The largest Indigenous Seed gathering in Eastern Africa is happening this November!
From 17th–20th November 2026, farmers, pastoralists, community seed banks, researchers, policymakers, civil society organisations, and development partners will gather at the Catholic University of Eastern
Africa (CUEA), Nairobi, Kenya for the 1st Eastern Africa Indigenous Seed Conference.
At a time when climate change, biodiversity loss, and shrinking access to locally adapted seeds continue to threaten our food systems, this conference will provide a much-needed platform to strengthen Farmer-Managed Seed Systems (FMSS), advance seed sovereignty, and ensure that farmers remain at the centre of the conversations and solutions shaping our food future.
There are many ways to be part of this historic gathering:
- Register as a participant
- Join the planning committees and help shape the programme
-Organise a side event
- Submit an abstract, story, video, audio piece, artwork, or research paper
- Exhibit your work, innovations, products, or community initiatives
- Support farmer and community participation
- Partner with us as a sponsor or co-organiser
This is an opportunity to build a vibrant regional community of practice, strengthen collaboration, share knowledge, and amplify farmer voices across Eastern Africa.
Register for the conference: https://eaindigenousseedconference.org/registration-abstract
Join us in planning as a co organiser: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSf6XOWaGnV…/viewform…
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Source: eaindigenousseedconference.org
