Africa Sugar 2026: Main Conference Day 1
- Devesh Dukhira - Chief Executive Officer, Mauritius Sugar Syndicate
Analyse the impact of India’s increased sugar exports on East African markets.
Explore the cyclical nature of sugar supply and demand and its effect on prices.
Discuss inter-African trade agreements and their evolution.
Strengthening regional integration and trade access through AfCFTA and bilateral agreements.
Value addition and diversification: Moving beyond raw sugar to refined products, ethanol, bioenergy, and industrial by-products.
Driving competitiveness through digital trade platforms and climate-smart practices.
Tying sugar and ethanol policy to broader industrial development goals.
Learning from Brazil and Pakistan to unlock local innovation hubs and attract capital.
- Maurice Ekpong - Executive Director and Editor-in-Chief, African Journal for Sustainable Development (AJSD)
Addressing gaps in African sugar industry regulation.
The role of AfCFTA in enabling cross-border trade and industrial linkages.
- Grace Bwengye - Senior Planner Agriculture, National Planning Authority
- Mahlon Walo - Chairman, Carbon Market Association of Kenya (CAMAK)
Explore the role of governments in shaping sugar and ethanol industries.
Discuss lessons from India’s ethanol policy implementation.
- Grace Bwengye - Senior Planner Agriculture, National Planning Authority
- Maurice Ekpong - Executive Director and Editor-in-Chief, African Journal for Sustainable Development (AJSD)
- Mahlon Walo - Chairman, Carbon Market Association of Kenya (CAMAK)
Best practices for soil management to enhance sugarcane yield and sustainability.
Integrating ethical frameworks and ESG principles into industry practices
Promoting sustainable innovation and circular economy approaches
Aligning policy, leadership, and technological adoption for responsible growth
- Lamwaka Proscovia - Post-Doctoral Researcher / PhD Candidate, Theology, Northwestern Christian University, USA
- Devesh Dukhira - Chief Executive Officer, Mauritius Sugar Syndicate