2023 Schedule of Events
Now back in person, the 2023 Trade Summit will be better and busier than ever before. Network, learn, and explore innovative products and services in the agribusiness industry. Check back soon for complete session details.
0800-0830
Breakfast and Welcome
Keep your mind sharp and your energy levels high throughout the day! Begin the day with a healthy breakfast and you’ll be better prepared to engage with your colleagues, absorb new information, and make meaningful connections.
Renee Targos, editor of AgriBusiness Global, will provide an overview of the exciting topics and events that will be covered over the next two days. In this session, you will get a sneak peek into the agenda, learn about the keynote speaker and other presentations, and get to know your fellow delegates. Renee will provide an overview of the emerging trends in the industry and how the 2023 Trade Summit will address them.
0830-0915
Keynote Presentation: Recent Developments and Future Outlook for the Crop Protection and Seed Industries
Sponsored by
A look at recent key developments in the crop protection and seeds industries driving the current market, as well as a detailed look at the key drivers behind future development, touching on regulation, crop economics, biologicals, new technologies, and more.
0915
Trade Show Opens
0915-1200
Exhibit Hall: Networking and Meetings
Connect with leading agribusiness companies, explore innovative products and services, and exchange ideas with exhibitors. In addition to visiting the exhibit hall, delegates can participate in one-on-one meetings with exhibitors, network with fellow delegates, and source new business opportunities. This is a great chance to discover the latest trends and technologies in the industry, expand your professional network, and establish new partnerships.
1200-1330
Lunch (on your own)
This break in the agenda will provide delegates with time to have lunch on their own and recharge before the afternoon sessions.
1330-1400
China Update: Foresight of China Agrochemical Supply
The overall China society is gradually recovering to the post-COVID-19 stage. However, due to sluggish overseas market demand, channel inventories are already occupying at high levels after the bullwhip-effective purchases in the first half of 2022. As a result, overseas procurement is getting cautious in 2023.
In 2023, “Red Ocean” is arguably the word of the year in the Chinese supply market. Overcapacity is dragging down the competitiveness of Chinese supply and eating the industry’s gross margins. India’s supply also has had a degree of impact on Chinese pesticide suppliers.
Join this discussion of the impact of the Chinese companies’ cost advantages, technological innovation, and organizational changes that will overlap to create a new competitiveness that will re-influence the global agrochemical market landscape.
Moderator: Renee Targos, AgriBusiness Global Editor, Meister Media Worldwide
1400-1430
India Update: Expansion, Backward Integration, and Ag Tech
Join three of India’s leaders in crop protection as they discuss the success and challenges of India’s crop protection industry covering strategies for backward integration, building expansion, research and development labs and ag technology.
Moderator: Dan Jacobs, AgriBusiness Global Senior Editor, Meister Media Worldwide
1430-1500
Global Reformation of Regulation
From biostimulants to chemical crop protection, bringing new products to market costs millions and takes several years, often bankrupting start-up companies and preventing innovative products ever getting into the hands of growers, who are striving to increase yields and abide to sustainable methods. Hear from a panel of experts about any headway in streamlining regulations in different regions of the world.
Moderator: Renee Targos, AgriBusiness Global Editor, Meister Media Worldwide
1500-1730
Exhibit Hall: Meetings and Networking
Don’t miss out on this opportunity for networking, business sourcing, and engaging with exhibitors.
1730-1900
Cocktail Reception
Delegates, exhibitors, sponsors, and speakers are invited to join us for our networking cocktail reception. This is a great opportunity to unwind, connect with fellow delegates, build relationships, and discuss the day’s insights and experiences over drinks and appetizers.
Sponsored by:
0815-900
Breakfast
Join us for breakfast before the final day of the 2023 Trade Summit begins. This is a perfect time to build upon the conversations and new connections made on day 1 and fuel up before exploring the exhibit hall and participating in business meetings.
0900
Trade Show Opens
0900-1200
Exhibit Hall: Networking and Meetings
Explore products, meet with exhibitors, and source new business opportunities during this dedicated time for meetings, networking, and business development.
1200-1330
Lunch (on your own)
This break in the agenda will provide delegates with time to have lunch on their own and recharge before the afternoon meetings and sessions.
1330-1400
Black Swans of 2023: Looking Ahead to 2024
Gain expert insights for facing some of the 2023’s Black Swans that include supply chain disruptions, energy costs, inflation/stagflation, and bank closures. Find out how to manage the controllables and uncontrollables and create a plan for surviving a challenging year with possible future repercussions.
Moderator: Eric Sfiligoj, CropLife Editor, Meister Media Worldwide
1400-1430
Mending the Great Biological/Chemical Divide
Nanotechnology, regenerative agriculture, regulations, and ag tech—are all affecting the development of agriculture. As growers face increasing yields for a growing population and consumers demand sustainable agricultural practices, find out how government investments, M&A, and new science may be mending the great divide between chemical and biologicals.
Moderator:
Renee Targos, AgriBusiness Global Editor, Meister Media Worldwide
Stephen Pearce
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
Chemovateq Swiss AG Investments
Pedro Juan
Head of Food Chain Management
Certis Belchim
Mariola Kopcinski
Global Business Manager AgroChemicals
Ingevity
1430-1500
AgroChemical International Trade
Join this session to get DeLisi’s take on a variety of topics that include import and export patterns, China 301 tariffs, duty suspensions, Mexico’s ban on glyphosate and GMO corn, Russia/Ukraine impact on agrochemicals and several other topics.
Moderator: Eric Sfiligoj, CropLife Editor, Meister Media Worldwide
1500-1530
Ag Tech: Advancements in Formulation with Drone Applications
Hear from cutting-edge drone manufacturers and adjuvant formulators as to how drone technology and other ag tech will provide opportunities for new formulations and partnerships in the near future.
Moderator: Dan Jacobs, AgriBusiness Global Senior Editor, Meister Media Worldwide
1530-1730
Exhibit Hall: Networking and Meetings
Make the most of this final opportunity to network, close deals, and set up future meetings with industry leaders and fellow delegates.
1730
2023 Trade Summit Concludes
Thank you for joining us–we look forward to seeing you at our next event. Safe travels!