Events in the Organic Africa Pavilion 2010!

The Organic Africa Pavilion will host a number of events that will give the visitor an insight into various product areas. Many producers will show their specialities and let you taste them. Come to Hall 4 Stand 350 to learn and enjoy!

 

Download a PDF sheet with the Events here!

Wednesday 17 February

 

10.00-10.30 SEED Ceremony: ‘Social and Environmental Entrepreneurship in Zimbabwe’

Speakers:

- Gerda Verburg, Minister of Agriculture, The Netherlands

- Constance Hybsier, SEED Initiative, hosted by UNEP

- Dominikus Collenberg, KAITE, SEED Gold Winner 2009

 

14.00-14.45 Pineapple tasting

Juicy pineapples from East and West Africa! You are invited to taste the freshly chopped fruits.

 

15.00-15.45 Honey tasting

Consumer test of the finest African Honey! Honey companies present their honey and producers. You are invited!

 

Thursday 18 February

 

13.00 Movie Presented by Hivos

 

14.00-15.00 Women to Women business

What is the power of you as women entrepreneurs? Network event for women in business: importers, exporters and NGO experts. – The event is followed by drinks and bites.

 

17.00-18.00 Wine tasting with Stellar Winery

Stellar Winery present their fantastic wines that are both Organic and Fairtrade certified. Stellar winery is South Africa’s largest producer of fine organic wines.

 

18.00-21.00 Reception

The Reception will start immediately after the exhibition close.

 

20.00-20.30 Book launch – The Organic Business Guide

Based on the experience gained with building over 50 supply chains from developing countries Bo van Elzakker and Frank Eyhorn have written the Organic Business Guide. A must have for entrepreneurs and agencies promoting business...

 

20.30-20.45 Successful Exhibitor of the year award

Who is the African Business Man/Woman of the year 2009? Which entrepreneur profited most from Biofach 2009?

 

Friday 19 February

 

All day Symposium – Markets as motors for sustainability (Symposium program)

Key persons in the world of organic agriculture will contribute to the program. We are very happy to welcome among others the Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture African Union Commission, Ms. Rhoda Peace Tumusiime.

 

15.00-16.00 Wine tasting with Stellar Winery

Stellar Winery present their fantastic wines that are both Organic and Fairtrade certified. Stellar winery is South Africa’s largest producer of fine organic wines.

 

Saturday 20 February

 

14.00-14.45 Pineapple tasting

Juicy pineapples from East and West Africa! You are invited to taste the freshly chopped fruits.

 

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