FutureChain Agenda 2026 | Kisaco Research

FutureChain Agenda 2026

Agenda Days: 
  • Pre-Event Workshop Day : Tuesday, 28 Apr, 2026
    Morning Workshops
    Participation is limited to invited or approved attendees only.

    Scaling Resilience: From Pilots to Widescale Impact

    • Lessons from moving regenerative practices beyond demonstration projects.
    • Financing and policy levers that unlock widespread adoption, including the role of soil carbon credits as a funding mechanism.
    • How to accelerate uptake without losing integrity, ensuring outcomes remain high-quality and verifiable.
    Sponsor(s): 
    Agreena
    Speaker(s): 

    Author:

    Roberta McDonald

    Director of Programme
    Agreena

    Roberta McDonald is a Sustainable Agriculture Leader with over a decade of experience enhancing sustainability in agriculture. As Director of Program at Agreena in Copenhagen, she leads the science, standards and data quality teams in the development of certified carbon farming solutions. Her background includes roles at Devenish and Aurivo Dairy Co-op in Ireland, focusing on innovative solutions and farmer-led initiatives. With a Nuffield scholarship, PhD in Agricultural Sciences and a strong connection to her dairy farm upbringing, Roberta is dedicated to empowering farmers and advancing sustainable food systems.

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    Roberta McDonald

    Director of Programme
    Agreena

    Roberta McDonald is a Sustainable Agriculture Leader with over a decade of experience enhancing sustainability in agriculture. As Director of Program at Agreena in Copenhagen, she leads the science, standards and data quality teams in the development of certified carbon farming solutions. Her background includes roles at Devenish and Aurivo Dairy Co-op in Ireland, focusing on innovative solutions and farmer-led initiatives. With a Nuffield scholarship, PhD in Agricultural Sciences and a strong connection to her dairy farm upbringing, Roberta is dedicated to empowering farmers and advancing sustainable food systems.

    Time: 
    11:00AM – 12:15PM
    Agenda Track No.: 
    Track 4
    Session Type: 
    Workshop
    Force Inline Description: 
    0

    Stress Testing your Supply Chain

    • Hands-on scenario planning: droughts, port closures, ingredient shortages.
    • Participants map vulnerabilities in their own supply chains.
    • Tools for building contingency playbooks.

    *Lunch to be served in session

    Sponsor(s): 
    Regrow Ag
    Time: 
    12.30PM - 1:45PM
    Agenda Track No.: 
    Track 4
    Session Type: 
    General Session (Presentation)
    Force Inline Description: 
    0
    Afternoon Workshop

    Integrating Nature into Procurement

    • Provide an overview of what a good nature assessment in supply chains looks like - the problems you should be looking to solve, the outputs that get you there, and the approach that works best.
    • Learn how to integrate nature intelligence into procurement strategy.
    • Share practical frameworks for procurement teams to leverage nature intelligence in day-to-day decisions.
    Sponsor(s): 
    natcap
    Speaker(s): 

    Author:

    Charles Shingles

    Head of Sales & Partnerships
    Natcap

    Charles leads the commercial team at Natcap, helping organisations better understand how to embed nature intelligence into a range of business workflows. He was formerly Head of Partnerships at Cervest, where he enabled their clients and partners leverage best-in-class climate and biodiversity intelligence to support their sustainability ambitions. He is an alumni from the University of Cambridge's Institute for Sustainability Leadership, where he studied Business and Climate Change.

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    Charles Shingles

    Head of Sales & Partnerships
    Natcap

    Charles leads the commercial team at Natcap, helping organisations better understand how to embed nature intelligence into a range of business workflows. He was formerly Head of Partnerships at Cervest, where he enabled their clients and partners leverage best-in-class climate and biodiversity intelligence to support their sustainability ambitions. He is an alumni from the University of Cambridge's Institute for Sustainability Leadership, where he studied Business and Climate Change.

    Author:

    Emre Turhan

    Senior Account Executive
    Natcap

    Emre helps Natcap’s agri-food clients assess, monitor, and mitigate nature-related risks across their global supply chains. He holds a BSc in Food Science and previously led supply chain planning at o9 Solutions, supporting some of the world’s largest CPG companies to plan more effectively, respond faster, and make data-driven decisions across sustainability, finance, and procurement.

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    Emre Turhan

    Senior Account Executive
    Natcap

    Emre helps Natcap’s agri-food clients assess, monitor, and mitigate nature-related risks across their global supply chains. He holds a BSc in Food Science and previously led supply chain planning at o9 Solutions, supporting some of the world’s largest CPG companies to plan more effectively, respond faster, and make data-driven decisions across sustainability, finance, and procurement.

    Author:

    Beccy Wilebore

    Chief Science Officer
    Natcap

    Beccy sets the science vision, leads the science team, and overseeing model development. She is a quantitative ecologist with 10+ years of experience of natural capital modelling, including mapping of vegetation and landcover in both the tropics and temperate regions. Beccy holds a PhD in forest ecology and REDD+ from the University of Cambridge.

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    Beccy Wilebore

    Chief Science Officer
    Natcap

    Beccy sets the science vision, leads the science team, and overseeing model development. She is a quantitative ecologist with 10+ years of experience of natural capital modelling, including mapping of vegetation and landcover in both the tropics and temperate regions. Beccy holds a PhD in forest ecology and REDD+ from the University of Cambridge.

    Author:

    Michael Berliner

    Senior Account Executive
    Natcap

    Michael Berliner is a Senior Account Executive at Natcap, where he helps global organisations integrate high-fidelity nature intelligence into their strategic decision-making to reduce supply chain risk, enhance procurement processes, and build resilient, nature-positive supply chains. With over five years of experience scaling climate tech ventures—including a tenure as Head of Partnerships at Space Intelligence—he has a proven track record of structuring complex data partnerships for industry leaders such as Apple and ICE. Michael specialises in helping brands navigate the evolving regulatory landscape of TNFD and CSRD, translating rigorous environmental science into actionable business intelligence.

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    Michael Berliner

    Senior Account Executive
    Natcap

    Michael Berliner is a Senior Account Executive at Natcap, where he helps global organisations integrate high-fidelity nature intelligence into their strategic decision-making to reduce supply chain risk, enhance procurement processes, and build resilient, nature-positive supply chains. With over five years of experience scaling climate tech ventures—including a tenure as Head of Partnerships at Space Intelligence—he has a proven track record of structuring complex data partnerships for industry leaders such as Apple and ICE. Michael specialises in helping brands navigate the evolving regulatory landscape of TNFD and CSRD, translating rigorous environmental science into actionable business intelligence.

    Time: 
    2:00PM - 3:15PM
    Agenda Track No.: 
    Track 4
    Session Type: 
    Workshop
    Force Inline Description: 
    0
    Networking

    1-2-1 NETWORKING

    5x 20 minute meetings:

    3:20 PM – 3:40PM

    3:40 PM – 4:00PM

    4:00 PM – 4:20PM

    4:20PM – 4.40PM

    4:40PM – 5:00PM

    Time: 
    3:20PM - 5:00PM
    Session Type: 
    Break / Networking
    Force Inline Description: 
    0
  • Wednesday, 29 Apr, 2026
    Registration
    7:45AM - 8:45AM
    Morning Plenary

    The Interconnected State of Supply Chain Resilience

    • Uncover how global disruptions are redefining ingredient-focused supply chains.
    • Discover strategies to identify and manage multi-dimensional risks across the supply chain.
    • Explore how procurement and sustainability teams can collaborate to strengthen resilience.

    Speaker(s): 

    Author:

    Sam De Frates

    VP, Procurement
    Mars
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    Sam De Frates

    VP, Procurement
    Mars

    Author:

    Pietro D'Arpa

    Former VP Supply Chain, Procter & Gamble | Visiting Professor | Advisor
    Procter & Gamble
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    Pietro D'Arpa

    Former VP Supply Chain, Procter & Gamble | Visiting Professor | Advisor
    Procter & Gamble

    Author:

    John Dickson

    Former Chief Procurement Officer
    AstraZeneca
    ... read more

    John Dickson

    Former Chief Procurement Officer
    AstraZeneca
    Time: 
    9:20AM - 10:05AM
    Session Type: 
    Panel
    Force Inline Description: 
    0

    From Risk Management to Responsible Sourcing: A Holistic Supply Chain Approach

    • Learn how Bacardi is strengthening supply chain resilience as a foundation for long-term sustainability and business continuity.
    • Explore the practical strategies Bacardi’s procurement team uses to identify, mitigate, and manage multi-dimensional risks across global sourcing networks.
    • Discover how procurement and responsible sourcing functions collaborate to embed sustainability into every stage of the supply chain.
    Speaker(s): 

    Author:

    Axel Sicart

    Global Procurement Senior Director
    Bacardi
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    Axel Sicart

    Global Procurement Senior Director
    Bacardi

    Author:

    Irene Arredondo

    Senior Responsible Sourcing Manager
    Bacardi
    ... read more

    Irene Arredondo

    Senior Responsible Sourcing Manager
    Bacardi
    Time: 
    10:05AM - 10:35AM
    Session Type: 
    Panel
    Force Inline Description: 
    0
    MORNING BREAK & 1-2-1 NETWORKING
    10:35AM - 11:30AM
    Morning Tracks

    Beyond Tariffs - Withstanding Trade Shocks, Sanctions & Geopolitical Volatility

    Explore how global companies are navigating a fragmented trade environment, adapting to shifting geopolitical realities, and building resilience against unpredictable shocks.

    • Understand how leading businesses are adjusting to ongoing geopolitical fragmentation.
    • Gain insight into effective risk mitigation strategies for sudden regulatory and trade disruptions.
    • Hear real-world case studies from multinational supply chains building agility amid global uncertainty
    Speaker(s): 

    Author:

    Alex Johnson

    Chief Transformation & Supply Chain Officer
    Clinigen
    ... read more

    Alex Johnson

    Chief Transformation & Supply Chain Officer
    Clinigen

    Author:

    Patrick Harris

    Senior Global Procurement Manager
    McCormick & Co.
    ... read more

    Patrick Harris

    Senior Global Procurement Manager
    McCormick & Co.
    Time: 
    11:30AM - 12:00PM
    Agenda Track No.: 
    Track 1
    Session Type: 
    General Session (Presentation)
    Force Inline Description: 
    0

    BRAND & TRADE SPOTLIGHT Trading Strength: How a Brand and Trader Built Resilience Together

    Discover how collaboration between brands and traders drives supply chain resilience, moving beyond simple backups to strategic strength and continuity.

    • Learn how brands and traders can strengthen supply chains through diversification and innovation.
    • Understand strategies that go beyond traditional backup plans to manage risk effectively.
    • Explore the power of collaboration in ensuring continuity and long-term resilience.

    Speaker(s): 

    Author:

    Gabbi Loedolff

    Director of Buying
    LUSH
    ... read more

    Gabbi Loedolff

    Director of Buying
    LUSH
    Time: 
    12:00PM - 12:30PM
    Agenda Track No.: 
    Track 1
    Session Type: 
    General Session (Presentation)
    Force Inline Description: 
    0

    FARMERS & BRAND SPOTLIGHT Regeneration in Action: Building Ingredient Security Through Resilient Farming Systems

    Explore how brands and traders collaborate to build resilient supply chains that withstand disruptions and drive long-term continuity.

    • Deep dive into a real-world example where regenerative practices have strengthened yields and resilience.
    • Farmer and corporate perspectives on partnership, challenges, and outcomes.
    • Lessons for scaling across regions and commodities.
    Speaker(s): 
    Time: 
    12:00PM - 12:30PM
    Agenda Track No.: 
    Track 2
    Session Type: 
    General Session (Presentation)
    Force Inline Description: 
    0

    Industry Case Study

    Sponsor(s): 
    Biospheres
    Time: 
    12:30PM - 1:00PM
    Agenda Track No.: 
    Track 1
    Session Type: 
    General Session (Presentation)
    Force Inline Description: 
    0

    Industry Case Study

    Sponsor(s): 
    Agripurpose
    Time: 
    12:30PM - 1:00PM
    Agenda Track No.: 
    Track 2
    Session Type: 
    General Session (Presentation)
    Force Inline Description: 
    0
    LUNCH BREAK & 1-2-1 NETWORKING
    1:00PM - 2:00 PM
    Afternoon Sessions

    Navigating Supply Shocks: Nearshoring, Multi-sourcing and Diversifying Ingredient Supply Chains

    Explore strategies ingredient companies use to reduce risk and maintain stability amid global disruptions, volatility, and supply shocks.

    • Learn strategies to minimise risk from disruptions and global volatility.
    • Understand how nearshoring, multi-sourcing, and inventory approaches can stabilise supply chains.
    • See practical examples from beauty, F&B, and pharma sectors tackling real-world challenges.
    Speaker(s): 

    Author:

    Adam Thompson

    Supply Chain & Sustainability Director
    Pip & Nut
    ... read more

    Adam Thompson

    Supply Chain & Sustainability Director
    Pip & Nut
    Time: 
    2:00PM - 2:45PM
    Agenda Track No.: 
    Track 1
    Session Type: 
    General Session (Presentation)
    Force Inline Description: 
    0

    De-Risking Climate-Resilient Agriculture: From Parametric Insurance to Scalable Finance

    Explore how innovative insurance and financing mechanisms work together to reduce climate risk and unlock capital for climate-resilient and regenerative agriculture.

    • Understand how parametric insurance provides rapid, automated payouts to manage climate risk.
    • Experience a simulated climate event to see parametric triggers and real-time payouts in action.
    • Discover how blended finance, transition finance, and risk-sharing structures accelerate investment in resilient agriculture.
    • Learn practical pathways for farmers, corporates, and investors to access affordable and scalable capital.
    Speaker(s): 

    Author:

    Edgar Aguilar

    Value Chain Resilience Specialist
    United Nations Development Programme, Insurance and Risk Finance Facility

     Edgar Aguilar co-leads UNDP Insurance and Risk Finance Facility’s work on resilient food systems as Value Chain Resilience Specialist based in Rome, Italy. Within his role, Edgar advice governments and insurers on how to combine agricultural insurance into solutions with other financing instruments such as debt and guarantees to serve millions of smallholder farmers,

    Previously, Edgar worked for the International Labour Organization (ILO) at its Regional Office for Africa in Côte d’Ivoire for 10 years, where he facilitated public and private partnerships to increase access to finance to agricultural value chains. Supporting the ILO Impact Insurance Facility, Edgar has worked closely with the insurance industry, financial institutions, and value chain players developing risk management solutions for smallholder farmers in Africa, Asia and Latin America in key value chains such as cocoa, coffee, tea, and cotton. Edgar holds a master’s degree in Rural Development for Southern Countries and an engineer diploma in Agriculture. He speaks Spanish, English, French, Portuguese, and Italian.

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    Edgar Aguilar

    Value Chain Resilience Specialist
    United Nations Development Programme, Insurance and Risk Finance Facility

     Edgar Aguilar co-leads UNDP Insurance and Risk Finance Facility’s work on resilient food systems as Value Chain Resilience Specialist based in Rome, Italy. Within his role, Edgar advice governments and insurers on how to combine agricultural insurance into solutions with other financing instruments such as debt and guarantees to serve millions of smallholder farmers,

    Previously, Edgar worked for the International Labour Organization (ILO) at its Regional Office for Africa in Côte d’Ivoire for 10 years, where he facilitated public and private partnerships to increase access to finance to agricultural value chains. Supporting the ILO Impact Insurance Facility, Edgar has worked closely with the insurance industry, financial institutions, and value chain players developing risk management solutions for smallholder farmers in Africa, Asia and Latin America in key value chains such as cocoa, coffee, tea, and cotton. Edgar holds a master’s degree in Rural Development for Southern Countries and an engineer diploma in Agriculture. He speaks Spanish, English, French, Portuguese, and Italian.

    Author:

    Katrina Hayter

    Global Head of Sustainable Land Use & Supply Chain
    HSBC
    ... read more

    Katrina Hayter

    Global Head of Sustainable Land Use & Supply Chain
    HSBC
    Time: 
    2:00PM - 2:45PM
    Agenda Track No.: 
    Track 2
    Session Type: 
    General Session (Presentation)
    Force Inline Description: 
    0

    Insurance as a Resilience Enabler: From Reactive Payouts to Proactive Protection

    Examine how modern insurance solutions are shifting from reactive payouts to proactive protection, supporting supply chain resilience and long-term business stability.

    • Discover emerging insurance solutions for geopolitical risk, trade disruptions, and supply instability.
    • Learn how insurers are rethinking risk and using data to support end-to-end supply chain resilience.
    • Understand the role of insurance in enabling long-term investment, stability, and proactive risk management.
    Time: 
    2:45PM - 3:30PM
    Agenda Track No.: 
    Track 1
    Session Type: 
    General Session (Presentation)
    Force Inline Description: 
    0

    Resilience Through Regenerative Sourcing: Turning Soil Health into Supply Chain Strength

    Examine how modern insurance solutions are shifting from reactive payouts to proactive protection, supporting supply chain resilience and long-term business stability.

    • Discover emerging insurance solutions for geopolitical risk, trade disruptions, and supply instability.
    • Learn how insurers are rethinking risk and using data to support end-to-end supply chain resilience.
    • Understand the role of insurance in enabling long-term investment, stability, and proactive risk management.
    Sponsor(s): 
    Agricarbon
    Speaker(s): 
    Time: 
    2:45PM - 3:30PM
    Agenda Track No.: 
    Track 2
    Session Type: 
    General Session (Presentation)
    Force Inline Description: 
    0
    AFTERNOON BREAK & 1-2-1 NETWORKING
    3:45PM - 4:15PM
    The AI Playbook Half Hour

    From Data to Decisions: AI as a Resilience Engine

    Examine how AI-powered tools and data-driven approaches enhance supply chain responsiveness, helping brands anticipate challenges and make informed strategic choices.

    • Explore how AI forecasting, modelling, and digital twins strengthen supply chain adaptability.
    • Identify areas where AI adds impact by streamlining routine tasks and enabling higher-level decisions.
    • Discover how organisations are cultivating a culture of analytical agility to stay ahead of disruptions.
    Speaker(s): 

    Author:

    Sohard Aggarwal

    Global Head - Digital Manufacturing (Strategy and Transformation)
    Reckitt
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    Sohard Aggarwal

    Global Head - Digital Manufacturing (Strategy and Transformation)
    Reckitt

    Author:

    Haresh Ratnasabapathy

    Global Procurement Lead – Godiva & Centre of Excellence
    pladis Global
    ... read more

    Haresh Ratnasabapathy

    Global Procurement Lead – Godiva & Centre of Excellence
    pladis Global
    Time: 
    4:15PM - 4:45PM
    Agenda Track No.: 
    Track 1
    Session Type: 
    General Session (Presentation)
    Force Inline Description: 
    0

    AI, Traceability & Climate Risk Mapping: Intelligence for Resilient Agriculture

    Discover how AI is revolutionising traceability, risk forecasting, and decision-making in agriculture, linking digital insights with practical regenerative practices.

    • Explore how AI enhances traceability, verification, and risk forecasting across food systems.
    • Understand how climate mapping powered by machine learning predicts droughts, floods, and crop stress.
    • See real-world examples of AI supporting farmers and corporates in building resilient, climate-smart practices.
    Sponsor(s): 
    xFarm Technologies
    Time: 
    4:15PM - 4:45PM
    Agenda Track No.: 
    Track 2
    Session Type: 
    General Session (Presentation)
    Force Inline Description: 
    0
    Afternoon Tracks

    Supplier Risk Management: Mapping Vulnerabilities Beyond Tier 1

    Supplier Risk Management: Mapping Vulnerabilities Beyond Tier 1

     

    Explore how companies can uncover hidden risks deeper in the supply chain, beyond direct suppliers, to strengthen resilience and prevent disruption.

    • Learn why the most critical risks often exist beyond Tier 1 suppliers.
    • Discover tools and partnerships for mapping multi-tier supply chains effectively.
    • Understand how to identify hidden single points of failure in ingredient sourcing.
    Speaker(s): 

    Author:

    Fabrício Peres

    Founder
    FP Strategic Advisor
    ... read more

    Fabrício Peres

    Founder
    FP Strategic Advisor

    Author:

    Višnja Živanović

    Group Head of Indirect Procurement
    Nomad Foods
    ... read more

    Višnja Živanović

    Group Head of Indirect Procurement
    Nomad Foods
    Time: 
    4:45PM - 5:15PM
    Agenda Track No.: 
    Track 1
    Session Type: 
    General Session (Presentation)
    Force Inline Description: 
    0

    Beyond Carbon: Measuring the ROI on Regenerative Ingredients

    Examine how businesses, investors, and farmers can measure the value of regenerative practices, assessing both resilience and profitability across supply chains.

    • Discover frameworks for calculating regenerative metrics at farm, brand, and investor levels.
    • Understand holistic resilience indicators, adoption rates, and incentive structures that reward sustainable practices.
    • Explore risk-sharing models that strengthen confidence and make farms, supply chains, and businesses more resilient and profitable.
    Sponsor(s): 
    Agreena
    Speaker(s): 

    Author:

    Roberta McDonald

    Director of Programme
    Agreena

    Roberta McDonald is a Sustainable Agriculture Leader with over a decade of experience enhancing sustainability in agriculture. As Director of Program at Agreena in Copenhagen, she leads the science, standards and data quality teams in the development of certified carbon farming solutions. Her background includes roles at Devenish and Aurivo Dairy Co-op in Ireland, focusing on innovative solutions and farmer-led initiatives. With a Nuffield scholarship, PhD in Agricultural Sciences and a strong connection to her dairy farm upbringing, Roberta is dedicated to empowering farmers and advancing sustainable food systems.

    ... read more

    Roberta McDonald

    Director of Programme
    Agreena

    Roberta McDonald is a Sustainable Agriculture Leader with over a decade of experience enhancing sustainability in agriculture. As Director of Program at Agreena in Copenhagen, she leads the science, standards and data quality teams in the development of certified carbon farming solutions. Her background includes roles at Devenish and Aurivo Dairy Co-op in Ireland, focusing on innovative solutions and farmer-led initiatives. With a Nuffield scholarship, PhD in Agricultural Sciences and a strong connection to her dairy farm upbringing, Roberta is dedicated to empowering farmers and advancing sustainable food systems.

    Time: 
    4:45PM - 5:15PM
    Agenda Track No.: 
    Track 2
    Session Type: 
    General Session (Presentation)
    Force Inline Description: 
    0

    Fireside Chat: Making the business case for Regeneration to the Board

    Learn how companies effectively communicate the strategic, financial, and risk-management benefits of regenerative agriculture to secure executive support and board-level buy-in.

     

    Time: 
    5:15PM - 5:40PM
    Agenda Track No.: 
    Track 2
    Session Type: 
    General Session (Presentation)
    Force Inline Description: 
    0
  • Thursday, 30 Apr, 2026
    Morning Plenary

    Registration

    Time: 
    8.30AM - 9:15AM
    Session Type: 
    General Session (Presentation)
    Force Inline Description: 
    0

    Key Policy & Regulation Trends Affecting Supply Chain and Regenerative Sourcing

    Explore how evolving policies and regulations shape supply chain strategy, risk management, and regenerative sourcing, turning compliance into a strategic advantage.

    • Understand how policy shifts affect decisions, risk, and overall supply chain strategy.
    • Learn how proactive engagement and compliance can mitigate risk and create new opportunities.
    • Discover how companies can influence or adapt to policy changes to enhance resilience and maintain competitive advantage.
    Speaker(s): 

    Author:

    Christine Muller

    Head of Competence Centre on Modelling CC-MOD
    European Commission
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    Christine Muller

    Head of Competence Centre on Modelling CC-MOD
    European Commission
    Time: 
    9:20AM - 9:50AM
    Session Type: 
    General Session (Presentation)
    Force Inline Description: 
    0
    MORNING BREAK & 1-2-1 NETWORKING
    10:20AM - 11:20AM
    Morning Tracks
    11:20AM - 1:40PM

    Scaling Resilience: From Pilots to Mainstream Adoption & Embedding Regenerative Agriculture into Core Business Operations

    As regenerative agriculture moves from concept to implementation, the challenge lies not just in scaling practices, but in embedding them meaningfully within organizational structures and business strategies. This workshop explores how to transition from small-scale pilots to widespread adoption while maintaining both impact and integrity.

    • Examine operational strategies for expanding regenerative practices beyond demonstration projects, emphasizing the importance of pilots as agile, iterative tools for rapid learning and implementation.
    • Explore organizational pathways to scale regenerative agriculture internally, removing bureaucratic barriers, aligning with core business goals, and ensuring that sustainability initiatives support long-term business continuity.
    • Discuss mechanisms for farmer adoption that are grounded in business relevance, ensuring that regenerative practices are not just environmentally sound but economically viable and strategically prioritized.
    • Learn how to accelerate uptake by integrating regenerative goals into existing workflows, decision-making processes, and performance metrics, preserving authenticity while driving efficiency.
    Speaker(s): 

    Author:

    Roberto Alonso Vega Alfaro

    VP Global Coffee Agronomy, R&D and Sustainability
    Starbucks
    ... read more

    Roberto Alonso Vega Alfaro

    VP Global Coffee Agronomy, R&D and Sustainability
    Starbucks

    Author:

    Ritesh Sharan

    Director, Agronomy | Global Farmer Support Centres
    Starbucks
    ... read more

    Ritesh Sharan

    Director, Agronomy | Global Farmer Support Centres
    Starbucks
    Time: 
    11:20AM - 12:00PM
    Agenda Track No.: 
    Track 2
    Session Type: 
    General Session (Presentation)
    Force Inline Description: 
    0

    Pre-Competitive Collaboration: Why Midsize Brands Can’t Afford to Sit Out

    Examine how midsize brands can engage in regenerative agriculture through collaboration, unlocking shared resources, influence, and impact.

    • Learn why regenerative agriculture is now accessible and beneficial for midsize brands, not just multinationals.
    • Discover practical entry points, such as joining existing platforms, sharing data, and pooling investments.
    • Understand how to build trusted ecosystems where midsize players can drive meaningful change and influence outcomes.
    Speaker(s): 

    Author:

    Camille Guerin

    Senior Program Manager Regenerative Agriculture
    McCain
    ... read more

    Camille Guerin

    Senior Program Manager Regenerative Agriculture
    McCain
    Time: 
    12:00PM - 12:40PM
    Agenda Track No.: 
    Track 2
    Session Type: 
    General Session (Presentation)
    Force Inline Description: 
    0
    LUNCH & 1-2-1 NETWORKING
    12:40PM - 1:40PM
    Afternoon Plenary
    1:45PM - 2:30PM

    Retailers Panel: Securing the Aisles – Retail Resilience in Action

    Explore how retailers maintain supply chain stability and act as the critical link connecting farmers, brands, and consumers.

    • Discover lessons from the frontlines on keeping retail operations resilient.
    • Learn how retailers facilitate collaboration between farmers, brands, and consumers.
    • Understand strategies for ensuring continuity and strengthening trust across the supply chain.
    Time: 
    1:45PM - 2:25PM
    Session Type: 
    General Session (Presentation)
    Force Inline Description: 
    0

    Future Forward Panel: Building Anti-Fragile Supply Chains – Moving From Resistance to Anti-Fragile

    Examine strategies for transforming supply chains from merely resilient to anti-fragile, being able to adapt, grow, and thrive amid disruption.

    • Learn how supply chains can progress from resistance to flexibility and growth under stress.
    • Discover strategies that turn disruption into opportunities for improvement, innovation, and competitive advantage.
    Time: 
    2:25PM - 3:05PM
    Session Type: 
    General Session (Presentation)
    Force Inline Description: 
    0

    1-2-1 NETWORKING

    Time: 
    3:20PM - 4:00PM
    Session Type: 
    General Session (Presentation)
    Force Inline Description: 
    0

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