Lusaka, Zambia
Aug 26th - 28th 2025
The WarOn Science
How can we Overcome the Burden of Misinformation and Disinformation?
Lusaka, Zambia
Aug 26th - 28th 2025
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ABBC 2025
The Africa Biennial Biosciences Communication (ABBC) symposium is a multi-stakeholder, multi-disciplinary platform that explores best-bet science communication practices for unlocking the potential of advancements in science, technology, and innovation. The 6th edition (ABBC 2025) addresses a critical challenge hindering Africa's adoption of innovative biosciences, some of which play a fundamental role in the delivery of One Health (OH) solutions and building sustainable food systems. While bio-innovations offer transformative potential in improving planetary health, mitigating climate change effects and advancing health and socio-economic outcomes, disinformation remains a formidable barrier. In fact, the World Economic Forum has declared disinformation the second biggest global risk after extreme weather.
Read MoreThe road to this year's ABBC symposium
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Meet this year's ABBC symposium speakers
Evolving Speakers
Margaret Karembu
Director, ISAAA AfriCenter, and ABBC Con ...
Abraham Isah
Public Relations and Liaison Officer, Bi ...
Adana N. Mahase-Gibson
External Advisor, Capacitating One Healt ...
Appolinaire Djikeng
Director General, International Livestoc ...
Canisius Kanangire
Executive Director, African Agricultural ...
Caroline Theka
Environment, Chemicals and Waste Special ...
Christopher Simuntala
Head of Standards and Technical Liaison, ...
Curtis R. Youngs
Associate Director, Center for Sustainab ...
Daniel Osei Ofosu
Research Scientist, Ghana Atomic Energy ...
Diana Horvath
President & Co-founder, 2Blades
Evelyn Gitau
Chief Scientific Officer, Science for Af ...
Francoise Uwumukiza
Chairperson, Committee on Agriculture, T ...
John Mukuka
Chief Executive Officer, Alliance for Co ...
Khalid Umar Salihu
Farmer, Nigeria
Mizeck Chagunda
Director, Centre for Tropical Livestock ...
Musso Munyeme
Country Multiplier, Capacitating One Hea ...
Prisca Mugabe
Associate Professor and Deputy Dean, Fac ...
Raymond Hamoonga
National One Health Coordinator, Zambia ...
Richard O. Oduor
Registrar, Research, Innovation & Outrea ...
Robert Karanja
Founder, BioLinx Africa, and Chair, ISAA ...
Theo Knight-Jones
Principal Scientist - Team Leader Herd H ...
Meet this year's ABBC symposium organizers
The OrganizingCommittee
Margaret Karembu, MBS
Director, ISAAA AfriCenter, and ABBC Convenor
Musso Munyeme
Country Multiplier, Capacitating One Health in Eas ...
Raymond Hamoonga
National One Health Coordinator, Zambia National P ...
Adana N. Mahase-Gibson
External Advisor, Capacitating One Health in Easte ...
Agnes Tsuma
Programme Lead Research, Chemonics International
Bibiana Iraki
Senior Program Officer, ISAAA AfriCenter
Christopher Simuntala
Head of Standards and Technical Liaison, National ...
Curtis R. Youngs
Associate Director, Center for Sustainable Rural L ...
Daniel Osei Ofosu
Research Scientist, Ghana Atomic Energy Commission
Diana Horvath
President & Co-founder, 2Blades
John Mukuka
Chief Executive Officer, Alliance for Commodity Tr ...
Lawrence Banks
Director General, International Centre for Genetic ...
Marc Heijde
Program Manager, International Plant Biotechnology ...
Nadine Dushimiyimana
Head of Regulatory Science, East Africa, Bayer Cro ...
Paul Chege
Senior Program Officer, ISAAA AfriCenter
Meet this year's ABBC symposium partners
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