1. Basalt conference
    1. DAY 1 - Program
    2. DAY 2 - Program
    3. DAY 3 - Program
    4. Full program
    5. Chart of organizing committee
    6. Event organization chart
    7. Terms and conditions of participation
    8. Deotological code
    9. Main elevations (mountains) of Cape Verde
    10. Glossary
    11. Frequently asked questions
    12. Key Dates
  2. Round table
    1. The program of round table
    2. Consumption of fertilizers in ECOWAS
    3. International fertilizer Consumption
    4. The main constituent elements of basalt
    5. Main benefits of basalt powder in agriculture
    6. Purpose of the round table
    7. Participants
    8. Round table discussion guide
    9. How the debates work
    10. Planned text
    11. Key Dates
  3. Basalt powder
    1. Application in agriculture
    2. Environmental impact
    3. Food quality
    4. Agricultural income
    5. Production cost
    6. Main benefits
    7. Soil remineralisation
    8. Increases nutritional value
    9. Current state of the research
    10. Brazil case study
    11. Reconstruction of soil
    12. Basalt agromineral potential
    13. Fertilization of agricultural soils
    14. Protection of the environment
    15. Agricultural profitability
    16. Brazil a case study
  4. Basalt fiber
    1. Market segments
    2. Basalt fiber composite bar
    3. Basalt fiber geogrid
    4. Basalt Fiber Composite
    5. Basalt fiber composite tile
    6. Basalt fiber roving
    7. Automotive and transportation
    8. Building and construction
    9. Aerospace and defense
    10. Energy generation
  5. Cape Verde in figures
    1. Number of companies in Cape Verde
    2. Renewable energy penetration rate
    3. Tourism activity in Cape Verde
    4. Agricultural production
    5. People with mobile phone availability
    6. Population using a safe source of drinking water
    7. Population with access to electricity
    8. People with mobile phone availability
    9. Access to butane gas
  6. Opportunities
    1. Opportunity to import
    2. Opportunity to export
    3. Search for technical assistance
    4. Technical assistance offer
    5. Business partnership
    6. Agricultural equipment
    7. Search for partnerships
    8. Offer of partnerships
    9. All opportunities
    10. Terms and conditions
  7. Online Registration
    1. Conference registration
    2. Round table registration
    3. Hotel registration
    4. Flights registration
    5. Catering registration
    6. Transferts registration
    7. Cost of participation
    8. Cancellation policy
    9. Payment options
  8. Registration form
    1. Conference form
    2. Round table form
    3. Hotel form
    4. Flights form
    5. Catering form
    6. Transferts form
    7. Cost of participation
    8. Cancellation policy
    9. Payment options
  • BASALT THE WEALTH OF NATIONSINTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON BASALT
  • BASALT THE WEALTH OF NATIONSBASALT THE CAPE VERDE BEAUTY
  • BASALT THE WEALTH OF NATIONSRESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
  • BASALT THE WEALTH OF NATIONSBASALT AND THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
  • BASALT THE WEALTH OF NATIONSBASALT AND AGRICULTURAL PROFITABILITY
  • BASALT THE WEALTH OF NATIONSBASALT AND FOOD QUALITIES
  • BASALT THE WEALTH OF NATIONSBASALT IN TECHNOLOGICAL AND INDUSTRIAL INNOVATION


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«International Conference on Application of Basalt Powder in Agriculture
Its advantages as fertilizer for agriculture»
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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.

Preamble
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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».

Main objective of the event
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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.

Operation of The Programme
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THE PROGRAMME OPERATION
The International Conference on «APPLICATION OF BASALT POWDER IN AGRICULTURE - Its advantages as fertilizer for agriculture » is organized in 8 (eight) thematic conferences and 2 (two) panels, with a duration of three days. Each moderator has the initial 10 minutes to enter the theme.

»After the intervention of the Speakers invited to each panel or conference, there will be a debate in which participants in general will have the opportunity to intervene actively.

»At the Conference, the Speaker, who will be a reference specialist on each theme, will have 1 hour and 45 minutes to present his theme, including the debate period.

»Registration, paper submission, as well as complete information, are accessible on the website www.basaltconference.com. Additional information may also be obtained through the e-mail address events@basaltconference.com or other contacts inserted in the said website, namely the Technical Secretariat of the Event.

»Also part of the event is a social programme where participants, in general, and guests, in particular, can enjoy a pleasant stay in Cabo Verde before, during and after the three-day event.

»For the participants in the event, the Organization and the partner airlines of the event organize flights originating in each of the countries of the participants to Cape Verde, both ways.For more information, please click here    .

»For those participating in the event and traveling in countries, making stops, before arriving in Cape Verde, the Organization and partner hotels organized accommodation and transfers in the countries of call, between airports and hotels, in both directions, as well as services catering and leisure programs in case of need.For more information, please click here    .

»Several packages and programmes of guided visits to the main points of tourist attraction, both in the city of Praia (capital of Cabo Verde) and in other Islands, are also available. Guided tours will also be organized at some basalt exploration sites in Cabo Verde.

»At night two periods of social programmes are reserved. On the first day of the event, a welcome reception will be organized for the delegations participating in the event and on the last day of the event there will be a gala dinner.

»The Technical Secretariat of the event will be permanently accessible and available to meet all the special needs of the participants in the event in question.

Conference framework
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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».

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Conference speaker guidelines
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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.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION


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REGISTRATION FEES
1. Participants must complete the online form above, indicate the reference of the chosen package, attach proof of payment and send it.

2. As an alternative to online registration, participants must access the registration form available on this Link, choose the desired Pack, complete the registration form, sign it and attach it with the payment receipt and send it to the e-mail: finance@basaltconference.com/

3. Students, teachers, researchers, environmental technicians and farmers must attach proof of these qualities in order to benefit from the special conditions, which are provided, when accessing the International Conference on application of basalt rock powder in agriculture.

4. Registrations made before June 30, 2022 can be paid up to 3 installments, free interests.

 ■ The participant will receive a confirmation of his registration by e-mail.

ITEM AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS AND RESEARCHERS
Early
until July 31		 Regular
August 01 - August 31		 Late
later September 01
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
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
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
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
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
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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who can participate in the Event?
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Universities, scientists, research and development centres, academics, students, companies, business associations, farmers, researchers, public and private entities interested in the supply and demand of business opportunities; supply and demand of business partnerships and experts; supply and demand of products (all types); supply and demand of services (all types); supply and demand of equipment (all types), as well as the general public of any country with which the Republic of Cabo Verde has a relationship can participate in the event.

How can I participate?
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To participate in the event «click here» and follow the Steps indicated.

In you need support please contact us by «clicking here».

Where can I get a visa to enter and stay in Cabo Verde?
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Entry visas to the territory of the Republic of Cabo Verde are obtained upon arrival in Cabo Verde, at the airport. For all information regarding visas for entry and stay in Cabo Verde, please «click here».

"See here" the summary of relevant legislation in Cabo Verde. «clicking here».

If you need support in organizing your trip, please «contact us».

Not being a guest speaker, can I present a communication at the event?
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Anyone who is properly registered to participate in the event and wishes to present a communication in the event can do so. However, the theme of the communication should be related to the theme of the event and the communication should be a vehicle for disseminating innovation.

The communication should be sent to the Organization in advance and will be previously evaluated by the Scientific Committee of the event.

In what language can I submit my communication?
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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.

How do I organize my air travel to participate in the event?
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The event has an official carrier of the event on all its routes. See here the conditions.

For routes where the official carrier of the event does not operate and the Organization does not make available to you partner carriers, you can and should consult your usual carrier.

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How do I organise my stay in Cabo Verde during the event?
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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, «contact us».

Which currencies can I use in Cabo Verde for eventual payments that I will have to make?
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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

What are the advantages of participating in the event?
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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.

Regional market
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    HISTORY

    The Cape Verde archipelago was discovered in the year 1460 by Italian and Portuguese navigators, without any evidence of human presence before that date. The island of Santiago was the most suitable island for occupation. Thus, its settlement in 1462, that is to say 562 years ago, makes Cape Verde an ancient nation and a very young country. Given their strategic position, on the routes that linked Europe, Africa and Brazil, the islands served as a commercial and supply warehouse, with particular emphasis on the slave trade.

    The archipelago subsequently became a center of concentration and transit for men, plants and animals.

    With the abolition of the slave trade and the constant deterioration of climatic conditions, Cape Verde went into decline and began to live on the basis of a poor and subsistence economy.

    The Europeans and the free slaves of the African coast merged into a single people, the Cape Verdeans, with their own way of being and living, and Creole became the language of the majority mestizo community.

    The independence of Cape Verde was proclaimed on July 5, 1975.

    In 1991, following the first multi-party elections held in the country, a parliamentary democracy was established with all the institutions of a modern democracy.

    Today, Cape Verde is a country of social stability and peace, enjoying the respect of the international community, businesses, investors and international financial institutions.

    Overcoming the limitations of its internal market, Cape Verde integrates some of the most important economic blocks, giving it even more importance of its strategic geo-economic dimension in the regional and international context, namely: the Economic Community of Africa, ECOWAS; the European Union through a Special Partnership Agreement with the European Union; AGOA, with the United States of America; the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries, of which Brazil is also an integral part.


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     PRAIA CITY

    CABO VERDE

     

     VENUE
     NOBLE HALL OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF CABO VERDE
     DAY 1
     SEPTEMBER - 26 - 2022

     

     07:00
     ACCREDITATION

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    OPENING CEREMONY
    A pre-programmed Business Round, which will be held on March 19, 2022. Each participating company will have a pre-defined deadline for the presentation of the products, services and business partnership opportunities that it wishes to submit to the others present.

     

     08:00 - 08:30
    OPENING CEREMONY

    DAY 1: Programme
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    EVENT - BASALT CONFERENCE

    MONDAY, 26 SEPTEMBER, 2022 TO WEDNESDAY 28 SEPTEMBER, 2022
    MONDAY, 26 SEPTEMBER, 2022

    ACCREDITATION:
    FROM 07:00
    OPENING CEREMONY
    08:00 - 08h30
    CONFERENCE I - THEME
    START
    END
    COFFE BREAK
    «THE CURRENT STATE OF THE RESEARCH OF THE USE OF BASALT POWDER AND THE CONSOLIDATION OF ITS APPLICATION IN AGRICULTURE» 08h30 10h15 10h15 - 10h45
    08h30 - 09h45:
    Speakers:
    Moderator:
    09h45 - 10h15: Debate
    COFFE BREAK: 10h15 - 10h45
    CONFERENCE II - THEME
    START
    END
    LUNCH
    «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
    10h45 - 12h00:
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    Moderator:
    12h00 - 12h30: Debate
    12:30 - 14:00 LUNCH
    CONFERENCE III - THEME
    START
    END
    COFFE BREAK
    «RECONSTRUCTION OF THE SOIL AND ENVIRONMENT THROUGH FINELY CRUSHED ROCKS TO INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY AND FOOD QUALITY» 14:00 15:30 15:30 - 15:45
    14h00 - 15h00:
    Speakers:
    Moderator:
    15h00 - 15h30: Debate
    COFFE BREAK: 15h30 - 15h45
    CONFERENCE IV - THEME
    START
    END
    WELCOME RECEPTION
    «USE OF BASALT POWDER IN AGRICULTURE - Case Study» 16h15 18h00 20h00 - 22h30
    16h15 - 17h30:
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    Moderator:
    17:30 - 18:00: Debate
    20h00 - 22h30 WELCOME RECEPTION

    DAY 2: Programme
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    EVENT - BASALT CONFERENCE

    MONDAY, 14 MARCH, 2022 TO WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH, 2022
    TUESDAY, 15 MARCH, 2022

    ACCREDITATION:
    FROM 07:00
    CONFERENCE V - THEME
    START
    END
    COFFE BREAK
    «THE CHALLENGES OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: The need for nutrient management in agriculture» 08h30 10h15 10h15 - 10h45
    08h30 - 09h45:
    Speakers:
    Moderator:
    09h45 - 10h15: Debate
    10h15 - 10h45: COFFE BREAK
    CONFERENCE VI - THEME
    START
    END
    LUNCH
    «SOIL FERTILIZATION WITH ROCK POWDER AND FOOD PRODUCTION» 10h30 12h15 12:15 - 13:45
    10h30 - 12h00:
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    Moderator:
    12h00 - 12h15: Debate
    12:15 - 13:45 LUNCH
    PANEL I - THEME
    START
    END
    COFFE BREAK
    «BASALT: AGROMINERAL POTENTIAL AND POSSIBILITIES OF A PRODUCTIVE CHAIN» 13:45 15:30 15:30 - 15:45
    13h45 - 15h00:
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    Moderator:
    15h00 - 15h30: Debate
    COFFE BREAK: 15h30 - 15h45
    CONFERENCE VII - THEME
    START
    END
    COFFE BREAK
    «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
    17:30 – 17:45: COFFE BREAK
    PANEL III - THEME
    START
    END
    FREE TIME
    «BASALTS: AGROMINERAL POTENTIAL AND PRODUCTIVE CHAIN OPPORTUNITIES» 17:45 19:30 >19:30
    17:45 – 19:00:
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    19h00 - 19h30: Debate
    >19:30: FREE TIME

    DAY 3: Programme
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    EVENT - ROUND TABLE OF INTEGRATION AND DEBATES

    MONDAY, 14 MARCH, 2022 TO WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH, 2022
    WEDNESDAY, 16 MARCH, 2022

    ACCREDITATION:
    FROM 07:00
    ROUND TABLE - THEME I
    START
    END
    COFFE BREAK
    «Research, Legislation, Regulation and Technology of «Rochagem»» 08h00 09h30 09h30 - 09h45
    08h00 - 09h00:
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    Moderator:
    09h00 - 09h30: Debate
    COFFE BREAK: 09h30 - 09h45
    ROUND TABLE - THEME II
    START
    END
    COFFE BREAK
    «Fertilization of agricultural soils and protection of the environment» 09h45 11h15 11:15 – 11:30
    09h45 - 10h45:
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    10h45 - 11h15: Debate
    11:15 - 11:30 COFFE BREAK
    ROUND TABLE - THEME III
    START
    END
    LUNCH
    «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
    COFFE BREAK: 13h00 - 14h30
    ROUND TABLE - THEME IV
    START
    END
    Welcome dinner
    «Agricultural profitability and quality control of food produced» 14h30 16h00 20h30 - 23h30
    14h30 - 15h30:
    Speakers:
    Moderator:
    15:30 - 16:00: Debate
    16:00 – 16:15: Closing Session of the Basalt Conference
    20h00 - 22h30 Welcome dinner «THE FLAVORS OF ECOWAS»

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      BASALT THE WEALTH OF NATIONSTHE EVENT« APPLICATION OF BASALT POWDER IN AGRICULTURE AND BASALT FIBER IN INDUSTRY»
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      • THE BASALT POWDER

        Basalt is a magnesium-rich primitive rock containing also Silicon, Iron and Calcium and Trace minerals. It is a natural product, environmentally friendly with no elutriation/leaching into ground water. It is also non-toxic and safe to aquatic animals and plant-life.

        We are fortunate to have an excellent supply of raw basalt rock which we dry, crush and screen into various grades for a number of different industries at ...

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      • THE BENEFITS OF BASALT POWDER

        Basalt powder will recondition the soil naturally, giving healthier plants, fruit and vegetables and higher yields, faster.

        Basalt powder is a soil enhancer and 100% remineraliser consisting of natural organic minerals.

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      • THE CONSTITUENT ELEMENTS OF BASALT

        Silicates are necessary in building plant protein and in the synthesis of certain vitamins in plants. Silicates function as a vital element in protecting plants against insects and fungi attack, strengthening qualities and have been found to influence other minerals useful in plant metabolism...

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      • BASALT POWDER AND FOOD QUALITY

        Basalt Powder supply for Industrials and Agriculture.

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      • BASALT POWDER AND ENVIRONMENT

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      • BP AND AGRICULTURAL PROFITABILITY

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      • THE BASALT FIBER

        Basalt is a mineral of volcanic origin, dark or black. It is a heavy, tenacious and resilient rock. Its density is approximately 5% higher than that of glass.

        Basalt fiber results from the treatment of basaltic rock, composed of minerals such as plagioclase, pyroxene and olivine. As a by-product of basalt's own casting process (single ingredient used in fiber production), basalt fiber is of superior quality to other known fibers for ...

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      • THE CHARACTERISTICS OF BASALT FIBER

        In the industrial field, for example, basalt wool is produced by the melting of the basaltic rock at high temperatures, typically at 1450 º C, and is subsequently transformed into fibres by a centrifuging process.

        These fibres have excellent chemical and thermal resistance, besides having low thermal conductivity associated to a perfect acoustic absorption. Basalt fibres ...

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      • THE BASALT FIBER APPLICATIONS

        Production of high quality textile fibers, floor tiles, acid-resistant equipment for heavy industrial use, namely: Aerospace application; Agriculture; Automotive and Transportation; Building and Infrastructure; Energy; Pipes and Tanks; Marine; Sports and Recreation; basalt plastic pipers, basalt plastic reinforcement bars, basalt fiber roofing felt (ruberoid), basalt laminate used as a protective coating, heat-insulating basalt fiber materials...

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      • ADVANTAGES OF BASALT FIBER

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      • BASALT FIELDS IN CAPE VERDE

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      • SPEC OF BASALT IN CAPE VERDE

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