2nd KALRO Scientific Conference and Exhibition

The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO) hosts its second scientific conference in 2026. Since its inception in 2018, the conference has served as a critical platform for knowledge exchange, showcasing cutting-edge research, fostering collaborations, and shaping the future of agriculture in Kenya and the wider East African region.

Conference Theme

"Innovating towards Resilient Agri-food Systems for Climate Action, Food Security and Sustainable Livelihoods"

Conference Format

The event is proposed as a fully virtual conference, enabling broad participation across regions.

Conference Objectives

Share Research Findings - Share research and scientific findings, innovations, and policy recommendations from KALRO and partners.

Cross-Disciplinary Dialogue - Foster cross-disciplinary dialogue on strengthening agri-food systems against climate shocks.

Capacity Building - Build capacity of young and upcoming scientists on scientific writing and presentation skills.

Sector Collaboration - Stimulate collaboration across the public, private, and research sectors.

Virtual Innovation Showcase - Showcase successful innovations and technologies for uptake and scale-up in a virtual format.

Who Should Attend

Researchers & Scientists

• Agricultural researchers

• Plant breeders

• Biotechnologists

• Soil scientists

Policymakers & Academia

• Government officials

• University professors

• Policy analysts

• Extension officers

Industry & Private Sector

• Seed company executives

• Agribusiness managers

• Farm owners

• Agricultural consultants

Conference Value

Join a diverse community of agricultural innovators. You'll gain access to cutting-edge research, learn about innovations addressing climate challenges, and build connections across the public, private, and research sectors.

The conference provides capacity building opportunities, particularly for young and upcoming scientists developing their scientific writing and presentation skills.

Physical Venue

KALRO Headquarters, Nairobi

Event Details

• Organizer: Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO)

• Edition: Second conference (first held in 2018)

• Theme: Innovating towards Resilient Agri-food Systems for Climate Action, Food Security and Sustainable Livelihoods

• Format: Fully virtual conference

• Focus: Climate-resilient agriculture, food security, sustainable livelihoods, innovation showcase

• Scope: Kenya and East African region

Visit the official KALRO website for conference dates, registration information, abstract submission guidelines, and the complete program schedule.