Agenda
The agenda is currently under development. If you would like to enquire about a speaking opportunity, please contact Bhuvam Patel at bhuvam.patel@argusmedia.com.
- 16:00
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- 18:00
- Registration opens Print and collect badges
- 16:30
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- 18:00
- Welcome reception Meet clients and colleagues at the exclusive Argus welcome reception
- 9:00
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- Registration and exhibition area open Registration and breakfast served
- 9:45
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- 10:00
- VIP Keynote welcome
- 10:00
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- 10:45
- Argus market spotlight: Building African self-reliance amongst global volatility Tim Cheyne, SVP-Sustainable Fertilizers, - Argus
Latest insights into Fertilizers, gas markets and agriculture from Argus Experts
• Analysing weak demand: how has agricultural output changed in 2023
• Addressing key regional impacts from Europe to Africa
• How will markets adjust to higher and cheaper imports into Africa?
• Analysing weak demand: how has agricultural output changed in 2023
• Addressing key regional impacts from Europe to Africa
• How will markets adjust to higher and cheaper imports into Africa?
- 10:45
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- 11:30
- Keynote panel: How are producers helping Africa navigate through price volatility and market uncertainty?
• How have producers’ roles changed in the context of the energy transition
• How are producers working with farmers to improve fertilizer knowledge and uptake?
• Will sustainability challenges affect African fertilizer demand and affordability?
Moderated by: Tim Cheyne, SVP-Sustainable Fertilizers, Argus
- 11:30
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- 12:15
- Networking coffee break
- 12:15
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- 13:30
- Africa regional market meetups: efficient meetings and latest market insights Meet with producers, traders and buyers from across the continent
Participate in active networking and discussion groups hosted by key figures in each of Africa’s 4 corners. Don’t forget your business cards!
House Rules: Conference hall will be split into 4 areas, each participant can spend a maximum of 1 hour per area before moving onto the next.
Focus Group 1: Northern Africa
Focus Group 2: Eastern Africa
Focus Group 3: Western Africa
Focus Group 4: Southern Africa
- 13:30
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- 15:00
- Lunch
- 15:00
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- 15:30
- Uniting Africa for sustainable trade: Strengthening infrastructure to ensure improved connectivity and fertilizer mobility
• Investing in improved logistics: how can fertilizers and grain transportation become more efficient?
• Investing in port connectivity: addressing the lack of port expansions in Africa as a key roadblock in increasing domestic trade
• Project Financing: how have African economies boosted production capacities by promoting domestic investments
• Investing in port connectivity: addressing the lack of port expansions in Africa as a key roadblock in increasing domestic trade
• Project Financing: how have African economies boosted production capacities by promoting domestic investments
- 15:30
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- 16:30
- Integrating Africa through technological breakthroughs: Online marketplaces as a key towards a more united African market
• The role of online marketplaces in increasing connectivity between trader
• How will technology transform trade? New tools for client management
• Is technology the first milestone towards a more integrated Africa?
• How will technology transform trade? New tools for client management
• Is technology the first milestone towards a more integrated Africa?
- 16:45
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- 18:30
- Argus Fertilizer Africa Awards Awards categories to be announced soon
- 9:00
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- Conference and exhibition area open
- 9:55
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- 10:00
- Chairperson's opening remarks Tim Cheyne, SVP-Sustainable Fertilizers & Agriculture, Argus
- 10:00
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- 10:45
- Uniting Africa: How is Africa building key resilient phosphates value chains?
- 10:45
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- 11:30
- Networking coffee break
- 11:30
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- 12:15
- Highlighting the importance of customizable crop programs to cater to specific farmer needs
• Why is African product still not considered a high-quality?
• Creating a trustworthy playbook for quality control in domestic blends
• Customized products: How can domestic producers adapt to regional and crop variations?
• Creating a trustworthy playbook for quality control in domestic blends
• Customized products: How can domestic producers adapt to regional and crop variations?
- 12:15
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- 13:00
- Traceability and certification: how can African buyers increase their accountability of products?
• Making sure the fertilizer logistics are sustainable: creating a circular distribution chain
• How are fertilizer packagers reacting to discussions on plastic regulations
• Product vs Process: finding a viable option for Africa
• How are fertilizer packagers reacting to discussions on plastic regulations
• Product vs Process: finding a viable option for Africa
- 13:00
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- Chairperson's closing remarks
- 13:00
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- 14:00
- Networking lunch