Agenda
Day 1
Badge collection and Expo Floor activation
Wednesday, 8 July 2026
Objective: Networking, matchmaking, technical engagement, and exhibition activation ahead of the high-level opening ceremony.
Badge Pick-Up
RegistrationKCC — near MH1
Who
Expo Floor Activation
PlacementWho
Day 2
Official Opening, Trade, Policy & Economic Impact Day
Thursday, 9 July 2026
Objective: High-level government engagement, official opening, media visibility, trade dialogue, and strategic partnerships. Panels in the morning; afternoon dedicated to B2B engagement.
VIP Arrival, Registration & Media Reception
Protocol & MediaWho
Opening Ceremony
Official Opening Ceremony & Opening Plenary — Unlocking Trade, Logistics & Market Access
Ceremony & PlenaryOpening Ceremony Speeches
- Opening Remark — ACT Rep
- Roger Nkubito — Cluster MD, AGL Rwanda & Burundi (Platinum Sponsor)
- H.E. Belen Calvo Uyarra — EU Ambassador
- RDB / RCB CEO
- Hon. Telesphore Ndabamenye — Minister of Agriculture
Opening Plenary
- George Omuga — EATTA MD (regional tea trade trends)
- Nomalanga Gule — AfCFTA (regional trade outlook)
- Rita Wahiti — Rwanda Country Representative, KPA
- Martin Mwangi — MD, AGL Kenya (Platinum Sponsor)
- JJ Ndayisenga — CEPAR
- Mr Giovanni — President, EBCR
- Moderator: Dr. Martin Mawo — RMT
Ministerial & VIP Expo Walkabout
Guided Walkabout + BreakWho
Media Interviews
MediaNetworking Lunch & VIP Engagement
NetworkingWho
Cupping & Barista Semi-Finals
Live CompetitionWho
Exhibition Floor & Reception Set-Up
Open FloorWho
Welcome Reception
NetworkingWho
Day 3
Market Access, Consumer Activation & Industry Recognition Day
Friday, 10 July 2026
Objective: Drive buyer engagement, showcase excellence, celebrate industry achievements, and close strategic conversations. Panels in the morning; afternoon dedicated to B2B engagement.
High-Level Panel: Sustainability, Climate Resilience & Future-Proofing African Coffee & Tea
Panel DiscussionPanellists
- Presentation: Yonas Yohannes — Ethiolatin
- Agapeters Kubasu — Head of Region, East & Central Africa, Fairtrade
- Samuel Nzieki — CEO, Silverback
- Jean Appia — Fair Labor Association
Tourism & Consumer Market Growth
SpotlightFeaturing
Youth & Women in Coffee & Tea Value Chains
Panel DiscussionMarking the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026
Panellists
- FAO Representative — Year of the Woman Farmer 2026
- Victoria — Uganda Tea Association
- Dr. Susan Limisi — Gender Coordinator, Fairtrade
- Madam Sandrine — COO, NAEB
- Flora Msirikale — Export Client Ops Manager, AGL Tanzania
- Moderator: Meti
Networking Lunch & VIP Engagement
NetworkingWho
ACT 2026 Barista & Cupping Competition Finals
Live ShowcaseCompetition-stage activation, parallel
Who
Closing Ceremony
Official Expo Closing Ceremony & Award of Winning Coffees & Teas
Closing CeremonyOn stage
- Mr. Claude Bizimana — NAEB CEO
- ACT Leadership
- Government Representatives
- AGL — Platinum Sponsor