Yes! #ICT4Ag13, the ICT for Agriculture International Conference is Here...

Its happening in Kigali, Rwanda at the great conference of the decade on ICT for Agriculture... 4-8 November, 2013...

Have your say in how to establish a dynamic and enabling environment where ICTs for agriculture (farming, fisheries and livestock) can flourish. Be part of the debate as we discuss topics such as ICTs and value chains, advocacy and policy development, and assessing the impact of ICTs.

1. Plug and Play Day
A fantastic opportunity for a valuable and very practical insight into the latest technological developments in the field of ICTs for agriculture.
http://ict4ag.org/en/agenda/plug-play-day.html

2. Field Trips
http://ict4ag.org/en/agenda/field-trips.html

3. ICT4AG HACKATHON
Supporting ICT innovations and entrepreneurship that enhance agriculture
http://ict4ag.org/en/agenda/hackathon-en.html

4. Exibition
http://ict4ag.org/en/agenda/exhibition.html

5. Side Events
http://ict4ag.org/en/agenda/side-meetings.html

6.Get a test of what you should expect at the Conference
http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYBneZyWZUWFJdE_OrF0bRQ?feature=watch

7. Check out the Conference Agenda
http://ict4ag.org/en/agenda/sessions.html

And the Live Blog is at http://blog.ict4ag.org

Lets boost agricultural production through ICT

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