icipe Science Week - 2025

17 Nov 2025, 08:00 → 21 Nov 2025, 17:00 Africa/Nairobi

iSW 2025 Secretariat

The icipe Science Week 2025 serves as a platform to showcase icipe's research for development (R4D) excellence and its transformative impact on nature and society. The flagship event of this year’s Science Week is the official launch of icipe's Vision and Strategy 2026-2030, marking a pivotal moment in the institution's evolution and its commitment to future-focused research and development. This milestone event will set the strategic direction for icipe's next phase of growth and impact.

Through comprehensive programming featuring scientific presentations, interactive displays, and structured networking opportunities, the Science Week demonstrates icipe's commitment to advancing sustainable solutions that address critical challenges facing Africa and the global community. The Science Week serves as a strategic platform to amplify icipe's research achievements and partnership successes, positioning the institution as a leading voice in entomological research and its applications for sustainable development. It also aims to strengthen strategic collaborations among diverse stakeholders including government agencies, academic institutions, beneficiary communities, diplomatic missions, donor organizations, and private sector partners.

Ultimately, Science Week reinforces icipe’s mission to harness the power of science to improve the livelihoods of people and protect the environment, while building lasting partnerships that drive meaningful change across the continent and beyond.

Monday 17 November

Opening Ceremony and Strategic Vision Preview

Day 1:
Monday 17th November 2025

Day 1 sets the tone for the entire week and brings together the icipe staff community to officially commence the week-long celebration of scientific excellence while providing a comprehensive overview of the institution's research landscape and achievements. A key highlight of this day is the presentation of icipe's Vision and Strategy 2026-2030, offering staff an insightful preview of the institution's strategic direction.

1 Arrival and registration

2 Kenya National Anthem and AU Anthem

3 Cultural performance

4 Welcome remarks by iSW Chair and Outline of Science Week Programme

5 Remarks by Director General and Governing Council Chair

6 Official launch of Science Week by DG and GC Chair

7 Presentation of icipe Vision and Strategy

12:00 End of session

Tuesday 18 November

Holistic team Building

Day 2 focuses on internal team cohesion through carefully designed activities that stimulate both mind and body, including team challenges, creative problem-solving sessions, and physical activities. Staff members develop deeper working relationships and align their collective efforts toward the institution's mission.

8 Arrival and registration

9 Welcome remarks

Light icebreaker activity

10 Team Energizer, Collaboration Activities

12:30 Lunch Break

11 Communication, Problem Solving Activities

12 Reflections and Closing Remarks

Wednesday 19 November

Strategic Reflections: Progress, Priorities, and Future Planning

Day 3 provides a comprehensive platform for critical reflection on achievements and strategic planning for future endeavors. This intensive review day brings together research themes leaders to present high-level accomplishments, assess impact outcomes, and articulate work plans for 2026.

13 Arrival and registration

14 Welcome & Objectives for the Day

15 Session 1 – Animal Health Theme

High-level summary of 2025 achievements, key outcomes, partnerships, and capacity development.

16 Interactive Reflections

11:00 Health Break

17 Session 2 – Environmental Health Theme

Thursday 20 November

Science Café

Day 4 is dedicated to science cafés, providing an informal and accessible platform for public engagement with icipe’s R&D activities. This will be held in a relaxed setting of a “coffee shop” with both in-person and a virtual audience. This will allow icipe scientists to discuss current research and implications on nature and society, in line with the science week and V&S theme. This presents an opportunity to enhance scientific literacy around insects and how their study impacts society, and the value to the environment.

18 Arrival and registration

Friday 21 November

Launch of icipe's Vision and Strategy 2026-2030

Day 5 presents the climax of the Science Week with the official launch of icipe's Vision and Strategy 2026-2030 as its centerpiece. This strategic milestone day begins by honoring scientific legacy through the inaugural TRO Lecture and celebrating current achievements through student recognition and stakeholder testimonials. The day also brings together distinguished science leaders, philanthropic partners, and continental representatives for a high-level panel discussion that explores on aspects of science leadership and the funding landscape in the context of several uncertainties (funding, climate ..).

19 Arrival and registration

20 Kenya National Anthem & AU anthem

21 Opening remarks

22 Inaugural TRO Lecture

23 Q&A

24 DuduTalks

10:30 Health break

25 Student Recognition and Research Awards Ceremony

Recognition of graduate and postgraduate students - Class of 2024/2025 · GC Poster and Publication Awards

26 Documentary of icipe

27 Panel Discussion

28 Official Launch of icipe Vision and Strategy 2026-2030

29 Vote of thanks

30 Tour of exhibitions & Tree planting

13:30 Lunch break

31 Town Hall