Lusaka, Zambia

Aug 26th - 28th 2025

THE WAR ON SCIENCE
Vaccines, One Health, Climate ChangeSynthetic Biology, Genome Edition, Religion

The War
On 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.

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The road to this year's ABBC symposium

Highlights

Meet this year's ABBC symposium speakers

Evolving Speakers

  • Margaret Karembu

    Margaret Karembu

    Director, ISAAA AfriCenter, and ABBC Con ...

  • Hon. Mike Elton Mposha

    Hon. Mike Elton Mposha

    Minister of Green Economy and Environmen ...

  • Hon. Reuben Phiri Mtolo

    Hon. Reuben Phiri Mtolo

    Minister of Agriculture, Zambia

  • Abraham Isah

    Abraham Isah

    Biotechnology Society of Nigeria

  • Adana N. Mahase-Gibson

    Adana N. Mahase-Gibson

    External Advisor, Capacitating One Healt ...

  • Alexandre Caron

    Alexandre Caron

    Researcher, CIRAD

  • Barbara M. Zawedde

    Barbara M. Zawedde

    Principal Technology Promotion Officer, ...

  • Bibiana Iraki-Kipkorir

    Bibiana Iraki-Kipkorir

    Senior Programs Officer/Secretariat, ISA ...

  • Brian Singogo

    Brian Singogo

    Member, Palabana Dairy Cooperative Socie ...

  • Canisius Kanangire

    Canisius Kanangire

    Executive Director, African Agricultural ...

  • Caroline Theka

    Caroline Theka

    Environment, Chemicals and Waste Special ...

  • Hon. Dr. Christina Mnzava

    Hon. Dr. Christina Mnzava

    Member of Parliament, Tanzania

  • Christopher Simuntala

    Christopher Simuntala

    Head of Standards and Technical Liaison, ...

  • Curtis R. Youngs

    Curtis R. Youngs

    Associate Director, Center for Sustainab ...

  • Daniel Osei Ofosu

    Daniel Osei Ofosu

    Research Scientist, Ghana Atomic Energy ...

  • Diana Horvath

    Diana Horvath

    President & Co-founder, 2Blades

  • Francis Gikaru

    Francis Gikaru

    Data Scientist, Nendo

  • Hon. Dr. Christopher Kalila

    Hon. Dr. Christopher Kalila

    Member of Parliament, Zambia

  • Hon. Francoise Uwumukiza

    Hon. Francoise Uwumukiza

    Chairperson, Committee on Agriculture, T ...

  • Jean de Dieu Hakizimana

    Jean de Dieu Hakizimana

    AEFIs Surveillance and Monitoring Office ...

  • John Mukuka

    John Mukuka

    Chief Executive Officer, Alliance for Co ...

  • Jumanne Maghembe

    Jumanne Maghembe

    Former Minister, Natural Resources and T ...

  • Khalid Umar Salihu

    Khalid Umar Salihu

    Farmer, Nigeria

  • Lilian Chimphepo

    Lilian Chimphepo

    Principal Environmental Officer (Biosafe ...

  • Maryanne Mwimali

    Maryanne Mwimali

    Chief Veterinary Officer, DVS Kenya

  • Mirgissa Kaba

    Mirgissa Kaba

    Professor of Public Health, Addis Ababa ...

  • Mizeck Chagunda

    Mizeck Chagunda

    Director, Centre for Tropical Livestock ...

  • Moses Alobo

    Moses Alobo

    Head of Programs, Science for Africa Fou ...

  • Muchiri Mike

    Muchiri Mike

    Digital Creator & Civic Leader, Ziya Afr ...

  • Musso Munyeme

    Musso Munyeme

    Country Multiplier, Capacitating One Hea ...

  • Ndashe Kapulu

    Ndashe Kapulu

    Assistant Director for Research Services ...

  • Nelson Ole Reiyia

    Nelson Ole Reiyia

    Cofounder, Nashulai Maasai Conservancy

  • Njeri Ngaruiya

    Njeri Ngaruiya

    ICT4D consultant and Lecturer, Strathmor ...

  • Paul Chege

    Paul Chege

    Senior Program Officer, ISAAA AfriCenter

  • Prisca Mugabe

    Prisca Mugabe

    Associate Professor, University of Zimba ...

  • Raymond Hamoonga

    Raymond Hamoonga

    National One Health Coordinator, Zambia ...

  • Richard O. Oduor

    Richard O. Oduor

    Registrar, Research, Innovation & Outrea ...

  • Robert Karanja

    Robert Karanja

    Founder, BioLinx Africa, and Chair, ISAA ...

  • Salome Bukachi

    Salome Bukachi

    Associate Professor, Institute of Anthro ...

  • Shirley Tarawali

    Shirley Tarawali

    Assistant Director General, Internationa ...

  • Sikhulile Moyo

    Sikhulile Moyo

    Laboratory Director, Botswana-Harvard AI ...

  • Thabo Kawana

    Thabo Kawana

    Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Informa ...

  • Theo Knight-Jones

    Theo Knight-Jones

    Principal Scientist - Team Leader Herd H ...

  • Valter Nuaila

    Valter Nuaila

    Deputy Director, National Biotechnology ...

  • Vitumbiko Chinoko

    Vitumbiko Chinoko

    Project Manager, Open Forum on Agricultu ...

  • Zubeidah Kananu

    Zubeidah Kananu

    President, Kenya Editors’ Guild

Meet this year's ABBC symposium organizers

The Organizing
Committee

  • Margaret Karembu, MBS

    Margaret Karembu, MBS

    Director, ISAAA AfriCenter, and ABBC Convenor

  • Musso Munyeme

    Musso Munyeme

    Country Multiplier, Capacitating One Health in Eas ...

  • Raymond Hamoonga

    Raymond Hamoonga

    National One Health Coordinator, Zambia National P ...

  • Adana N. Mahase-Gibson

    Adana N. Mahase-Gibson

    External Advisor, Capacitating One Health in Easte ...

  • Agnes Tsuma

    Agnes Tsuma

    Programme Lead Research, Chemonics International

  • Bibiana Iraki

    Bibiana Iraki

    Senior Program Officer, ISAAA AfriCenter

  • Christopher Simuntala

    Christopher Simuntala

    Head of Standards and Technical Liaison, National ...

  • Curtis R. Youngs

    Curtis R. Youngs

    Associate Director, Center for Sustainable Rural L ...

  • Daniel Osei Ofosu

    Daniel Osei Ofosu

    Research Scientist, Ghana Atomic Energy Commission

  • Diana Horvath

    Diana Horvath

    President & Co-founder, 2Blades

  • John Mukuka

    John Mukuka

    Chief Executive Officer, Alliance for Commodity Tr ...

  • Lawrence Banks

    Lawrence Banks

    Director General, International Centre for Genetic ...

  • Marc Heijde

    Marc Heijde

    Program Manager, International Plant Biotechnology ...

  • Nadine Dushimiyimana

    Nadine Dushimiyimana

    Head of Regulatory Science, East Africa, Bayer Cro ...

  • Paul Chege

    Paul Chege

    Senior Program Officer, ISAAA AfriCenter

Meet this year's ABBC symposium partners

Our Partners

  • ISAAA AfriCenter
  • Africa Science Dialogue
  • ACTESA
  • Bayer
  • CIRAD
  • COHESA
  • Corteva
  • Croplife International
  • Croplife South Africa
  • Ghent University
  • ICGEB
  • ILRI
  • IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
  • NATIONAL BIOSAFETY AUTHORITY
  • OPEN PHILANTHROPY
  • Palabana University
  • University of Zambia
  • ZNPHI