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CONFERENCE DAY 4 | FORUM DAY 2 | TUESDAY, 20 JUNE |
TIME | SESSIONS | SPEAKERS |
Tuesday, 20 June Christchurch Town Hall | Registration Doors open. Join us early for espresso coffee, tea, HempNZ smoothies, and Chia Sisters Mum's Muesli |
Tuesday, 20 June Limes Room | STUDENT CASE COMPETITION FINALS Undergraduates Sponsored by Bayer |
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Tuesday, 20 June Main Stage, James Hay Theatre | SESSION 1: RETHINKING SYSTEMS How to think differently about our systems and processes to overcome challenges and tackle our biggest issues. |
Moving from food security to nutrition security A food system can only be truly sustainable if it delivers adequate nutrition to every individual it serves. This key, but often overlooked, aspect of (nutritional) sustainability is as important as environmental and economic sustainability. Prof McNabb will demonstrate how we can move from discussing food security to discussing nutrition security, at the resolution of individual macro and micronutrients that we need to be adequately fed, and not at risk of the health complications that accompany inadequate nutrition. | Warren McNabb, Professor of Nutritional Sciences, Riddet Institute |
Practical profitable solutions for the farm The three pillars of Fonterra long-term plans are a continued focus on New Zealand milk; to be a leader in sustainability; and be a leader in dairy innovation and science. Improving Fonterra's already world-leading carbon footprint requires an integrated approach across all three pillars. For greenhouse gas reducing solutions to be practical and profitable for the farm they must be good for the cow, good for the milk, good for the farmer and good for the planet, what we refer to as the Good4s. Examples of how Fonterra is using the Good4s to test a wide range of solutions will be discussed. | Jeremy Hill, Chief Science and Technology Officer, Fonterra |
2021 Success Story | Sandhya Sriram, CEO and Co-founder, Shiok Meats |
A meaningful plan to address food waste Food waste is the winnable, actionable challenge that can slow climate change, reduce the cost of living and ensure all food we grow is eaten so that people are not going hungry. Prevention of wasted food is the low hanging fruit of our time, the challenge we can sink our teeth into now and reap the benefits tomorrow. Join Kaitlin, ED of NZ Champions 12.3 a charity that elevates and connects evidenced solutions to enable a resilient food system, as she walks us through actionable opportunities across the supply chain. | Kaitlin Dawson, Executive Director, NZ Food Waste Champions 12.3 |
Nathalie Whitaker, Co-founder, Toha |
Traci Houpapa, MNZM JP; Waikato Maniapoto, Taranaki, Tūwharetoa; Chair, Federation of Māori Authorities |
Tuesday, 20 June VIRTUAL | MORNING TEA Attendee networking session |
Tuesday, 20 June | SESSION 2: QUESTIONING ASSUMPTIONS Whether it’s what we value in terms of sustainability, what forestry-based climate solutions look like, or what space has to do with agriculture, these speakers are coming at things from a different — and powerful — angle. |
A fireside chat with the co-founder of AllBirds Tim Brown went from being a professional football player to co-founding AllBirds: one of the biggest sustainability-focused retail success stories ever. Join this fireside chat with him and MC Jack Tame to learn more about his journey — and what not to do when you're trying to build a climate-friendly brand. | Tim Brown, Co-founder, Allbirds |
Transforming landscape design for climate change mitigation and rural resilience When we think about forestry for wood products and carbon capture, we usually think of large, monoculture pine forests. Sam McNally and his team at Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research think there's a better way to manage landscapes to mitigate climate change and provide additional co-benefits to maintain rural livelihoods. Overseas evidence backs them up — but will it work in New Zealand? | Sam McNally, Senior Researcher, Manaaki Whenua |
Inbal Becker-Reshef, Director, NASA Harvest |
Tuesday, 20 June | BREAKOUT SESSIONS Go deep with some of the most critical topics shaping the future of food and fibre. |
Tuesday, 20 June Main Stage, James Hay Theatre | The messy reality of working in true partnership Environment Canterbury and Waitaha's papatipu rūnanga have been working on a partnership approach aimed at developing a new environmental direction for the region. But what does it mean to work in true partnership — and what does it mean for you? Join Peter Scott and Liz Brown, the co-chairs of Te Rōpū Tuia (councillor/rūnanga co-governance entity), and Stefanie Rixecker, CEO of Environment Canterbury, to learn more about the not-so-straightforward journey to true partnership. | Hosted by Stefanie Rixecker Featuring Peter Scott and Liz Brown |
Tuesday, 20 June Limes Room | Supporting the ag innovation ecosystem We're at the E Tipu IFAMA World Conference because we believe in the potential of the sector. So how can we make the most of the opportunities ahead? Get inspired by some of our brightest agri-preneurs at this joint session run by E Tipu Foundation Partner AGMARDT and Sprout Agritech, and walk away with tangible and practical steps you can take to grow your own ideas and develop your entrepreneurship and leadership capabilities. | Hosted by Lee-Ann Marsh Featuring:
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Tuesday, 20 June VIRTUAL | Transforming a national food system How can a nation with agribusiness at its heart balance the needs of its communities, its producers, its environment, and its international markets? In this workshop, The Aotearoa Circle will present a brief update of the national Mana Kai and agri-adaptation roadmap initiatives launched in 2022 and 2023 respectively, showcasing the power of a food-system movement backed through interdisciplinary collaboration and a Te ao Māori framework. In the second half of the workshop, attendees will be invited to contribute their thoughts, ideas and insights through collaborative co-design using an interactive platform. These contributions will be shared post-conference, and insights embedded in the future development of the project workstreams. Join us in the workshop to directly input the design of meaningful action for delivering a positive impact to the Aotearoa New Zealand food system. Q&A session with Day Two speakers | Hosted by Jack Keeys |
Tuesday, 20 June Limes Room | LUNCH | STUDENT CASE COMPETITION FINALS Post-graduates Sponsored by Bayer |
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Tuesday, 20 June | SESSION 4: THE SOLUTIONS ARE HERE From fibre to beef to seafood, we have what we need right in front of us to adapt to our changing world and build a thriving future. |
Innovations in fibre When most of us think about fibre, we think about fabrics: clothes, carpets, bedding, upholstery. But fibre can be used for so much more. Join an extraordinary panel of fibre innovators, hosted by The Country's Jamie Mackay, to reimagine what's possible. | Hosted by Jamie Mackay, The Country Featuring:
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Net Carbon Zero Beef: The journey to ‘nature positive’ Nicola Johnston believes New Zealand has a once in a generation opportunity to position itself as the world’s leading nature positive food producer, and the company she works for, Silver Fern Farms, believes the same. They're working to ensure their farmers are climate innovators and that agriculture is part of the solution to the climate crisis. Join her to hear how, led by consumer insights and purpose, Silver Fern Farms created Net Carbon Zero Beef — and how they're not stopping there. | Nicola Johnston, GM Growth, Silver Fern Farms |
Big ocean, big opportunity, big responsibility When it comes to food, fibre, and climate change, New Zealanders tend to look inland. Volker Kuntzsch, CEO of Cawthron Institute, former CEO of Sanford, believes that the biggest opportunity of our lifetimes is to turn 180 degrees and look to the sea. Join him to find out why, and whether the oceans could hold the answers to some of our greatest challenges. | Volker Kuntzsch, CEO, Cawthron Institute |
Tuesday, 20 June 16:00 Christchurch Town Hall Foyer | AFTERMATCH / NETWORKING Join your fellow attendees for networking with drinks and canapés in the foyer. |
Tuesday, 20 June 17:30 - 20:30 Limes Room | PRESIDENTIAL BANQUET / IFAMA 2023 AWARDS The Presidential Banquet is a gala affair that includes the presentation of several awards including the winners of the 2023 Student Case Competition, the Best Paper, Best Case Study, Fellows Award, Rising Star Award, Distinguished Service Awards and more. |
Distinguished Service Award The Distinguish Service Award is reserved for individual(s), in the hosting country of the annual IFAMA conference whose pioneering contributions have made significant and transformational impacts to the global food and agribusiness system. The recipients’ accomplishments are measurable, quantifiable, or otherwise demonstrated in terms of enhanced food security, health, nutrition, quality of life and well-being.
Fellows Award
Rising Star Award
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