The lay-out of the two-day conference is as follows:
Theme 1: IGAD Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture
- IGAD Regional Fisheries and Aquaculture Strategy
- Inland Capture Fisheries and Aquaculture Value Chains
- Marine Small-Scale Fisheries Value Chains
- Inland Water Blue Economy: Case of Lake Victoria
- FAO Blue Growth Initiatives
- Blue Economy Experiences of Development Partners
Theme 2: IGAD Tourism Industry
- Review of the regional tourism industry
- IGAD Tourism Master Plan and selected success stories
Theme 3: GAD Ports, Shipping and Global Connectivity
- Review of Ports, International Trade and Connectivity
- IGAD Region Ports, Shipping and Global Trade
- Oil spill and dumping of toxic materials (maritime litter)
Theme 4: IGAD Maritime Security and Governance
- IGAD Maritime Security Strategy and Regional Programme for the Promotion of Maritime Security (MASE) Programme
Theme 5: Country Experiences on Blue Economy
- Status of Blue Economy in Djibouti
- Status of Blue Economy in Ethiopia
- Status of Blue Economy in Kenya
- Status of Blue Economy in Somalia
- Status of Blue Economy in South Sudan
- Status of Blue Economy in Sudan
- Status of Blue Economy in Uganda
- Blue Economy Initiatives and Experiences: Canada
- Blue Economy Initiatives and Experiences: Japan
- Blue Economy Initiatives and Experiences: United Kingdom
- Blue Economy Initiatives and Experiences: Belgium
- Blue Economy Initiatives and Experiences: Spain
