The prestigious annual GPCA event will take place between 10-12 September 2024 under the theme “Agri-Innovation: Powering a Food-Secure & Climate-Smart Planet”
The 14th annual edition of the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) Agri-Nutrients Conference will take place between 10-12 September 2024 at the JW Marriott Hotel, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, under the theme “Agri-Innovation: Powering a Food-Secure & Climate-Smart Planet”.
The conference will explore technological advancements and foster collaboration between industry leaders, policymakers, and researchers to develop a roadmap for a food-secure and climate-smart future.
It will attract the entire agri-nutrients value chain from across the GCC region, from producers and blenders to distributors, food cultivators, brand owners, technology providers, and international food organizations, to provide an unparalleled opportunity to engage in valuable discussions, exchange technical insights, and shape impactful strategies.
The program will address the dual challenge of abating the industry’s climate impact, while ensuring sustainable global agri-nutrient production and meeting rising demand for food, which is projected to rise by over 50% by 2050.
On Day 0, 10 September, delegates can attend a workshop on “Operational Excellence in the GCC Agri-Nutrient industry”. GPCA will host the 3rd Innovation Competition in the afternoon on Day 0, as contestants share their presentations showcasing their ideas for food security and sustainability.
Abdulrahman Al-Suwaidi, CEO, QAFCO and Chairman, Agri-Nutrients Committee, GPCA, will deliver the opening remarks on Day 1, 11 September, while Fahad Al-Battar, CEO, SABIC Agri-Nutrients, will present the welcome remarks.
Dr. Tarifa A. Alzaabi, Director General, International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA), will deliver a keynote address on “Nourishing the planet, powering the future with sustainable agri-nutrients”.
On Day 2, 12 September, Yasser Alabbasi, CEO, GPIC, will present the opening remarks, followed by Nicolas Denis, Partner I Global leader, McKinsey Center for Agriculture Transformation and Food Security, McKinsey & Company, who’ll deliver a keynote address on “The current state of food security and nutrition around the world” and Dr. Edwini Kessie, Director of the Agriculture and Commodities Division, World Trade Organization (WTO), who’ll present a keynote address on the “Global trade in agri-food products and the role of WTO in ensuring removal of trade barriers”.
To learn more about the conference and secure your place, visit: https://gpca.org.ae/conferences/anc/