AGENDA
The premier annual event providing actionable content and networking opportunities for key decision makers in the global oilseed (soybeans, canola/rapeseed, sunflower seed and oil palm) and feed grain (corn, wheat, sorghum and barley) value chains.
At-A-Glance
WEDNESDAY 30 SEPT
8:00-1:30
Organic & Non-GMO Forum: Developing the Supply Chain (separate registration necessary)
8:30-12:30
INTL FCStone Risk Management Short Course
12:00-2:00 - Welcome Coffee in Exhibit Hall
2:00-2:30
Welcome and Trends in the Global AgInvesting Landscape
2:30-3:15
Global Oilseed Outlook
3:15-4:00
The Impact of Financial Markets on Ag Markets Around the World
4:00-4:45 - Coffee Break
4:45-5:30
Global Grain Outlook
5:30-6:15
Keynote: Unique Perspective on Cuba by Fidel Castro’s Daughter
6:15-7:30 - Welcome Reception in Exhibit Hall
7:30-10:00 - Buyer Dinner
THURSDAY 1 OCT
Track Key
Animal Protein
Oilseeds & Grains Utilization
Global Trade Logistics
8:00-9:00 - Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall
9:00-9:45 - Concurrent Track Sessions:
Animal Protein Market Round-Up
Consumer Trends Influencing Demand for Ag Commodities
Transportation & Logistics Trends
9:55-10:40 - Concurrent Track Sessions:
Addressing Critical Trade & Regulatory Issues
Opportunities and Challenges for Sustainable, Organic & Non-GMO Procurement
Origin Market Opportunities in South America
10:40-11:25 - Coffee Break
11:25-12:10 - Concurrent Track Sessions:
Managing Global Water Risks in the Animal Protein Sector
Sorghum Outlook
Strategies for Trade Financing
12:10-1:50 - Lunch
1:50-2:35 - Concurrent Track Sessions:
Trends in the Animal Feed Sector
Trends in Vegetable Oil Utilization
Infrastructure Development
2:45-3:30 - Concurrent Track Sessions:
Aquaculture
Trends in Plant Protein Utilization
Capturing the Market Opportunity in Cuba and the Caribbean Basin
3:30-4:15 - Coffee Break
4:15-5:00 - Concurrent Track Sessions:
Buyers Panel
Biofuels Outlook
Risk Management: Navigating a Volatile Market
5:00 - 6:30 - 10th Anniversary
Oktoberfest Party!
8:00-9:00 - Continental Breakfast
9:00-9:45
Innovation in Agriculture
9:45-10:30
The Impact of Weather on Global Agriculture
10:30-11:15 - Coffee break
11:15-12:00
The Intersection of Geopolitics, Global Trade and Agriculture
12:00-12:15 - Close of program