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CONFERENCE DAY 2   |   SYMPOSIUM DAY 2   |   SUNDAY, 18 JUNE

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TIME

SESSION

SPEAKERS

Sunday, 18 June
08:00

Transport to Lincoln University

All three buses will depart from Christchurch Town Hall, 86 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central City at 08:00 and arrive at Lincoln University at 08:30.

Sunday, 18 June
08:00 - 09:00

Lincoln University

Registration

Tea and coffee available upon arrival at the Stewart Foyer at Lincoln University

Sunday, 18 June
09:00 - 16:00

Lincoln University

IFAMA ACADEMIC SYMPOSIUM AND STUDENT CASE COMPETITION - Day Two Events

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Sunday, 18 June
09:00 - 09:25

Room R2

SPECIAL WORKSHOP: Get Your Research Published in an International Journal

In this session, we will hear from the current Editor-in-Chief of IFAMA's journal,  International Food and Agribusiness Management Review (IFAMR), a former Editor and several Managing Editors. They will discuss what editors look for in accepting,  or when rejecting manuscripts, tips authors can use to get a favorable decision; and how to respond to reviewers' comments. Attendees will have the opportunity to interact and ask questions of experienced editors and learn what goes on behind the double-blind review process. This session is especially appropriate for professionals new to publishing high-quality, academic journals.

Presented by:

• Kevin Chen, Zhejiang University (China), Editor in Chief of the International Food and Agribusiness Management Review
• Greg Baker, Professor, Santa Clara University, (USA)

Sunday, 18 June
10:45 - 11:10

B-Linc Seminar Room

SPECIAL WORKSHOP: PART 2 — The Future of the Agribusiness Profession: Research  

This workshop seeks to locate and evaluate agribusiness research in terms of its matter, methods, communication, and impact. Discussion will contribute to the identification of opportunities and ways of exploiting them. Conclusions will challenge agribusiness researchers, identify support and change needed, and seek out innovation in our profession.

Moderator:

Derek Baker, Professor, University of New England, (Australia)

Sunday, 18 June
16:30

Transport to Central Christchurch

Collection from the corner Farm Rd and Engineers Rd, in Lincoln University Campus / Orchard Rd Car Park

Sunday, 18 June
18:00

Christchurch Town Hall

Welcome Reception

Join us for the Welcome Reception: savor some delicious food and drinks, while mingling with other attendees, speakers, and invited guests ahead of the Global Forum.

Sunday, 18 June

FEATURED SHOWCASE: De Mi Tierra Microcredit to agricultural producers

In early November 2021, Senior Executive Alejandra Salgado held a meeting with the entire team from the trust area of Grupo Financiero Ficohsa (GFF). The meeting was intended to consider the next steps to take with the De Mi Tierra program—a trust providing access to microcredit to agricultural producers in rural Honduras. The team was expected to submit a diagnosis to redefine a program strategy that addressed the challenges and changes resulting from the global COVID-19 pandemic. Increased efficiency, digitalization-oriented transformation, and tactics to face new entrants were a few of the changes required. Since the program’s inception in 2008, very few changes have been instituted so the Trust team knew it was essential to redirect its strategy in order to adapt to the challenges mentioned above, to maintain and grow the program.

Presenter:

Esteban Brenes, Professor,  INCAE Business School, Costa Rica