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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”

Preparation Guidelines

Abstracts Papers

Dates & Location

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

October 26 – 30, 2026
Deadline for submission of abstracts: 31 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:

15th January 2026

Announcement and Call for Abstracts

18th June 2026

Second Call for Abstracts

31st July 2026

Deadline for Submission of Abstracts

15th August 2026

Feedback for Revised Abstracts

31st August 2026

Deadline Submission of Full Papers

15th September 2026

Authors Notified of Acceptance of Full Paper

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

Main Registration

Standard Rate

16 August – 30 September 2026

Late Registration

20% Surcharge

1 October – 25 October 2026

Note: Student registration fees remain unchanged.

Registration Cost

Local Students

KES 5,000

Other Local Participants

KES 15,000

Foreign Participants

USD 200

The charges will cover the cost of conference materials, meals and refreshments.