Pre-conference
Practical workshops in bioinformatics, sequence analysis and AI in biotechnology.
Conference at a glance
Plan your week
Use this overview for quick planning, then open a day below for the timed schedule.
Arrival & registration
Delegate arrival, accreditation, orientation and virtual onboarding.
Main conference
Opening, keynote and plenaries, panels, papers, posters, innovation, AGM and elections.
Departure
Breakfast, check-out, farewells and an optional post-conference field trip.
Daily schedule
Programme by day
Select a date to view sessions and key activities. Times are shown in West Africa Time.
21Fri · AugPre-conference workshop · Day 1Bioinformatics
Participant registration & accreditation
Kit collection, virtual platform onboarding and hybrid helpdesk.
Pre-conference welcome
LOC Chairman's welcome, BSN President's remarks and programme overview.
Lunch, networking & exhibition viewing
Includes Juma'at observance.
Workshop A
Bioinformatics Tools for Biotechnology Research and Drug Discovery
Seminar and live demonstration covering protein-structure prediction and research bioinformatics pipelines.
Workshop wrap-up
Q&A synthesis, feedback and certificate preview.
22Sat · AugPre-conference workshop · Day 2Sequence analysis & artificial intelligence
Late registration & virtual check-in
Workshop B
Molecular Docking, Sequence Results Analysis and Interpretation
Practical and seminar format with live streaming and interactive polling.
Workshop C
Artificial Intelligence Tools for Biotechnology Research and Drug Discovery
AI-driven genomics, precision medicine, open-access platforms, governance and safety. Facilitator: Prof. Dickson Achimugu Musa.
Workshop wrap-up
Q&A synthesis, feedback and certificate preview.
23Sun · AugArrival & registration dayAccreditation, orientation and welcome
Registration & accreditation desk
AKU Main Conference Centre Foyer. Badge and kit collection, accommodation support, programme distribution and hybrid access.
Virtual delegate onboarding
Profile setup, AV test, helpdesk and virtual poster platform walkthrough.
Late-arrival registration support
All delegates should complete registration and be seated in the Main Plenary Hall by 09:30 on Monday, 24 August.
24Mon · AugMain conference · Day 1Opening, keynote, fellowship investiture & gala
Final registration & seating
Official opening
High-protocol opening ceremony
Arrival of the Governor and Minister; anthems and prayer; LOC, Vice-Chancellor and BSN President addresses; Minister's address; declaration of the conference open; goodwill messages.
Keynote address
Dr. Rufus Eseoghene Ebegba
Pioneer Director-General, National Biosafety Management Agency.
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Launch of the BSN 2026 special conference journal edition and investiture of the Executive Governor of Niger State as Ambassador of Agricultural Biotechnology.
Official group photograph
Conference Centre steps / designated photography area.
Lunch break
Class of 2026
BSN Fellowship Investiture
Citation readings, investiture and presentation of certificates, medals and regalia.
Meet the fellowsWelcome cocktail, cultural night & gala dinner
Arrival reception, cultural programme, dinner, live entertainment and networking. Dress: Nigerian traditional attire or smart formal.
25Tue · AugMain conference · Day 2Science & industry day
Registration, exhibition opening & Day 2 remarks
Plenary I
Advancing Biosafety Frameworks for Responsible Biotechnology
Lessons from global practice and implications for Nigeria. Speaker: Dr. Agnes Yemisi Asagbra.
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Panel I
Safer Biotechnology - From Promise to Practice
Structured debate, audience Q&A and rapporteur synthesis for the BSN Minna Declaration 2026.
Plenary II
From Bench to Bioeconomy
Industrial biotechnology, circular-economy models and sustainable wealth creation in Africa. Speaker: Dr. Obichi Obiajunwa.
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Biotechnology for Wealth Creation
Commercialisation, export and economic competitiveness, followed by rapporteur synthesis.
Lunch break
Breakout sessions & industry exhibition
Oral paper presentations, Poster Session I, live judging, audience-choice voting and guided exhibition tours.
Find your abstract groupDay 2 closing remarks
26Wed · AugMain conference · Day 3Innovation, society business & awards
Day 3 opening remarks
Plenary III
Biotechnology Futures
Artificial intelligence, synthetic biology and the safe-innovation agenda for emerging economies. Speaker: Dr. Frank Abimbola Ogundolie.
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BioVentures Nigeria 2026
Startup & innovation pitch session
Pitches in agri-biotech, health, environmental biotech, industrial biotech and AI + biotech.
Industry shows & technology demonstrations
Products, instruments, diagnostics, biosafety technologies, AI-powered laboratory platforms and export-ready bioproducts.
Parallel breakout programme
Oral presentations, Poster Session II, exhibition viewing, inter-university quiz finale and student formal debate.
Find your abstract groupLunch
Recognition
Prize presentation ceremony
Conference paper, poster, young scientist, innovation, student and distinguished contribution awards.
BSN AGM & executive elections
Annual reports, strategic roadmap, society business, ballots, result announcement and handover.
Minna Declaration & official close
Conference communiqué, closing remarks, vote of thanks, anthems, final photograph and certificates.
Read the Minna Declaration 202627Thu · AugDeparture dayFarewell, departures & optional field trip
Breakfast, check-out & departures
Farewell activities and optional post-conference field trip.
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