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CONFERENCE DAY 3 | FORUM DAY 1 | MONDAY, 20 JUNE |
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Monday, 20 June | Forum Welcome |
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Monday, 20 June 09:00-10:00Room: Hotel Real Intercontinental 2 and 3 | Session 1: Keynote Speech: Food 5.0: How we feed the future While experts deliberate the optimal foods required to improve and sustain human health, we’re ignoring a truth that affects us all: to support a population nearing 10 billion by 2050, agriculture must become infinitely sustainable. To feed the world, we have to grow 10,000 years’ worth of food in the next thirty years, which means farmers worldwide must increase food production by 60 to 70 percent. A small percentage of those “farmers of consequence” are being called upon to grow the vast majority of the world’s staple food supply. While mighty in their ability, they need support from people who increasingly have little understanding of how they operate. Robert Saik will take you on a journey from the “muscle era” of farming to a future where the convergence of new technologies like sensors, robotics, and machine learning make infinite sustainability achievable. With the veil lifted on modern agriculture practices, you’ll be inspired to contribute to a culture where farmers can adopt the science and tools they need to carry out their mission of feeding the planet. | KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
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Monday, 20 June 10:00 - 10:30Hotel Real Intercontinental Terrace near Real 2 & 3 | COFFEE BREAK |
Monday, 20 June 10:30 - 12:00Room: Hotel Real Intercontinental 2 and 3 | Session 2: Productivity gaps in the agri-food system: New approaches and technologies The essence of this panel is to establish the imperative of enhancing productivity gains and sustainability, particularly in emerging economies around the world, in order to achieve food security, income growth in rural areas, and provide a better response to the challenges posed by the developing climate crisis. There are huge gaps in productivity and sustainability that affect many of the countries in which agriculture still represents a significant portion of employment, and an unfortunate and unnecessary source of poverty in rural areas, malnutrition in rural and urban areas, soil degradation, water misuse and pollution, and a growing dependence on aid or international trade. The purpose of this panel is to analyze the situation with data and applied conceptual frameworks, present case examples of countries at risk and their implication for the global and local SGDs; explore what some of the proposed solutions imply in terms of fostering an enabling platform for their productive transformation; present and discuss innovative solutions based on technological and scientific innovation, on local and international policy innovations; and the best way to deploy and share them across countries and regions. Participants will better under the problems and risks affecting agricultural productivity growth and sustainability, particularly in emerging economies; and what are some key ideas and policies to foster and “new green revolution” based on science, technology, continuous innovation, and a commitment to deliver it in such a way that reaches those in need across the world. | MODERATOR:
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Monday, 20 June 12:00 - 13:30Rooms: Hotel Real Intercontinental 2 and 3 | LUNCH | STUDENT CASE COMPETITION FINALS SHOWCASE I Early Career Professionals Sponsored by Bayer |
Monday, 20 June 13:30 - 15:00Rooms: Hotel Real Intercontinental 2 and 3 | Session 3: What can spiders teach us about regenerative agriculture? Spiders are abundant predators in agricultural ecosystems – they can both help and hinder our work. But what can they teach us about regenerative agriculture? Regenerative agriculture can be a powerful tool in reducing in-field GHG emissions, cutting the environmental impact of crop protection, and empower smallholder farmers worldwide. This session explores the topic of regenerative agriculture and why it is a vital component of sustainability. Key stakeholders from Solidaridad, SAN, Triptolemos, IICA, and Bayer will discuss projects and initiatives they are conducting in the private sector and we’ll reveal just what spiders are teaching us about this topic. | MODERATOR:
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Monday, 20 June 15:00 - 15:30 |
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Monday, 20 June 15:30 - 17:00 | Session 4: The future of agri-food education Agribusiness education is a commitment to the future of the planet. The skills required of agri-food professionals are rapidly changing as we enter a new era that is growing increasingly technological and, must also become eminently sustainable. Graduates must be equipped to recognize the possibilities and take full advantage of opportunities found in global markets. Educational systems in Agribusiness must be ready to face this reality. Are our agribusiness education systems ready to take the plunge? | MODERATOR:
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Monday, 20 June 17:00 - 19:00 | Session 5: Student Case Competition Finals Showcase II 2022 marks the 16th year for the IFAMA Global Student Case Competition. Twenty teams of students and early career professionals from around the world have traveled to Costa Rica to compete in the only global case competition specifically geared for the agribusiness sector. The top advancing teams will demonstrate analytical and problem solving skills before a panel of judges. All conference attendees are invited and encouraged to attend this capstone round of the competition. Team Level: Graduate and Undergraduate | MODERATORS:
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Monday, 20 June 19:00 - 19:30 | Founder, CEO and Owner and CEO and propagandist featured in 2022 Student Case Competition |
Monday, 20 June 19:30Hotel Real Intercontinental Salón Arboleda | WELCOME COCKTAIL Sponsored by the AJE Group |
CONFERENCE DAY 4 | FORUM DAY 2 | TUESDAY, 21 JUNE |
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Tuesday, 21 June 08:30 - 10:00 Room: Hotel Real Intercontinental 2 and 3 | Session 1: Nature-positive food systems Accelerating the transition to food systems that are net-zero and nature-positive, and increase farmers' resilience requires three fundamental elements to achieve a successful transition: First is to support and include food systems and farmers as part of solutions to address climate change and nature loss. Second, to accelerate and facilitate collective action through multi-stakeholder partnerships that work with farmers to drive action and deliver on net-zero, nature-positive targets. And, third to activate a change of scale to reach consumers and most producers to move to sustainable agriculture and to support the environment. | MODERATOR:
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Tuesday, 21 June 10:00 - 10:30Room: Hotel Real Intercontinental Terrace near Real 2 & 3 | COFFEE BREAK |
Tuesday, 21 June 10:30 - 12:00 Room: Hotel Real Intercontinental 2 and 3 | Session 2: From science to business: Collaborative science in action Numerous studies highlight the need to increase food production while simultaneously reducing its environmental impact. Science-based solutions are key to developing new technologies that will achieve more sustainable agriculture. Since the late 90s, FONTAGRO has promoted multi-stakeholders teams that are discovering new knowledge, innovations and solutions. More recently, collaborations among the private sector, scientists and entrepreneurs are spawning new business. This panel shares cases from FONTAGRO and other successful case studies. | MODERATOR:
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Tuesday, 21 June 12:00 - 13:00 Room: Hotel Real Intercontinental Salón Arboleda | LUNCH — Keynote Speech |
The use of technology and innovation of GLOBALG.A.P | KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
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Tuesday, 21 June 12:00 - 13:30 | CINDE Lounge Private Event by invitation only |
Tuesday, 21 June 13:30 - 15:00 Room: Hotel Real Intercontinental 2 and 3 | Session 3: Circular economy: A new model to support social development
In a circular economy, the value of resources is maximized through sustainable design, repair, reuse, renewable resources, composting and recycling. Ideally, nothing is wasted, and the products of one industry form the resources for another, thus replacing the extraction of new resources. A successful transition to a fully circular economy requires a significant change in the way companies work as well as consumer thinking. Instead of defining success solely by last quarter's earnings, companies will need to make decisions based on the environmental and social impact of their actions. | MODERATOR:
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Tuesday, 21 June 15:00 - 15:30 Hotel Real Intercontinental Terrace near Real 2 & 3 | COFFEE BREAK |
Tuesday, 21 June 15:30 - 17:00 Room: Hotel Real Intercontinental 2 and 3 | Session 4: From pains to solutions: How to address innovation in an ESC world The world is going through a huge process of change after several events that happened in the last 5 to 10 years. Just-in-time policies are under challenge, building capacity, inventories and secure supply chains are back again in the headlines. In this new scenario of 3V’s “violent variation of the variables” innovation is crucial to adapt and to create margins. This panel will show cases of companies that are very innovative in their markets and fully driven by environmental, social and governance activities towards a ESG behavior. | MODERATOR:
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Tuesday, 21 June 17:00 - 18:30 Room: Hotel Real Intercontinental 1 or Terrace | IFAMA Young Board Networking Session |
Tuesday, 21 June Restaurant Los Faroles, Costa Rica Country Club, Escazú | IFAMA Board of Directors and Young Board Dinner (By invitation only) |
CONFERENCE DAY 5 | FORUM DAY 3 | WEDNESDAY, 22 JUNE |
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Wednesday, 22 June 08:30 - 10:00 | FELLOWS BOARD MEETING / BREAKFAST |
Wednesday, 22 June 08:30 - 10:00 | Session 1: Digital transformation in the agri-food system
In a world where new innovations appear on a weekly basis; how do we capture the insight, understand the impact, and leverage the immense opportunity presented when different innovations collide? In this interactive session, we showcase a series of emerging innovation accelerators and apply a simplified foresight impact framework to understand how emerging entrepreneurial tools and techniques could help us to achieve meaningful progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals. | MODERATOR PART 1:
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Wednesday, 22 June 10:00 - 10:30 | COFFEE BREAK |
Wednesday, 22 June 10:30 - 12:00 | Session 2: Agribusiness strategy: Pursuing sustainable growth after the pandemic During the 2020-2022 period the coronavirus pandemic, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, shaped the world economy. These events enhanced social unrest and political risk, disrupted global value chains, and caused supply bottlenecks and extreme price volatility. Meanwhile, pressures for business to improve sustainable practices have intensified. Agribusiness, responsible for a high share of deforestation in the developing world, as well as water resource depletion and CO2 emissions, is becoming a common target of criticism. How can agribusinesses adapt to this context? Can sustainability, resilience and efficiency co-exist? | MODERATOR:
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Wednesday, 22 June 12:00 - 13:30 | LUNCH — Keynote Speaker Sponsored by Cargill |
Supply Chain Disruptions Join us in a conversation about the prolonged challenges the world is facing with the Supply Chain disruptions with one of Cargill’s Operational Director in Latam. | KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
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Wednesday, 22 June 13:30 | TRANSPORTATION TO INCAE BUSINESS SCHOOL |
Wednesday, 22 June 14:30 - 15:00 | COFFEE BREAK Sponsored by Café Britt |
Wednesday, 22 June 15:00 - 16:30 | Session 3: Case Study Showcase: Cacao Oro This case recreates the decision that Cacao Oro was facing in 2018 about choosing an appropriate business strategy to become one of the largest cocoa producers in the world. Giif Laube, the Operations Manager, had identified three different options. First, to specialize in “conventional” cocoa, with moderate prices and high-volume transactions. Second, to specialize in "fine" cocoa, with lower-volume/higher-price and barriers to entry. Finally, to enter the market under a "hybrid" strategy, combining both approaches. The case allows conducting analysis of the global cocoa industry, the productive conditions in Nicaragua (the host country), and the capabilities of Cacao Oro to make a more informed strategy selection. | MODERATOR:
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Wednesday, 22 June 16:30 - 18:00 | Session 4: Agribusiness 4.0 Society is currently experiencing profound technological changes. So profound are these changes that the founder of the Global Economic Forum declared it the fourth industrial revolution. Some of these better-known technologies include the Internet of Things (IoT), commercial platforms such as Uber, Airbnb; and cyber-physical systems such as cloud computing. These technological advancements are reshaping agricultural production and the entire agri-food chain. While Precision Agriculture was first introduced in the 1980s, it continues to grow more sophisticated as sensors optimize the efficiency of many inputs—especially water and soil. At the same time, these sensors are generating enormous amounts of information, which makes it necessary to master data mining. Blockchain technology is also offering new ways to manage traceability throughout the entire food supply chain. All this change is occurring while the world and agriculture faces historic climate change challenges and global population growth. This panel will discuss the most important technological advancements occurring in agriculture and how these technologies will transform the ag-sector and its implications for producing more food with diminishing resources. Members of this panel are leaders in technological change in the ag industry and will share their experiences and their vision for the future. | MODERATOR:
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Wednesday, 22 June 18:00 - 21:00 | Presidential Banquet The Presidential Banquet is a gala affair that includes the presentation of several awards including the winners of the 2022 Student Case Competition, the Best Paper, Best Case Study, Fellows Award, Rising Star Award, Distinguished Service Awards and more. |
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