THE EVENT Cape Verde will host an international event on the theme « APPLICATION OF BASALT POWDER IN AGRICULTURE - Its advantages as as fertilizer for agriculture ». The event will take place from Septembre 26 to 28, 2022, at the Noble Hall of the National Assembly of Cape Verde, Praia. Tis International Event, entitled BASALT CONFERENCE, focuses on the application of basalt powder in agriculture lasting three days, from Septembre 26 to 28, 2022. An « Integration Round Table and Debates » will close the event. |
THE PREAMBLE Over the course of several decades, relevant applied research centers have achieved significant successes, which have resulted in a growing use of basalt powder in agriculture. Basalt powder offers unquestionable advantages over traditional chemical fertilizers in terms of increased agricultural production, increased efficiency of nutrient use by plants and by ensuring the good quality of the food produced, or for its relevant contribution to environmental protection and low cost of application. The application of basalt fiber in industry, particularly in the construction, aeronautics, wind industry, electronics, shipbuilding, military industry, sports equipment, fireproof textile materials, and automotive industries, puts basalt fiber in the center of the present and future industrial development, because it has better physical and mechanical properties, greater strengthness and lightness, and is also resistant to shocks and corrosion. The application of basalt fiber in the industry thus presents itself as a growing alternative to the traditional fibers used in the manufacturing of polyhedral composites such as fiberglass, carbon fiber and aramid. On the other hand, it is generally agreed that there is a close relationship between economic development and technological progress. The cooperation between universities, research and development centers, and the productive system has been strengthened in recent decades, involving various sectors and trends, notably in the chemical industry, microelectronics, biotechnology and particularly in the agro-food industry, where technical and technological progress is accelerated. The Science, Technology and Innovation trio, involving various development actors, plays an important role in shaping the countries' development model and for the national and sectoral public policies, the growth, the improvement of the competitiveness and enhancing the economic and financial conditions of the productive sector, as well as improving the quality of life of the citizens. Leading authors emphasize the importance of the cooperation between universities and industry, which can be established in four points: support for general research, support for cooperative researches, support in the knowledge transfer, and the effective technology transfer. Universities are at the forefront of scientific innovation whereas it is in the companies, industries and services that the technical and technological changes oriented to the products, services and processes are driven. In this sense, the alliance between the University and Industry is a fundamental instrument for the development of the nations. In addition to its main fucntion of teaching and research, the University has a new and growing challenge in the area where it operates: the economic challenge. It is in this context that the International Conference will be held with the theme «APPLICATION OF BASALT POWDER IN AGRICULTURE - Its advantages as fertilizer for agriculture». |
THE MAIN OBJECTIVES OF THE EVENT »To present the state of the art of research and application of basalt powder in agriculture and basalt fiber in industry; »To disseminate the latest findings on technological advances and the application of basalt fiber in industrial innovation as well as future perspectives; »To consolidate the results of the research carried out by African scientists on the application of basalt powder in agriculture as an alternative source of nutrients for tropical African soils, in addition to foster and encourage partnerships with their external homologues; »To enter the application of basalt powder in agriculture as a viable and appropriate technology to the public policy orientation to diversify the types of inputs used in agriculture for soil fertilization in Africa; »To analyse and set up the mechanisms and procedures to be adopted in the legislation and regulation of basalt powder marketing practices as an alternative to the traditional plant fertilizers and nutrients; »To define and adopt strategies for the promotion of the basalt powder application technology in agriculture so that it can be taken as an appropriate medium for environmental sustainability and agricultural production, to meet the needs of the internal and regional market, in particular to meet the needs of family farming throughout the ECOWAS space and in Africa in general; »To position the potential of basalt powder application in agriculture as a suitable mechanism for rejuvenating semi-degraded soils in ECOWAS and in Africa in general; »To promote the creation of a network of researchers involving Universities, Research and Development Centers, Business Associations and Companies , both in the projects and programmes research and in the marketing of basalt powder for agriculture and the Basalt fiber for industry; »To promote and consolidate the Cooperation and Partnerships University - Industry ; »To issue a document where the most relevant works and communications presented at the event will be inserted and which will serve as a guide for future works. |
THE CONFERANCE FRAMEWORK The African continent is rich in natural resources. A high percentage of its population is engaged in food production. In addition, about 70% of this population live on agriculture with a contribution of women for 60 to 80% of the produced and traded food. Thus, Agriculture plays a catalytic role in driving African growth and wealth sharing. According to NEPAD data, 65% of the planet′s uncultivated fertile land are located in the African continent, 10% of the continent′s renewable freshwater resources and agricultural production have grown of 160% over the last 30 years. Africa has currently about 1.3 billion inhabitants, representing 17% of the world's population. However, studies predict that this number will reach 4.5 billion by 2100, the equivalent of 40% of the world's population by the end of this century. This is mainly because the African continent is experiencing a declining mortality rate and a rising birth rate, with direct implications for both food supply and food security. The agricultural sector in West Africa, where Cabo Verde is located, is both a challenge and an opportunity for regional development and for the projection of the region′s economy on a global scale. The West African economic bloc, consisting of 15 member states, about 400 million inhabitants, with very heterogeneous characteristics and a strong agricultural presence in their economies, has a high potential for the development of agro-industries and related industries. The private sector is dominated by micro and small companies and the population is predominantly young, thus facing the region with relevant challenges of internationalization of its companies. On the other hand, the digitization of the economy is still at an embryonic phase, despite the high penetration rate, with a great potential for the short-term economic development. To overcome the poor performance of the region′s agricultural sector, substantial use of fertilizers is a prerequisite for successful efforts to improve agricultural productivity, thus addressing the growing challenge of meeting the population′s food needs, in terms of both quantity and quality. In June 2006, African leaders met in Abuja, Nigeria, with the goal of taking measures to live up to the importance of fertilizers for an African Green Revolution. The main outcome of this summit, the Abuja Declaration on Fertilizers for an African Green Revolution, confirmed the commitment of African Heads of State to achieve a rapid increase in fertilizer use on the continent, raising the average of 9 kg / ha in 2006 to at least 50 kg / ha in 2015. The Declaration also set out concrete actions and measures to accelerate the availability and accessibility of fertilizers on the continent, an objective that has not so far been achieved. The average use of fertilizer in Africa is 10 kg / ha, equivalent to 10% of the world average, almost 20 times less than the Asian average (191 kg / ha) and 9 times less than the Latin American average (94 kg / ha). Poor use of fertilizers in Africa is mainly due to two factors: the high price of the fertilizers in view of farmers' weak purchasing power and the lack of alternatives offered to producers and farmers. Over the last decades, relevant applied research centers, universities and governments have been looking for viable alternatives to traditional chemical fertilizers, aiming at increasing agricultural profitability, food quality and environmental protection. The application of basalt powder in agriculture and basalt fiber in industry has proved to be a solution to the challenges faced by the contemporary society, both now and in the future. It is in this context that Cabo Verde will host in 2022 an International Conference with the slogan «BASALT-THE WEALTH OF THE NATIONS». The International Conference, 26 - 28 September 2022 is focused on the theme «Application of Basalt Powder in Agriculture - Its advantages as fertilizer for agriculture». |
THE CONFERENCE SPEAKER GUIDELINES Speaker Selection »The selection of a Speaker for the International Conference is entirely independent of any commercial consideration and is based solely on merit as determined in consensus by the Organizing Committee of the Event. »When a Speaker Proposal is received from a company or an individual that does not fully meet BASALT Conference Speaker terms & conditions, the BASALT Conference Organizing Committee will contact the company or the individual for further clarification, if applicable, before proceeding with the proposal evaluation. »Please also note that for technology companies & commercial suppliers of research services there is a sponsorship requirement attached to BASALT Conference Scientific Council. For more information on this, please go to sponsors within BASALT Conference website. Speaker Registration »All Speakers participate by invitation-only. »All Participants must register and pay a fee to access the BASALT Conference, as well accommodation and travel expenses. »The International Conference is a premium event which has an exceptionally high quality production cost. »BASALT Conference Organizing Committee believes that a policy in which all participants pay to access the Event ensures that a participation fee as economical as possible for all participants of the Event is maintained. Speaker Timing-Format »BASALT Conference Organizing Committee has adapted the speaker timing to maximize the interaction between speakers and participants. This gives as many participants as possible an opportunity to speak. »The format of each Speaker′s stage presentation is assigned by the BASALT Conference Programme Board, and is based on the specific topic and overall number of Speakers in each session. The format of a speaker's on-stage participation on a topic session -- individual presentation, co-Speaker presentation, discussion panel participation, session moderation or other type of presentation -- are considered equally as 1 speaking slot. »With the exception of Keynote Speakers, all individual Speakers are generally allotted a total of 7 minutes presentation time and co-Speakers a total of 10 minutes. »As the BASALT Conference Organizing Committee represents a gathering of the industry elite, speaking at BASALT Conference is not only ideal to impart knowledge and experiences but also the basis for engaging in discussions between Speakers and participants. Speakers should adapt their presentations so that key learnings are communicated, clearly and concisely, within the allotted time, and refraining from any possible "sales" contents that is perceived to reduce the credibility of the insights presented and is not appreciated by the audience. Speaker Presentation Format »Most BASALT Conference presentation sessions have several Speakers presenting on the same topic. BASALT Conference Organizing Committee aims to provide a holistic, multi-angled view on each topic that is covered, with as many key industry representatives on stage to share their insights and experiences. »Within each session, the time allotted for an individual Speaker presentation is 7 minutes and 10 minutes for co-Speakers, followed by a 3 - 5 minute Q&A session. This format aims to maximise the interaction between Speaker & participants, and to give as many experts as possible an opportunity to contribute. Each session is moderated by a state-of-the-art industry, research and development facility, technology institution, university, or other similar representative. »All Speakers are provided with a standard BASALT Conference branded presentation template (Powerpoint) and a detailed speaker reference guide. »For approved speakers, the deadline for receiving the final presentation is 31 August 2022. Preparatory Session: »30 days before the Event, BASALT Conference Organizing Committee requests each speaker and his session companions, if any, to allocate time for at least one preparation session by means of a conference call with the participant session moderator. Guidance notes for presentation slides: »If the speaker′s session is made for a 7 minute presentation slot, BASALT Conference Organizing Committee would not recommend preparing too many slides. The speaker should consider the most effective way to disseminate the information. Slides with too much detail or extensive content will take more time to cover than a slide holding a well-structured set of key points. »The BASALT Conference Organizing Committee suggest Speakers to prepare 1 slide for every 2 minutes of presentation time. Speaker Substitution, Addition or Cancellation: »As speakers are chosen by the BASALT Conference Scientific Council for their specialist knowledge and communication skills, not because of the company that they represent, BASALT Conference Organizing Committee generally does not allows Speaker substitutions. »If for some reason a Speaker needs to cancel their participation, the BASALT Conference Organizing Committee should be informed as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to speaker@basaltconference.com »BASALT Conference Organizing Committee requests that, if possible, a suitable replacement recommendation should be provided. A recommendation is particularly helpful in case we do not have a Speaker on the waiting list for a specific topic. »Any Speaker replacement or addition (in the case of a co-Speaker presentation) will need to be approved by the BASALT Conference Programme Board in advance of the Event, and the BASALT Conference Organizing Committee therefore appreciates timely considerations of any changes that may occur. »BASALT Conference Organizing Committee reserves the right to cancel a Speaker engagement should the Speaker fail to comply with deadlines and criteria for presentations. Should BASALT Conference find it necessary to cancel a Speaker for this reason, there will be no obligation on behalf of BASALT Conference Organizing Committee to refund any fees or costs related to the Speaker attendance to the BASALT Conference Event. To Submit a Speaker Proposal: »The applicant should review the conference theme, description and topics for the BASALT Conference Event. »The applicant should use the proposal submission form to send a proposal that is relevant to the topic described. »The official speaking proposal submission deadline for the Event 2022 is 15 August 2022. However, BASALT Conference Organizing Committee is pleased to accept proposals anytime, even before a Call for Speakers is issued, or after the deadline has passed. The applicant should note that after the deadline, as the BASALT Conference Scientific Council of the event has already started the process of selecting the speaker′s proposals, the sooner the proposals are presented, the more likely it will be accepted by the Scientific Council of the event. »The BASALT Conference Scientific Council of the event prefers speaker proposals that include case studies and co-presentations. The Scientific Council may get in touch with the applicant directly should they need further information. It should be taken into account that the selection process can take several weeks. »BASALT Conference Organizing Committee does not accept sales or marketing presentations. »If the applicant will be coordinating participation on behalf of a Speaker, he should provide his contact information in addition to that of the Speaker. »The applicant will be contacted if its proposal is accepted. »Should the applicant has any questions about the status of his proposal, or has any other questions about the BASALT Conference Event Call for Speakers, he should email to speaker@basaltconference.com. Upcoming Deadlines: »The BASALT Conference Scientific Council meets once per year to review and select speaker the profile. The earlier proposals are submitted, the higher the probability it will have of being accepted by the Scientific Council. »BASALT Conference Event has a limited number of speaker slots. BASALT Conference Organizing Committee is pleased to receive speaker proposals and these will be reviewed by the Scientific Council on a case-by-case basis. The applicant should contact the Organizing Committee as soon as possible indicating the conference topic of his planned proposal submission. »Speaker Preparatory Conference Call: approximately 30 days before the Event. »Deadline for Speaker final Presentations: 31 August 2022. Speaker Benefits: »Speakers are active stakeholders in our industry. One of the main benefits of presenting at the BASALT Conference Event is to share experiences, network with their peers, and to interact with the most influential community in science, technology, environmental protection, research and development, and university-industry cooperation. We promote the Event Speakers on our website, through our social media channels and in some selected press releases. Sponsors: »The support of our sponsors and Partners are a critical part of our Event and a high-value interaction at our event would not be possible without them. »Speaker proposals are accepted only upon the merit of the proposal, individual speaker, relevance of the topic, and a speaking slot being available. Speaker selection is determined in consensus by the BASALT Conference Organizing Committee of the event. |
ITEM | AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS AND RESEARCHERS | ||
Early until July 31 |
Regular August 01 - August 31 |
Late later September 01 |
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Packages for agricultural producers | €000.00 | €000.00 | €000.00 |
Packages for researchers | €000.00 | €000.00 | €000.00 |
Pre-registration for citizens | €000.00 | €000.00 | €000.00 |
Pre-registration for entities | €000.00 | €000.00 | €000.00 |
Accommodation | €000.00 | €000.00 | €000.00 |
Catering services | €000.00 | €000.00 | €000.00 |
Social event | €000.00 | €000.00 | €000.00 |
ITEM | STUDENT AND ACADEMICS | ||
Early until July 31 |
Regular August 01 - August 31 |
Late later September 01 |
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Packages for teachers | €000.00 | €000.00 | €000.00 |
Packages for students | €000.00 | €000.00 | €000.00 |
Pre-registration for citizens | €000.00 | €000.00 | €000.00 |
Pre-registration for entities | €000.00 | €000.00 | €000.00 |
Accommodation | €000.00 | €000.00 | €000.00 |
Catering services | €000.00 | €000.00 | €000.00 |
Social event | €000.00 | €000.00 | €000.00 |
ITEM | Environmental technicians and Nutritionists | ||
Early until July 31 |
Regular August 01 - August 31 |
Late later September 01 |
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Packages for Environmental technicians | €000.00 | €000.00 | €000.00 |
Packages for Nutritionists | €000.00 | €000.00 | €000.00 |
Pre-registration for citizens | €000.00 | €000.00 | €000.00 |
Pre-registration for entities | €000.00 | €000.00 | €000.00 |
Accommodation | €000.00 | €000.00 | €000.00 |
Catering services | €000.00 | €000.00 | €000.00 |
Social event | €000.00 | €000.00 | €000.00 |
ITEM | STUDENT AND ACADEMICS | ||
Early until January 31 |
Regular January 1 - Mars 15 |
Late later Mars 16 |
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Farmers | €000.00 | €000.00 | €000.00 |
Conference attendees | €000.00 | €000.00 | €000.00 |
Conference non-attendees | €000.00 | €000.00 | €000.00 |
Pre-registration for citizens | €000.00 | €000.00 | €000.00 |
Pre-registration for entities | €000.00 | €000.00 | €000.00 |
ITEM | ATTENDEES IN GENERAL | ||
Early until January 31 |
Regular January 1 - Mars 15 |
Late later Mars 16 |
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Conference Registration for citizens | €000.00 | €000.00 | €000.00 |
Conference registration for entities | €000.00 | €000.00 | €000.00 |
Pre-registration for citizens | €000.00 | €000.00 | €000.00 |
Pre-registration for entities | €000.00 | €000.00 | €000.00 |
PACK | CONFERENCE PACKAGES | ||
Early until January 31 |
Regular January 1 - Mars 15 |
Late later Mars 16 |
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Option 1 | €000.00 | €000.00 | €000.00 |
Option 2 | €000.00 | €000.00 | €000.00 |
Option 3 | €000.00 | €000.00 | €000.00 |
Option 4 | €000.00 | €000.00 | €000.00 |
Option 5 | €000.00 | €000.00 | €000.00 |
Option 6 | €000.00 | €000.00 | €000.00 |
ITEM | SOCIAL EVENTS AND VOUCHERS |
Companion | 75% of social functions cost |
Farmers | €000.00 for conference attendees |
€000.00 forconference non-attendees | |
Welcome Diner |
€000.00 |
Lunch Guest to Conference and Meals Only | €000.00 |
Gala Diner | €000.00 |
Welcome Tour | €000.00 |
VOUCHER MORABEZA | €000.00 |
VOUCHER MORABEZA Plus | €000.00 |
ATLANTIC BUSINESS CENTER FREEDOM | €000.00 |
PACK | LEISURE PACKAGES |
SANTIAGO ISLAND | 75% for Companion |
€000.00 for conference attendees | |
€000.00 for conference non-attendees | |
SAO VICENTE ISLAND | 75% for Companion |
€000.00 for conference attendees | |
€000.00 for conference non-attendees | |
SANTO ANTÃO ISLAND |
75% for Companion |
€000.00 for conference attendees | |
€000.00 for conference non-attendees | |
FOGO ISLAND | 75% for Companion |
€000.00 for conference attendees | |
€000.00 for conference non-attendees | |
SÃO NICOLAU ISLAND | 75% for Companion |
€000.00 for conference attendees | |
€000.00 for conference non-attendees | |
SAL ISLAND | 75% for Companion |
€000.00 for conference attendees | |
€000.00 for conference non-attendees | |
BOAVISTA ISLAND | 75% for Companion |
€000.00 for conference attendees | |
€000.00 for conference non-attendees | |
BRAVA ISLAND | 75% for Companion |
€000.00 for conference attendees | |
€000.00 for conference non-attendees | |
MAIO ISLAND | 75% for Companion |
€000.00 for conference attendees | |
€000.00 for conference non-attendees |
All cancellations must be received in writing. In the event of force majeure, the free substitution of a registration for another participant is authorized, provided that it is requested in writing, at the latest fifteen (15) days before the date of the event and it does not no refund will be made. No refunds will be issued for additional activity fees unless the event is canceled. No cancellations will be accepted nor fees refunded 15 days before the event. There will be no refunds for no-shows. BASALT CONFERENCE is not responsible for cancellations mailed or faxed but not received. All refunds will be issued by 15 days after the event.
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During the event, the participants have a simultaneous translation service in three languages: Portuguese, English and French. In this way, a participant's communication can be made in one of the three languages mentioned above. |
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The event has a hotel chain which is the Official Hotel of the event for your stay in Cabo Verde. See here the Official Hotel of the event. The Organization also makes available to the participants of the event a network of Partner Hotels of the event. See here the partner hotels. The cost of your stay in Cabo Verde is included in the packages, including transfers. If you need support, Ģcontact usģ. |
In Cabo Verde any internationally convertible currency can be used. You can use the Euro and the USD, for example, and the Euro has a fixed parity with the national currency of Cabo Verde, the Escudo of CV (1 Euro = 110.265 ECV). In Cabo Verde, you can use the main international credit cards. For more information,consult here |
The advantages of participating in the event are numerous. Firstly, there is the possibility of listening to and interacting with some of the most renowned international researchers in the field of research, production and application of basalt powder in agriculture and basalt fiber in industry. You will also have the opportunity to learn about the relevant impact and effect of applying basalt powder on agricultural productivity, the quality of the food produced, as well as its relevant effect on environmental preservation. This has a far-reaching impact on the growing challenges of food security and on the food security of an African population of over 1.3 billion people, most of whom are young and constantly growing. Finally, you will also have the unique opportunity to meet companies, business people, potential partners, potential suppliers, investors and potential customers from different countries, namely Africa, Brazil and Europe. |
»Santiago Island was the first island to be populated after the Portuguese discoveries in the 15th century. It is the largest of the islands, where the city of Praia is located, the capital and seat of the government of the Republic of the Cape Verde. It has approximately 235,803 inhabitants and an area of 991 km².
»Santiago has several mountainous massifs in addition to the Pico de Antónia, with 1392 m of altitude, the highest point of the island. Deep, winding valleys and a steep coastline of black reefs interrupted in places by small sandy beaches, show the result of marked erosion. The vegetation and the mild climate, more humid in the high zones, contrast with the aridity of the intermediate zones.
» The economy of the island, based on agriculture, has developed thanks to the labor coming from the African continent. Assuming itself as a trading post in the Europe - Africa - Caribbean triangle, the island has assimilated, more than any other, the influences that give it its African identity. In its traditional festivities and in the bright colors of the clothes of its inhabitants, as well as in its music and some customs, it can be seen that the trunk of the archipelago and its continental roots are held together.
» With a good network of paved roads, Santiago can be easily traveled. Drought is present on the whole island. However, the desert landscape is in some places interrupted by valleys with exuberant vegetation, where agricultural activity develops. A route between the city of Praia and Tarrafal, the extreme points of the island at a distance of 70 km, is generally recommended to get to know the island. An interior route leads to places of particular interest.
» São Jorge is one of them, where, in the midst of abundant vegetation, there is the only botanical garden in the country. This peaceful place contrasts with the neighboring town, Assomada, center of the municipality of Santa Catarina, in strong urban growth. The county is known as the breadbasket of Cape Verde and the Assomada market is the first in the country; people from all over the island come here. A second road, which connects the capital to the north of the island, winds along the coast, passing through Santa Cruz, where the vast plantations of bananas, papayas and coconut palms, and more typically tropical crops, testify to the fertility of the Cape Verdean soil where there is water. Santiago is therefore an essentially agricultural island.
» Praia is the capital and the largest city of Cape Verde with approximately 159.050 inhabitants (2017). It was formerly called Praia Santa Maria. The city was built on a basalt plateau (a kind of small plateau or natural platform) above the bay. The "plateau", as it is called in the city of Praia, concentrates all the historic buildings. There, the colonial architecture, the cobbled streets, the gardens and the fort with its cannons facing the sea are the legacy of Portuguese imperialism.
» At the bottom of the plateau, the city continued its urban growth, which proceeded in a seemingly disorderly fashion. Modern government buildings as well as the popular market are also noteworthy.
» Cidade Velha is a sort of large open-air museum, located 15 km from Praia, of the strong remains of what was the former capital of Cape Verde, once called Cidade da Ribeira Grande, which was the first city founded by the Portuguese in Africa. In fact, after the creation of a parish in 1462, Ribeira Grande became the city in 1533 and since then it played a leading role in supporting Portuguese expansion and in the development of long-distance trade and navigation, as a trading post for slaves and in supplying the ship.
» Its decadence proceeds at an accelerated pace, mainly from the moment when it definitively lost its position as a trading post for slaves. On the other hand, the constant attacks carried out by pirate ships contributed to the ruin of the old Cape Verdean capital. Among these attacks, the most famous was that of the English privateer Francis Drake.
» Also because of the swamps that formed next to the beaches during the rainy season, which made Ribeira Grande vulnerable to disease, and the fact that its port was very shelterless, made sailors prefer the port of Praia of Santa Maria, which is only six kilometers from the Cape Verdean capital. Therefore, on December 13, 1769, the seat of government was transferred to Praia, which was elevated in 1858 to the rank of a city. Thus, the ruin of the Old City was definitely consummated.
» The fortress of S. Filipe is perhaps the main historical monument of the old town. It was built after Drake′s attack in 1585. The city was lined with this fort whose construction began in 1593. Other important monuments are Pelourinho, where slaves were sold, the Church of Nossa Senhora do Rosário built in 1495 and the ruined cathedral Cidade Velha is today an ultimate tourist place and where Cape Verdeans try to preserve their historical heritage.
» Tarrafal is a village located at the northern end of the island of Santiago, opposite the city of Praia, 70 km away. It has the only white sand beach on the island and certainly one of the most beautiful beaches in the archipelago, with a barrier of coconut trees on the sand and an idyllic landscape in a small cove that exudes a pleasant sweetness of life. It also has a small fishing port. Tarrafal is also famous for the so-called «Colónia Penal» built in 1936, a concentration camp of the Portuguese colonial regime to house political and social prisoners. In Tarrafal there are bungalows on the beach that make your stay even more pleasant. The beach is full with people at the end of the afternoon and the color is very beautiful. On the esplanade of the guest house, the view of the beach is very beautiful and the evening is excellent, especially if accompanied by funaná and batuque (the traditional music of Cape Verde).
MONDAY, 26 SEPTEMBER, 2022 TO WEDNESDAY 28 SEPTEMBER, 2022 |
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MONDAY, 26 SEPTEMBER, 2022 ACCREDITATION: FROM 07:00 |
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OPENING CEREMONY 08:00 - 08h30 |
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«THE CURRENT STATE OF THE RESEARCH OF THE USE OF BASALT POWDER AND THE CONSOLIDATION OF ITS APPLICATION IN AGRICULTURE» | 08h30 | 10h15 | 10h15 - 10h45 | |
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«FROM THE RESEARCH TO THE LEGISLATION AND REGULATION OF THE APPLICATION OF BASALT POWDER IN AGRICULTURE : Brazil as Case Study» | 10h45 | 12h30 | 12:30 - 14:00 | |
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«RECONSTRUCTION OF THE SOIL AND ENVIRONMENT THROUGH FINELY CRUSHED ROCKS TO INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY AND FOOD QUALITY» | 14:00 | 15:30 | 15:30 - 15:45 | |
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CONFERENCE IV - THEME |
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«USE OF BASALT POWDER IN AGRICULTURE - Case Study» | 16h15 | 18h00 | 20h00 - 22h30 | |
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20h00 - 22h30 WELCOME RECEPTION
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MONDAY, 14 MARCH, 2022 TO WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH, 2022 |
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TUESDAY, 15 MARCH, 2022 ACCREDITATION: FROM 07:00 |
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CONFERENCE V - THEME |
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«THE CHALLENGES OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: The need for nutrient management in agriculture» | 08h30 | 10h15 | 10h15 - 10h45 | |
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«SOIL FERTILIZATION WITH ROCK POWDER AND FOOD PRODUCTION» | 10h30 | 12h15 | 12:15 - 13:45 | |
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«BASALT: AGROMINERAL POTENTIAL AND POSSIBILITIES OF A PRODUCTIVE CHAIN» | 13:45 | 15:30 | 15:30 - 15:45 | |
13h45 - 15h00:
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15h00 - 15h30: Debate
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COFFE BREAK: 15h30 - 15h45
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CONFERENCE VII - THEME |
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END |
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«APPLICATION OF BASALT FIBER COMPOSITES IN BUILDING AND PUBLIC WORKS ? Benefits and economic impact for the construction sector and influence on the corrosion process» | 15h45 | 17h30 | >15:30 15:45: COFFE BREAK | |
15h45 - 17h00:
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17:00 - 17:30: Debate
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17:30 17:45: COFFE BREAK
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PANEL III - THEME |
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END |
FREE TIME |
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«BASALTS: AGROMINERAL POTENTIAL AND PRODUCTIVE CHAIN OPPORTUNITIES» | 17:45 | 19:30 | >19:30 | |
17:45 19:00:
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19h00 - 19h30: Debate
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>19:30: FREE TIME
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MONDAY, 14 MARCH, 2022 TO WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH, 2022 |
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WEDNESDAY, 16 MARCH, 2022 ACCREDITATION: FROM 07:00 |
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ROUND TABLE - THEME I |
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COFFE BREAK |
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«Research, Legislation, Regulation and Technology of «Rochagem»» | 08h00 | 09h30 | 09h30 - 09h45 | |
08h00 - 09h00:
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09h00 - 09h30: Debate
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COFFE BREAK: 09h30 - 09h45
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ROUND TABLE - THEME II |
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END |
COFFE BREAK |
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«Fertilization of agricultural soils and protection of the environment» | 09h45 | 11h15 | 11:15 11:30 | |
09h45 - 10h45:
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10h45 - 11h15: Debate
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11:15 - 11:30 COFFE BREAK
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ROUND TABLE - THEME III |
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END |
LUNCH |
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«The Agromineral Potential of Basalt and its specificities» | 11:30 | 13:00 | 13:00 - 14:30 | |
11h30 - 12h30:
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12h30 - 13h00: Debate
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COFFE BREAK: 13h00 - 14h30
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ROUND TABLE - THEME IV |
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END |
Welcome dinner |
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«Agricultural profitability and quality control of food produced» | 14h30 | 16h00 | 20h30 - 23h30 | |
14h30 - 15h30:
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15:30 - 16:00: Debate
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16:00 16:15: Closing Session of the Basalt Conference
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20h00 - 22h30 Welcome dinner «THE FLAVORS OF ECOWAS»
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