The Global Bioeconomy Summit (GBS) is a high-level, international gathering of leaders of bioeconomy from all hemispheres and from diverse backgrounds that represent the interdisciplinary and diverse features of the bioeconomy. The Summit will be hosted for the first-time outside Europe in Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa. GBS2024 will emphasise resilient and sustainable food systems, bioeconomy as a key model for sustainable transition to less fossil dependent economies, conservation of biodiversity, and using innovation as a driver for new economic opportunities, especially jobs for the youth. We welcome you to Nairobi, Kenya, where the first ever GBS in Africa will be held.
The GBS is a forum that fosters dialogue between widely different actors to promote sharing of best practices and to identify opportunities for global innovation and collaboration. The GBS series was started in 2015 and it is devised to be a global and inclusive summit. It brings together bioeconomy experts from all hemispheres and from diverse backgrounds to represent the interdisciplinary and diverse features of the bioeconomy.
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Provide a platform to discuss global bioeconomy issues in an inclusive manner. |
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Foster communication and understanding of global bioeconomy. |
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Integrate bioeconomy issues in global discussions on innovation, climate, biodiversity and achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) |
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Provide guidelines and recommendations for the way forward. |
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Limited, Proof of Valid Student ID
Speakers:
Dr Abdou Tenkouano, Director General, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), Kenya
Bettina Stark-Watzinger, Federal Minister of Education and Research, Germany (video message)
Claudia Müller, Parliamentary State Secretary, Federal Ministry of Food & Agriculture, Germany
Ambassador Caroline Vicini, Swedish Ambassador to Kenya
Dr Andrew Mwihia Karanja, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, Kenya
Speakers:
Dr Eliane Ubalijoro, CEO, The Center for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry (CFOR-ICRAF)
Commissioner Margrethe Vestager, Executive Vice- President, European Commission (video message)
Michael Kellner, Deputy Minister, Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Action, Germany (video message)
Interested academic and research organisations, community projects, private sector companies, and industry leaders from all over the world are invited to exhibit their cutting-edge innovative biologically based products and services at the GBS2024.
Connect with over 500 attendees in person from around the world, including but not limited to, policy makers, industry experts, business leaders, scientists, and civil society actors; Engage with potential partners, investors, and development actors seeking innovative bioeconomy solutions.
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