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.
You can register for the Summit using the following link: REGISTER
The registration fee for individual participants is USD 200 for in-person attendance only. There is a limited number of student tickets available at USD 100.
The registration fee entitles participants access to all sessions and includes meals (tea/coffee breaks and lunches) for the duration of the Summit.
A certain number of rooms have been set aside at Safari Park Hotel. For more information on rates and the booking process, kindly follow this link: Click Here. If you decide to stay at another hotel, you will need to organise your own transportation to the venue.
The welcome guide/information note for the Summit can be downloaded at this LINK. There will also be a GBS2024 meet and greet/information stand at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi to provide needed support for delegates travelling by air to Kenya.
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 for customised donation schemes.
The Summit will be held in English. Translation services are not available.
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To be able to travel to Kenya, an electronic travel authorization (eTA) is required. Applications are made ONLINE on the official government website. You will also need to request for an invitation letter in the Summit registration process here: REGISTER
For visitors arriving via Jomo Kenyatta International Airport between 20 – 22 October 2024, there will be a GBS2024 meet and greet/information stand to provide needed support. Some hotels provide complimentary or paid taxi/shuttle transfer services to key locations, including the Summit venue. Check with your hotel for available options. Delegates are free to use their own transport arrangement. To get around Nairobi, ride-hailing services such as Uber, Bolt, and Little offer convenient, frequent, and affordable services. Taxis are also available, but as they are not metered fees should be agreed upon before departure. You may also choose to make your travel arrangements through our official travel agent, Hemingways Travels, through this LINK
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
