentation 4
    Controlled and Sustained Release Fertilizer for Climate-Smart Agriculture     		Evan Suter
    3:15 – 3:45 P.M.
    Innovation Presentation 5
    A Fintech Solution for Affordable Credit and Growth for Sugarcane Farmers     		Veronica Aloo
    4:00 CLOSING REMARKS / HEALTH BREAK / CLOSE OF DAY 1
  • 2

    Day 2

    4th December 2024
    Time Activity/Topic Participants
    8:30 - 9:00 A.M. Opening Session & Recap of Day 1 MC - Johnson Mwakazi
    9:00 – 10:00 A.M.
    Thematic Area 3:
    Agroecological, Climate-Smart, and Environmentally Sustainable Practices Through Youth-Led Initiatives (Panel by Platinum Sponsor)
    Panelists:
    1. Dr. Martin Oulu (GIZ)
    2. Faheem Bux (Kibos and Allied Sugar Industries)
    3. Junnie Wangari (OFIMAK)
    4. James Agwa (Vermitek)
    5. Flora Ajwera (GIZ)
    		 Dr. Jacob Omollo
    10:00 – 10:30 A.M.
    Innovation Presentation 6
    Phenological Stage Detection of Sugarcane Farms in Bunyala East Ward     		Jason Mwangi
    10:30 - 11:00 A.M. Health break / Group Photo Session All Participants
    11:00 – 11:15 A.M.
    Innovation Presentation - Winner 1 (2023)
    AgriFinTech: A Credit Scoring System for the Sugar Industry     		Victor Masinde
    11:15 – 11:30 A.M.
    Innovation Presentation - Winner 2 (2023)
    SugarWAN: A Sugarcane Weight Tracking Management System     		Stanley Omula Ndezwa
    11:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
    Innovation Presentation 7
    Harnessing AI-Powered Solutions for Supply Chain Optimization     		Precious Wafula
    12:00 – 1:00 P.M.
    Thematic Area 4:
    Harnessing Digital Solutions for Youth-Led Advancements
    Panelists:
    • Lilian Kirwa
    		 Alice Coulson
    1:00 - 2:00 P.M. Lunch Break
    2:00 – 2:30 P.M.
    Innovation Presentation 8
    SugarStack     		Constance Wakio
    2:30 – 3:00 P.M.
    Innovation Presentation 9
    Utilizing Sugar Industry Leachate for Sustainable Compost     		George Ogalo
    3:00 – 4:00 P.M.
    Thematic Area 5:
    Empowering the Youth in Innovative Sugar Processing     		G.S.N. Murty (General Manager, Kibos and Allied Sugar Industries)
    4:00 – 4:30 P.M.
    Innovation Presentation 10
    Electrocoagulation for Treating Sugar Mill Wastewater     		Vitalice Octor Ouma
    4:30 P.M. Break / Preparation for Cocktail Session All Delegates
    6:30 - 11:30 P.M Cocktail Session
    6:30 – 7:00 P.M. Guests Arrival and Registration Secretariat
    7:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M. Networking and Cocktail
    11:00 P.M CLOSE OF DAY 2
  • 3

    Day 3

    5th December 2024
    Time Activity/Topic Participants
    8:30 - 9:00 A.M. Opening Session & Recap of Day 1 MC - Johnson Mwakazi
    9:00 – 10:00 A.M.
    Thematic Area 6:
    Fostering Market Diversification and Product Innovation Through Youth-Led Initiatives     		Lytha Mayanja (Product Development Scientist - Kenya Vineyard Limited)
    10:00 – 10:30 A.M.
    Special Presentation
    Circular Economy in the Sugar Industry     		Joyce Opondo
    10:30 - 11:00 A.M. Health break / Group Photo Session All Participants
    11:00 – 11:30 A.M.
    Innovation Presentation 11
    Manganese(ii) - Anderson Polyoxometalate Bio-Ethanol Production     		Dr. Solomon Omwoma
    11:30 – 12:00 P.M.
    Special Presentation
    Youth Advocacy for Policy Reforms within The Sugar Industry     		Sharon Cherobon
    12:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
    Thematic Area 7:
    Facilitating Market Access for Youth-Led Initiatives
    Panelists:
    1. Bonniface K. Muasa
    2. Sophie Odupoy (Koko Networks)
    		 Ashington Ngigi (MD, Integral Advisory Limited)
    1:00 – 1:30 P.M.
    Innovation Presentation 12
    Exploring Opportunities in Stevia-Sugar Fortification     		Charles E. Butiko
    1:30 - 2:30 P.M. Lunch Break
    2:30 – 3:15 P.M. Awards Ceremony
    3:15 - 3:30 P.M. Symposium Closing Remarks

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