8th Annual Conference Argus FMB Africa Fertilizer 2017 15-17 February • The Westin, Cape Town, South Africa Key Speakers Include: Karim Loſti Senhadji CEO OCP Africa Jennifer Blanke Vice-President Agriculture, Human and Social Development African Development Bank Dinnah Kapiza Owner and Managing Director Tisaiwale Trading 30+ Speakers: Fresh insights from leading fertilizer experts, policy makers and regional players from across Africa 500+ Delegates: Build relationships with public and private sector leaders driving fertilizer development in Africa 20+ African countries represented: Meet speakers and delegates from west, east and southern Africa at the only pan-African fertilizer event Register now at www.argusmedia.com/fertilizer-africa Meet new business partners and hear expert insight at the leading event on fertilizer in Africa: Principal Sponsor Diamond Sponsor Gold Sponsor Bronze Sponsors Silver Sponsors Lunch Sponsor Opening Cocktail Party Fertilizer Manual Sponsor Updated Brochure
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8th Annual Conference
Argus FMB Africa Fertilizer 2017 15-17 February • The Westin, Cape Town, South Africa
Key Speakers Include: Karim Lofti Senhadji
CEO OCP Africa
Jennifer Blanke Vice-President Agriculture, Human and Social Development African Development Bank
Dinnah Kapiza Owner and Managing Director Tisaiwale Trading
30+ Speakers: Fresh insights from leading fertilizer experts, policy makers and regional players from across Africa
500+ Delegates: Build relationships with public and private sector leaders driving fertilizer development in Africa
20+ African countries represented: Meet speakers and delegates from west, east and southern Africa at the only pan-African fertilizer event
Register now at www.argusmedia.com/fertilizer-africa
Meet new business partners and hear expert insight at the leading event on fertilizer in Africa:
Africa’s Leading Fertilizer Event for the 8th Year RunningWith government and industry leaders across Africa reaffirming their commitment to increase fertilizer consumption in Africa, the Argus FMB Africa Fertilizer conference is specifically designed to facilitate connections amongst all key stakeholders to achieve these goals, improve crop yields and create business growth for everyone in the supply chain.
Now in its 8th year, the conference is recognised as the key meeting place for everyone involved in fertilizer in Africa, bringing together 500+ delegates to do business and hear valuable insight on how policy developments, private sector investment and smallholder farmer initiatives are driving industry change.
This is your opportunity to join international fertilizer companies, regional manufacturers and buyers, policy makers and trade blocs to address constraints and identify potential opportunities in a dynamic, fast growing market.
6 Key Reasons to Attend
1 Network and do business with existing and new contacts in the fertilizer sector
2 Hear the latest policy updates and government initiatives and their impact on fertilizer markets in sub-Saharan Africa
3 Collaborate and build partnerships with development agencies, NGOs and the private sector
4 Develop your commercial strategies based on the latest market intelligence for 2017
5 Explore the evolving role of hub agro-dealers in fertilizer procurement and distribution networks
6 Understand soil mapping developments and the increased focus on balanced fertilization in the region
Unrivalled Networking Opportunities Over Three Days
There are many ways for you to meet with key players in the fertilizer market in Africa including:
Round table discussionsCultivate relationships with fellow delegates who share your interests during this interactive session
Advance access to the delegate listReceive full contact details well in advance to arrange meetings in advance
Reserve a meeting roomFor conversations requiring more privacy, book a dedicated space for the entire conference
Networking breaks, receptions and gala dinner over three daysWith a varied and packed social programme, maximise your time to meet everyone on your wish list
Networking AppCreate a profile, connect with delegates and arrange meetings
As the biggest and most effective fertilizer event for networking in the region, Argus FMB Africa Fertilizer 2017 is the ideal place for you to do business with over 500 fertilizer professionals.
An excellent forum for learning about and sharing in the challenge of meeting Africa’s demand for fertilizers. Lamourdia Thiombiano, Deputy Regional Representative Africa, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Ghana
Who Will You Meet?Delegate attendance from over 55 countries
Development Center- ESAFD• FA• IFC - World Bank Group• Intrepid Potash• K+S KALI • Kachi Fertilizer• Keytrade Africa • Kimleigh Chemicals • Kynoch• Lanxess • LignoTech South Africa• Luobupo Potash Company • Lushbury Fertilizer • Ma’aden• Metson• Milliken Europe • Ministry of Agriculture and Food
Security• NAQ Global
• Nectar Group • Neelam Aqua & Speciality Chem• NEPAD• Nexant • Nile Trade• Nitron Group• OCP Africa• Omni Energy• Omnifert• One Acre Fund• Orbit Cargo Management • Phosagro Trading • Polyserve Group• Port of Ghent• Rio Tinto Minerals• RNZ International• Satyendra Packaging • Sea Invest Cote D’Ivoire• Sedab• Sefar Filter Pure• Shanghai Bestwin Petrochemicals • Sia Uralchem Trading• Sichuan Highlight Fine Chemicals • Sogefert• SoilCares Africa• Solvadis commodity • Solvay
• SQM• Sulfert Kimya Sanayi Ticaret• Tanzania Fertilizer Regulatory
Authority• Tecnochem • Tessenderlo Group• Tisaiwale Trading• Toyota Tsusho Fertilizer Africa
Limited• Transcom • Transglobe • United Nations Economic
Commission for Africa• Uralchem• Van Iperen International • Verbrugge Terminals• Vipa Holdings • VS Agri• Yara Africa• Yara Switzerland • Yargus Manufacturing• Yegane Andish Naft (YAN Co.)• Yueyang Juyuan Petrochemical • Zed Group• ZFC Limited
View the full delegate list online – www.argusmedia.com/fertilizer-africa
Registered Attendees Include:
An Expert Speaker Line-up Hear Policy Updates, Market Outlooks and Latest Case Studies from -
Karim Lofti Senhadji CEO OCP Africa MOROCCO
Adam Mostert Chairman East and Southern Africa Fertilizer Trade Platform SOUTH AFRICA
Patrick Heffer Senior Director, Agriculture Service IFA FRANCE
Sean de Cleene Chief of Strategy and
Partnerships AGRA KENYA
Frances Wollmer Principal, Fertilizer Consulting Argus UK
"The round tables are very interesting - people share knowledge a lot more freely and it provides good market insight."Marc Doerffer, Project Manager, Maschinenfabrik Köppern, Germany
3. Phosphate Supply Dynamics within Africa Aida Idrissi, Senior Manager Phosphates, Consulting, Argus
4. West Africa Market Developments Rob Groot, Director North & West Africa, IFDC
5. Africa NPK Supply and Demand Trends Mounir Halim, Business Development Manager, Argus
6. Promoting an Enabling Environment for SMEs in the Fertilizer Supply Chain Daniel Gad, Owner, Omega Farms
7. Using the Power of Science and Technology to Optimise Soil Health and Crop Nutrition Stephanie Race, CEO, Crop Performance
8. Why Micronutrients are Important in FertilizersRob White, Regional Director, International Zinc Association
9. The role of public private partnerships in improving access to fertilizersAdam Mostert, Chairman, East and Southern Africa Fertilizer Trade Platform (ESAF)
Join a discussion on one of these key issues:
09.00 Registration and Exhibition Opens
13.30 IFA Africa Forum- 15.30 By invitation only
15.30 Newcomers’ Speed Networking You will have 2 minutes to introduce yourself and your business to each person before a bell will ring and you move on to meet someone new - bring plenty of business cards!
17.00 Interactive Round Table Discussions Hear and share experiences from across the fertilizer supply chain with fellow attendees during focused discussions in an interactive setting.This a perfect opportunity to make new contacts who are active in your area of interest.
GOVERNMENT POLICY, PRIVATE ENTERPRISE AND COLLABORATIVE APPROACHES
09.10 Opening Address Jennifer Blanke, Vice-President Agriculture, Human and Social Development, African Development Bank
09.30 KEYNOTE ADDRESS: A Holistic Approach to Achieving Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security in AfricaDr Ibrahim Assane Mayaki, CEO, NEPAD
09.50 The Vision of OCP Africa Karim Lofti Senhadji, CEO, OCP Africa
REGIONAL MARKET OUTLOOKS AND EVOLVING SUPPLY AND DEMAND DYNAMICS
10.10 Sub-Saharan Africa Market Outlook for 2017• Demand update across sub-Saharan Africa• The impact of key policy developments• Evolution of Africa fertilizer supply/demand balancePatrick Heffer, Senior Director, Agriculture Service, IFA
10.30 – 11.00 Break
11.00 Africa’s Fertilizer Market in the Context of Global Supply Dynamics• Global trade flows and current production output• A cross-nutrient overview of production capacity additions• Reasons for oversupply and impact on pricesFrances Wollmer, Principal, Fertilizer Consulting, Argus
11.20 The African Fertilizer Access Index: Towards the Establishment of Competitive Fertilizer Value Chains for Smallholder Farmers• Supporting the establishment of an enabling environment to
boost fertilizer use by smallholder farmers• Strengthening understanding of the key components of
harmonized fertilizer policies and regulations • Disseminating the latest status of fertilizer policies and
regulations in target countriesMaria Wanzala, Regional Director, East and Southern Africa, AFAP
11.50 Regional Snapshots from Across Africa – West, East and Southern Africa• Overview of the agricultural profile and nutrient
requirements in key markets• Recent investments and fertilizer production and blending
18.00 Opening Cocktail Party at The Bungalow Lounge, Clifton An evening of relaxed networking in an informal environment. Build on existing relationships and meet new contacts across the fertilizer supply chain in Africa Thursday, 16 February
19.00 Conference Dinner
14.00 - 18.30 Wine Tasting Tour*
Join us for a free wine tasting tour and enjoy the best that the Cape Winelands have to offer with its colonial architecture and award winning wine. The tour leaves/returns to the conference hotel, the Westin.
*The tour is free to attend but places are limited – please rsvp if you wish to attend.
We attend every single year not just because of the knowledge and insights, but because our clients are there and it’s a great event.
James Luther, Assistant Commercial Manager, Nectar Group
TRANSFORMING THE FERTILIZER SUPPLY CHAIN IN AFRICA
13.45 Afternoon Chairperson’s Welcome Jason Scarpone, President and CEO, AFAP
13.50 PANEL DISCUSSION: Farmer and Agro-dealer Perspectives on Fertilizer Distribution and Use• Improving accessibility and affordability of fertilizers for farmers• Examining types of extension services available to
smallholder farmers • Optimizing knowledge of specific crop and soil requirements • The evolving role of the hub agro-dealer as a key link in the
supply chainStephen Muchiri, CEO, East Africa Farmers FederationDinnah Kapiza, Owner and Managing Director, Tisaiwale TradingDaniel Gad, Owner, Omega FarmsNike Tinubu, Managing Director, Eagleson & Nito Concepts
14.30 PANEL DISCUSSION: Boosting Fertilizer Consumption with Accessible Financial Platforms and Innovative Solutions • Leveraging private and public sector initiatives to unlock the
potential of SMEs across the agricultural sector• Collaborative initiatives to improve access to credit, finance
and insurance for smallholder farmers• The role of the Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism (AFFM)
in increasing fertilizer useAugustine Langyintuo, Senior Agribusiness Specialist, IFC - World Bank GroupJulia Franklin, Global Sourcing Director, One Acre FundHans Balyamujura, CEO, Zed Group
15.10 – 15.40 Break
REGIONAL SNAPSHOTS: FERTILIZER SUPPLY, DEMAND AND POLICY DEVELOPMENTS
15.40 Lessons from Tanzania: Empowering and Equipping Smallholder Farmers with Resources and Training Andrew Msolla, Board Chairman, Tanzania Fertilizer Regulatory Authority (TFRA)
16.00 The Importance of Research and Collaboration to Enhance the Use of Balanced Fertilization in KenyaPradeep Paunrana, Managing Director, ARM Cement (Kenya)
16.20 Implementing Meaningful Partnerships and Dialogue to Improve Availability and Accessibility of Fertilizers Carlos Zandamela, President, The Mozambique National Fertilizer Platform and AMOFERT
16.40 Developments in the Fertilizer Markets in Zimbabwe Misheck Samson Kachere, CEO, Chemplex Corporation
17.00 Chairperson’s Closing Remarks Jason Scarpone, President and CEO, AFAP
17.10 End of Day One
09.20 Chairperson’s Opening Remarks
INNOVATIONS IN THE PRODUCTION AND APPLICATION OF BALANCED FERTILIZATION
09.30 Integrating Research and Promotion for Balanced Fertilization in East AfricaLilian Wanjiru Mbuthia, Senior Agronomist, Eastern Africa ICL Fertilizers
09.50 Harnessing Innovation and Technical Expertise to Energize the Green Revolution in AfricaManuel Göpfrich, Head of Market Development, Yara Africa
10.20 The Importance of Soil-Mapping and the Commercial Benefits of Balanced Fertilization• Soil-mapping initiatives at national and regional level• Communicating the importance of balanced fertilization• The potential for further specialty fertilizer use Nassirou Ba, Agricultural Economist, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
10.50 – 11.20 Break
INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORTATION CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
11.20 Logistical Considerations and Supply Chain Developments • An update on road and rail developments• Overcoming transportation constraints to build a robust
11.40 Developments in Trade Corridors, Regional Collaboration and Agricultural Clusters • Update on developments of trade corridors and impact on
the market• Assessing the logistical costs and risks in the supply chain• Government initiatives and public and private sector
collaboration• Developing robust supply networks of fertilizers for
smallholder farmers Argent Chuula, CEO - ACTESA, Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)Emerson Zhou, CEO, Beira Agricultural Growth Corridor Sean de Cleene, Chief of Strategy and Partnerships, AGRA
12.20 Realizing Major Fertilizer Projects in Africa Henrik Surrow Larsen, Head of Sales, Ferrostaal Topsoe Projects
12.40 Lunch
Friday, 17 February
Hosted by OCP AfricaWINE TASTING TOUR IN STELLENBOSCH
For detailed information about all of the additional packages at the conference, please contact us: [email protected] +44 (0) 20 7780 4340 www.argusmedia.com/fertilizer-africa
If building your presence in the Africa fertilizer sector is one of your business objectives, Argus FMB Africa Fertilizer offers the perfect opportunity to stand out from the crowd.
As a sponsor or exhibitor you are guaranteed to get access to hundreds of decision-makers, from all over Africa and the rest of the world.
Choose from a variety of options which we can tailor to meet your business objectives:
Exhibiting
•The ultimate way to meet people, with your stand positioned in the heart of the conference networking area
•Showcase your products and services and generate essential sales leads
•Your company profile will be included in Fertilizer Focus, our bi-monthly publication that reaches subscribers and attendees at other industry events
Sponsorship
• Position your brand and your business in front of a senior and influential audience representing the leaders of the fertilizer industry
• Attract new business through enhanced visibility and exposure to a senior level audience
• Gain recognition during one of our prestigious networking receptions
Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities
“We’ve been participating in the Africa conference since it started and each year it is bigger and better. Job well done.”
Anne Sheehy, VP of International Sales and Marketing, Yargus Manufacturing, USA
Your chance to access the world’s fastest growing fertilizer market [email protected] +44 (0) 20 7780 4340 www.argusmedia.com/fertilizer-africa
Conference Location – Cape Town, South AfricaFamous for its breath-taking scenery, world-class cuisine and delightful climate, Cape Town is a popular destination for business and tourism. Located on the Cape Peninsula between peaks jutting into the Atlantic Ocean, Cape Town offers a stunning backdrop for Argus FMB Africa Fertilizer.
Conference Location and Venue
Conference Venue – The WestinThe conference will be held at The Westin, with views of Table mountainand the V&A Waterfront and conveniently situated just 20 minutes from the airport, which is served by international and regional flights.Boasting restaurants and bars, a spa, gym and outdoor pool the Westin is the perfect venue for this conference.
Supporting Partners Official Magazine
Principal Sponsor Diamond Sponsor Gold Sponsor
Lunch Sponsor Opening Cocktail Party
Fertilizer Manual Sponsor
Bronze SponsorsSilver Sponsors
Argus FMBAfrica Fertilizer 2017 15-17 February | Cape Town, South Africa
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