16th ANCAP Symposium

28 - 29 December 2023 Makerere University, Uganda
THEME: Pesticides and other Pollutants’ Effects on the Environment, Food, and Health.
200+
Attendees
2
Days
200+
Presentations
16+
Workshops & Summer schools

About ANCAP

African Network for Chemical analysis of Pesticides and other pollutants was established upon unanimous agreement by scientist and researchers in Africa to: initiate, develop and promote research in the area of chemical analyses of pesticides and other pollutants in the Africa region.

Why ANCAP???

  • To promote research and training programs in chemical analysis of pesticide and other pollutants
  • To disseminate information pertaining to research on chemical pesticides and othe pollutants
  • To coordinate and maintain inter-and intra-regional links among different research groups
  • To provide advice, based on sound scientific findings, to pertinent decision makers in the region on the use and/or disuse of certain pesticides, heavy metals, pharmaceuticals and other chemicals which have adverse effects on the environment and living organisms.

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Thematic Topics

The conference will involve a wide range of topics including but not limited to: .
  • Climate Change
  • Pesticide analysis
  • Chemodynamics
  • Pollution impacts on environment, public health and wildlife
  • MRLs and international trade
  • Toxicology and Obsolete pesticides
  • Tracer studies and Environmental fates of contaminants
  • Quality Assurance/control measures in organic pollutants
  • Persistent Organic Pollutants
  • Methodologies in Chemical of Pollutants

Speakers

The 17th ANCAP workshop will be graced by the following scientists and researchers who will share their work and experience in pesticides and pollution.
Dr. V. Madadi
Senior Lecturer
University of Nairobi
Prof. John Mahuginja
Department of Chemistry
University of Dar es Salaam
Prof. Theoneste Muhizi
Lecturer
Rwanda
Dr. Aviti J. Mmochi
Secretary General
ANCAP
Dr. J.K. Mbugua
Senior Scientist
EcoKrishi Africa
Prof. Pamhidzai Dzomba
Professor
University of Zimbambwe
Dr. John Wasswa
Senior Lecturer
Makerere University
Dr. Florence Nantaba
Lecturer
Makerere University

Workshop Program

8:00 - 9:30

Welcoming and Introductions

Makerere University Hall
Welcome note, introductions and official opening of the workshop as well as the guest of honor speech

9:30 - 10:00

Presentation 1

Makere University Hall
Presentations.

10:00 - 10:30

Coffee Break

Room A5
Coffee and Tea break for all.

10:30 - 11:00

Presentation 2

Makere University Hall
Presentations.

11:00 - 12:00

Presentation 3

Makere University Hall
Presentations.

12:00 - 13:30

Lunch Break

Room B6
For all.

13:30 - 14:30

Presentation 4

Makere University Hall
Presentations.

14:30 - 15:30

Presentation 5

Makere University Hall
Presentations.

15:30 - 16:30

Presentation 6

Makere University Hall
Presentations.

16:30 - 17:30

Presentation 7

Makere University Hall
Presentations.

18:00 - 24:00

Presentation 8

Makere University Hall
Presentations.

Dinner & After-party

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Registration

To be part of the 17th ANCAP workshop, kindly register here

Super Early Bird

$150
The registration fees for the event is US$ 150 and US$ 75 for scientists and students respectively or their equivalent in Ugandan shillings.

Students

$75
The registration fees for the event is US$ 150 and US$ 75 for scientists and students respectively or their equivalent in Ugandan shillings.

Regular

$150
The registration fees for the event is US$ 150 and US$ 75 for scientists and students respectively or their equivalent in Ugandan shillings.

What's included?

  • Book of Abstracts
  • Workshop Program
  • Notebook
  • Lunch
  • Tea and snacks

Venue

How To Get Here

Kampala is accessed through Entebbe International Airport (EBB) which is about 40 Km from the city. Please communicate with the Local Organizing Committee for airport transfers and accommodation. Visas need to be applied for in the Ugandan embassy/commission in your country or at the nearest Ugandan Embassy or High Commission. Some countries are exempted from visa applications while others can obtain visa at the port of entry. For detailed information about visa requirements for your country please visit the Ugandan Immigration website: https://www.immigration.go.ug/.

By Plane

Entebbe International Airport (IATA: EBB, ICAO: HUEN) is the only international airport in Uganda. It is located about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) southwest of the town of Entebbe, on the northern shores of Lake Victoria.[5] This is approximately 40 kilometres (25 mi) by road south-west of the central business district of Kampala, the capital city of Uganda.

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Facilities & Accommodations

Kampala has a variety of hotels with a wide range of prices from 30 to 150 US$. Please contact the local organizing committee for help in reservation..

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