Date: 23rd October 2026
Venue: KIE Grounds, Kikima, Mbooni, Makueni County
The avocado industry has become one of Kenya’s fastest-growing agricultural sectors, creating opportunities for farmers, exporters, agribusinesses, processors, and investors. Building on the success of the inaugural event, the Makueni Avocado Summit 2026 – 2nd Edition will take place on 23rd October 2026 at KIE Grounds, Kikima, Mbooni, Makueni County.
The summit will bring together stakeholders from across the avocado value chain to explore innovations, sustainable production practices, market opportunities, and technologies that are shaping the future of avocado farming in Kenya.
Why Attend the Makueni Avocado Summit 2026 – 2nd Edition?
The summit is designed to provide practical knowledge, business opportunities, and networking platforms for everyone involved in the avocado industry.
Participants will have the opportunity to:
- Learn modern avocado production techniques.
- Discover high-yielding avocado varieties.
- Understand orchard establishment and management.
- Explore irrigation and climate-smart farming practices.
- Learn pest and disease management strategies.
- Meet exporters and local buyers.
- Network with agricultural experts and investors.
- Discover value addition opportunities.
- Explore digital agriculture technologies for orchard management.
Key Topics to be Discussed
Modern Avocado Production
Learn best practices in orchard establishment, pruning, irrigation, nutrition, and harvesting to maximise productivity and fruit quality.
Pest and Disease Management
Experts will share effective methods of controlling common avocado pests and diseases while promoting environmentally friendly farming practices.
Export Market Opportunities
Gain valuable insights into international avocado markets, export standards, certification requirements, and how farmers can access premium global markets.
Value Addition
Discover opportunities in avocado oil production, processed avocado products, packaging, and other value-added enterprises that increase profitability.
Climate-Smart Farming
Learn how sustainable farming methods can improve resilience against changing weather conditions while protecting the environment.
Agricultural Technology
Explore digital tools for orchard management, farm record keeping, production monitoring, and market access that are transforming modern horticulture.
Who Should Attend?
The summit welcomes:
- Avocado farmers
- Farmer groups and cooperatives
- Exporters
- Aggregators
- Nursery operators
- Agribusiness entrepreneurs
- Agricultural extension officers
- Researchers
- Students
- Input suppliers
- Investors
- Financial institutions
- Government agencies
- Development partners
Exhibition Opportunities
An exhibition will run alongside the summit, providing organisations and businesses with the opportunity to showcase:
- Certified seedlings
- Irrigation technologies
- Farm equipment
- Fertilisers and crop nutrition products
- Pest and disease control solutions
- Post-harvest handling equipment
- Packaging solutions
- Agricultural technologies
- Financial and insurance services
The exhibition offers exhibitors direct access to growers, agribusinesses, and key decision-makers in the horticulture sector.
Benefits of Participating
By attending the summit, participants will:
- Gain practical knowledge from leading horticulture experts.
- Learn techniques to improve orchard productivity.
- Build valuable business partnerships.
- Access new market opportunities.
- Explore innovative farming technologies.
- Stay updated on industry trends and export requirements.
- Connect with buyers, exporters, and investors.
Growing the Future of Kenya’s Avocado Industry
The Makueni Avocado Summit 2026 – 2nd Edition is more than just a conference—it’s a platform for innovation, collaboration, and sustainable growth within Kenya’s thriving avocado sector.
Whether you’re an established grower, a new farmer, an exporter, or an agribusiness investor, this summit provides the knowledge, connections, and opportunities needed to succeed in the competitive avocado industry.
Save the date and join us on 23rd October 2026 at KIE Grounds, Kikima, Mbooni, Makueni County, for a day dedicated to advancing the future of avocado farming.
