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RSB to host workshop at the Global Bioeconomy Summit 2024, empowering Africa’s workforce for the bioeconomy

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On 24 October 2024, RSB will host the workshop ‘Ready for Takeoff: Empowering Africa’s Workforce for the Bioeconomy and a Just Transition‘ at this year’s Global Bioeconomy Summit in Nairobi, Kenya.

RSB’s workshop will see regional experts discuss the challenges and opportunities for Africa’s future workforce in terms of skills development in the bioeconomy space, as well as the potential socio-economic impact on the future of Africa.

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What is the Global Bioeconomy Summit?

The Global Bioeconomy Summit (GBS) is a prestigious international event that brings together bioeconomy leaders from around the world, reflecting the interdisciplinary and diverse nature of the field. Launched in 2015, GBS was designed to be a global, inclusive summit, uniting experts from all corners of the world to showcase the bioeconomy’s diverse and interdisciplinary features.

For the first time, under theme is ‘One Planet – Sustainable Bioeconomy Solutions for Global Challenges’, GBS will be held in Africa – across 23 and 24 October – to profile, advance and recognise the importance of the bioeconomy for Africa and other regions in advancing sustainable development.

GBS 2024 is being organised by BioInnovate Africa and the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), and in collaboration with the International Advisory Council on Global Bioeconomy (IACGB), the East African Science and Technology Commission (EASTECO), the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), and other partners.

For more information about the summit, please visit the official website at www.gbs2024.org.

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Speakers include:

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  • Prof. James Onchieku, Chief Research Scientist and a Senior Lecturer and Kisii University, and RSB Board Member
  • Prof. Nicholas Ozor, a Professor of Public Policy and the Executive Director of the African Technology Policy Studies (ATPS) Network.
  • Prof. Sameer Hameer, a registered professional aerospace engineer and director of the School of Aerospace and Vehicle Engineering at the Technical University of Kenya.
  • Gladys Kivati, a sustainability expert with a focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) at Sustainable Business Consulting.
  • Prof. Kassahun Tesfaye, a Professor at Addis Ababa University, and Director General of the Bio and Emerging Technology Institute.
  • Hannah Walker, Deputy Executive Director, RSB.
  • Yitatek Yitbarek, Regional Manager, RSB.

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If you would like to attend RSB’s workshop, please register for the Global Bioeconomy Summit 2024, click here.

We hope to see you there.

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