The activities shall be carried out countrywide encompassing from media publicity, documentaries, public veterinary education, animal resource industry sector advocacy, information exchange and scientific conferences climaxing into the Annual Conference at the end of April 2021.

EXPECTED DELEGATES AT THE CONFERENCE
The conference targets about 200 delegates comprising of National Government, County Government, Veterinary Practitioners, Academia, Pharmaceutical industry, Research organisations,  Media, international delegates, Development Partners, Civil Society Organizations among others.

IMPORTANT DATES

• Friday 24th September 2021 – Arrival of delegates
• Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th September 2021 – World Rabies Day celebrations (programme)
• Monday 27th and Tuesday 28th September 2021 – Scientific conference (programme)

The conference programme will include oral paper and poster presentations and enlightening discussions and talks relating to all aspects of, “Transforming the animal resource sector for sustainable socio-economic development“. 

BACKGROUND INFORMATION ABOUT SANDIES TROPICAL VILLAGE (CONFERENCE VENUE)
The Sandies Tropical Village (Planhotel) is Malindi’s famous resort most exciting conference destination. The Sandies Tropical Village (Planhotel) blends stylishly elegant African architecture with supremely luxurious accommodation; sparkling water gardens with an inland beach and beautifully landscaped gardens. The Sandies Tropical Village (Planhotel) stands in beautifully landscaped gardens and offering a selection to 109 rooms.

The Sandies Tropical Village (Planhotel) is a fusion of international sophistication, safari style, theme-park fun and cultural creativity.

MALINDI- WEATHER AND CLIMATE

Malindi is a town on Malindi Bay at the mouth of the Galana River, lying on the Indian Ocean coast of Kenya. It is 120 kilometres northeast of Mombasa. Tourism is the major industry in Malindi. The city is popular among Italian tourists. Malindi is served with a domestic airport and a highway between Mombasa and Lamu. The nearby Watamu resort and Gedi Ruins (also known as Gede) are south of Malindi. The mouth of the Sabaki River lies in northern Malindi. The Watamu and Malindi Marine National Parks form a continuous protected coastal area south of Malindi. The area shows classic examples of Swahili architecture. The majority of Malindi’s population is Muslim.

In Malindi (and in the nearby village of Watamu), the climate is tropical, hot all year round, with a cooler season from June to September, when the daytime temperatures are around 27/28 °C, and a hotter and humid season from November to April, when the daytime temperatures are just above 30 °C, with May and October as intermediate months. The temperature in Malindi varies little throughout the year, but the differences are sufficient to make the warmest period more unpleasant, whose peak is reached in April, at the onset of the rains (see below). However, the heat is tempered by sea breezes.

DELEGATES ARRIVAL IN MALINDI
Delegates are expected to arrive in Malindi on Friday 24th September 2021 and head to their respective hotels. 

HOTEL RESERVATIONS
The Conference cost will ONLY cover the cost of meals and soft drinks served at the Conference venue, but excluding alcohol, telephone and facsimile services.

Delegations are advised to book rooms for their members who are not catered for by the Conference. A list of major hotels in Malindi is provided on the conference website on the accommodation tab. www.kenyavetassociation.com

TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENT
All delegates, as well as members of advance teams, will be expected to make their own transport arrangements. If required the Secretariat can assist to identify appropriate vehicles for hire.

PARKING
Parking of vehicles will be at the Planhotel parking. For security reasons, the number of vehicles allowed to enter the different premises shall be limited.

BADGES AND ACCREDITATION
 Ministers shall be issued with VIP Badges in order to give them access to the relevant venues and events.
 Delegates shall be issued with Local Badges to give them access to relevant venues and events.
 Members of the media team shall be issued with Media Badges to give them access to areas allowed for the press.
 Other badges will include Speakers, Exhibitors, Service Providers etc shall be issued with badges of different categories.
 All Participants are required to wear their designated badges throughout the conference. For replacement of lost badges delegates will be charged Kshs. 500/=

GENERAL INFORMATION
 In the event that delegates visit social places, they are kindly asked to take care of themselves.
 There will be a desk set up for the lost and found at the conference venue.
 Visitors are advised to have spare money in case of any emergency.

LUNCHES AND TEAS
Delegate Lunch and tea costs are covered in the Conference fee.

REQUESTS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
For more information please contact the Conference Secretariat via the following contacts;
KVA Secretariat
Call us on Cell No: +254 727 680022
Email us on the Secretariat: info@kenyavetassociation.com
Website: www.kenyavetassociation.com

EXHIBITIONS
Set Up
 All exhibitors who have paid will be assigned a booth with their organizations name.
 Designated Secretariat will be on the ground to assist you.
 All Exhibitors can begin to decorate their stands on the afternoon of 26th September, 2021. The official times of the Exhibition will be from 9.00a.m to 6.00pm.
 All exhibitors must have their accreditation badges which will be collected at the Conference Registration Desk.

Exhibition Booths
The booths that are offered by the Secretariat are standard and cannot be altered. The
Standard dimensions are 3m by 3m or 10 by 10ft. The heights of the booths are 2m and 1/2m high.
 Exhibitors will be provided with one (1) table and 2 chairs each.
 Exhibitors are allowed to bring a screen for their booth.
 Exhibitors will cater for cost of decorating their booth.
 All exhibitors will be provided with accreditation at the registration desk for identification purposes.
 The exhibition booth will be manned by a maximum of 2 people only.The two people manning the booths are entitled to 10 o’clock and 4 o’clock teas as well as lunches from the Exhibitors’ lunch tent.

The two people manning the booths are entitled to 10 o’clock and 4 o’clock teas as well as lunches from the Exhibitors’ lunch tent.
 The two stewards of the booth must be registered online by their respective organizations.
 The Official Opening day will be on 21st April 2021.
 The booth will be free of charge for all sponsors.

SECURITY/ OTHER
 Security personnel will patrol the exhibition stands throughout the days of the conference.
 All participants will be screened.
 There will be dedicated ushers to assist with logistics at the event.

HEALTH & SAFETY
All covid-19 protocols will be implemented and observed. The conference secretariat has organized for first aid services with the hotel. Kindly note the Secretariat will only cater for minor medical cases and emergency evacuations will be facilitated where necessary and that the delegates cost. Delegates will cater for their medical bills if hospitalized.