Schedule
35-Minutes
Keynote: The Future of Crop Protection – Adapting to Environmental and Policy Changes in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia’s crop protection industry faces critical challenges, including soil erosion, delays in introducing new crop protection innovations, regulatory complexities, and the unique needs of smallholder farmers. How can the industry empower growers to meet the food demands of a growing population while addressing pressing political and environmental concerns? This keynote explores the evolving landscape of crop protection, highlighting advancements in ag tech, plant health solutions, innovative practices, and public policy reforms that are shaping a sustainable and resilient future for agriculture in the region.

Siang Hee Tan, Executive Director, CropLife Asia
30-Minutes
Navigating Crop Protection Challenges in 2024 and Beyond
Oversupply, inflation, regulations banning, logistics, and other issues are presenting the crop protection industry with challenges that demand acute strategic thinking to navigate. AgbioInvestor presents detailed intel on trends for the future of the global crop protection market for 2024 and 2025. This cohesive analysis gives you insights needed for pivoting and planning for the upcoming year and beyond with a special focus on SE Asian countries, as well as other big influences around the globe.

Garry Mabon, Co-Founder, AgbioInvestor
30-Minutes
Building a Profitable Biologicals Business Model
Our expert shares insights what your business model should look like for incorporating a biological product. From its conception to marketing, learn what it takes to add a biological product to your portfolio and how to make it profitable.

Jens Schenck, Managing Director, Agrosolutions Group International Ltd
30-Minutes
Best Practices for Acquiring and Integrating Ag Bio Start-Ups
In this session, our expert shares insights into the why, how, and who for investing or partnering in the ag biorationals space and some warnings for common mistakes and pitfalls. Learn how to be a savvy buyer or investor by applying careful consideration of three separate but interdependent needs that drive present and future adoption. What to expect when merging your company with a start-up.

Dr. Bob Trogele, PhD, CEO, ProAgInvest