The Eastern Africa Grain Council in partnership with the Government of Kenya hosted the 9th edition of the African Grain Trade Summit (9th AGTS) which was held from 7th to 9th October 2021 at the Diani Reef Beach Resort in Ukunda, Kenya. The theme of the summit was “The Future of Grain Trade in Africa: Revitalizing Resilience in Grain Value Chains.”
Graced by the Cabinet Secretary Ministry of East African Affairs and Regional Development – Hon Adan Mohammed, the summit was the first edition ever to be hosted by EAGC simultaneously in a physical venue and online in a hybrid format. A physical conference, exhibition, field visits and networking events were hosted at the Diani Reef Beach Resort in Ukunda, Kenya, taking into consideration all Covid-19 protocols, while an online platform was utilized to allow delegates from around the world to join the deliberations and engage virtually.
The summit was sponsored by Grain Bulk Handlers Ltd , the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa, Grain Industries Ltd, Capital Reef Ltd, Igrain and EFKEN Leasing Ltd where over 150 high level delegates drawn from all over the world participated physically while over 70 delegates joined in virtually. 12 grain agribusiness organizations also exhibited at the sidelines of the summit.