Schedule

Check in at the Trade Summit Registration Desk to pick up your name badge, maps, and other important event information. Name badges MUST always be worn throughout the event for access to the exhibit hall, sessions, meeting rooms, and networking events.

Note: Identification is required at badge pickup and there will be a $500 fee for lost badges and reprints. Badges are non-transferable.

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Start your day with a healthy breakfast and you’ll be better prepared to engage with your colleagues, absorb new information, and make meaningful connections.

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.

Short, sharp, and insightful — these 10-minute interviews with biological companies deliver quick perspectives on what’s happening now and what’s coming next. Hear from the following companies:

• Chengdu Newsun
• Rovensa Next
• Rainbow Agro / Rainbow BIO
• Humintech

Catch them live at the event or streaming on LinkedIn.

This break in the agenda will provide delegates with time to have lunch on their own and recharge before the afternoon sessions.

We open ABG Trade Summit by recognizing the visionaries setting the pace for agriculture’s future. The AgriBusiness Visionary Awards celebrate leaders whose innovation and strategic foresight are advancing crop protection, plant health, biologicals, and ag tech, and redefining what leadership looks like in a rapidly evolving industry.

Which global powerhouse will define the future of ag input sourcing — India or China? In this fast-paced, interactive session, two expert teams go head to head in a live debate and trivia challenge, breaking down the realities behind cost, innovation, regulation, and supply chain resilience. As global tensions reshape trade flows and input costs, we’ll also examine how geopolitical dynamics, including the potential impact of U.S.–Iran conflict, could influence manufacturing, energy prices, and supply chain stability across both regions. 

Test your own knowledge alongside the panel as we bring the audience into the action with real-time questions, surprises, and prizes. Expect sharp insights, candid perspectives, and a few competitive sparks as we explore what’s next for these two critical markets. 

Featuring regional experts representing both India and China, with live audience participation and prizes.

Top-tier restructuring of the global crop protection market is turning former rivals into high-potential collaborators. While fundraising is challenging for biological companies in 2026, targeted opportunities persist for those positioned to move decisively. Emerging chemistries from China present a compelling frontier, particularly as the industry seeks effective replacements for increasingly restricted active ingredients. The convergence of biologicals with next-generation chemistries is unlocking more agile go-to-market and supply chain strategies. Learn about the unexpected opportunities for your business in this changing market.

Getting shelf space with ag retailers isn’t just about having data — it’s about having the right data. In this session, we break down what truly resonates with retailers when evaluating new products, especially biologicals. 

From multi-location, multi-year trialing to local relevance, side-by-side comparisons, and clear ROI, today’s retailers are looking for data that reduces risk and builds confidence in front of their growers. Learn how to align your data strategy with retailer expectations and turn trial results into a compelling case for distribution.

As suppliers look to scale in the U.S. market, brokers offer a flexible and powerful route to distribution — but only when approached strategically. 

This session examines how to structure broker relationships for long-term success, align incentives, and ensure your products receive the focus and support needed to compete. Gain a clearer understanding of how to drive accountability, performance, and growth within the broker model.

Gain direct access to ag retailers in this curated speed pitch experience designed to spark real business opportunities. Selected biological and crop protection companies will present their products and value propositions in concise, high-impact pitches—followed by immediate feedback from retail decision-makers.

For retailers, it’s a chance to discover new solutions and emerging innovations. For suppliers, it’s an opportunity to refine messaging, gain expert coaching, and open the door to potential partnerships.

Participation is limited; companies will be selected in advance to ensure high-quality, relevant discussions.

Join us for the Cocktail Reception to relax, network, and connect over drinks and appetizers. Don’t miss this chance to unwind, build relationships, and share the day’s highlights with fellow attendees.