Celebrating KEFRI @ 40
KEFRI 6 th Scientific Conference and Exhibition 2026
November 23 rd – 27 th , 2026 • Nairobi
“Advancing Research in Forestry for Landscape Restoration, Climate Change and Better Livelihoods”
Register Now（https://registration.kefri.org） Abstract guidelines（https://www.kefri.org/components/6_scientific/kefri@40/assets/KEFRI 6th scientific conference -ABSTRACT SUBMISSION TEMPLATE -website.pdf） Paper guidelines（https://www.kefri.org/components/6_scientific/kefri@40/assets/KEFRI 6th scientific conference -PAPER SUBMISSION TEMPLATE -website (1).pdf）
Dates & Location
Venue KEFRI Headquarters, Muguga, Nairobi Venue, accommodation & travel
Dates 23 – 27 November 2026 Monday to Friday
Registration Registration is open See registration fees
Abstract submission Closed Deadline was 31 July 2026
Full paper submission Deadline: 3 November 2026 Send as an email attachment to the address below
Enquiries kefriconference2026@kefri.org
+254 722 157 141 | +254 724 259 781/2
Conference objectives: a platform for
01 Dissemination of results from forestry research.
02 Exchange of scientific knowledge relevant to forestry and allied natural resources.
03 Follow-up to the KEFRI Commercial and Investment Conference.
04 Celebrating 40 years of KEFRI’s existence.
05 Build-up to the IUFRO World Congress 2029, to be hosted by KEFRI.
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.
Conference Themes
The Scientific Conference and Exhibition 2026 is divided into the following themes and sub-themes:
Theme 01
Productive Trees, Forests, and Landscapes for Inclusive Societies
Tree germplasm, propagation and improvement.
Forest establishment and management for optimal productivity.
Agroforestry and commercial forestry for livelihood and climate resilience.
Integrated management for forest health and forest fires.
Theme 02
Enhancing Forest Biodiversity, Ecosystem Services and Resilience to Climate Change
Technologies for landscape restoration and ecosystem monitoring.
Watershed and Mangroves conservation and management for enhanced blue economy.
Integrated ecosystem valuation for sustainable and equitable futures.
Adaptive strategies for sustainable management of fragile ecosystems.
Adaptive strategies for invasive species management.
Theme 03
Forestry Innovations for Livelihood Enhancement and Circular Economy
Enhancing wood utilisation in the built environment.
Nature based enterprise for enhanced livelihoods.
Technologies for optimizing bio energy resources.
Theme 04
Forest Policy, Legislation and Institutional Frameworks for Enhanced Resilience and Livelihoods
Inclusive governance and livelihoods.
Participatory forest management, community empowerment and livelihood.
Marketing, trade and green jobs.
Adoption of forest technologies and standards.
Socio economic dimensions of climate resilience in forest communities.
Theme 05
Forests and Trees for the Future through Innovation, Education, and Partnerships