New Delhi, India
- May 29
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AP Shinde Symposium Hall
Dev Prakash Shastri Marg, Block WZ, Inder Puri, New Delhi, Delhi 110012
Welcome to ICTforAg 2024 in New Delhi! This time, as a satellite event, CGIAR – IRRI (IRRI Website) and ICRISAT (ICRISAT Website) are joining forces to host the most anticipated event of the year. Embrace the convergence of stakeholders from multifarious backgrounds—farmers, private sector entrepreneurs, government officials, NGO representatives, and local Ag Tech innovators—united on a singular platform.
Prepare for an unforgettable expedition as ICTforAg 2024, centered around the theme ‘Localizing Impact Through Inclusion, Inspiration, and Innovation,’ unveils on the 29th of May, 2024, at the AP Shinde Symposium Hall commencing at 9 AM.
Our goal is resolute, to cultivate thriving communities and ignite substantive dialogues propelling agricultural innovation onward. As the digital daybreak illuminates New Delhi, we extend a warm invitation for you to engage in this dynamic interchange of ideas and perspectives. Our emphasis is on magnifying voices from the global South, fostering the exchange of knowledge, and galvanizing practitioners across various sectors to spearhead inclusive and sustainable ICT solutions.
From remote villages to bustling urban centers, we aim to empower local stakeholders with the tools and knowledge they need to drive sustainable change from the ground up. Join us in embracing the ethos of local innovation and amplifying impact where it matters most.
So, whether you’re here to connect, learn, or contribute, you’re essential to our collective journey toward a brighter, more inclusive future for agriculture. Welcome to ICTforAg 2024—a digital nexus of innovation, collaboration, and transformative impact.
List of Hotels:
- Jaypee SIddharth Hotel, Rajendra Palace, New Delhi (3 Km from the venue)
- Taj Palace Hotel, Diplomatic Enclave, New Delhi (7.7 km)
- The Park Hotel, Connaught Place, New Delhi (7.8 km)
- The Lalit Hotel, Connaught Place, New Delhi (9.1 km)
- Jaypee Vasant Continental Hotel, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi (9.1 km)
- The Ambassador Hotel, New Delhi (11.4 km)
- Taj Mahal Hotel, Mansingh Road, New Delhi (9.6 km)
- Lemon Tree Hotel, Aerocity, New Delhi (15.1 km from the venue but near to airport)
- Pride Plaza Hotel, Aerocity, New Delhi (15.1 km but near to airport)
- IBIS Hotel, Aerocity, New Delhi (15.1 km but near to airport)
Note: Discounted rates are available: please contact Mr. Puneet Khurana (IRRI) p.khurana(at)irri.org, in case of booking assistance.
8:30 – 9:30 am
Registration
9:30 – 10:30 am
Inaugural Session
10:30 – 11:00 am
Group photo and High Tea
11:00 – 11:45 am
Role of ICTforAg: Indian and Global Perspective
Panel discussion
11:45 – 12:30 pm
Cultivating Connections between Farmers and Scientists
Engage and Explore: Tea Table Talk
12:30 – 1:45 pm
Networking Lunch
1:45 – 2:30 pm
The Agricultural Information Exchange Platform – Disrupting public extension utilizing generative AI: GIZ
Hybrid Session (Nairobi and India)
2.30 – 3:15 pm
Digital Platform for Agricultural Transformation
Rapid Fire Session
3:15 – 3:45 pm
Tea and Networking Opportunities
3:45 – 5:15 pm
Digital and Data Innovation Driving Agricultural Transformation
Lightning Talks
5:15 – 5:25 pm
Challenges and Opportunities for youth for adopting ICT in agriculture
Next generation Ambassadors-Remarks
5:25 – 5:35 pm
Wrap-up and Closing Remarks, Vote of Thanks
