Vice President Marketing, Latin America, Europe, and Africa ,  Canpotex

Commercial Director,  Profertil S.A.
Agricultural Production Engineer graduated from the Argentine Catholic University. Respectively between 2016 and 2018 he held the position of President and Vice President ofFertilizar and since 2018 he has been appointed Ambassador for Argentina at IFA, where in turn he has become part of the international sustainability group.Before joining Profertil in 2016, he worked at Agroservicios Pampeanos S.A. (formerly Nutrien) since January 1997 as Plant Manager, being in charge of the commercial operation.Then in March 2001 he held the position of Project Manager in the functional implementation of the J.D. Edwards software. As of July 2005 he fulfilled functions as Manager ofArgentina Logistics and Private Brands and, since August 2007, as Supply and Logistics Manager for Argentina and Uruguay. Since 2011 he had been the Manager of a fertilizergranulating plant and an agrochemical formulation plant (formerly Dupont) until he joined Profertil. Between 1993 and until he joined Agroservicios Pampeanos S.A. he served asZonal Sales Manager at Cargill S.A.C.I., Animal Nutrition Division.

Licensing Manager/Area Sales Manager,  Stamicarbon
Mr. Medici has a Bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering at the Universidad Nacional de Rio Cuarto, Cordoba, Argentina. After graduation Mr. Medici started working as Operations Engineer in Industrial facilities, achieving Operations Managing positions in Petrochemical/Fertilizer Plants, leading Production and Inspection departments in Petrobras Argentina. In 2014 Mr. Medici joined Stamicarbon holding the role of Area Sales Manager for Latin America and since 2018 was appointed as Licensing Manager. Within this position Mr. Medici is responsible for the acquisition, management and development of Stamicarbon’s urea and nitric acid technologies in the Americas and Sub-Saharan Africa regions. As of May 2021 assumed the role of New Business Development Manger to focus on the development of Stami Green Ammonia business. In addition to his regular activities, Mr. Medici has an active participation at Met-Dev supporting the Project Development activities of the group, pursing the development of Fertilizers and Green Ammonia Project projects within the Americas and Sub-Saharan regions.

Head of Ammonia and Fertilizers,  Atome Energy PLC
Terje Bakken has worked in the Fertilizer industry since 1988. He worked 23 years in Yara International, in locations like Hong Kong, Singapore, Brussels and Oslo. He was part of Yara’s executive management team between 2004-2011. He later joined EuroChem AG’s management board in Zug, Switzerland, heading the company’s global sales and marketing operation. He has been engaged with sustainable fertilizers since 2019 and is now heading ATOME Energy PLC’s green ammonia and fertilizer operations. ATOME is a green fertilizer company listed on the UK stock exchange. ATOME is working on several Electrolysers projects around the world, and are particularly advanced in Villeta, Paraguay, where its first phase project will produce 260.000 tons of green Calcium Ammonium Nitrates.

Chief Commercial Officer,  Porto Do Acu
Atuando no Porto do Açu desde 2019, João Braz tem mais de 20 anos de experiência nas áreas de logística, operações e negociação de contratos de alta complexidade, liderando empresas nos mercados de óleo e gás, infraestrutura e navegação. Com a principal missão de atrair diferentes indústrias para se instalarem no Porto do Açu, ele também é responsável por desenvolver soluções de conectividade (ferrovia, rodovia, cabotagem) que aumentam a competitividade e atratividade do porto. Além disso, é responsável pelas atividades do Terminal Multicargas (TMULT) e pelo desenvolvimento de outros terminais. Com sólida experiência internacional, passou anteriormente por duas diferentes posições na Europa e liderou times na África e América Latina. Trabalhou por 16 anos no Grupo Maersk, onde chegou ao cargo de Diretor Geral para a América Latina da unidade de apoio marítimo do grupo (Maersk Supply Service) , também tendo atuado no grupo norueguês de navegação Westfal-Larsen Shipping. Formado pela PUC-Rio em Administração de Empresas, o executivo tem especialização pela Maersk International Shipping Education, MBA em Negócios pela Fundação Getúlio Vargas e Pós-Graduação em Óleo e Gás pela Coppead/UFRJ.

CEO,  Argentina Potash
Chris has been at the forefront of exploration, production, and structured financing in  resource-based companies since the early 1990s, operating in both the energy and mineral sectors.  An international explorer and innovative technologist, he has held multi-dimensional senior  management positions in field operations, exploration, engineering, and corporate finance. Notably,  he worked for Evergreen Resources Inc., AGL Energy Ltd., and was the founder of Cuadrilla Resources  Ltd. Currently the Chairman and CEO of CanCambria Energy Corp., in 2022 he founded Argentina Potash  with the singular goal of exploring for non­ metallic minerals in Argentina. Chris holds a B.Sc. &  Ph.D. in Geology. 

General Manager and Head Research and Development,  FERTMINAS
Joao holds an MBA in Quality Engineering from Candido Mendes University (2018) and another in lndustrial Chemistry (2010). He has professional experience in several leading fertilizer companies, focusing on developing new products and improving existing ones. In 2021, he began his tenure at Fertm1nas as the Head of Research and Development, quickly rising to the position of General Manager. His dedication to the fertilizer industry and his commitment to enhancing the thriving Brazilian agribusiness sector are unmatched.

Director Agronomy Latin America & Southern Africa,  Koch Agronomic Services
Matias Ruffo is responsible for providing agronomic support to Koch Agronomic Services’ customers in Latin America and Southern Africa, particularly for enhanced efficiency products. Prior to working with Koch he provided agronomic support for premium phosphate and potash products globally and later on worked in the seed industry. Matias holds a PhD in Crop Science from the University of Illinois.

Consultant,  Tecnoagro and University of Buenos Aires
Dr. Torres Duggan provides a comprehensive and tailor-made R+D+I consultant services to growers, fertilizer and agrominerals companies for successfully doing business across South American countries. Dr. Martin Torres Duggan is Agronomist with a M.S degree in Soil Science and held a Ph.D degree (Natural Resources) from the University of Buenos Aires.Dr. Torres Duggan is very active in the research, teaching and extension fields and is IFA´s correspondent for Southern Cone region of Latin America helping to update key fertilizer market data and trends on fertilization technology.

Diretor Presidente,  ABREFEN – Brazilian Association of Soil Remineralizers and Natural Fertilizer Producers
President of the Board of Directors of the Brazilian Association of Soil Remineralizers and Natural Fertilizer Producers - ABREFEN. Graduated in engineering at the Federal Institute of Science and Technology – IFF, specialist in project management at the Fundação Getúlio Vargas. Worked on academic projects and technology development at the University of Missouri – Kansas City (USA) and other projects in and out of the country. Over 10 years of experience in the mining sector, currently General Manager and Administrator of Harvest Minerals in Brazil, a publicly traded company in London focused on mining projects for fertilizers, which has 11 mining projects in different states, including Minas Gerais producing the natural fertilizer KP Fertil.

Technical Manager,  Compo Expert
Agricultural Engineer with an MBA in Strategic Business Management and specializations in plant nutrition, especially for soybeans and corn. She is currently the National Technical Manager of COMPO EXPERT, a leading German multinational in the specialty fertilizer sector. Under her leadership, the company's product portfolio has strengthened, with Basfoliar Black Evolution standing out, an organomineral launched in 2015 that has become a best seller. Her expertise combines technical knowledge and strategic vision, contributing to innovations and effective solutions that aim to develop a more responsible and economically viable agriculture.

CEO,  International Fertilizer Association
Alzbeta Klein is the CEO/Director General of the International Fertilizer Association (IFA). In her role, she is leading the global fertilizer industry towards helping to feed the world. Fertilizer industry plays a critical role in global food security and in the energy transition, and IFA leads the industry on both.In her previous roles, Ms. Klein led IFC/World Bank Group’s Climate Business, positioning IFC as a lead investor in renewable energy in emerging markets. Prior to this, she led IFC’s Agribusiness investments, Industrial investments, and managed IFC’s $50bn investment portfolio in emerging markets.Ms. Klein received Masters’ degree in Economics from the University of Ottawa, Canada, where she also studied for her doctorate; engineering degree from Prague University, Czech Republic; and executive education from Harvard Business School and INSEAD. She holds a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. She served on the boards of several agribusiness companies including Grupo Los Grobo in Argentina, HMH in South Africa, LAAD in Latin America, and the New York University Center for Sustainable Business Advisory Board. She currently serves on the boards of Nespresso, FinDev and IFDC.

Chief Economist and Head of Market Research ,  Nutrien

Global Head of Research,  FertiStream Freight
Daejin Lee is one of top ranked experts in the shipping and commodity industry,and his executive interviews were featured in BBC Worldnews Live and CNBC Live.He started his career at dry chartering team and spent several years in Hanjin Shipping,as a strategic planning manager and FFA trader.In the previous role, as the Director of Shipping Analytics and Research at S&P Global,a leading intelligence provider, Daejin led core research expertise on freight analyticsand gained global reputation as one of the most knowledgeable researcherswith an exceptional coverage of the shipping and commodity market.

Supply Manager,  SLC Agrícola.SA
Mr. Ebert is currently Supply Chain Manager at SLC Agrícola SA, holding this strategic position for the last 15 years. SLC Agricola is a public listed company, the first in its sector of business worldwide and one of the largest Agricultural Companies in Brazil consuming in its operations more than 450.000 metric tons of fertilizers per crop year. Prior, he worked for Brazilian companies, optimizing their chemical supply chains and procurement processes. Mr. Ebert is graduated in International Business at Rio dos Sinos Valley University/BR, MBA in International Executive Management at University of Tennessee/USA, MBA Agribusiness Management at Fundação Dom Cabral/BR and MSc. in Procurement, Logistics and Supply Management at University of Salford/UK.

Ingeniero Agrónomo,  Aapresid
Agricultural Engineer graduated from the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences,National University of Rosario (UNR). Specialist in Teaching Practice,University of Humanities and Arts (UNR). Student of the Master inManagement and Conservation of Natural Resources (FCAGR, UNR).Professor at the University of Agricultural Sciences, NationalUniversity of Rosario, and at the University Degree in Agricultural Production,Catholic University of Argentina (UCA).Coordinator of the Biological Nutrition Network (AAPRESID).

Consultant,  Tec Fertil Agroconsultoria e Negócios
José Francisco da Cunha is an agronomist who graduated from ESALQ/USP in 1976. He is SPECIALIZE at FIIB in MARKETING (1988) and FINANCIAL (1989) MANAGEMENT. SPECIALIZATION in GEOPROCESSING, SENAC-SP (2008). Accumulating a long experience in the area of fertility, plant nutrition and fertilizers since 1979, working in companies that have been highlighted in this period. In 1997 I founded TEC FERTIL AGROCONSULTORIA, a consulting and business company for the agricultural sector. The company performs fertility and fertilizer related work involving fertilizer use, market research, product development, quality and production of NPK, micronutrients, foliar and organic fertilizers. It works in cost evaluation and support for commercial purchase or sale policies, research and product evaluations, consulting for farmers, institutions and companies. I have also made a wide contribution in the scientific area and knowledge dissemination with numerous lectures, articles and books related to his area of expertise.

Agroconsult Partner,  Agroconsult
Cleber Vieira – 51 years-old. Director-partner of Agroconsult. Agronomist (UNESP), Postgraduate in Biotechnology (UNESP), Marketing Strategy (FGV) and Business Strategy (Fundação Dom Cabral). Marketing and Market Intelligence Manager at Bunge Fertilizantes, from 1998 to 2005. Partner at Agroconsult since 2005, being responsible for the Project Business Unit, especially for the fertilizer, logistic and agrochemicals segments.

Senior Economic Analyst,  Rabobank
Bruno Fonseca is an agronomist, graduated from the Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture (ESALQ/USP) and an analyst at Rabobank Brazil, focusing on research development for the farm input market. Previously, he worked as a senior commodities analyst at Cargill Agricola S.A. From 2014 to 2019, he worked at Alvean as a Trading Intelligence specialist. Bruno is also a specialist in Agroenergy through the Pecege – ESALQ/USP.

Diretor Geral,  Nutrição de Plantas Ciência e Tecnologia, NPCT
Undergrad in Agronomy by the University of the State of São Paulo, Brazil, in 1985. - Soil and Plant Analysis lab coordinator from 1985 to 1992. - Master by the Center of Nuclear Energy in Agriculture of the University of São Paulo (USP) in 1992, with research focusing sulfur availability in Brazilian soils. - Ph.D. by USP in 1996, with research focusing the agronomic effectiveness of phosphate fertilizers. - Professor at the Soil Science Department at the University of São Paulo, Brazil, from 1992 to 2007. - Visiting scientist at IFDC, USA, from 1999 to 2001, with research related to optimizing the use of phosphate rock in agriculture. - Brazil General Program Director of the International Plant Nutrition Institute from 2007 to 2019. - General Director of the Company Plant Nutrition Science & Technology since April of 2019. - More than 80 scientific papers published in prestigious Journals. - Editor and author of several book chapters related to Plant Nutrition and Agriculture in Brazil. - Specialist in Brazilian agriculture. - Specialist in Soil Fertility and Fertilizers. - Specialist in Phosphorus (P) Reaction in soils and P as a nutrient for commercial crops.

Commodity and Fertilizer Specialist,  Veeries
Bruno Fardim holds a degree in Agronomy, a master’s in plant production, and a Ph.D. in Administration with an emphasis on Production and Development. With expertise in the fertilizer market, he has been working in the fertilizers and plant nutrition sector since 2015. He is currently a Commodity and Fertilizer Specialist on the market intelligence team at Veeries, where he is responsible for developing strategic scenarios and long-term projections for the Brazilian fertilizer market.

Market Intelligence Manager ,  BNDES

LATAM FertiGlobal Director and CEO ,  Agrigento Brazil
Gustavo Branco has 25 years of solid experience in the development, deployment and management in Commercial Areas, Marketing, International Administration, development of new products and processes, acquiring business strategic vision, strong strategic planning, and business management, focusing since 2008 on plant nutrition. He is graduated in aeronautic engineering and holds MBA in marketing, currently working as Agrigento Brazil and being vice president of ABISOLO – most important special fertilizer association in Brazil.

CEO,  Céleres®
Founder and CEO at Céleres®, a Brazilian consultancy company focused on the competitive landscape analysis across the agricultural sector in Brazil and neighboring countries. With more than twenty years of activity, Céleres® has helped companies from different segments across the Ag space with marketing, competition, and investment analysis, from input production, distribution, farming and processing of agricultural products. Agronomist from Federal University of Uberlandia, postgraduate in business management and finance with Fundação Getúlio Vargas (EASP/FGV).