Symposium-1

The First AAS Symposium was held on October 24, 2014 in the EIAR headquarter, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Organizer: Zerihun Tadele, University of Bern, Switzerland

Sponsor: Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research

Welcome Address: Zerihun Tadele, University of Bern, Switzerland

Opening Remarks: Dr. Fentahun Mengistu, Director General, Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR)

Speakers

Prof. Gebisa Ejeta, World Food Prize Laureate, Purdue University, USA; 4D: Mantra or Practice?

Prof. Tesfaye Mengiste, Purdue University, USA; Application of translational research for crop improvement

Dr. Yilma Kebede, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, USA; Lessons learned from a career in research and development: a personal experience

Dr. Melaku Gedil, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Nigeria; Contributions of IARCs to research & development of NARS

Dr. Zerihun Tadele, University of Bern, Switzerland; Transcending the status quo ante of tef research

Panel Discussion

Moderator: Dr. Brhane Gebrekidan, Independent Consultant

Panelists: Prof. Gebisa Ejeta, Purdue University, USA; Prof. Tesfaye Mengiste, Purdue University, USA; Dr. Yilma Kebede, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, USA; Dr. Melaku Gedil, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Nigeria; Dr. Zerihun Tadele, University of Bern, Switzerland

Closing remark; Dr. Adugna Wakjira, D/Director General, Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR)