07:30 - 08:15
Welcome Coffee and Accreditation
08:15 - 09:00
Official Kick off
Welcome Speakers
Speaker
Aidan Connolly
President, AgriTech Capital and President, IFAMA
Speaker
Pedro Lupion
Federal Deputy - Leader of the FPA (Parliamentary Front for Agriculture - agribusiness group in Congress)
09:00 - 09:30
Keynote Lecture 01: The Future of Farming
A visionary exploration of how technology, sustainability, and global trends are redefining the future of farming and food production.
09:30 - 10:15
Panel 01: From Farm to Fabric: Insights into Consumer Movements towards 2050
Consumer demands for sustainable, traceable, and ethically sourced food and everyday products, such as our clothes, fundamentally reshape the global agribusiness system. This panel examines how emerging consumer values and technology-enabled transparency drive the farm-to-food (and textile) transformation, exploring strategies for meeting tomorrow's expectations, considering sustainably, communication, and profitably.
Moderator
Roberto Fava Scare
General Director and Founder of Harven Agribusiness School, Founding Partner of Markestrat Agribusiness (Brazil)
Speaker
Luciano Thomé e Castro
Board Member & Coordinator of Business Administration Course at Harven Agribusiness School
09:30 - 10:45
Takeaways
which opportunities does our company have with consumer?s new movements?
10:15 - 10:45
Keynote Lecture 1A: Americas? Agrifood Systems Contributions to a More Sustainable, Resilient, Healthy, and Peaceful World. A forward-looking vision/narrative
This keynote presents a forward-looking vision that repositions agriculture and agri-food systems in the Americas as strategic drivers of global solutions for sustainability, food security, climate resilience, and social inclusion. With over 400 million people depending directly or indirectly on these systems, the region stands as a major food provider and a critical player in the planet?s environmental and energy balance. However, persistent urban and historical narratives have distorted their image?limiting recognition, investment, and public policy support. Through concrete data and successful case studies, this session invites a collective shift in how we understand, value, and invest in the future of agri-food systems in the Americas and beyond
11:15 - 12:20
Panel 02 a: Sustainability Creating Value for Companies
ESG practices are becoming essential for long-term business success as investors, regulators, and consumers increasingly demand responsible and transparent operations from companies. This panel explores how organizations can leverage ESG initiatives?from sustainable sourcing to inclusive labor practices?to drive innovation, reduce risk, and create competitive advantages that go beyond mere compliance to boost resilience and profitability.
Chair
Nicola Shadbolt
Chair at Plant & Food Research, Crown Research Institute
11:15 - 12:20
Takeaways
which opportunities does our company have with ESG?
11:15 - 12:20
Small auditorium
Panel 02b Parallel Track: How Women and the Next Generation Will Transform Agribusiness
Members of the IFAMA Young Board host an engaging chat with FAO Deputy Director General, Beth Bechdol showcasing how women and young professionals are reshaping the industry through three critical lenses: innovative technology, dynamic leadership approaches, and sustainable agriculture.
Moderator 1
Jack Keeys
IFAMA Young Board Chair, Managing Director, J Keeys Consulting & Zoffee Ltd
Moderator 2
Verena Otter
IFAMA Young Board, Deputy Chair, Associate Professor, Wageningen University
Moderator 3
Michelle Marais
Young Board Member (IFAMA) and Project Coordinator at Urban Farmer Pty Ltd
12:30 - 14:30
Lunch
Shopping mall restaurants (not included)
12:30 - 14:00
Student Case Grand Finales (Undergraduates + Early Career)
14:30 - 15:45
Panel 03: The Challenge of Training New Leaders in Agribusiness
As the agribusiness sector evolves toward a more sustainable, digital, and globally integrated food system, educational institutions, technology hubs, and corporations are rethinking leadership development to prepare future decision-makers for 2050 and beyond. This session explores key competencies like systems thinking, digital fluency, and adaptive management through real-world case studies that align talent development with the sector's ability to adapt and meet global sustainability goals.
Chair
Anathi Makamane
Young Board Member (IFAMA) and Lecture at University of the Free State
Speaker
Vinícius Cambaúva
IFAMA Young Board Member and Professor at Harven Agribusiness School
Speaker
Jorge Bittner
Young Board Member (IFAMA) and Agribusiness Development Specialist at Gota.ag
Speaker
Comfort Onyaga
IFAMA Young Board Member, Master's student, Murdoch University
14:00 - 15:15
Takeaways
how to be better prepared for developing talents in our company?
15:15 - 16:15
Small auditorium
Case Competition YP Finals
16:15 - 17:45
Panel 04: Sustainable Innovations: Achieving More with Less
Agricultural innovation faces a critical gap between breakthrough technologies and real-world implementation, where the most promising solutions for sustainable productivity often fail to achieve scale due to farmer adoption barriers, inadequate local adaptation, and misaligned market incentives. The panel will examine how precision agriculture, biological inputs, and AI-driven tools can transform food systems only when supported by the right conditions for farmer uptake, context-sensitive adaptation processes, and market mechanisms that properly value environmental and social benefits.
Speaker
Allan Gray
Purdue Applied Research Institute
Speaker
Robert Erhard
Nestlé Corporate Sustainable Agriculture Development
15:15 - 16:00
Takeaways
how sustainable innovations can make our company more competitive?
17:30 - 18:00
Business Meetings
17:45 - 18:15
Closure Keynote Lecture 02: Beyond the Hype: AI's Real Impact on Food and Agriculture
Artificial Intelligence promises to revolutionize agriculture, but how do we separate a transformative opportunity from a disruptive threat? This session cuts through the noise, offering practical insights into how to navigate the challenges to create a stronger, more resilient, and sustainable future for agriculture. The results and analysis of a very recent survey conducted with 40+ experts working with AI in the Food and Agri-sector will be shared.
Moderator
Aidan Connolly
President, AgriTech Capital and President, IFAMA
07:30 - 08:15
Welcome Coffee
08:15 - 08:45
Keynote Lecture 03: Creating Resilient and Sustainable Food Markets for the Future
Food systems worldwide are facing unprecedented pressure from climate disruption, supply chain vulnerabilities, and economic volatility. This keynote explores how food markets and agrifood systems can become more resilient through inclusion, innovation, and international cooperation.
08:15 - 08:45
Case Discussions and Debate: SLC and Atvos
08:45 - 10:15
Panel 05: Creating Competitive Advantage through Cooperatives and Associations: The Role of Collective Actions
Small and mid-sized producers often struggle to compete with larger agribusiness players due to limited resources, weak bargaining power, and fragmented market access. This session explores how cooperatives and producer associations can level the playing field by strengthening market access, negotiating power, and resilience for these producers in the global agrifood system. Panelists share successful governance models and case studies showing how collective strategies unlock scale, trust, and differentiation in both domestic and international markets.
08:45 - 10:00
Takeaways
what is to role of collective organizations promoting business in the future?
10:45 - 11:45
Panel 06: The Future of Bioenergy
A conversation among top leaders in the Brazilian energy sector discuss how bioenergy can accelerate decarbonization while balancing energy needs with food and land use priorities?and how agribusiness companies can position Brazil as a leader in this energy transition with positive socioeconomic impact.
10:30 - 12:00
Takeaways
which opportunities do our company face in bioenergy?
11:50 - 13:15
SCC Grand Finale Finals (Graduate Division)
12:30 - 14:00
Networking Lunch
Shopping mall restaurants (not included)
13:30 - 14:00
Business Meetings
14:00 - 15:15
Panel 07: Biotechnology: Pioneering Innovation and Sustainability
Biotechnology is redefining agriculture by offering powerful tools to boost productivity, enhance resilience, and reduce environmental impact while meeting the demands of a growing global population. This session explores cutting-edge advances in gene editing, synthetic biology, and climate-resilient crops, while addressing regulatory pathways and the importance of public trust in scaling biotechnology responsibly.
14:00 - 15:15
Takeaways
which opportunities does our company have with innovation?
15:45 - 17:00
Panel 08: From Farm to Table: Responding to consumer demands to produce nutritious food sustainably
Consumers worldwide are increasingly demanding nutritious, safe, responsibly produced, and environmentally conscious food. This session will explore how stakeholders along the food value chain address these expectations through innovation, sustainability, and inclusive action. Contributions to the panel will highlight regulatory strategies, product reformulation efforts to improve nutritional profiles, and initiatives to reduce food waste. A special focus will be given to how companies and organizations work alongside regional communities to cocreate solutions that care for people and the planet. Panelists will share how transparent supply chains, sustainability certifications, and consumer education reshape the relationship between farm, table, and territory.
15:15 - 16:30
Takeaways
what do we learn with farm to table business models?
17:00 - 17:30
Closure Keynote Lecture: Agribusiness Message to COP and The Role of Sustainability
A strategic reflection on how agribusiness can contribute to global climate agendas, highlighting its critical role
Speaker
Aidan Connolly
President, AgriTech Capital and President, IFAMA
17:30 - 17:45
Event Closing
19:30 - 23:00
Presidential Party** - Espaço Bella Città
**SOLD OUT**
