Pan African Association of Recycling and Secondhand Textiles (PARST). First Conference & Inauguration:
Theme: Second Chances: Building a Greener Africa through Textile Recycling and Reuse
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
📍 Accra, Ghana | 🗓 May 5th – May 7th, 2025
| Date | Time | Activity | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, May 5 | Sub-theme: Building a Sustainable Future for Recycling and Secondhand Clothing in Africa | ||
| 08:00 AM – 09:30 AM | Networking Breakfast | Informal gathering for attendees | |
| 09:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Registration & Welcome Package Distribution | Check-in & materials collection | |
| 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | PARST Board of Directors Meeting | Internal discussions | |
| 12:30 PM – 02:00 PM | Networking Lunch | Opportunity to connect | |
| 02:30 PM – 05:00 PM | Guided Visit to Kantamanto | Tour of Africa’s largest secondhand market | |
| 06:00 PM – 08:00 PM | Welcome & Opening Reception | Special address by key stakeholders & industry leaders | |
| Tuesday, May 6 | Sub-theme: Strengthening Industry Collaboration and Policy Engagement | ||
| 08:00 AM – 09:30 AM | Networking Breakfast | Informal gathering for attendees | |
| 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Inauguration of PARST | Keynote speech & formal unveiling of the association | |
| 12:30 PM – 02:00 PM | Networking Lunch | Opportunity to connect | |
| 02:00 PM – 05:00 PM | General Session: Challenges & Opportunities in the Industry | Panel discussion with industry experts & policymakers | |
| 05:00 PM | Adjourn for the Day | Evening Open – Attendees on their own | |
| Wednesday, May 7 | Sub-theme: Recognizing Excellence & Charting the Future | ||
| 08:00 AM – 09:30 AM | Networking Breakfast | Informal gathering for attendees | |
| 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Panel Presentations | Innovative approaches to recycling & circular economy in Africa | |
| 12:30 PM – 02:00 PM | Networking Lunch | Opportunity to connect | |
| 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM | Citations and Recognitions Ceremony | Honoring industry champions & sustainability advocates | |
| 06:00 PM – 09:00 PM | Closing Networking Reception & Dinner | Cultural performances & closing remarks | |
| End of Conference |