📅 DAY 1 — Wednesday, 11th November 2026

TIMEACTIVITY
8:00 a.m.Registration & Networking session
9:00 a.m.Guests seated
9:05 a.m.Opening Prayer
9:10 a.m.Welcome Address by the LOC Chairman
9:20 a.m.Introduction of Chairman
9:30 a.m.Chairman's Response
9:50 a.m.Vice Chancellor's Message
10:20 a.m.Musical Interlude
10:30 a.m.Speech by Guest of Honour
10:50 a.m.Introduction of Keynote Speaker 1
11:00 a.m.Keynote Speaker's Address 1
11:45 a.m.Health / Snack Break
12:00 noonIntroduction of Keynote Speaker 2
12:10 p.m.Keynote Speaker's Address 2
12:50 p.m.Panel Discussion (theme related topics)
1:40 p.m.Closing Remarks by Chairman
1:50 p.m.Announcements
1:55 p.m.Closing Prayer
2:00 p.m.Opening of Exhibition
2:30 p.m.LUNCH BREAK

AFTERNOON SESSION: 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. — Research Paper Presentations & Workshops

Track 1: Sustainable Agriculture and Food Production
📍 Seminar Room 1
Track 2: Climate Change, Food Systems & Environmental Sustainability
📍 Seminar Room 2
Track 3: Innovative Technologies for Sustainable Food Systems
📍 AVIC Lab
Track 4: Sustainable Diets and Consumer Behaviour
📍 Amatrol Lab
Track 5: Sustainable & Circular Business Models in Food Systems
📍 Star C.
Track 6: Policy and Governance Frameworks for Sustainable Food Systems
📍 Nkulenu Dem. Restaurant

📅 DAY 2 — Thursday, 12th November 2026

🌅 MORNING SESSION: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Track 1: Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture for Food Security
📍 Seminar Room 1
Track 2: Agroecology and Biodiversity Conservation in Food Systems
📍 Seminar Room 2
Track 3: Circular Approaches to Food Loss and Waste Reduction
📍 AVIC Lab
Track 4: Sustainable Financing for Food Systems
📍 Amatrol Lab
Track 5: Innovations in Science & Technology towards Increasing Agricultural Production
📍 Star C.
Track 6: Hospitality, Tourism, Indigenous and Functional Foods
📍 Nkulenu Dem. Restaurant

☕ Snack Break: 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

🕥 LATE MORNING SESSION: 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Track 1 (cont.): Urban & Peri-Urban Agriculture – advanced cases
📍 Seminar Room 1
Track 2 (cont.): Agroecology & Biodiversity – policy tools
📍 Seminar Room 2
Track 3 (cont.): Food loss innovations & case studies
📍 AVIC Lab
Track 4 (cont.): Impact investment & microfinance
📍 Amatrol Lab
Track 5 (cont.): Agri-tech, AI & digital farming tools
📍 Star C.
Track 6 (cont.): Indigenous foods / gastronomy tourism
📍 Nkulenu Dem. Restaurant

🍽️ Lunch Break: 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Exhibition and networking)

EVENING — CONFERENCE CLOSING CEREMONY: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m.Chairman's Welcome Address
5:30 p.m.Recap of Conference Highlights (Rapporteur)
6:00 p.m.Vice Chancellor's Remarks
6:30 p.m.LOC Chairman's Remarks
7:00 p.m.Conference Communiqué & Key Recommendations
7:30 p.m.Chairman's Closing Remarks
7:50 p.m.Vote of Thanks

📅 DAY 3 — Friday, 13th November 2026

MORNING — CONFERENCE EXCURSION (Volta Region Heritage)

Departure: 8:00 a.m. from HTU Main Gate. | Explore iconic Volta Region sites: Amedzofe, Tafi Atome Monkey Sanctuary, Wli Waterfalls, Mount Afadzato.

🌄 Amedzofe (panoramic views) 🐒 Tafi Atome Monkey Sanctuary 💦 Wli Waterfalls (hike & nature) ⛰️ Afadzato (highest peak in Ghana)

Guided tour with cultural and ecological insights. Closing remarks & reflection on learnings. Return to Ho by 4:00 p.m.

EVENING — DINNER & AWARDS NIGHT: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m.Arrival & Welcome Cocktail
5:30 p.m.Cultural Performance & Live Entertainment (HTU Dance Ensemble)
6:15 p.m.Special Awards and Recognition Ceremony (Best Paper, Best Presenter, Industry Impact Award)
7:00 p.m.Dinner Buffet (Networking with dignitaries)
8:30 p.m.Closing Toast & Farewell / Departure
Venue Key: All sessions at Ho Technical University main campus (Conference Hall, Seminar rooms, Labs). For real-time updates, visit conference desk at the main foyer.

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