Event Programme
National Agrifood Systems Investment Symposium
Unlocking Private Sector Investment for Sustainable Agri-Food Systems Transformation in Malawi
Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC), Lilongwe
Connecting Opportunities, Finance and Investment
The National Agrifood Systems Investment Symposium brings together government, investors, financial institutions, development partners, businesses and other stakeholders to explore investment opportunities and financing options available in Malawi's agriculture sector.
The programme combines high-level opening remarks, investment presentations, investor experiences, financing discussions and direct engagement opportunities to facilitate meaningful conversations around agrifood investment.
Official Opening Ceremony
High-level Speeches, Keynote Address, Key symposium presentation, and Incentives presentation
Rapporteurs
| Time | Description of Activity | Responsible Officer / Agency |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 – 9:00 am | Registration, Networking & Viewing of Exhibitions | Secretariat (NPC & MoAIWD) |
| 9:00 – 09:30 am |
Welcome Remarks
Opening Prayer
Dr. Anderson Gondwe
Remarks from National Planning Commission
Professor Richard M. Mkandawire
Remarks from Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce
and Industry
Mr Ronald Ngwira
Remarks
Erica Maganga, Secretary for Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development
Official Opening Remarks
Hon. Simoni Itaye |
Director of Ceremonies |
| 9:30 – 10:00 am |
Presentation 1
Key Symposium presentation:
Mega Farms Legacy Investment Program
Hon. Roza Fatch Mbilizi M.P. |
Hon. Roza Fatch Mbilizi M.P. |
| 10:00 – 10:20 am |
Incentives for Agri-Food System Investments in Malawi
Mr. Bisa Namarika |
Mr. Bisa Namarika |
| 10:20 – 10:50 am | Plenary | Director of Ceremonies |
| 10:50 – 11:20 am | Group Photo and Coffee Break | Symposium Communications & Publicity Team |
Financial Opportunities Available in the Agriculture sector
Rapporteurs
| Time | Description of Activity | Responsible |
|---|---|---|
| 11:20 – 11:35 am |
Investor Success Story:
From Opportunity to Impact – A Journey of Investing in
Malawi's Agri-food Sector
TBC
|
TBC |
| 11:35 – 12:10 pm |
Panel Discussion:
Financing opportunities for Agri-food Investments
|
Director of Ceremonies |
| 12:10 – 12:25 pm |
High-Level Closing Speech
Mr Ronald Ngwira
Hon. Simoni Itaye |
Mr Ronald Ngwira Hon. Simoni Itaye |
| 12:25 – 12:30 pm |
Closing Prayer
Dr Anderson Gondwe |
Dr Anderson Gondwe |
| 12:30 – 13:30 pm | Lunch | Secretariat (NPC & MoAIWD) |
| 13:30 – 15:00 pm |
Free-flow engagement
(Deal Making Conversations) |
Investors, Government, Development Partners, Businesses, etc. |
From Dialogue to Investment Action
The symposium creates space for stakeholders to identify opportunities, explore financing options and establish partnerships that can support investment in Malawi's agrifood systems.
Investment Opportunities
Explore investment opportunities across Malawi's agriculture and agrifood sectors.
Partnerships
Connect government, investors, businesses and development partners around practical investment opportunities.
Financing
Highlight financial opportunities and solutions for agrifood investments.