📅 DAY 1 — Wednesday, 11th November 2026
| TIME | ACTIVITY |
|---|---|
| 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 noon | Introduction 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
📍 Seminar Room 1
Track 2: Climate Change, Food Systems & Environmental Sustainability
📍 Seminar Room 2
📍 Seminar Room 2
Track 3: Innovative Technologies for Sustainable Food Systems
📍 AVIC Lab
📍 AVIC Lab
Track 4: Sustainable Diets and Consumer Behaviour
📍 Amatrol Lab
📍 Amatrol Lab
Track 5: Sustainable & Circular Business Models in Food Systems
📍 Star C.
📍 Star C.
Track 6: Policy and Governance Frameworks for Sustainable Food Systems
📍 Nkulenu Dem. Restaurant
📍 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
📍 Seminar Room 1
Track 2: Agroecology and Biodiversity Conservation in Food Systems
📍 Seminar Room 2
📍 Seminar Room 2
Track 3: Circular Approaches to Food Loss and Waste Reduction
📍 AVIC Lab
📍 AVIC Lab
Track 4: Sustainable Financing for Food Systems
📍 Amatrol Lab
📍 Amatrol Lab
Track 5: Innovations in Science & Technology towards Increasing Agricultural Production
📍 Star C.
📍 Star C.
Track 6: Hospitality, Tourism, Indigenous and Functional Foods
📍 Nkulenu Dem. Restaurant
📍 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
📍 Seminar Room 1
Track 2 (cont.): Agroecology & Biodiversity – policy tools
📍 Seminar Room 2
📍 Seminar Room 2
Track 3 (cont.): Food loss innovations & case studies
📍 AVIC Lab
📍 AVIC Lab
Track 4 (cont.): Impact investment & microfinance
📍 Amatrol Lab
📍 Amatrol Lab
Track 5 (cont.): Agri-tech, AI & digital farming tools
📍 Star C.
📍 Star C.
Track 6 (cont.): Indigenous foods / gastronomy tourism
📍 Nkulenu Dem. Restaurant
📍 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.
fatas@htu.edu.gh | +233(0)502797798 | +233 54 123 4567
fatas@htu.edu.gh | +233(0)502797798 | +233 54 123 4567