Innovation Centre
Innovation Awards, Startup Village, university research showcases and the FoodTech Challenge.
Knowledge & leadership programme
Conferences & summits
Under the theme "Building Competitive, Sustainable and Resilient Food Industries for East Africa", eight core summits bring together thought leaders, innovators and decision-makers from across the value chain.
- Day 109:30 – 12:30· Conference Theatre
Food Industry Leadership Summit
Leadership & Policy · Keynote & panel
Chief executives, regulators and development partners open the Expo with the regional agenda for competitive, resilient food manufacturing.
- Day 114:00 – 17:00· Conference Theatre
Packaging Innovation Summit
Packaging · Panel & case studies
Brand owners and converters examine mono-material transitions, smart labelling and the commercial case for sustainable formats.
- Day 209:30 – 12:30· Innovation Centre
Food Safety & Quality Summit
Compliance · Masterclass
Practical sessions on aflatoxin control, traceability systems and meeting export market requirements without over-engineering cost.
- Day 214:00 – 16:30· Conference Theatre
Cold Chain & Logistics Summit
Supply Chain · Panel
Closing post-harvest loss gaps through investable cold chain infrastructure, corridor logistics and digital visibility.
- Day 214:00 – 16:30· Innovation Centre
Smart Manufacturing & Industry 4.0 Summit
Technology · Workshop
Automation, AI and factory software sized for African plants — where the payback is real and where it is not.
- Day 309:30 – 12:00· Conference Theatre
Sustainability & Circular Economy Summit
Sustainability · Panel
Energy, water and waste strategies that cut cost while meeting buyer and regulatory expectations.
- Day 310:00 – 13:00· Innovation Centre
Food Industry Investment Forum
Investment · Deal flow & matchmaking
Curated pitches and one-on-one matchmaking between manufacturers seeking capital and DFIs, banks, private equity and impact investors.
- Day 314:00 – 16:30· Conference Theatre
Export & Regional Trade Summit
Trade · Panel & clinics
Using AfCFTA and EAC integration in practice: standards, documentation, distribution and buyer expectations.
Alongside the summits
The wider programme
Executive Roundtables
Invitation-only sessions for senior leaders on strategic industry challenges.
FPP Academy
Structured learning across Executive Leadership, Technical Excellence, Innovation & Technology and Future Talent.
Hosted Buyer Programme
250 pre-qualified buyers matched into 3,000+ scheduled B2B meetings.