2027 Annual Meeting: Malawi
Join this meeting of the best minds in the world working together for healthy African Great Lakes.
Collaboration is paramount. With our six advisory groups and other global experts, we activate collective knowledge, passion, and resources to solve the challenges that threaten the African Great Lakes.
At this meeting we will:
- Learn from each African Great Lakes Advisory Group to advance solutions
- Inform the future of AGL monitoring, education, and training
- Break down gender barriers to tap into strong, inclusive solutions
- Work across borders to inform game-changing freshwater decisions
The African Great Lakes Stakeholder Network is a highly collaborative group of freshwater and large lakes experts from around the world. At the heart of the network is over 180 African Great Lakes experts who are, together, addressing the most critical issues on these seven African Great Lakes which hold over 25% of the world’s freshwater and support millions of people.
Guests, observers, and specialists are welcome to attend and participate.
The African Great Lakes Stakeholders Network, and this meeting, are facilitated by the African Center for Aquatic Research and Education and developed, informed, and advised by the partners and experts working on the African Great Lakes.
Annual Meeting Agenda
Updated: April 28, 2026
Day 1: Monday, February 01, 2027
Workshops // Arrival // Opening Ceremony and Dinner
Day 2: Tuesday, February 02, 2027
Scientific sessions and plenary talks // Science-poster session and networking
Day 3: Wednesday, February 03, 2027
Scientific sessions and plenary talks // Lake-based excursions // Dinner and networking
Day 4: Thursday, February 04, 2027
African Great Lakes Advisory Group meetings // Dinner and networking
Day 5: Friday, February 05, 2027
African Great Lakes Advisory Group meetings // Closing Gala Dinner
The Annual Meeting agenda is still being developed. Please check back within the next two months for more information, including
- Hotel and lodging information
- Things to do in Malawi
- Specific agenda and workshop opportunities
- Registration
Venue and Hotels
Conference Venue:
TBD
TBD
Rd
JM4
Transportation:
Participants are responsible for their own transportation from the hotel you choose to the conference centre. Many of the hotel options listed below are within walking distance to the conference centre.
Hotels:
Please note: You are responsible for reserving and paying for your own accommodations.
| Hotel Name | Cost | Dist. // Time to walk to Conference Center |
| Hotel Ph. +265 |
$ | 0 meters // 0 min |
| Hotel Ph. +265 |
$ | 650 meters // 9 min |
| Hotel Ph. +265 |
~$ | 800 meters // 11 min |
| Hotel Ph. +265 |
~$ | 2.1 km // 28 min |
Please note that there are ample hotels and other accommodations in the area. They range in location from in-city to beach-locations.
Travel Tips, Needs, and Information
Visa Acquisition:
See below those countries with visa requirements:
- Burundi
- Canada
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Ethiopia
- Germany
- India
- Sweden
- United Kingdom
- United States of America
No need for a visa:
- Kenya
- Malawi
- Mozambique
- Rwanda
- Tanzania
- Uganda
- Zambia
Please confirm whether you need a Visa to enter Malawi.
Meeting Contact, Questions, and Inquiries:
Ted Lawrence: ted@agl-acare.org
ACARE Business Office: info@agl-acare.org
Hosts
Ministry of Natural Resources
&
Department of Fisheries
MALAWI
International Institute for Sustainable Development
African Center for Aquatic Research and Education
Partners
Funders
Supporters
Conference Participants
A list of participants of the Annual Meeting of the African Great Lakes Stakeholder Network, Lusaka, Zambia, February 6-8, 2024 will be listed here after the meeting. The purpose is to enhance connectivity between experts. If you wish to contact any of the participants, please first contact Ms. Sharon Gubamwoyo, Advisory Groups Program Manager for ACARE. He will facilitate communications.