9th AGTS 2021 - Logistical Note
SUMMIT DATES About Ukunda
Delegates are urged to arrive at the Diani Reef Beach Resort by Wednesday 6th October and depart from Friday 8th October after the 9th AGTS closing ceremony or on Saturday 9th October, before or after the field visit, or they can leave at their own pleasure.
Ukunda is a coastal town in the South Coast/southern part of Mombasa. It paves way into Diani Beach, a major tourist attraction. It lies adjacent and to the immediate west of Diani Beach, along the Indian Ocean, close to the international border with the Republic of Tanzania.
Venue The 9th edition of the African Grain Trade Summit (AGTS) will be held at the Diani Reef Beach Resort in Ukunda, Kenya from 7th to 9th October 2021.
It is located approximately 32 kilometers - 20 minutes by road, south of the port city of Mombasa, the nearest large urban area, and lies approximately 72 kilometers - 45 minutes by road, north of the town of Lunga Lunga, at the border with Tanzania.
Summary of the 9th AGTS Program Day 0 (6th, Wednesday October 2021)
Registration of delegates
6:00pm to 8:00pm: Arrival and welcome cocktail
i. Registration of in person participants Day 1 (7th, Thursday October 2021)
There will be on-site registration and badging for the delegates from 12:00pm on 6th October 2021
8:00am – 5:00pm: Opening ceremony, summit sessions
Registration will begin from Wednesday 6th October from 12:00pm to 8.00 p.m. and will continue on 7th Thursday, October from 8.00 am to 9.00 am. Longer lines should be anticipated on 7th, Thursday, October. Therefore, early registration and badge pick-up is strongly encouraged on 6th, Wednesday October.
6:00pm-8:00pm: Gala dinner and commemoration of EAGC @ 15years Exhibition will be open throughout the day Day 2 (8th, Friday October 2021) 7:00am-8:30am: Investment matchmaking breakfast
Delegates are requested to pick their identification badges at the AGTS onsite hospitality desk at the Hotel reception area. Delegates will be expected to present their passports or national ID cards.
9:00am -5:00pm: summit sessions and the closing ceremony Exhibition will be open throughout the day
Badges must be worn at all times to gain access to the conference venue and meeting rooms.
Day 3 (9th October 2021) 8:30am - 1:00pm: Field visit to Port of Mombasa, Grain Bulk Handlers Ltd and Grain Industries Ltd Delegates depart on 9th October, 2021 or at their own pleasure
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The registration desk at the conference venue will open at 7:00 am on Thursday 7th October 2021. Delegates are requested to register before 8:30am in order for the summit sessions to kick off in time.
