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EUROPE’S LARGEST EXHIBITION AND CONFERENCE SHOWCASING SUSTAINABLE AGTECH

THE WORLD’S ONLY EVENT DEDICATED TO SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE ACROSS ALL TYPES OF FOOD PRODUCTIONWhen the Global Forum for Innovations in Agriculture (GFIA) was launched in 2014 in Abu Dhabi, it leveraged partnerships with over 40 influential organisations such as the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the UN, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the World Bank, that wanted a platform to show the world how technology gives us the only real chance of feeding nine billion people without destroying the environment.

With an established edition in Abu Dhabi, we are delighted to have launched GFIA Europe in the Netherlands, the world’s second largest exporter of agricultural produce.

A truly international event with 2565 attendees from 65 countries and exhibitors from 25 countries.1It is the only event dedicated to showcasing innovations in sustainable agriculture across all types of food production.

2GFIA attracts decision makers from across the food value chain to enable cross-sector collaboration and deal making.

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THREE MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS

We’ve been struck by the quality of conversations being had at GFIA Europe. Most of the big players from global agribusiness are here and the number of high-level influencers that you’ve been able to attract to this first European event has been impressive. Thanks for helping us reach out to industry leaders and bring the open data conversation to them.

GODAN (Global Open Data for Agriculture & Nutrition Initiative)GFIA Europe Sponsor and Exhibitor

A SNAPSHOT OF GFIA EUROPE 2017THE EXHIBITIONOver 80 suppliers showcased hundreds of working products across all types of food production to help farmers and food producers improve productivity and profits.

THE CONFERENCE –AGTECH LEADERS SUMMITOver 200 delegates enjoyed a mix of panel debates, innovation presentations from over 60 speakers including the keynote addresses from H.E. Martijn van Dam - Minister for Agriculture The Netherlands, Prof. Louise O Fresco - President of the Executive Board at Wageningen UR, Liam Condon - President of Crop Science Division at Bayer AG, Marc Calon - President of LTO Nederland and Wiebe Draijer - Chairman of the Executive Board at Rabobank.

OPEN INNOVATIONS THEATRE50 innovators took the stage across the two days, They had 10 minutes each to tell the audience why their innovations is shaping the future of farming and food production around the world.

PROAGRICA FUTURE FARMING THEATRESituated on the main exhibition floor and free to attend for all attendees to GFIA Europe, the Proagrica Future Farming Theatre presented a 'how to' guide for the implementation of smart farming across pig, dairy, poultry, arable and horticulture farming.

NATIONAL DUTCH POULTRY CONGRESSThe Dutch Poultry Centre hosted a half-day conference on 10 May, supported by VIV Worldwide and Rabobank.

Well-organized fair with a wide approach to generate quantity and quality leads.

Mike Vermeij, CEO, Bom Group – GFIA Europe Exhibitor

PARTNER EVENTSWorkshops and special sessions were organised by Bayer AG, LTO Nederland and Invest in Holland.

MEET AND MATCH SESSIONSEnterprise Network Europe organised free B2B matchmaking sessions for companies and knowledge institutes to meet potential cooperation partners.

GLOBAL OPEN DATA FOR AGRICULTURE AND NUTRITION (GODAN) LUNCH AND NETWORKING EVENT With the support of the Global Partnerships Forum, GODAN hosted a high-level lunch on 9 May focused on creating business value with open data.

RUN LIVE TRUCK ORGANISED BY SAP NETHERLANDS AND WATERWATCH SOLUTIONSWaterwatch Solutions with its partners InfoPlaza and SAP developed the 2.0 version of the Crop Disease Alert during the event.

TECHNICAL TOURSThis programme gave participants the opportunity to visit some of the very best sustainable farming operations and businesses plus R&D facilities and engage with industry experts.

ABOUT OUR VISITORS

NETHERLANDS

BELGIUM

GERMANY

UNITED KINGDOM

TAIWAN

UNITED STATES

FRANCE

AUSTRIA

KENYA

INDIA

2565ATTENDEES

65COUNTRIES

34% SUPPLIER

20% FOOD PRODUCER

16% R&D

8% DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

8% INVESTORS

7% GOVERNMENT

7% SUPPLY CHAIN

VISITORS BY MAIN COMPANY ACTIVITY

TOP 5 VISITOR JOB FUNCTIONS

21% EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT

12% CONSULTANT

12% SALES DIRECTOR/ MANAGER

9% SCIENTIST/ RESEARCHER

6% FARMER

TOP 10 COUNTRIES FOR VISITORS

VISITORS MAIN AREAS OF INTEREST

WHAT ARE YOUR THEMES OF INTEREST?

FACTS ABOUT GFIA EUROPE VISITORS

89% of the visitors were

successful in meeting their objectives

85% of the visitors will

recommend GFIA Europe to someone else

80% of the visitors are

satisfied with the quality of the exhibitors

GFIA Europe is one of the best opportunities to accelerate your business.

Thomas Gennen, Zasso GmbH – GFIA Europe Exhibitor

*visitors had the option to select more than one theme

Biotechnology

Climate Smart Agriculture

Controlled Environments

Disease & Pest Control

Food Losses & Waste

Finance & Investments

ICT in Agriculture

Mechanisation

Nutrition

Organic Agriculture

Salt Water Agriculture

Soil Health

Water Management

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543

303

334

268

216

432

259

285

332

125

291

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VIP BUYERS AND INFLUENCERSDr. David CockramSenior Director, Regulatory Affairs, Abbott Nutrition, UNITED STATESPiet BevernageMember of The Executive Committee, Ackermans & van Haaren NV, BELGIUMGerry VosManaging Partner, Aliment Capital, UNITED STATESJohan BijlmerGeneral Manager, Allseasons Holland BV, NETHERLANDSAdam Anders Managing Partner, Anterra Capital, NETHERLANDSDr Stefan TreschScouting Lead Europe – Bioscience, Basf SE, GERMANYLiam CondonPresident of Crop Science Division, Bayer AG, GERMANYDr Philipp SengerHead of Translational R&D, Bayer Cropscience, GERMANYJulie BorlaugAssociate Director, Borlaug Institute External Relations, Texas A&M University, UNITED STATESTarun KeswaniStrategic Marketing Director, Cargill, UNITED STATESGeert ParmentierWheat Specialist, Dossche Mills NV, BELGIUMMarc CalonPresident, Dutch Federation of Agriculture and Horticulture (LTO Nederland), NETHERLANDSDr Aalt DijkhuizenPresident, Dutch Top Sector Agri&Food, NETHERLANDSObinna OnowuMinister, Embassy of Nigeria, NETHERLANDSLeon BoerDirector Potato Procurement, Farm Frites, NETHERLANDSMohamed ImtiazManaging Director, Farm's Pride (PVT) Ltd, SRI LANKAJeroen KimmelsManaging Partner, Future Food Fund, NETHERLANDSHein DeprezExecutive Chairman, Greenyard, BELGIUMRizvi ZaheedManaging Director, Hayleys Agriculture Holdings Ltd, SRI LANKAPrem BindrabanDirector of European-Netherlands Office, IFDC, NETHERLANDSDr Arne BollmannCorporate Development, KWS Saat SE, GERMANYMike VermeerHead of Innovation, Lamb Weston, NETHERLANDS

Julio PenedoConsultant, Mahgoubsons Group, SUDANH.E. Martijn van DamMinister for Agriculture of the Netherlands, Ministry for Economic Affairs, NETHERLANDSHellen OmondiAgriculture Officer, Ministry of Agriculture, KENYADayanand RamjeawanAgri Officer, Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGOJetrida KyekakaAgriculture Officer, Ministry of Local Government,TANZANIANarendra PasuparthyDirector, Nanda Group, INDIADr Maxim OrlovChief Technology Innovation Officer, NMGK, RUSSIAN FEDERATIONCarlos PiñeiroCEO, PigChamp Pro Europa, SPAINMichael SpitseOwner, Pinecrest Dairy, AUSTRALIAGilles BoumeesterGlobal Head F&A Research, Rabobank, NETHERLANDSWiebe DraijerChairman of the Executive Board, Rabobank, NETHERLANDSErik van HellemondCorporate Development Manager, Royal Cosun, NETHERLANDSTomasz ZdziebkowskiCEO, Spearhead International, POLANDNicolas VerschuereCOO, The Fruit Farm Group, BELGIUMDr Kanayo F. Nwanzeformer President, The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), ITALYDr Nitza KardishVP, The Trendlines Group and CEO, Trendlines Incubators Israel, ISRAELSusan PhillipsAgricultural Counselor, U.S. Department of Agriculture, NETHERLANDSJacob van den Borne Owner, Van den Borne Potatoes, NETHERLANDSHans LeerssenSecretary General, Vavi Dutch Potato Proc, ASS, NETHERLANDSProf. Louise O FrescoPresident of the Executive Board, Wageningen UR, NETHERLANDSMr Tim ShawHead of Research Wheatsheaf Group, UNITED KINGDOMMr Jan HuitemaMember of European Parliament, NETHERLANDS

Julio PenedoConsultant, Mahgoubsons Group, SUDANH.E. Martijn van DamMinister for Agriculture of the Netherlands, Ministry for Economic Affairs, NETHERLANDSHellen OmondiAgriculture Officer, Ministry of Agriculture, KENYADayanand RamjeawanAgri Officer, Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGOJetrida KyekakaAgriculture Officer, Ministry of Local Government,TANZANIANarendra PasuparthyDirector, Nanda Group, INDIADr Maxim OrlovChief Technology Innovation Officer, NMGK, RUSSIAN FEDERATIONCarlos PiñeiroCEO, PigChamp Pro Europa, SPAINMichael SpitseOwner, Pinecrest Dairy, AUSTRALIAGilles BoumeesterGlobal Head F&A Research, Rabobank, NETHERLANDSWiebe DraijerChairman of the Executive Board, Rabobank, NETHERLANDSErik van HellemondCorporate Development Manager, Royal Cosun, NETHERLANDSTomasz ZdziebkowskiCEO, Spearhead International, POLANDNicolas VerschuereCOO, The Fruit Farm Group, BELGIUMDr Kanayo F. Nwanzeformer President, The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), ITALYDr Nitza KardishVP, The Trendlines Group and CEO, Trendlines Incubators Israel, ISRAELSusan PhillipsAgricultural Counselor, U.S. Department of Agriculture, NETHERLANDSJacob van den Borne Owner, Van den Borne Potatoes, NETHERLANDSHans LeerssenSecretary General, Vavi Dutch Potato Proc, ASS, NETHERLANDSProf. Louise O FrescoPresident of the Executive Board, Wageningen UR, NETHERLANDSMr Tim ShawHead of Research Wheatsheaf Group, UNITED KINGDOMMr Jan HuitemaMember of European Parliament, NETHERLANDS

ABOUT OUR EXHIBITORSOver 80 suppliers of sustainable agriculture innovations from around the world gathered in Netherlands to demonstrate how their solutions and technologies can increase productivity, whilst saving natural resources and protecting the environment.

View the full exhibitor list at: www.GFIAEurope.com

Biotechnology ICT InAgriculture

ControlledEnvironments

Nutrition Finance & Investments

SaltwaterAgriculture

Soil & PlantHealth

WaterManagement

OrganicAgriculture

MechanisationClimate-smartAgriculture

Disease & Pest Control

Food Losses& Waste

EXHIBITORS PRESENTED TECHNOLOGY ACROSS THE FOLLOWING THEMES

Thank you GFIA Europe for the exchange of ideas & innovations in agriculture. We met a lot of new people!

SoilCares – GFIA Europe Exhibitor

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90% of the exhibitors were successful in meeting

their objectives

85% of the exhibitors

were satisfied with their participation

90% of the exhibitors

might participate in GFIA Europe 2018

GLOBAL AWARENESSGFIA was covered in some of the most respected and widely read trade media titles in Europe.

BOERDERIJFARMING MONTHLY

PIGPROGRESS NIEUWEOOGSTPOLITICO

An innovative and energetic experience, with real opportunities.

Brecht Stubbe, Global Sales Director, Urban Crop SolutionsGFIA Europe Exhibitor

CONTACTFind out more about our upcoming events at www.GFIAEurope.comwww.InnovationsinAgriculture.com

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A positive useful event, which enabled us to meet with a different audience, in an open and relaxed setting

Steven Bonnage, Sales and Marketing Director, ADC Bioscientific Ltd.GFIA Europe Exhibitor