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KEFRI 6th Scientific Conference and Exhibition 2026

October 26 – 30, 2026 • Nairobi

"Advancing Research in Forestry for Landscape Restoration, Climate Change and Better Livelihoods”

Guidelines for Abstract Preparation Guidelines for Paper Preparation

Dates & Location

Five days of science, policy dialogue, and field insights.

October 26 – 30, 2026
Second Call for Abstracts open: 18 June – 13 July 2026
Send your abstract as an email attachment to the address below
kefriconference2026@kefri.org
+254 722 157 141 | +254 724 259 781/2

Conference details

Announcement and Call for Abstracts for Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) 6th Scientific Conference and Exhibition 2026. Celebrating KEFRI @40 and build-up to 27th IUFRO World Congress in 2029.

KEFRI invites submission of abstracts for oral and poster presentation for the conference under reference.

Forest path
Forest landscape

Conference Objectives

The conference theme is: “Advancing Research in Forestry for Landscape Restoration, Climate Change and Better Livelihoods.”


To provide a platform for the following:

Objective 1:

Dissemination of results from forestry research.

Objective 2:

Exchange of scientific knowledge relevant to forestry and allied natural resources.

Objective 3:

Follow-up to KEFRI Commercial and Investment Conference.

Objective 4:

Celebrating 40 years of KEFRI existence.

Objective 5:

Build up to IUFRO Conference 2029 to be hosted by KEFRI.

Conference Themes

The Scientific Conference and Exhibition 2026 is divided into the following themes and sub-themes:


Conference Schedule

The conference important dates are as follows:

April 1st 2026

Announcement and Call for Abstracts

April 24th 2026

Submission of Abstracts

18th June 2026

First Call for Registration

18th June – 13th July 2026

Second Call for Abstracts

29th June 2026

Feedback on First Call for Abstracts

31st July 2026

Acceptance of Abstracts (Second Call)

17th August 2026

Submission of Full Papers

October 26th 2026.

Start of Conference

Field work


Submission Process and Decision Criteria

KEFRI invites submission of abstracts under any of the sub-themes. Guidelines for developing your abstract are found in the link below. Click below for guidelines for preparing your abstract.


Guidelines for Abstract Preparation

Note:

Abstracts will be accepted for oral or poster presentation.

Submit your completed abstract to: kefriconference2026@kefri.org

Papers

Author(s) whose abstracts will be accepted will prepare their full papers using the guidelines below.


Guidelines for Paper Preparation

Publishing

Selected papers, with the consent of the author, will be published in a special issue of the East African Agricultural and Forestry Journal.


Venue & Experience

The conference will be held at the headquarters of the Kenya Forestry Research Institute.

KEFRI Venue

Registration

Secure your seat. Group discounts available.

Early Bird

20% Discount

13 July – 15 August 2026

  • Full conference access
  • All sessions & workshops

Main Registration

Standard Rate

16 August – 30 September 2026

  • Full conference access
  • Gala dinner included

Late Registration

20% Surcharge

1 October – 26 October 2026

  • Full conference access
  • Gala dinner included

Note: Student registration fees remain unchanged.

Complete Registration