The programme will include a protocol ceremony graced by eminent personalities in Government and the Diplomatic Corps, keynote speeches by eminent scientists and researchers, as well as oral and poster presentations by researchers, scientists, students, planters, extension personnel, NGOs and other stakeholders.
The event will also include an exhibition and sale, by members of the Mauritius Cooperative Alliance Ltd, of organic fresh produce, seeds, seedlings, potted plants and processed foods, as well as handicraft and other products from agricultural wastes and by-products.

Tentative Programme

Day 1 (Long Beach Hotel, Belle Mare)

09.30h Protocol Ceremony

11.15h Refreshments

12.00h Key Note Speech 1

12.30h Lunch Break

13.30h Technical Session 1 - Oral Presentations from local and overseas participants

15.15h Tea Break

15.30h Technical Session 2 - Oral Presentations from local and overseas participants

17.00h End of Day 1

Day 2 (University of Mauritius, Réduit)

09.30h Key Note Speech 2

10.00h Technical Session 3 - Oral Presentations from local and overseas participants

11.00h Tea Break

11.15h Technical Session 4 - Oral Presentations from local and overseas participants

12.30h Lunch Break

13.30h Technical Session 5 - Oral Presentations from local and overseas participants

15.00h Technical Session 6 – Poster Presentations from local and overseas participants

16.00h End of Day 2

Day 3 (University of Mauritius, Réduit)

09.30h Key Note Speech 3

10.00h Technical Session 7 - Oral Presentations from local and overseas participants

10.45h Tea Break

11.00h Visit to Belle Mare to see CSA fields

17.00h Return to Réduit