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Policy Dialogue
Turn evidence into informed decisions.
Bring policymakers and sector practitioners together to examine constraints, discuss reforms and strengthen implementation.
Intended contributionPolicy priorities & practical recommendations
Nigeria's National Agricultural Transformation Platform
From dialogue to national impact.
NCARD 2026 convenes policymakers, researchers, agribusinesses, investors, development partners, farmers, youth and women leaders to accelerate practical solutions for a resilient, innovative and inclusive agrifood system.
Official Theme · Powered by ARMTI & FMARDThe future of Nigerian Agriculture: Harnessing Technology, Climate Smart Innovation and Investment for food Sovereignty.
Policy DialogueEvidence-led reform
InnovationTechnology in action
InvestmentCapital meets opportunity
PartnershipsInstitutions aligned
Rural ProsperityImpact beyond the event
Why NCARD exists
Agriculture is too strategic for fragmented action.
NCARD 2026 is envisioned as Nigeria’s flagship national platform dedicated to advancing a resilient, inclusive and sustainable agricultural sector that drives food security, industrialization, job creation and shared prosperity.
Co-located with NIAEXPO 2026, NCARD connects high-level policy dialogue with practical action through technology demonstration, agribusiness exhibitions, investment matchmaking and implementation partnerships.
Vision Nigeria’s premier national platform for agricultural policy, innovation, investment and rural transformation.
Mission Strengthen development through policy dialogue, collaboration, knowledge exchange, investment promotion and capacity building.
The gap NCARD closes
From shared potential to coordinated action.
Agricultural transformation depends on stronger connections: policy, research, investment, innovation, capacity building and implementation are too often disconnected. NCARD is designed to bridge the system.
Current landscape
×Many events, but siloed conversations.
×Policy, research, investment and innovation remain disconnected.
×Weak follow-through after events.
×Limited inclusion of grassroots voices, youth and women.
×Solutions discussed but not delivered at scale.
What NCARD adds
✓A single national platform connecting policy, research, investment and practice.
✓Bridges institutions and sectors.
✓Built for action with structured follow-through and partnerships.
✓Inclusive by design.
✓Supports scalable solutions and measurable impact.
Six pillars of impactSix pillars.
Six pillars.
One shared direction.
Six complementary areas connect the conference conversation to practical action. Together, they support a more resilient agricultural sector and stronger rural livelihoods.
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Institutional Collaboration
Connect the institutions that deliver.
Align government, research, business and development partners around shared priorities and complementary capabilities.
Intended contributionCoordinated partnerships & responsibilities
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Knowledge Exchange
Make expertise useful and accessible.
Share research findings, field experience and lessons from practice so participants can learn across disciplines and regions.
Intended contributionShared evidence & actionable learning
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Innovation Adoption
Move promising solutions into practice.
Connect farmers and enterprises with relevant technologies, demonstrations and partners that can support practical adoption.
Intended contributionTechnology connections & adoption pathways
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Investment Promotion
Connect opportunity with capital.
Introduce agricultural opportunities to investors and finance providers, with space to discuss readiness, risk and partnership needs.
Intended contributionInvestment dialogue & business connections
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Capacity Building
Strengthen people and delivery systems.
Develop practical skills, organisational capability and professional networks that support agricultural and rural development.
Intended contributionStronger skills & institutional capability
OUR SHARED PURPOSE
Stronger enterprises. More resilient communities. Improved food security.
Explore the conference pathwaysConference concept
Five pathways. One agenda: from policy dialogue to actionable outcomes.
The programme experience combines leadership dialogue, evidence, innovation, investment matchmaking, skills development and structured meetings.
PATHWAY 01
Policy Dialogue
A forum for policymakers, researchers and practitioners to examine the decisions shaping Nigeria’s agrifood system. Discussions connect evidence and field experience with the practical realities of policy delivery.
Examine policy and implementation constraintsExchange evidence through plenaries and roundtablesIdentify priorities for institutional follow-through
Intended outcome
A clearer understanding of reform priorities and practical recommendations for further consideration.
The NCARD stakeholder ecosystem
Built around the people who can actually move the system.
NCARD convenes policy leaders, institutions, capital providers, researchers, producers, innovators and grassroots actors to drive collaboration and scalable solutions.
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Government & Policymakers
Policy leadership, regulation and national coordination.
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Research & Academia
Evidence, innovation, knowledge generation and advisory.
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Farmer Organisations & Cooperatives
Grassroots insights, productivity and market linkages.
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Agribusiness & Technology Providers
Innovation, value addition, technology adoption and market solutions.
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Development Partners
Technical assistance, resources and capacity support.
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Financial Institutions
Financing, investment, credit and risk-sharing solutions.
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Youth & Women Leaders
Inclusion, leadership, creativity and enterprise.
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International Organisations
Regional and global expertise, programmes and partnerships.
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Media & Influencers
Amplifying knowledge, visibility and public engagement.
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Investors & Market Actors
Commercial partnerships, market access and scale capital.
PARTICIPANT VALUE SNAPSHOT
What participants gain
A practical, high-value environment for policy influence, market intelligence, visibility, technology exposure and strategic partnerships.
Influence policy & national prioritiesAccess investment opportunitiesShowcase innovations & technologiesNetwork with high-value stakeholdersGain market intelligenceBuild thought leadership
National ambition.
Continental opportunity. Global impact.
NCARD connects agricultural priorities across three levels, bringing policy, investment and practical action into a shared conversation.
01 / NIGERIA
National priorities
Strengthening food security, agricultural innovation and rural enterprise through coordinated national action.
02 / AFRICA
Continental opportunity
Connecting agricultural value chains, regional markets and long-term development priorities across Africa.
03 / GLOBAL
Sustainable development
Linking resilient agriculture with livelihoods, decent work, innovation, climate action and effective partnerships.
Programme architecture
Three days. One agenda: transforming agriculture, empowering communities.
Indicative programme. Session timings and speakers will be confirmed by the organisers.
Partnership & sponsorship
Own the conversation. Demonstrate capability. Meet decision-makers.
NCARD 2026 offers tiered partnership opportunities for organisations seeking visibility, thought leadership, market engagement, product showcase and institutional access.
Platinum Sponsor
54 sqm premium exhibition space
- Technical presentation / speaking opportunity
- Premium brand visibility
- B2B / B2G matchmaking
- Executive networking
- Delegate passes
- Product / technology showcase
- Media exposure
- Website recognition
- Institutional engagement
Gold Sponsor
36 sqm premium exhibition space
- Technical / product presentation
- Strong brand visibility
- B2B / B2G networking
- Delegate passes
- Website recognition
- Product showcase
- Media exposure
- Stakeholder engagement
Silver Sponsor
27 sqm exhibition space
- Technical / product presentation
- Partner brand visibility
- B2B / B2G networking
- Delegate passes
- Website recognition
- Product showcase
- Digital promotion
- Stakeholder engagement
Exhibition Space
Minimum 18 sqm
- 20-minute technical presentation
- Product & technology showcase
- B2B / B2G networking
- Access to conference delegates
- Brand visibility
- Stakeholder engagement
- Business lead generation
- Market & partnership opportunities
A clear path from planning to lasting impact.
NCARD's five-phase framework connects stakeholder mobilisation, conference delivery and documented post-event action.
People. Partnerships.
Practical outcomes.
Partnership management · Delegate services · Exhibition management · Protocol & logistics · Knowledge products
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Strategy & Mobilisation
Stakeholder alignment, policy consultations, needs assessment and resource mobilisation.
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Programme Design & Speaker Development
Thematic curation, speaker identification, content development and technical readiness.
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Marketing, Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement
Strategic partnerships, targeted communications, outreach campaigns and pre-event engagements.
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Operations, Registration & On-Site Delivery
Logistics, registration management, session management and seamless on-site execution.
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Post-Event Documentation, Reporting & Follow-Through
Documentation, impact reporting, stakeholder feedback and follow-up actions for sustainable outcomes.
National impact & legacy
A conference designed to leave infrastructure in the system—not just memories in the room.
NCARD is positioned as a catalyst for long-term agricultural transformation by aligning policy, innovation, investment and partnerships around measurable outcomes.
Rural prosperity is the end-point.Productivity, enterprise, jobs, food security and stronger livelihoods.
Stronger agricultural policy implementation
Improved institutional collaboration
Enhanced technology adoption
Increased investment in agriculture
Rural enterprise development
Improved food security
Youth employment
Women empowerment in agribusiness
Stronger research commercialisation
Positioning Nigeria as a regional leader
Co-located expo ecosystem
Policy meets the marketplace.
NIAEXPO 2026Agribusiness.
Agribusiness.
Innovation. Market access.
Connect the agricultural value chain in one exhibition experience: machinery, crop production, livestock, irrigation, greenhouse technology, processing, cold chain, finance, digital agriculture and renewable energy.
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Institutional credibility backed by professional execution.
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Strategic convener & technical host
ARMTI
Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute
Connecting institutional knowledge with the priorities of agricultural and rural development.
- Technical direction and sector knowledge
- Policy dialogue and knowledge exchange
- Capacity building and institutional engagement
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Conference management partner
CEMS LTD
Conference planning, partnerships & delivery
Bringing the conference programme, partner experience and operational details together.
- Conference planning and stakeholder coordination
- Sponsorship, exhibition and delegate experience
- Communications, logistics and on-site operations
Abuja National Mosque · Host city landmark
Photo: Shiraz Chakera · Source · CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: Shiraz Chakera · Source · CC BY-SA 2.0
17–19 NOVEMBER 2026
Abuja Trade & Convention Centre
FCT, Abuja, Nigeria. NCARD 2026 brings the national agricultural transformation conversation to the capital, connecting institutions, investors, industry, research and grassroots actors in one integrated platform.
NCARD 2026
Transform agriculture. Empower communities. Build a food-secure Nigeria.
Engage as a sponsor, exhibitor, institution, speaker, development partner or delegate. The strongest value is created when participation is tied to a clear policy, commercial or impact objective.
ARMTI ContactMayowa+234 706 308 6085info@armti.gov.ng
CEMS LTD ContactKazeem+234 803 191 9662y-kazeem@cems-ng.com