Join the Transformation: IBMA 2024
In 175 non-developed nations, 40% endure <$2/day, their livelihoods tied to agriculture. But the struggle continues. The need for change is undeniable.
The key lies in dedicated business models that unlock the potential of agro-technologies, funds, and resources. That's why we invite you to the groundbreaking 2nd International Conference on Business Models in Agriculture (IBMA) 2024. This event marks a historic leap forward for agriculture in non-developed economies.
At IBMA 2024, you'll join a movement transcending charity and exploitation. Your presence and insights will contribute to fostering effective business models that drive prosperity, addressing pressing issues like investment, agro-industrialization, regenerative agriculture, and women and youth empowerment.
By participating, you plant the seeds of change and sow the future of organized-prosperous rural communities. Your legacy will be one of transformation from the despair of poverty to the promise of a thriving agricultural sector.
Join us in Kigali, Rwanda, from March 25th to 28th, 2024. Together, we'll shape the future of agriculture, fostering sustainable change and moving from solitary individuals to empowered, prosperous communities.
Your presence matters. Let's sow the seeds of prosperity together.
See you in Kigali,
Dr. Nimrod Israely
About IBMA 2024
Theme: Reshaping Agribusiness Models for Building Prosperous Rural Communities
In response to non-developed economies' pressing challenges, we proudly introduce the 2nd International Conference on Business Models in Agriculture (IBMA) 2024. This pioneering event is a pivotal platform for open dialogue and exchanging groundbreaking ideas to catalyse rapid and meaningful change in these economies' agriculture sectors.
Guided by the principles of an open lab and disruptive business models, IBMA 2024 is dedicated to fostering the essential transformations these economies' agriculture urgently requires. By bringing together minds from around the world, we aim to create an environment that fuels significant advancements in the agriculture sector, moving us from the isolation of poverty to the cohesion of prosperity.
Organisers
Organised by the Africa Organization of Technology in Agriculture (AOTA) and the University of Rwanda, IBMA 2024 is supported by the Rwanda's Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) and by the Rwanda Convention Bureau (RCB), among other partners. This prestigious event is scheduled to be held at the esteemed Kigali Convention Centre from March 25th to 28th, 2024.
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The conference will unite a diverse assembly of more than 600 participants, including prominent government officials, respected academic experts in business and agriculture, leading Agritech enterprises, innovative researchers, NGOs committed to change in the agriculture sector, dedicated farmers and farmer's leaders, forward-thinking investors, dynamic entrepreneurs, and ambitious startups.
IBMA 2024 offers a unique opportunity to actively contribute to a transformational shift that redirects the trajectory of struggling economies towards organised and prosperous agricultural communities. Through collaboration, innovation, and shared commitment, we aim to rewrite the narrative of poverty into one of empowerment and self-sufficiency in agriculture.
Join us at IBMA 2024 as we collectively usher in a new era of change -- from a solitary struggle to organised - prosperous agricultural rural communities. See you in Kigali.
Global
Small holders prosperity
and food security
Livelihood
Rapid increase in
smallholders income
Cooperation
National and International
multi-discipline collaboration
Disruptive Innovation
Novel business models to generate rapid economic growth
Self-belief
We have the power and responsibility to change and shape our future
IBMA Pillars
The Speakers
LEADERS & INDUSTRY EXPERTS
Speaker
Amb. Naeem Khan CSP, FSP
High Commissioner Pakistan High Commission Rwanda
Speaker
Prof. Muganga Didas Kayihura
Vice Chancellor, University of Rwanda
Speaker
Dr. Ron Rosati
Vice Chancellor, Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA)
Speaker
Kagara Isaac
Founder & President: Africa Organization of Technology in Agriculture (AOTA)
Speaker
Prof. PLO Lumumba
Chairman & Founder: PLO Lumumba Foundation, Advocate of the High Courts of Kenya and Tanganyika, Consultant: Lumumba and Lumumba Advocates
Speaker
Dr. Nimrod Israely
IBMA Co-Founder & Chairman
Delivering Keynote speech
Moderator
OluwaTobi Lovv
Founder, CEO & President of ShareLovv International
Moderator
Dr. Jeannine Uwimana Nicol
Public Health specialist, Senior Researcher: Centre for Evidence based Health Care, Global Health Department, Faculty of Medicine & Health sciences, Stellenbosch University
Speaker
Mr Tony Nsanganira
Deputy Country Director & Senior Advisor: Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI) in Rwanda.
Speaker
Prof. Ikechi Agbugba
Chair, Scientific Committee IBMA 2023 -2024
Speaker
Pascal Murasira
Managing Director of Norrsken East Africa
Moderator
Yvonne Ndege
Journalist, East Africa regional spokesperson for UN Migration in Kenya.
A showcase of Disruptive Innovation
Co-Organisers
A GAME CHANGING PARTNERSHIP
Sponsors & Partners
In strategic collaboration with the excellence of