• 25–29 May 2026
  • Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort, Diani

PROGRAMME DAYS

Times shown are East Africa Time (EAT). Programme times are provisional and may be adjusted.
Registration

Badge collection, delegate support desk, and onsite guidance.

  • 08:00 – 10:00
  • Conference Foyer
Opening Ceremony

Welcome remarks, conference overview, and opening formalities. High-ranking dignitaries (to be confirmed) will join the Chair and Secretariat.

  • 10:00 – 10:30
  • Main Plenary Hall
Coffee Break

Refreshments and networking.

  • 10:30 – 11:00
  • Networking Area
Workshop Session I

Technical workshop session (topics and format to be confirmed).

  • 11:00 – 13:00
  • Main Plenary Hall
Lunch

Lunch served at the resort.

  • 13:00 – 14:30
  • Resort Dining Area
Workshop Session II

Continuation of workshops and member country interventions (to be confirmed).

  • 14:30 – 17:30
  • Main Plenary Hall
Evening Reception

Official evening reception for delegates (location to be confirmed).

  • 19:00 – 21:00
  • Reception Venue (TBC)
MECAS Meeting

MECAS session (meeting room to be confirmed).

  • 09:30 – 13:00
  • Meeting Room (TBC)
Lunch

Lunch served at the resort.

  • 13:00 – 15:00
  • Resort Dining Area
Administrative Committee

Administrative Committee meeting (room to be confirmed).

  • 15:00 – 17:00
  • Meeting Room (TBC)
Evening: Free Time

Delegates free to make their own arrangements (optional cultural evening may be confirmed later).

  • Evening
  • Diani
Credentials Committee

Credentials Committee meeting (room to be confirmed).

  • 09:00 – 09:30
  • Meeting Room (TBC)
Council Meeting

Official Council deliberations and adoption of resolutions.

  • 09:30 – 13:00
  • Main Plenary Hall
Lunch

Lunch served at the resort.

  • 13:00 – 14:30
  • Resort Dining Area
Evening: Free Time

Delegates free to make their own arrangements (optional closing reception may be confirmed later).

  • Evening
  • Diani
Excursions Day

Delegates will choose one of the official excursion options (including the Golf Tournament). Please review full excursion details on the excursions page.

  • Morning – Afternoon
  • Diani & South Coast
Option A: Timeless Mombasa Experience

Fort Jesus, Old Town, and a coastal Swahili culinary finale.

  • Full day (exact times shared on booking)
  • Mombasa
Option B: Shimba Hills & Sheldrick Falls

Game drive, guided hike to waterfalls, and a treetop dining experience.

  • Full day (exact times shared on booking)
  • Shimba Hills
Option C: Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park

Dolphin cruise, snorkelling, and a Swahili lunch in Wasini.

  • Full day (exact times shared on booking)
  • Wasini / South Coast
Option D: Golf Tournament

Friendly tournament for delegates and partners. Pairings and format shared in advance.

  • Morning (TBC)
  • Golf Course (Diani) – TBC