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ARBEC III The 3rd Aquatic Resources and Blue Economy Conference

Science, Innovation and Partnerships for Resilient Blue Economies

Nairobi, Kenya Registration closes 23 Nov

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ARBEC III 23–27 Nov 2026 · Nairobi
  • 5 days
  • 7 tracks
  • 1,000+ participants
  • 300+ presentations
  • 18 partners

Why ARBEC III

About the conference

Hosted by the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI), the conference brings together researchers, policymakers and practitioners from across Africa and beyond to address the urgent challenges facing Africa's inland and marine ecosystems.

  • Advance research, policy and innovation in sustainable aquatic resource management.

  • Bring together researchers, policymakers and practitioners from across Africa and beyond.

  • Address the urgent challenges facing Africa’s inland and marine ecosystems.

  • Showcase innovations and partnerships for resilient blue economies through the exhibition and side events.

Who should attend

  • Researchers
  • Policymakers
  • Practitioners
  • Government agencies
  • Academia
  • Innovators
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  • Entrepreneurs
  • Financial institutions
  • Development partners
  • Students
  • Early-career professionals

More about ARBEC III

Side events

Side events are a core pillar of ARBEC III, giving partners space to showcase innovations, host dialogues and convene targeted technical discussions. Packages range from premium side events (USD 10,000–15,000) and standard technical sessions (USD 5,000–8,000) to partner showcases and innovation labs (USD 3,000–5,000) and youth or early-career events (USD 2,000–4,000). Contributions support venue allocation and logistics, technical facilitation, communication and visibility, and documentation of outcomes.

Organisers

Conference Chair: Dr. Paul Sagwe Orina, Director General, KMFRI.
Conference Coordinator: Dr. Chrispine Nyamweya.
Host institution: Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI), P.O. Box 81651-80100, Mombasa, Kenya.

Thematic tracks

Seven thematic tracks

The research programme is organised around seven interconnected tracks, each addressing priority knowledge gaps and implementation challenges.

Track 01

Sustainable Fisheries & Aquatic Food Systems

Stock assessment methodologies · Co-management frameworks · Post-harvest loss reduction Explore trackHide topics
  • Stock assessment methodologies
  • Co-management frameworks
  • Post-harvest loss reduction
  • Small-scale fisheries livelihoods
  • IUU fishing prevention
Track 02

Climate-Smart Aquaculture

Hatchery technology · Climate-adapted species · Feed formulation Explore trackHide topics
  • Hatchery technology
  • Climate-adapted species
  • Feed formulation
  • Biosecurity
  • Integrated aquaculture
Track 03

Blue Tourism & Nature-Based Enterprises

Ecotourism impacts · Community-based natural resource management · Coastal spatial planning Explore trackHide topics
  • Ecotourism impacts
  • Community-based natural resource management
  • Coastal spatial planning
Track 04

Governance, Policy & Finance

Evidence-based policymaking · Transboundary governance · Blue finance instruments Explore trackHide topics
  • Evidence-based policymaking
  • Transboundary governance
  • Blue finance instruments
Track 05

Technology, Data & Digital Innovation

Remote sensing · AI applications · IoT monitoring Explore trackHide topics
  • Remote sensing
  • AI applications
  • IoT monitoring
  • Blockchain traceability
  • Citizen science
Track 06

Climate Resilience & Ecosystem Health

Climate change impacts · Ecosystem restoration · Invasive species management Explore trackHide topics
  • Climate change impacts
  • Ecosystem restoration
  • Invasive species management
Track 07

Community Engagement, Equity &Capacity Building

Gender equality · Youth engagement · Indigenous knowledge integration Explore trackHide topics
  • Gender equality
  • Youth engagement
  • Indigenous knowledge integration
  • Participatory research methodologies

Keynote speakers

Speakers

All speakers

Keynote

Dr. Zolani Dyosi

Executive Manager: Thematic Research Support and Advancement

National Research Foundation (NRF)

South Africa

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Keynote

Dorothy Maseke

Head of the African Natural Capital Alliance (ANCA) Secretariat and Africa Lead for Nature Finance

FSD Africa

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5 days

Programme

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Monday 23 November

  1. Pre-conference session: History of ARBEC

    Rooms A-EPlenaryLive

  2. OFFICIAL OPENING CEREMONY

    Rooms A-ECeremonyLive

  3. 5 parallel sessions

Showing 7 of 48 sessions. Open the full programme.

Side events

All side events

Participants only side events are open to registered participants of ARBEC III (those marked “Confirmed participants only” need a confirmed registration: paid, or fee-free for committee members, speakers and sponsors). Register for ARBEC III first, then use the same email.

Friday 27 November

  • 09:0017:30

    Excursion: Nairobi National Park

    Field tripNairobi National Park (KWS Main Gate)Self-sponsored: park fees paid to KWS, shuttle paid directly

    Registration open Confirmed participants only

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Registration

Registration fees

Rates depend on where you are based. Choose your category and rate, then complete your details in a few minutes.

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Regular delegate
USD 100 KES 13,000
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USD 140 KES 18,200
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USD 300 KES 39,000
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Regular delegate: Includes access to all conference sessions, the exhibition and conference materials.
Student
USD 50 KES 6,500
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USD 70 KES 9,100
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USD 150 KES 19,500
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Student: A valid student identity card must be presented at registration.
Exhibitor
USD 1,000 KES 130,000 Africa & developing countries
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USD 2,000 KES 260,000 Developed countries
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Exhibitor: Blue Economy Exhibition booth (3 × 3 m) with one table and two chairs, plus the full conference package for two exhibitors. Booths are allocated on a rolling basis and secured only on full payment.

Pay online after registering

Secure payment through eCitizen PesaFlow; your e-ticket with a QR code is issued the moment the payment is confirmed. Pay the fixed KES price by M-Pesa, Airtel Money or card (cards from any country: eCitizen takes them in Kenya shillings only), or the US-dollar price by bank transfer.

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Blue Economy Exhibition

Blue Economy Exhibition and Information Centre

Alongside the conference, a Blue Economy Exhibition and Information Centre will be set up within the conference venue, open to local, national, regional and international players in the blue space.

  • Exhibit

    The fee includes a 3 × 3 m booth, one table and two chairs, and a full conference package for two exhibitors.

  • Discover

    The centre targets government agencies, innovators, academia, entrepreneurs, financial institutions and other stakeholders wishing to showcase their activities and demonstrate the role of science in the blue economy.

  • Book early

    Booths are allocated on a rolling basis and secured only on full payment; early booking is strongly recommended.

Booth design

What a booth looks like

The standard ARBEC III booth design, in 5 views. What the booth fee includes is set out above.

  • Africa & developing countries USD 1,000 KES 130,000 per booth
  • developed countries USD 2,000 KES 260,000 per booth
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More about the exhibition

Alongside the conference, a Blue Economy Exhibition and Information Centre will be set up within the conference venue, open to local, national, regional and international players in the blue space. The centre targets government agencies, innovators, academia, entrepreneurs, financial institutions and other stakeholders wishing to showcase their activities and demonstrate the role of science in the blue economy.

Exhibition fees are USD 1,000 for exhibitors from Africa and developing countries and USD 2,000 for exhibitors from developed countries. The fee includes a 3 × 3 m booth, one table and two chairs, and a full conference package for two exhibitors. Booths are allocated on a rolling basis and secured only on full payment; early booking is strongly recommended.

Sponsorship

Partner with ARBEC III

ARBEC III welcomes partnerships with organisations committed to advancing blue economy science and sustainable development.

Partnership packages
  • Visibility and branding
  • Exhibition space
  • Speaking opportunities
  • Delegate places

  • Platinum

    Title partner of ARBEC III

    USD 100,000

    or more

    What's included
    • Title partner recognition
    • Speaking opportunity
    • Premium exhibition space (20 m²)
    • 12 conference registrations
    • Prominent branding across all materials and media

    Apply

  • Gold

    Major partner

    USD 50,000

    to USD 99,999

    What's included
    • Major partner recognition
    • Panel participation
    • 15 m² exhibition space
    • 8 conference registrations
    • Branding on selected materials

    Apply

  • Silver

    Partner recognition in the programme and on the website

    USD 25,000

    to USD 49,999

    What's included
    • Partner recognition in the programme and on the website
    • 10 m² exhibition space
    • 6 conference registrations

    Apply

  • Bronze

    Logo placement and exhibition presence

    USD 10,000

    to USD 24,999

    What's included
    • Logo placement
    • 6 m² exhibition space
    • 4 conference registrations

    Apply

  • Coral

    Entry-level support with visibility

    USD 5,000

    to USD 9,999

    What's included
    • Logo recognition
    • Small exhibition presence
    • 2 conference registrations

    Apply

Exhibition booths: 2 packages from USD 1,000 · See exhibition booths Side events and partnerships: 4 packages from USD 2,000 · See side events and partnerships

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Mombasa Road, Embakasi

About 6 km by road from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).

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Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Inside the venue

10 photos and a 2:58 film of Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi.

Film · 2:58

A tour of the hotel

Meeting rooms, restaurants, guest rooms and the grounds.

Photo: Argyle Grand Hotel · Film: Argyle Grand Hotel

18 organisations

Partners

Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) (opens in a new tab)

Host institution

Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI)

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