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

Agro-CTL

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.

Derek Oliphant
Co-Founder
AgbioInvestor
Allister Phillips
Co-Founder
AgbioInvestor

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

David Li
Marketing Director
SPM Biosciences
Adrienne Chang
General Manager, International Business
Sino-Agri Leading Biosciences, Ltd., Co.
Norman Wu
Commercial Vice President
CAC Nantong Chemical Co., Ltd

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

Atul Churiwal
Managing Director
Krishi Rasayan Exports Pvt. Ltd.
Narayanan Nair
Head of Intl. Sales & Marketing
Gharda Chemicals Limited
Chief Marketing Officer
Tagros Chemicals India Pvt Lt

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

Dr. Piyatida Pukclai
Regulatory Policy Manager
Knoell
Robert Kiefer
General Manager
REACH24H USA Inc.
Executive Director/CEO
SmartTox Consulting Company

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:
SML - Cocktail Reception logo

reception photo

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

Bob Trogele
Chief Operating Officer/Executive Vice President
AMVAC

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

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

Jim DeLisi
Owner
Fanwood Chemical

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

Scott Tann
North America Business Manager
Lamberti USA

Dr. Piyatida Pukclai
Regulatory Policy Manager
Knoell

Arthur Erickson
CEO/Co-Founder
Hylio, Inc. 

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!