One Night in Simiyu
October 16, 2026 — World Food Day· Simiyu Region, the heart of Tanzania's cotton belt. The Lake Zone Agricultural Forum by day, the Grand Awards Ceremony by night — 500+ delegates from all six regions, live on YouTube and national broadcast.
📺 Watch Live
The official YouTube livestream link will appear here on ceremony day, with simulcast on national broadcasters and partner radio across the six regions.
Ceremony Day Programme
- 8:00 AM
Delegate Registration & Welcome
Ceremony Grounds, SimiyuRegional delegations register; exhibition and regional pavilions open; media centre opens.
- 9:00 AM
Lake Zone Agricultural Forum
Main HallOpening plenary: 'The Lake Zone's Agricultural Transformation' — keynote speakers from all 6 regions and national leadership.
- 11:00 AM
Technical Breakout Sessions
Breakout TentsCotton & Cash Crops · Lake Victoria Fisheries & Aquaculture · Climate-Smart Agriculture · Youth & Women Agripreneurship.
- 1:00 PM
Networking Luncheon
Banquet AreaHosted luncheon for 500+ delegates; sponsor exhibition; regional networking tables; agri-investment meetings.
- 4:00 PM
Red Carpet & Grand Arrivals
Main EntranceNominees, sponsors, government leaders and VIP guests walk the Mkulima Awards red carpet before media and livestream cameras.
- 5:00 PM
Opening Ceremony
Main HallNational anthem; parade of all 6 regional delegations; addresses by the Guest of Honour and regional leadership.
- 5:30 PM
The Grand Awards Ceremony
Main HallAll 45+ awards across 9 clusters. Each category opens with a finalist documentary; sponsors present trophies; winners announced live.
- 8:30 PM
Grand Prizes
Main HallMkulima of the Year — Lake Zone Grand Prize · Lake Zone Food Hero of the Year.
- 9:00 PM
Gala Celebration
Banquet AreaLive performances; winner photography; sponsor recognition; celebration of the Lake Zone's food heroes.
- 10:30 PM
Official Close
Ceremony GroundsMedia interviews and delegate coordination.
📍 Why Simiyu?
The Mkulima Awards now travel to the farmers — and the Lake Zone Edition belongs in Simiyu, the heart of Tanzania's cotton belt and a rising force in livestock, rice and horticulture. Hosting the ceremony here puts the zonal spotlight where the work happens: on the soil, the lake and the people who feed the nation.
The exact ceremony grounds in Simiyu will be announced together with the shortlists on September 15.
🎟️ Attend
Attendance is by invitation and delegate accreditation — regional delegations, nominees, sponsors and accredited media. Register your interest below and our protocol team will follow up.