Summit Speakers

Meet the thought leaders, innovators, and practitioners shaping the future of pollinator conservation in Africa and beyond.

Featured Speakers

Keynote Speakers

Meet our distinguished keynote speakers bringing expertise from across the globe in beekeeping, research, and pollinator conservation.

Keynote Speakers Day 1 - Morning Session

Abigail Ngunan Anyorikyo

Founder/CEO , NAN Organik House • Nigeria

Abigail is a trailblazing agribusiness entrepreneur and certified Modern Beekeeping Trainer from Nigeria. As the Founder/CEO of NAN Organik House, she champions sustainable apiculture and biodiversity through her flagship project, 'SAVE BEES, BEE A KEEPER,' which empowers rural women and youth with technical beekeeping skills to enhance food security. A 2025 Green Fellow and Fine Art graduate from Ahmadu Bello University, Abigail also serves as the Business Development Manager at Metalé-Care Foundation. A resilient advocate, she is an Ambassador for the Beyond a Curved Spine NGO, leveraging her lived experience with scoliosis to drive awareness and social inclusion. Abigail is dedicated to fostering environmental conservation and sustainable economic growth across Africa's agricultural landscape.

Session Topic:

Empowering Communities Through Sustainable Beekeeping

Modern Beekeeping Agribusiness Women Empowerment Sustainable Apiculture

Keynote Speakers

Dr. Christopher Alphonce Mduda

Lecturer and Research Scientist , University of Dar es Salaam • Tanzania

Dr. Christopher Alphonce Mduda serves as a lecturer and research scientist at the University of Dar es Salaam. He attained his PhD in Beekeeping Sciences from the University of Dar es Salaam in November 2023. Dr. Mduda has led and contributed to numerous research projects. He has a distinguished publication record covering stingless bee biology, bee health and characterization of bee products, and has received several prestigious awards, including the Commonwealth Professional Fellowship (2025) and the RUTA-MELI International Award for stingless bee research (2025). In addition to research, Dr. Mduda actively trains students, supervises postgraduate projects, and serves in academic leadership roles within his college.

Session Topic:

Stingless Bee Research and Conservation in Africa

Beekeeping Sciences Stingless Bee Biology Bee Health Bee Products Research

Keynote Speakers Day 2 - Morning Session

Lucy Parkinson

Deputy Director , BeeCraft • United Kingdom

Lucy brings both practical beekeeping experience and editorial leadership from one of the world's most respected pollination and apiculture publications. Her work bridges science, field practice, and communication, helping translate complex pollinator research into knowledge that farmers, policymakers, and practitioners can use.

Session Topic:

Bridging Research and Practice in Global Pollinator Conservation

Beekeeping Practice Pollinator Research Communication Editorial Leadership Science Communication

Diverse Expertise

What Our Speakers Will Cover

Pollinator Health & Conservation: Expert insights on pollinator biology, species diversity, disease management, climate adaptation, and habitat restoration strategies tailored for African contexts—covering bees, butterflies, birds, bats, and more.
Sustainable Agriculture & Food Security: How diverse pollination services drive crop productivity, nutrition security, and climate-smart agriculture across the region. Learn about pollinator-friendly farming practices.
Market Development & Value Chains: Value chain strengthening, quality standards, export opportunities, and digital marketing for pollinator-dependent products including honey, fruits, and other ecosystem services.
Innovation & Technology: Modern conservation tools, IoT applications, mobile monitoring systems, citizen science platforms, and breakthrough research transforming pollinator stewardship.
Policy & Institutional Frameworks: Regulatory frameworks, conservation incentives, agricultural subsidies, land-use planning, and cross-border cooperation for pollinator protection.
Biodiversity & Ecosystem Services: Understanding the interconnected roles of different pollinator species, their contribution to biodiversity, and the economic value of ecosystem services they provide.

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