Welcome to the 5th All Africa Postharvest Congress and Exhibition
Dear Esteemed Partners and Participants,
On behalf of the African Union Commission (AUC), partners and organizers, it is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the 5th All Africa Postharvest Congress and Exhibition (AAPHCE). The biennial pan-African convening is scheduled to take place from 16th to 19th September 2025, at the African Union Commission Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The working theme for the 5th AAPHCE is Securing the Harvest: Postharvest Management Solutions for Resilient and Inclusive Food Systems. The theme underpins the critical role of ensuring that the food produced using limited production resources is secured in a bid to achieve food security and nutrition in resilient, inclusive and sustainable food systems. The theme is anchored on the African Union’s Agenda 2063, the blueprint for Africa’s inclusive and sustainable development.
We anticipate bringing together diverse agri-food sector stakeholders from across the continent and beyond, united by one shared mission – to address challenges that hinder good postharvest management and contribute to food loss and waste.
The congress program will feature insightful keynote addresses, engaging panel discussions, and interactive exhibitions. These sessions are designed to provide invaluable opportunities for networking, knowledge sharing, and collaborative learning. Together, we aspire to transform challenges into opportunities, empowering communities and fostering sustainable development across Africa.
We welcome sponsors, partners, and exhibitors to support this important convening through financial, technical and in-kind contribution. Check the website for updates and calls for sponsors, side-events, exhibitors and research papers.
We look forward to an impactful convening as we join hands to build a resilient and sustainable future for Africa, one innovation at a time.