Subject: Collaboration, the road ahead to improve logistics for Africa's perishable produce

Jane Ngige, National Coordinator, Kenya Horticultural Council (KHC)
Sanjeev S Gadhia,Founder and CEO, Astral Aviation
Wouter Boekee, Global Industry Manager - Agriculture and Fresh, Lufthansa Cargo
Isaac Macharia, General Manager, Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate
Yvonne Otieno, Agriprenuer, Miyonga Fresh Greens
Hosea Machuki, CEO, Fresh Produce Exporters Association of Kenya (FPEAK)
Moderator: Reji John, Editor, Logistics Update Africa

Question & Answer

Subject: How can regional and global trade agreements improve Africa's prospects to become a leader in perishables export and how logistics can be the competitive advantage?

Tewodros Zewdie, Executive Director, Ethiopian Horticulture Producer Exporters Association (EHPEA)
William Ojonyo,Chairman, Kenya International Freight & Warehousing Association (KIFWA)
Nielen Christoffel, Vice President - Sales & Marketing EMEA (Europe, Africa & the Middle East), Cargolux
Nehemiah Chepkwony, Head and Director, Horticultural Crops Directorate of Agriculture & Food Authority
Alice Wanjiru Mathenge, Managing Director, Spring Fresh Growers and Exporters
Fred Kong'ong'o, Market Linkage Specialist, USAID-East Africa Trade and Investment Hub
Moderator: Reji John, Editor, Logistics Update Africa

Question & Answer

Subject: Shipper's expectations versus air cargo value proposition in perishable transport by air - a reality check

Rogers Sultani, Country Manager, UPS ASC
Steven Verhasselt,Commercial Director, Liege Airport
Srikanth Vadakattu, Director, East African Growers Group of Companies
Rob Smith, Consultant - Air Cargo Terminal, Mitchell Cotts
Fred M Gitonga, Head of Airfreight, Schenker (Kenya) Limited
Ojepat Okisegere, National Head, Fresh Produce Consortium
Moderator: Reji John, Editor, Logistics Update Africa

Question & Answer

Subject: What according to you are the top three unmet/unresolved logistics needs/challenges of the perishable industry? What are your recommendations to meet these needs and resolve these challenges?

(The entire group in the hall will be divided into smaller groups to discuss the above topic for 30 minutes; a representative of the group will be called to share the findings to the complete group)