About The Event
International workshop and conference:Research on Enset and its Agri-system.Highlighting the outcomes and impact of research undertaken by the GCRF Enset, Enset IFLIP and Enset Agri-systems project partners and collaborators funded by BBSRC-GCRF.
Where
Wolkite University, Wolkite
When
Monday to Tuesday
10-11 February 2020
Event Speakers
Here are some of our speakers
Teshome Yitbarek(PhD)
Natural Resources and Management - Research Director
Sisay Shewamare (PhD)
Academic Affairs Vice President and Research and Community service Vice President
Aklok Zewde
Plant science - Lecturer

Participant
Participant Details

Dejene Ayele(Prof)
Dejene Ayele(Prof) Wolkite University President

Sebsibe Demissew(Prof)
Sebsibe Demissew(Prof) Adiss Ababa University

Paul Wilkin(PhD)
Dr. Paul Wilkin (Kew)

Tsige GebreMariam(Prof)
Tsige GebreMariam(Prof)

Pat Heslop Harrison (Phd)
Pat Heslop Harrison (Phd) Pat Heslop Harrison (Leicester Uni.)

Tsedeke Abate(Phd)
Tsedeke Abate(Phd)

Kindie Tesfaye(PhD)
Kindie Tesfaye(PhD)

James Borrell(PhD)
James Borrell(PhD)

Admas Birhanu
Admas Birhanu

Getnet Almaw (PhD)
Dr. Getnet Almaw (EARCS)

Zerihun Yemataw (PhD)
Dr. Zerihun Yemataw (SARI)

Dr. Endale
Dr. Endale

Dr. Mekuria
Dr. Mekuria

Dr. Zerihun
Dr. Zerihun

Dr. Wondawek (HU)
Dr. Wondawek (HU)

Researchers (WKU)
Researchers (WKU)

Dr. Endale G
Dr. Endale G

CSA (Biratu Yigezu)
CSA (Biratu Yigezu)

Dr Berhane G/kidan
Dr Berhane G/kidan

Agriculture Bureau ( Regional/ Zonal Head)
Agriculture Bureau ( Regional/ Zonal Head)

Dr. Addisalem/Ashenafi
Dr. Addisalem/Ashenafi
Event Schedule
Here is our event schedule
Our Schedule.
Registration Aklok Zewde
Registration

Program introduction Admas Birhanu
Program introduction

Opening remarks Dejene Ayele(Prof)
Opening remarks

Introduction of Participants Participant
Introduction of Participants

Synthesis of outputs from previous workshops of Enset and agri-systems projects Sebsibe Demissew(Prof)
Synthesis of outputs from previous workshops of Enset and agri-systems projects

Outputs and progress in GCRF-Enset and IFLIP-Enset projects Paul Wilkin(PhD)
Outputs and progress in GCRF-Enset and IFLIP-Enset projects
Welcome speech Sisay Shewamare (PhD)
Welcome speech

Progress with Enset agri- system projects James Borrell(PhD)
Progress with Enset agri- system projects

Key note presentation Getnet Almaw (PhD)
Enset and Its Agri-system

Key note presentation Tsige GebreMariam(Prof)
The role of Enset as a Medicinal crop(An aspect of Ethiopian Agri-systems)

Key note presentation Tsedeke Abate(Phd)
An aspect of Ethiopian Agri-system
Health Break
Health Break

Enset Genomics and the potential for genome-assisted breeding: outputs from the GCRF Enset project Pat Heslop Harrison (Phd)
Enset Genomics and the potential for genome-assisted breeding: outputs from the GCRF Enset project

Current challenges, achievements and opportunities of Enset research in Ethiopia Zerihun Yemataw (PhD)
Current challenges, achievements and opportunities of Enset research in Ethiopia
Questions and discussion
Questions and discussion
Lunch
Lunch
Panel Discussion:
What are the 1) key current developments and 2) future needs in research on Enset and its agrisystem for a) food security and other ecosystem services, b) economic innovation and value chains, c) resilience to climate change, stress, pests and pathogens, d) nutrition and health ----BY Prof. Sebsebe,Dr. Endale, Dr. Mekuria, Dr. Zerihun, Dr. Paul, Dr. Kindie and all from the floor
Conclusions from discussion and recording a summary of potential research projects
Conclusions from discussion and recording a summary of potential research projects -- BYr Dr. Wendawek Abebe and Dr. Paul Wilkin
Health Break

Current Enset research at WKU Admas Birhanu
Current Enset research at WKU

Current Enset researchn HU Dr. Wondawek (HU)

Poster presentation Researchers (WKU)
Poster presentation
Cocktail reception
Late comer registration

Enset GMO and current food security strategies in Eth Dr. Endale

Enset Economic Valuation CSA (Biratu Yigezu)

An aspect of Ethiopian Agri-system Dr Berhane G/kidan
Questions and discussion
Health Break/ poster presentation

Current challenges and opportunities of Enset in Ethiopian farmers Agriculture Bureau ( Regional/ Zonal Head)

GCRF IFLIP project Enset mobile phone app launch and feedback James Borrell(PhD)
Questions and Discussion

Wrap up session and The way forward Kindie Tesfaye(PhD)
Closing remark---BY Prof. Sebsebe Demissew & Dr. Paul Wilkin
Lunch

Field visit to Yeferezay site/ Enset cultural processing Dr. Addisalem/Ashenafi
Dinner, Recognition and Certificate
Event Venue
Event venue location info and gallery
Desalegn Lodge
Combining the personality and vision of a local and an independent hotel with the reliability, consistency and attentive service of a major business hotel, Desalegn Hotel keen on redefining the upscale hotel experience while becoming the most successful hotel brand in Addis Ababa.
Hotels
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F.A.Q
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what is enset?
Enset (Ensete ventricosum) is a member of the same botanical family as the banana, but unlike its cousin it’s not grown for its fruit. The main edible parts of the enset plant are the starchy rhizome and pseudostem.
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Sponsorship opportunities
The conference will be attended by the industry practitioners, researchers, academicians and NGOs from various parts of the globe. The conference is expected to have more than 100 delegates representing well over 100 Companies/NGOs/Consultants/Institutions/Universities from various parts of the globe. This will be an ideal platform to showcase your offerings, initiatives and solutions to an effective target audience at one place. Do not miss the opportunity to be part of this unique event, it will be fun and you and your organization will be affiliated to a high quality conference, a way to approach development that is both updated and achievable, attracting a crowd more diverse and devoted than any usual conference. For organizations interested in funding this event, we have a wide array of sponsorship opportunities to suit your need of visibility and budget. Funding opportunities include (not limited) to sponsoring the conference dinner, lunches, refreshments or the conference proceedings. The Conference is inviting the sponsorships under following categories.
Silver sponsor
150,000ETB
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- As Co-Sponsors Back drop in conference hall and Milleage in Conference website
- Logo Online /Print media promotion on various portals/ news papers/ magazines
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- 2 banners (Tea/Lunch area) Other banners in and around venue
- 3 Banners (3x5 Ft max)) Sponsor Banners
- 2 Banners (3x5 Ft max) Sponsor Banner
- 1 Banner (3x5 Ft max) Sponsor Banner
- 15 minute Presentation Slot in Inaugural Sessions
- Stall
- Mention in VOT -Valedictory session ( VOT- Vote of Thanks)
- Mention in VOT. 15 min presentation-Valedictory session ( VOT- Vote of Thanks)
- 6 Pennant banner
- 4 Pennant banner
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- Provided in Kit Brochur/ Material distribution
- Complementary passes
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Gold Sponsor
200,000ETB
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- Small Logo Back drop in conference hall and Milleage in Conference website
- As Co-Sponsors Back drop in conference hall and Milleage in Conference website
- Logo Online /Print media promotion on various portals/ news papers/ magazines
- Logo Other banners in and around venue
- 2 banners (Tea/Lunch area) Other banners in and around venue
- 3 Banners (3x5 Ft max)) Sponsor Banners
- 2 Banners (3x5 Ft max) Sponsor Banner
- 1 Banner (3x5 Ft max) Sponsor Banner
- 15 minute Presentation Slot in Inaugural Sessions
- Stall
- Mention in VOT -Valedictory session ( VOT- Vote of Thanks)
- Mention in VOT. 15 min presentation-Valedictory session ( VOT- Vote of Thanks)
- 6 Pennant banner
- 4 Pennant banner
- 2 Pennant banner
- Provided in Kit Brochur/ Material distribution
- Complementary passes
- Big Logo Back drop in conference hall and Milleage in Conference website
Platinum Sponsor
300,000ETB
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- Small Logo Back drop in conference hall and Milleage in Conference website
- As Co-Sponsors Back drop in conference hall and Milleage in Conference website
- Logo Online /Print media promotion on various portals/ news papers/ magazines
- Logo Other banners in and around venue
- 2 banners (Tea/Lunch area) Other banners in and around venue
- 3 Banners (3x5 Ft max)) Sponsor Banners
- 2 Banners (3x5 Ft max) Sponsor Banner
- 1 Banner (3x5 Ft max) Sponsor Banner
- 15 minute Presentation Slot in Inaugural Sessions
- Stall
- Mention in VOT -Valedictory session ( VOT- Vote of Thanks)
- Mention in VOT. 15 min presentation-Valedictory session ( VOT- Vote of Thanks)
- 6 Pennant banner
- 4 Pennant banner
- 2 Pennant banner
- Provided in Kit Brochur/ Material distribution
- Complementary passes
- Big Logo Back drop in conference hall and Milleage in Conference website
Session Sponsor
100,000ETB
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- Logo Online /Print media promotion on various portals/ news papers/ magazines
- Logo Other banners in and around venue
- 2 banners (Tea/Lunch area) Other banners in and around venue
- 3 Banners (3x5 Ft max)) Sponsor Banners
- 2 Banners (3x5 Ft max) Sponsor Banner
- 1 Banner (3x5 Ft max) Sponsor Banner
- 15 minute Presentation Slot in Inaugural Sessions
- Stall
- Mention in VOT -Valedictory session ( VOT- Vote of Thanks)
- Mention in VOT. 15 min presentation-Valedictory session ( VOT- Vote of Thanks)
- 6 Pennant banner
- 4 Pennant banner
- 2 Pennant banner
- Provided in Kit Brochur/ Material distribution
- Complementary passes
- Big Logo Back drop in conference hall and Milleage in Conference website
Dinner sponsor
75,000ETB
- Large Logo Back drop in conference hall and Milleage in Conference website
- Small Logo Back drop in conference hall and Milleage in Conference website
- As Co-Sponsors Back drop in conference hall and Milleage in Conference website
- Logo Online /Print media promotion on various portals/ news papers/ magazines
- Logo Other banners in and around venue
- 2 banners (Tea/Lunch area) Other banners in and around venue
- 3 Banners (3x5 Ft max)) Sponsor Banners
- 2 Banners (3x5 Ft max) Sponsor Banner
- 1 Banner (3x5 Ft max) Sponsor Banner
- 15 minute Presentation Slot in Inaugural Sessions
- Stall
- Mention in VOT -Valedictory session ( VOT- Vote of Thanks)
- Mention in VOT. 15 min presentation-Valedictory session ( VOT- Vote of Thanks)
- 6 Pennant banner
- 4 Pennant banner
- 2 Pennant banner
- Provided in Kit Brochur/ Material distribution
- Complementary passes
- Big Logo Back drop in conference hall and Milleage in Conference website
Conference Kit Sponsor
50,000ETB
- Large Logo Back drop in conference hall and Milleage in Conference website
- Small Logo Back drop in conference hall and Milleage in Conference website
- As Co-Sponsors Back drop in conference hall and Milleage in Conference website
- Logo Online /Print media promotion on various portals/ news papers/ magazines
- Logo Other banners in and around venue
- 2 banners (Tea/Lunch area) Other banners in and around venue
- 3 Banners (3x5 Ft max)) Sponsor Banners
- 2 Banners (3x5 Ft max) Sponsor Banner
- 1 Banner (3x5 Ft max) Sponsor Banner
- 15 minute Presentation Slot in Inaugural Sessions
- Stall
- Mention in VOT -Valedictory session ( VOT- Vote of Thanks)
- Mention in VOT. 15 min presentation-Valedictory session ( VOT- Vote of Thanks)
- 6 Pennant banner
- 4 Pennant banner
- 2 Pennant banner
- Provided in Kit Brochur/ Material distribution
- Complementary passes
- Big Logo Back drop in conference hall and Milleage in Conference website
PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS
All Payments regarding the sponsorship must be remitted in the official account of the Wolkite University and a confirmation message must be sent to the: president@wku.edu.et and VPRCS@wku.edu.et. Details of the account are given below:
- Beneficiary Name: Wolkite University Budget A/C B
- Account No : 1000026917704
- Name of the Bank : Commercial Bank of Ethiopa
- Address of the Bank : Wolkite , SNNPR
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