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1 AGRICULTURE A TRUSTED PARTNER IN AFRICAN BUSINESS CONFERENCE & EXHIBITIONS PRINT & DIGITAL MEDIA TRAINING & WORKSHOPS

2 A TRUSTED PARTNER IN AFRICAN BUSINESS The agriculture sector is regarded as one of the most critical industries for the African continent due to its economic potential, projected as a US$1 trillion industry in Sub- Saharan Africa alone by Spintelligent s agriculture events connect agricultural professionals from small farmers to large scale farming enterprises to industry experts, leading global equipment and machinery suppliers, seed and agrochemical producers, irrigation and water management specialists, financial institutions and insurance providers, as well as key government and union officials. Agribusiness Congress East Africa will not only offer participants a unique opportunity to head start their agribusiness agenda in 2018 but also provide a platform to grasp the potential of newly available technology and products with a live outdoor exhibition. CONFERENCE & EXHIBITIONS PRINT & DIGITAL MEDIA Agritech Expo Zambia was launched in conjunction with the Zambian National Farmers Union in 2014 to establish a leading business-to-business trade expo in Zambia. Agritech Expo Zambia is an outdoor expo enabling the event to host unique event features such as live crop trials and demonstrations of agricultural machinery. TRAINING & WORKSHOPS Farm-Tech Expo Kenya, adopts an interactive model for farming professionals to meet with suppliers and vendor companies, to discuss the latest farming methods, trends, best practices and requirements that are suitable for the Kenyan market.

3 SECTORS REPRESENTED GOVERNMENT & INDUSTRY BODIES FINANCE & INVESTMENT FARMERS MECHANISATION & IMPLEMENTS SEEDS, AGROCHEMICALS & INPUTS IRRIGATION & WATER MANAGEMENT LIVESTOCK & VETERINARY SERVICES AGROPROCESSING TRADERS & EXPORTERS UTILITY VEHICLES HORTICULTURE SERVICES CONSTRUCTION DISTRIBUTION, LOGISITCS AND STORAGE INSURANCE, CONSULTING & LEGAL

4 KEY SPONSORS

5 BUSINESS CONGRESS EAST AFRICA November 2017, Kampala, Uganda ADVANCING COMMERCIALISATION THROUGH NETWORKS, TECHNOLOGY AND VALUE ADDITIONS Agribusiness Congress East Africa is the premier business networking event that offers a high profile 2 day conference and live outdoor exhibition on 29 and 30 November in Kampala, Uganda. This professional event brings together key industry stakeholders from the public and the private sectors to ensure that the region is positioned to take advantage of the opportunities presented by the growth of this sector and to strengthen Africa s agribusiness networks. Featured at the event will be: government officials, large and emerging commercial farmers, financiers and the banking sector, project developers, traders and retailers, food reserve and development agencies and solution providers from East Africa as well as other African regions and the world. EVENT FEATURES 2 day high level conference Roundtable discussions Business matchmaking Live outdoor product showcase with machinery demos Hands-on free farming workshops targeted to small and emerging scale farmers HOST PARTNERS The Republic of Uganda Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries CONFERENCE THEMES Agriculture East Africa s new currency Agribusiness insights: Solutions addressing rapid growth in the region Unlocking investment and trade hotspots in the agri-value chain Propelling access to finance for a commercialisation boom Creating a commodity market and the diversification of farming in the region Embracing innovation to increase production and productivity The modern agripreneur in East Africa ATTENDEES 50+ INDUSTRY EXPERT SPEAKERS 45+ LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS 500+ FARMERS AND KEY BUYERS 15+ COUNTRIES REPRESENTED Image source: Youth Empowerment Training Center (YET), Uganda

6 EXPO ZAMBIA April 2018, Chisamba, Zambia ZAMBIA S LEADING OUTDOOR AGRICULTURE EXPO Agritech Expo Zambia is the annual agricultural hub for Zambia. It is the only B2B event that draws farmers of all scales, cooperatives, donors, investors, trade missions as well as technology and solution providers serving as a buying platform for the local and regional farming community as well as the starting point for international companies to invest into the Sub-Saharan agricultural arena. EVENT FEATURES PRESENTED BY VISITORS SQM OF EXHIBITION SPACE 450+ LARGE-SCALE FARMERS x 4 test track Crop trials Machinery & equipment demo area Energy park Irrigation zone Outdoor display area Indoor expo Training workshops Business zones Mowing and baling demos Construction zone Aquaculture showcase Livestock zone International pavilions Centre pivot display Business lounge Lateral irrigation display Live planting demos Farmers Preview day KEY PARTNERS LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITORS 40+ COUNTRIES REPRESENTED

7 8 9 August KENYA S ONLY OUTDOOR LIVE AGRICULTURAL TRADE EXPO Farm-Tech Expo Kenya is a one-stop-shop for Kenyan farmers to find all services needed to effectively manage a modern agricultural operation with value additions. This event forms part of the Agritech Series that has been a key tool for the evolution of Zambia s farming community over the past four years. Farm-Tech Expo Kenya will be the annual meeting point for stakeholders across the agri value chain. EVENT FEATURES SECTORS Outdoor exhibition Farmers preview day AgriTeach: free to attend workshops Hosted farmers programme Livestock zone Indoor expo Live planting demos Live crop trials Greenhouse showcase Irrigation zone Live machinery and equipment demos Business zone International pavilion Agrochemicals & fertilisers Agroprocessing Distribution & logistics Energy Finance & insurance Horticulture ICT Inputs Irrigation & water management Livestock & veterinary services Machinery & implements Seed producers Storage Technology Utility vehicles ATTENDEES 20+ EXPERT SPEAKERS 50+ LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITORS 20+ SUPPORTING PARTNERS & ASSOCIATIONS

8 CONTACT INFORMATION MANAGING DIRECTOR David Ashdown T: E: GROUP DIRECTOR Emmanuelle Nicholls T: E: SALES DIRECTOR Liam Beckett T: E: t: f: e: w: Registered in South Africa No. 95/08510/07. 2nd floor, North Wing, Great Westerford, 240 Main Road, Rondebosch, 7700 PO Box 321, Steenberg, 7947, South Africa United Kingdom South Africa Turkey UAE USA Brazil Germany Netherlands Singapore

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