Jennifer Jordan-Saifi, CEO, Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI)

Dr. Florika Fink-Hooijer, Director-General, Environment Department, European Commission

• How does the EUDR legislation impact reduction of EU’s contribution to greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions and promote deforestation free-supply chain?
• How does the penalty provisions on the legislation affected preparation for by the big operators and what does compliance look like after deadline 30 December 2024?
• What are some of the logistical challenges taking shape in terms of putting together the data required for compliance and what are best practice solutions available for the Operators?
• What are some of the “unintended consequences” or structural risks that have so far hindered or changed the current landscape in investment opportunities toward a greener and more sustainable global trade?

Speakers:

Laurent Sagarra, Vice President Sustainability, JDE Peet's
Mr Claude BIZIMANA, Chief Executive Officer, National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB), Rwanda

H.E. Johnston Busingye, High Commissioner for the Republic of Rwanda to the United Kingdom

Manfred Borer, Co-Founder & Chief Executive officer, Koltiva

How do you build a truly sustainable supply chain from crop to cup?
How do you meet the complex challenges, community dynamics and socio-economic conditions in many coffee and cocoa-growing countries?
How do you stimulate economic development, improve the lives of coffee producers and provide environmental benefits?
How do you prioritize areas where action has the biggest overall impact, considering actions from companies’ operations and across their value chain?
How do you reduce the environmental impact of coffee/cocoa production to achieve Net Zero target?
How do you reassure consumers that ethical sourcing is key to sustainability future?

Speakers:

Tim Scharrer, COO and Regional Director Europe and North America, Volcafe
T.J. Ryan, Chief of Party of Philippine Coffee Advancement and Farm Enterprise Project, ACDI/VOCA

What are some of the risks and opportunities arising from social and environmental issues that EU law requires for all large companies to disclose?
How do they help investors, civil society, consumers and other stakeholders to evaluate sustainability performance of companies?
How does sustainability reporting allow businesses to identify redundancies and inefficiencies, reallocate resources and realign internal systems?
How can remote sensing and digital tools enhance organisations’ ability to understand Scope 3 emission and impact of nature-related risks and provide detailed nature and biodiversity data?
How does this data help meet the increasing demands from investors and regulators and the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), while optimising cost and efficiency?

Speakers:

Sophie Aujean, Director Global Advocacy, Fairtrade International
Peter Nestor, Global Head of Human Rights, Novartis
Juliette Caulkins, Executive Director, B Lab Europe

Jonathan Sullivan,Vice President Commercial & Sustainability, Agmatix

How do you define Regenerative Agriculture in the general sense and in the context of coffee production?
What are some of the economic and financial barriers preventing farmers from rapidly scaling regenerative agriculture practices, and how can industry stakeholders, policymakers, and organizations effectively support farmers in overcoming these challenges?
Improving soil health is key part of regenerative agriculture. How does innovation and data-driven agriculture drive climate change adaptation and supporting sustainable food systems?
How are retailers and food companies integrating natural capital considerations into their operations and supply chain strategies to enhance sustainability and resilience across soil, water, biodiversity and climate?
What collaborations are we seeing between farmers and suppliers to promote and facilitate the transition towards sustainable, regenerative and nature-positive practices? How can these initiatives be effectively implemented to strengthen resilience across supply chains?
Large landowners and institutional investors play a crucial role in catalysing the transition to sustainable agriculture. What strategies are institutional investors employing to demonstrate the value of regenerative agriculture to landowners and how are they supporting this transition?

Ritesh Sharan, Director, Global Farmers Support Centers & Hacienda Alsacia, Starbucks
Jonathan Sullivan, Vice President Commercial & Sustainability, Agmatix
Franco Costantini, CEO, Regenagri
Dominic Robinson, CEO, Soil Association Certification

What are the most promising and impactful innovations and technologies emerging from research laboratories, where potential investors can engage early for commercialization?
What are some of the best practices that have proven effective in other supply chains, and what are the mechanisms for successful technology transfer evolving?
Why is the role of capital markets critical in funding this ESG transition?
Why is biodiversity so important in the agroforestry landscape to boost coffee bean production?
How can effective partnerships between universities, cross-industry, and investors, including angel investors, pursue the agenda of innovation and acceleration towards Net Zero?
What are the key measurable indicators that determine the success of these collaborations?

Dr. Parmesh Shah, Global Lead, Data-Driven, Digital Agriculture and Innovations, The World Bank
Piet Van Asten, Head of Sustainable Production Systems, Olam Food Ingredients (ofi)

Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General, World Trade Organization (WTO)

Dr Jennifer “Vern” Long, CEO, World Coffee Research (WCR)

What are some major breakthroughs in coffee science and plant breeding for crop protection?
What are the key challenges in the coffee supply chain, including land use, that exacerbate supply shortages, and how is climate change reshaping coffee production?
How can “shared value” serve as the foundation for relationships between global brands and their suppliers, and what are the potential consequences of non-commitment to transparency?
How does traceability benefit consumers?

Speakers:

Pablo von Waldenfels, Director Corporate Responsibility, Tchibo GmbH
Rick van der Kamp, Global Lead for Markets, Value Chains, and Rural Finance, International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD)
Paul Rooke, Executive Director, British Coffee Association (BCA)

Graham Turnock, Special Adviser, European Space Agency (ESA)

What is the role or impact of green finance in removing barriers that exclude people, especially smallholder farmers, as they face high costs of living and production?
What is the role of data in a Fintech ecosystem to improve risk management and long-term financial performance?
How can “Blended Finance” crowd-in both private and public financing to create the right balance of risk allocation?
How can impact funding address the estimated $350 billion annual requirement to enhance food system sustainability? Where does the current trajectory stand in meeting this goal?
What innovative investment instruments and advisory services are being developed by banks, family offices, insurance companies, foundations, and asset managers to enhance access to pioneering companies and projects within the food and Agri-tech sectors?
With the rise of greenwashing in the industry, how are investors addressing the lack of benchmarking and standards in deploying capital and measuring its impact?

Speakers:

Ashley Olson Onyango, Head of Financial Inclusion & AgriTech, GSMA
Jari Partanen, Board Director for Finland, Norway, Latvia, Lebanon, EBRD

Sylvia Megret, President and Chief Executive Officer, ACDI/VOCA

Speakers:

Owen Hewlett, Chief Technical Officer, Gold Standard; Technical Council Member, SBTi
Evan Paul, Senior Director, Innovation for Nature, Salesforce

Chris Southworth, Secretary General, ICC United Kingdom

How do you explore the complex interlinkages between climate change and international trade?
How do you integrate global supply chains, from source to destination, across networks of processing, warehousing, and logistic facilities?
How do you achieve sustainable global trade for climate action and food security?
Is digitalization the answer to making supply chains disruption-proof?
How do you create digital standards for the container shipping industry?
How do you set up an interoperable global trade ecosystem?
How does paperless trade impact climate change?
How can producers manage transportation bottlenecks, disruptions on global trade routes, and interruptions caused by geopolitical instability?
Is global trade ready for digital standards and disruptive innovation?

Karla Canavan, Vice President, Commodity Trade and Finance, Markets, WWF
H. E. Alex Assanvo, Executive Secretary, Cȏte d’Ivoire Ghana Cocoa Initiative (CIGCI)
Thomas Bagge, Chief Executive Officer, Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA)