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Invitation to TICAD9 Thematic Event
“AGRA and Japanese Companies and Organizations Working to Improve African Food Systems”
AGRA (Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa), the largest agricultural development organization in Africa, and Nippon Biofuel Co., Ltd. (NBF) are pleased to co-host the following TICAD9 thematic event.
About AGRA
- Founded by Kofi Annan, former Secretary-General of the United Nations
- Key sponsors: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Mastercard Foundation, Blair Foundation, Bezos Foundation, among others
- The largest agricultural development organization in Africa
- Details: agra.org
About Nippon Biofuel Co., Ltd. (NBF)
- Leading company in the Jatropha biofuel industry
- Promotes digital agriculture in Africa, including a digital cooperative model inspired by Japan’s JA
- Details: nbf-web.com
Event Overview
- Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025
- 16:00–17:30 Seminar
- 18:30–20:30 Networking Reception
- Venue: Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu, Queens Ballroom
- Capacity: 60 participants (first-come, first-served; advance registration required)
- Registration: https://forms.gle/Jfy9JUs987MP3JRk9
Seminar Program (16:00–17:30)
1. Keynote Speech
- Keynote by the new President of AGRA (first visit to Japan)
2. Presentations by Japanese Companies
- COTS COTS LTD. (Japanese restaurant & cold chain in Uganda)
- Tachibana Shoten (Cacao processing and agricultural export)
- IDACA (Support for cooperative development and promotion)
- SORA Technology (Drone-based pesticide application)
- Bank representatives
- Trading companies
- Agricultural machinery manufacturers
3. Panel Discussion
- Interactive session with AGRA’s Head of Asia Partnerships, focusing on concrete Japan–Africa collaboration opportunities
Networking Reception (18:30–20:30)
- Company exhibition booths set up inside the venue
- Opportunities for one-on-one discussions and partnerships with AGRA and participating companies through business card exchange and networking
- If you wish to introduce your company, please indicate “Presentation or Brochure Placement Request” in the registration form