Several professors and researchers made key note speeches and scientific papers. Among them, Professor Suleman Sultan from Jimma University Institute of Pharmaceuticals appreciated ASTU’s initiative and encouraged the university to realize this ambitious and decisive milestone. He reiterated that there is a gap in taking this issue at national level. The professor reiterated that ASTU shall shoulder this national agenda. The scholar made it evident that this field has got a potential for huge investment as over four billion people across the globe depend on it. Professor Suleman has vowed to support IPS in realize this overarching project. All presenters emphasized the need to enhance the role of traditional medicine in the national healthcare system.