Convention Program:
19th Annual Regional Planners Convention (APC) 2025
Transformative Planning for People, Land & Country Strengthening Land Governance, Food Systems & Climate Resilience through Inclusive Development Planning
- 10th – 14th November 2025
- Diamonds Dream of Africa, Malindi – Kilifi County
The Kenya Institute of Planners (KIP) brings together regional experts, government agencies, and development partners to shape the future of planning across Africa.
Program Schedule
MONDAY, 10TH NOVEMBER 2025 – TRAVEL DAY
ARRIVAL & REGISTRATION
TUESDAY, 11TH NOVEMBER 2025
8:00 AM – Arrival & Registration of Delegates
- 9:00 – 11:00 AM – Official Opening Ceremony
Welcoming Remarks & Statements
Keynote Adress by the Chief Guest
High-Level Plenary Session:
Strengthening Land Governance, Food Systems, and Climate Resilience through Inclusive Development Planning
- 11:10 – 2:15 PM -Technical Sessions
- Planning & AU Agenda 2063
- Land Tenure
- Inclusive Land Governance: Lessons from the Counties Dialogue and Land Clinics
- Climate Change Adaptation in Urban Road Infrastructure: A Physical Planning Perspective
- Panel Discussion
2:00 – 2:15 PM – Sponsor’s Fireside Chat
2:15 – 3:00 PM – Exhibition Viewing & Networking
3:00 PM – LUNCH BREAK
WEDNESDAY, 12TH NOVEMBER 2025
8:00 AM – Arrival & Registration
8:45 – 9:30 AM – Session Recap and Plenary
9:30 AM – 1:30 PM – Breakout Sessions:
Pillar 1: Strengthening Land Governance and Equitable Access & Use
- Keynote Address
- Transparent Land Administration and Value Capture for Public Benefit
- Digitalization & Digitization of Land System Records
- AI & Technological Approaches for Planning
- Land Tenure Reform and Legal Innovation
Panel Discussion
Pillar 2: Inclusive Food Systems and People-Centered Planning
- Keynote Address
- Community-led Land Use Planning for Food and Nutrition Security
- Safeguarding Agricultural Land in Peri-Urban and Rural Landscapes
- Urban Food Governance and Inclusive Access to Food Markets
- Integrating Social Safeguarding in Planning
- Panel Discussion
- 1:30 – 2:30 PM – LUNCH BREAK
EXHIBITION AND NETWORKING
THURSDAY, 13TH NOVEMBER 2025
8:00 AM – Arrival & Registration
- 8:30 – 9:00 AM – Session Recap and Plenary
- 9:00 – 9:30 AM – Keynote Address
9:30 – 11:30 AM – Restoration, Biodiversity & Ecosystem Governance
Innovative Community Approaches for Ecosystem-Based Land Use Planning
Planning for Transboundary Ecosystems and Shared Environmental Assets
Watershed, Forest, and Rangeland Planning for Community-Based Resilience
Multi-Stakeholder Governance of Natural Resources
- Cities Climate Resilience
- Panel Discussion
12:00 – 2:00 PM – Conference Closing Ceremony
2:00 PM – LUNCH BREAK
6:00 – 10:00 PM -GALA DINNER
Dinner & Networking
Launch of the Women in Planning Network
Entertainment and performances
- Vote of Thanks
FRIDAY, 14TH NOVEMBER 2025 – TRAVEL DAY
Delegates Fees
| Category | KES | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Members | 25,000 | 193.05 |
| Non-Members | 30,000 | 231.66 |
Exhibition Fees
| Category | KES | USD |
|---|---|---|
| KIP Firms | 50,000 | 386.40 |
| Institutions | 100,000 | 772.80 |
Convention Theme & Pillars
Strengthening land governance and equitable access & use
Inclusive food systems and people centered planning
Restoration, Biodiversity & Ecosystem Governance
Transformative Planning for People, Land and Country: Strengthening Land Governance, Food Systems and Climate Resilience through Inclusive Development Planning.
