Partners
About The Conference Organizers
In 2023, Aquarech Limited and LBDA entered into PPP working arrangement to build synergy as a requisite for enhancing growth in Aquaculture and blue economy sector. It has also ventured into blended Financing Model arrangement with Financial Institutions to enable farmers to access modern equipment for fish farming to ameliorate fish production.
Aquarech Limited
Aquarech Limited was founded in 2019, with the objective of revolutionizing fish farming through technology and innovation development, leading to enhanced productivity, organized marketing structure and improvement of the livelihoods for small and medium scale farmers in Kenya and beyond. Since its inception the company has achieved tremendous transformation of fish farming methods from traditional based to modern based, involving the use of Aquarech App, which has linked all players in the fish value chain, ranging from input suppliers to Consumers. Through the App actors in the fish value chain are able to access information on availability of quality fish feeds, quality fingerlings, technical assistance (e.g use of temperature sensors, fish sampling, data collection and storage), market linkages (Fish Deli and fish off-take) and training services.
Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA)
LBDA is a body established by the National Government of Kenya to accelerate development in Western region. Its core function is to implement development programmes and projects, coordinate development programmes and activities, promote management and conservation of natural resources, Monitor and evaluate development programmes and projects in its mandate areas. It has been involved in fingerling production at its Kibos site, situated along Kisumu Miwani road. It has immensely contributed to enhancement of fish production and marketing for over a decade through the promotion of inland fish farming enterprises by providing technical advice and quality fingerlings to farmers at affordable prices.
Other Partners
Aquarech Limited and Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA) , in a strategic Public-Private Partnership (PPP), invite organizations, institutions, and individuals to partner with us in hosting the Aquaculture Blue Economy & Innovation Conference.
Background
The Blue Economy, with its potential to drive sustainable economic growth and resource management, has emerged as a promising frontier for Kenya. Aquaculture, as a key component of the Blue Economy, offers immense opportunities for job creation, food security, and export earnings.
Conference Objectives
The conference aims to:
- Foster collaboration among stakeholders in the aquaculture value chain.
- Showcase innovative aquaculture technologies and practices.
- Identify challenges and opportunities in the aquaculture sector.
- Develop strategies for sustainable aquaculture development.
Partnership Opportunities
We invite partners to contribute to the conference in the following ways:
- Sponsorship: Support the conference through financial contributions to cover costs such as venue hire, logistics, marketing, and speaker honorariums.
- Exhibitor: Showcase your products or services related to aquaculture to a targeted audience.
- Speaker: Share your expertise through presentations or workshops.
- Media and Communications: Assist in promoting the conference and disseminating conference outcomes.
- In-kind Support: Provide services or resources such as venue, equipment, or personnel.
Benefits of Partnership
Partners will gain:
- Increased visibility and brand recognition within the aquaculture sector.
- Access to a network of key stakeholders in the Blue Economy.
- Opportunities to influence aquaculture policy and development.
- Contribution to sustainable development and food security.