The Global Bioeconomy Summit (GBS) is a series of conferences that first took place in 2015 in Germany. Subsequent GBSs were held in 2018 and 2020 also in Germany. The overall aim of the Summit is to provide a platform to discuss global bioeconomy issues in an inclusive manner; foster communication and understanding of global bioeconomy; integrate bioeconomy issues in global discussions on innovation, climate, biodiversity and achieving the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); and provide guidelines and recommendations for the way forward.
For the first time, the GBS will be held in Africa, in Nairobi, Kenya from 23 – 24 October 2024 at the Safari Park Hotel.
The theme for the GBS2024 is, “One Planet – Sustainable Bioeconomy Solutions for Global Challenges”. This theme underscores the contribution of bioeconomy to building resilient and sustainable food systems, and 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.
GBS2024 brings together bioeconomy enthusiasts and experts, high-ranking representatives from politics, science, civil society, and the business sector from all hemispheres and from diverse backgrounds to represent the interdisciplinary and diverse features of the bioeconomy.
Delegates interested in attending the Summit in-person are encouraged to secure their own funding to cover the registration fee, travel, and accommodation.
For people who are unable to attend the Summit in-person, live streaming of some sessions will be offered. If you are interested, kindly register for free as a virtual attendee using the following link: REGISTER
Speaking at the Summit is by invitation only or by responding to our call for proposals for hosting a workshop during the Summit, which closed on 24 June 2024. If your organisation is interested in showcasing its work, you may also consider reserving an exhibition booth. For more information, kindly follow this link: EXHIBITION
Different options are available for being involved in GBS2024. These include becoming a co-host, financing travel for keynote speakers and other stakeholders (e.g., youth), funding and co-funding workshops or exhibition booths and sponsoring / donation packages are available as well as customised donation schemes. For more information on sponsorship, donations and exhibitions, reach out to gbs2024@icipe.org.
The Summit will be held in English. Translation services are not available.
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There are several options for staying connected to the internet while in Kenya:
For further questions, kindly go through the information provided on the website or reach out to us on this email: gbs2024@icipe.org
