PUTTING SUSTAINABILITY ON EUROPE S FARM-TO-FORK MENU

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1 PUTTING SUSTAINABILITY ON EUROPE S FARM-TO-FORK MENU WHY THE AGRI & FOOD SUMMIT Pivotal moment. Happening between France s Special Convention on food and the European Commission s upcoming CAP proposals, the summit arrives at a pivotal moment. SPEAKER LINEUP FEATURES Stéphane Travert FRANCE Sándor Fazekas HUNGARY Capture value. Hear the latest insights on how to steer Europe s agri-food industry forward. Interactive agenda. Join 130+ policymakers, industry leaders, farmers, and innovators for a 1-day interactive program. #PxAgriFood AGRIFOODSUMMIT.EU Anthea McIntyre MEP (ECR) Joachim Rukwied GERMAN FARMERS ASSOCIATION COPA Jerzy Bogdan Plewa Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development Sarah Singla Vice- ASSOCIATION FOR THE PROMOTION OF SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE (APAD) FOUNDING PARTNER PRESENTED BY LEAD SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION FONDATION GOODPLANET

2 AGRICULTURE & FOOD SUMMIT ABOUT is a global nonpartisan politics and policy news organization, headquartered in Washington, D.C. In April 2015, a European edition of the publication launched through a joint venture with the leading digital publisher in Europe, Axel Springer. Based in Brussels, s European edition: covers the politics, policy and personalities of the European Union connects the dots between the Continent s biggest power players delivers authoritative insight and analysis to the most influential stakeholders in EU politics and policy FAST FACTS No. 1 most read and most influential news outlet among EU 137,000 followers.eu: over 2 million average monthly unique visitors BRUSSELS PLAYBOOK: more than 70,000 readers for Ryan Heath s daily must-read on what s driving the day in Brussels. To sign up, go to politico.eu/registration PRO PRO Agriculture and Food: The definitive source for European agriculture and food news. Designed for professionals who need to save time and stay on top of key agriculture and food policy developments across Europe, PRO Agriculture and Food provides: Breaking news and real-time intelligence In-depth articles and analysis A daily digest of the most important stories Ready to go Pro? Contact pro@politico.eu for details. Raise your thought leadership profile in Brussels and become an exclusive presenting partner at a event. Contact sales@politico.eu WHO YOU LL MEET INDUSTRY LEADERS: CEOs, Vice-s, Chief Strategy Officers, Chief Innovation Officers, Food Safety Regulatory Directors, Heads of Government and Regulatory Affairs, Heads of Technology and Heads of Operations, Farmers, Scientists, Chefs and Restaurateurs AGRI FOOD PLAYERS: European institutions, national governments, international organizations, trade associations, regulators, food & beverage companies, agro-pharmaceutical companies, agriculture companies, labeling firms, technology companies, precision agriculture services, law firms, consulting firms PAST EVENTS Health Care Summit 2016 Great Pesticides Debate 2016 Pekka Pesonen, Secretary-General, Copa- Cogeca, Modern Farming in Europe 2017

3 AGRICULTURE & FOOD SUMMIT AGENDA 8:30 AM COFFEE AND REGISTRATION 9:00 AM CHAIRMAN S WELCOME REMARKS Christian Oliver, Senior Policy Editor, 9:05 AM FOUNDING PARTNER OPENING REMARKS Graeme Taylor, Director of Public Affairs, EUROPEAN CROP PROTECTION ASSOCIATION, ECPA 9:10 AM INTERVIEW Stéphane Travert,, FRANCE Moderated by Nicholas Vinocur, Reporter, 9:30 AM INTERVIEW Sándor Fazekas,, HUNGARY Moderated by Simon Marks, Reporter, 9:50 AM PANEL DISCUSSION - CAP REFORM AND A SINGLE MARKET FOR FOOD Moderated by Emmet Livingstone, Reporter, With anticipated CAP reform, what does the trajectory look like for the agri-food business in Europe? How will proposed changes impact the market? Does a sustainable Europe call for radical changes to CAP? In the face of populism and protectionism, what future for the Single Market for food? How should key players manage trade agreements with extra- European countries while supporting Europe s independent sustainability as a market? With the U.K. contributing 12% to the EU budget, what will be the impact of Brexit on the CAP budget? François Eyraud, CEO, DANONE FRANCE Jerzy Bogdan Plewa, Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development, Joachim Rukwied,, GERMAN FARMERS ASSOCIATION Ignacio Sánchez Recarte, Secretary-General, EUROPEAN WINE COMPANIES COMMITTEE (CEEV) 10:30 AM PANEL DISCUSSION - AGRICULTURE AND TRADE: HARVESTING A FAIR PLAYING FIELD Moderated by Christian Oliver, Senior Policy Editor, A fair playing field for agri-food producers and traders in Europe and abroad is vital to ensuring a sustainable supply chain system. So far, self-regulatory schemes to combat unfair trading practices (UTPs) have not been as fruitful as hoped. How can decision-makers work with stakeholders to shape policies to create equitable buying and selling conditions? What impact will Brexit have on agri-food trade? Tiziana Beghin MEP (EPP), Member on International Trade Committee, Lee Ann Jackson, Counsellor and Secretary of the Committee on Agriculture, WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION Meurig Raymond,, NATIONAL FARMERS UNION (NFU) Christian Verschueren, Director-General, EUROCOMMERCE 11:10 AM SPEED NETWORKING SESSION 11:25 AM REFRESHMENTS AND NETWORKING 11:40 AM PANEL DISCUSSION - AGRICULTURE, SUSTAINABLE LAND USE AND CLIMATE CHANGE Moderated by Simon Marks, Reporter, Introductory remarks by Arne Cartridge, Special Adviser, YARA From extreme drought to abundant rainfall to declining soil fertility, climate change is intensifying the challenges the agrifood sector faces. What policies and incentives are needed to encourage sustainable farming and land use practices? How can farmers optimize water usage? What pathway for reaching targets outlined in the Paris climate agreement while fostering a robust and resilient European agriculture sector? John Stuart Agnew MEP (EFDD), Member on Agriculture and Rural Development Committee, EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT Faustine Bas-Defossez, Policy Manager for Agriculture and Bioenergy, EUROPEAN ENVIRONMENTAL BUREAU (EEB) Daniel Calleja Crespo, Director-General for Environment, Sarah Singla, Vice-, ASSOCIATION FOR THE PROMOTION OF SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE (APAD) 12:20 PM PANEL DISCUSSION - THE PESTICIDES DEBATE: IN SYNTHETIC-FREE WE TRUST? Moderated by Christian Oliver, Senior Policy Editor, As food supply demands grow, a world without pesticides is hard to imagine. Yet as consumer concerns about the health impact of pesticides used in food production increase, synthetic-free products are in ever-increasing demand. What s behind the label and are these products actually healthier? With the European Commission soon to give its decision on the use of glyphosate, what does the future hold for the famous weedkiller? Where should regulators draw the line? Guilhem de Seze, Department Head of Scientific Evaluation of Regulated Products, EUROPEAN FOOD SAFETY AUTHORITY Nicolas Kerfant, Vice, BASF FRANCE AGRO DIVISION, &, UNION OF INDUSTRIES FOR THE PROTECTION OF PLANTS (UIPP) Oliver Moore, Communications Director, AGRICULTURE AND RURAL CONVENTION

4 AGRICULTURE & FOOD SUMMIT AGENDA 1:00 PM PARTNER REMARKS Carlo Lambro, Brand, NEW HOLLAND AGRICULTURE 1:05 PM NETWORKING LUNCH A FARM TO TABLE EXPERIENCE 2:15 PM SPOTLIGHT SESSION - SUSTAINABILITY: THE IMPACT OF ONE PERSON S ACTIONS Rob Greenfield, Adventurer and Environmental Activist 2:30 PM PANEL DISCUSSION - FOOD PRODUCTION, LABELING AND SUPPLY CHAIN TRACEABILITY Moderated by Emmet Livingstone, Reporter, The food supply chain is becoming increasingly complex, and now more than ever, consumers want to know the origin of their food. Food traceability is no longer an option, but a requirement. From the handling of food at farms and factories to widespread distribution, how can we scale across the supply chain to provide safe food and increase transparency? Do Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) and other related measures pose a threat to the Single Market? Is small-scale farming the answer to a fragmented system? Franc Bogovič MEP (EPP), Member on Regional Development Committee, & Former Agriculture and Environment Minister of Slovenia Lucie Basch, Co-Founder and Director-General, TOO GOOD TO GO FRANCE Thilo Bode, Executive Director, FOODWATCH INTERNATIONAL Ladislav Miko, Deputy Director General responsible for the food chain, DG Health & Food Safety (DG SANTE), 3:10 PM PANEL DISCUSSION - INVESTING IN EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES AND PRECISION AGRICULTURE Moderated by Christian Oliver, Senior Policy Editor, Strategic investment in new farming technologies is crucial to maintain an internationally competitive agricultural industry in the EU. From auto steer tractors and GPS to temperature and humidity sensors to mobile apps, modern farmers are employing new methods to reduce costs and increase yields. But with the price tag on these technologies, how can we make precision farming technology more affordable and accessible? Anthea McIntyre MEP (ECR), Rapporteur for technological solutions to sustainable agriculture in the EU, Katie Hoard, Global Director of Agricultural Innovation, AB INBEV Tobias Menne, Global Head Digital Farming, BAYER 3:50 PM PANEL DISCUSSION - A LOOK AHEAD: THE FUTURE OF AGRI & FOOD Moderated by Simon Marks, Reporter, From a growing agri-foovd industry to modern agriculture and cultivating the next generation of farmers, what s on the horizon for sustainable farming and food production in Europe? What are the EU s next steps in ensuring agri-food industry stability and food safety in a sustainable way? Molly Scott Cato MEP (Greens/EFA), Member on Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee, EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT Alexandra Brand, Regional Director EAME, SYNGENTA Olivier De Schutter, Co-Chair, INTERNATIONAL PANEL OF EXPERTS ON SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS Seán Finan, Vice, EUROPEAN COUNCIL OF YOUNG FARMERS (CEJA) 4:25 PM CHAIRMAN S CLOSING REMARKS Christian Oliver, Senior Policy Editor, 4:30 PM NETWORKING DRINKS WITH THE SUPPORT OF

5 AGRICULTURE & FOOD SUMMIT SPEAKERS SPEAKERS Stéphane Travert FRANCE Daniel Calleja Crespo Director-General for Environment Meurig Raymond NATIONAL FARMERS UNION (NFU) Sándor Fazekas HUNGARY Olivier De Schutter Co-Chair INTERNATIONAL PANEL OF EXPERTS ON SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS Joachim Rukwied GERMAN FARMERS ASSOCIATION John Stuart Agnew MEP (EFDD) Member on Agriculture and Rural Development Committee Tiziana Beghin MEP (EPP) Member on International Trade Committee Guilhem de Seze Department Head of Scientific Evaluation of Regulated Products EUROPEAN FOOD SAFETY AUTHORITY François Eyraud CEO DANONE FRANCE Ignacio Sánchez Recarte Secretary-General EUROPEAN WINE COMPANIES COMMITTEE (CEEV) Sarah Singla Vice- ASSOCIATION FOR THE PROMOTION OF SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE (APAD) Franc Bogovič (EPP) Member on Regional Development Committee & Former Agriculture and Environment Minister of Slovenia Anthea McIntyre MEP (ECR) Rapporteur for technological solutions to sustainable agriculture in the EU Seán Finan Vice EUROPEAN COUNCIL OF YOUNG FARMERS (CEJA) Rob Greenfield Adventurer and Environmental Activist MODERATORS Christian Verschueren Director-General EUROCOMMERCE Christian Oliver Senior Policy Editor Molly Scott Cato MEP (Greens/EFA) Member on Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee Katie Hoard Global Director of Agricultural Innovation AB INBEV Emmet Livingstone Reporter Jerzy Bogdan Plewa Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development Lee Ann Jackson Counsellor and Secretary of the Committee on Agriculture WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION Simon Marks Reporter Lucie Basch Co-Founder and Director-General TOO GOOD TO GO FRANCE Faustine Bas-Defossez Policy Manager for Agriculture and Bioenergy EUROPEAN ENVIRONMENTAL BUREAU (EEB) Thilo Bode Executive Director FOODWATCH INTERNATIONAL Nicolas Kerfant Vice, BASF FRANCE AGRO DIVISION &, UNION OF INDUSTRIES FOR THE PROTECTION OF PLANTS (UIPP) Tobias Menne Global Head Digital Farming BAYER Ladislav Miko Deputy Director General responsible for the food chain, DG Health & Food Safety (DG SANTE) Nicholas Vinocur Reporter FOUNDING PARTNER REMARKS SPONSOR REMARKS Graeme Taylor Director of Public Affairs EUROPEAN CROP PROTECTION ASSOCIATION ECPA Arne Cartridge Special Adviser YARA Alexandra Brand Regional Director EAME SYNGENTA Oliver Moore Communications Director AGRICULTURE AND RURAL CONVENTION (ARC2020) Carlo Lambro Brand NEW HOLLAND AGRICULTURE

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