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Welcome to the Horticulture Convention 2025
Join us for an engaging two-day event dedicated to revolutionizing the horticulture sector!
Date & Location
Horticulture Convention 2025
Dates: 11th and 12th June 2025
Location: Kampala, Serena Hotel & Online
Theme: “Building an Inclusive Horticulture Sector through Promoting Innovation and Collaboration”
Photo: Mr. Tumuhekyi Cosbert Emmanuel, from Kabale Central Market, organizing his vegetable display
About the Convention
The Horticulture Convention 2025 aims to foster collaboration, and innovation to accelerate the transformation of the horticulture landscape in Uganda and beyond. It will convene an array of stakeholders from the horticulture sector, including government officials, the private sector, development sector leaders, and regional and international market actors to reflect on our mission to reduce poverty, enhance food and nutrition security, and job creation through a more inclusive and competitive horticulture sector. The convention will also provide the opportunity to reflect on learnings from
Horticulture Convention 2025
Why the Horticulture Convention?
Despite gains made in the horticulture sector, significant challenges remain, including food safety, pest management, infrastructure deficits, and regulatory obstacles.
The Horticulture Convention 2025 will explore actionable pathways for transformation through;
- Connection: Networking with regional leaders, policymakers, and innovators.
- Reflection: Sharing insights and learnings from the HortiMAP initiative.
- Commitment: Fostering coordinated, large-scale actions across the horticulture sector.
Attendees will share the latest breakthroughs and best practices in horticulture, focusing on safety and maximizing opportunities across diverse value chains.
Convention Objectives
Promote safe access to fresh fruits and vegetables.
Improve production volumes and quality.
Increase market access for producers.
Strengthen regulatory and enforcement systems.
Enhance access to affordable finance.
Sub-Theme 1: “Harnessing Opportunities in Addressing Persistent Horticulture Production Challenges”
Sub-Theme 2: “Enhancing Uganda’s Horticulture Sector to Favourably Compete in Domestic, Regional, and International Markets”