AASU/Weldios University Symposium 2025
Cultivating Prosperity: Advancing Agriculture and Intra-African Trade
for Sustainable Development
Context & Vision
Purpose
To catalyze transformative solutions for African agriculture and intra-regional trade, aligning with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and Agenda 2063
Vision
To position Africa as a global leader in sustainable agribusiness, leveraging technology, youth innovation, and regional integration
Why Now
Agriculture employs 60% of Africa’s workforce but contributes only 15% to GDP (AUC, 2024). Intra-African trade is just 15% of total trade (AfCFTA Secretariat, 2025), signaling untapped potential.
Unique Angle
Highlight Morocco’s role as a hub for North-South agricultural trade and its leadership in phosphate-based fertilizers, critical for African soil health
Key Program Highlights
Distinguished Keynotes
Global leaders addressing education quality, innovation, and policy.
Targeted Training
Sessions for school owners, teachers, administrators, and community leaders.
Panel Discussions
Interactive talks on curriculum, technology, and systemic challenges.
Workshop
Global leaders addressing education quality, innovation, and policy.
AASU/Weldios University Symposium 2025
Cultivating Prosperity: Advancing Agriculture and Intra-African Trade
for Sustainable Development
African Schools Award
Session to recognize outstanding schools delivering quality education.
Innovation Challenge
Session to showcase innovative ideas and solutions toward quality education and a better society.
Our Goals and Objectives
Advance Policy Frameworks
Develop actionable recommendations for AfCFTA implementation, focusing on tariff reduction and cross-border infrastructure.
Empower Youth and Entrepreneurs
Equip 1,000+ young innovators with skills and funding opportunities through pitch sessions and incubators.
Develop Frameworks
Build partnerships among governments, private sector, and academia for scalable impact.
Registration Plans
Economy Plan
- Price: N70000/ $50
- Eligibility: for the virtual program only
- Number of Delegates: 4
- Access: All sessions except the workshops
- Others: Exhibition, Replays
Business plan
- Price: N120,000/ $80
- Eligibility: Virtual and Physical
- Number of Delegates: 6
- Access: Participate in all session
- Special: Exhibition Summit Materials, Replays
Executive Plan
- Price: N150,000/ $100
- Eligibility: for the virtual and physical program
- Number of Delegates: 8
- Access: All Sessions
- Others: Summit Materials, Replays, Innovation Challenge, Awards
VIP Plan
- Price:N200,000/ $150
- Eligibility: for the virtual and physical program
- Number of Delegates: 10
- Access: All Sessions
- Others: Summit Materials, Replays, Innovation Challenge, Awards, e-magazine
Target Audience
- Policymakers: Ministers from AU member states, AfCFTA Secretariat representatives.
- Agribusiness entrepreneurs: CEOs of OCP, cooperatives, and multinational agribusinesses.
- Youth innovators: Students from AASU networks, young farmers,and tech entrepreneurs (18–35 years).
- Researchers & academics: Experts from CGIAR, African universities, and think tanks.
- Investors & NGOs: Impact investors, AfDB, FAO, and grassroots organizations.
Key Speakers
DR Walton Ekundayo Gilpin
Dr. Agnes Kalibata
Dr. Aisha Buhari
Dr. Nardos Bekele-Thomas
H.E. Josefa Sacko
Lawrence Mcewen
Mr. Jehiel Oliver
Ms. Monicah Yator
Pastor Tom Obiazi
Professor Qris-stuberg Amua
Sponsorship and Partnerships
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