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- What has fundamentally changed in the past two years that makes South America central to the future of sustainable global commodities?
- How and why are global food brands strengthening their reliance on South American supply chains, and what new business models are emerging to balance resilience, cost pressures, and climate commitments?
- Which technologies are moving from pilots to scale in the region, and how are agribusinesses aligning R&D, investment, and climate targets to deliver measurable, commodity‑level outcomes?
- How is capital from multinationals, financiers, and governments accelerating traceable, nature‑positive supply chains in South America, and what proof will be needed as scrutiny on carbon and biodiversity claims grows?
- How can buyers, producers, and governments streamline sustainability standards to reduce fragmentation, meet consumer expectations and protect producer profitability? What lessons can be replicated across different commodity systems?
09:50
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- How is the biological crop protection evolving in South America from “natural alternatives” to engineered biological systems and why is the region becoming the first market for commercial-scale validation?
- Which next-generation approaches (including RNAi, microbial consortia, and precision formulations) are closest to large-scale deployment, and what advantages do they offer over conventional chemistry in the field?
- How are regulation, resistance management, and sustainability targets either accelerating or constraining uptake? How aligned are policy, market incentives, and farm economics? How are local extension services evolving to support adoption?
- What ultimately separates bioprotection companies that scale globally from those that stall: Science, formulation, field performance, distribution partnerships, or farmer trust?
- How can South American research institutions and start-ups collaborate to build a dominant bioprotection innovation ecosystem? How are local extension services evolving
10:15
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- What proof (agronomic, financial, and operational) is needed for regenerative agriculture to be treated as a core commercial strategy rather than a sustainability initiative? What are the main barriers to scaling?
- In what sense is research on carbon sequestration in tropical systems still limited, and how would improved MRV increase farm incomes?
- How are livestock being integrated into regenerative farming systems, and what tangible impacts are producers seeing on productivity, input costs, and risk resilience?
- Which business models are proving most effective in monetizing regenerative outcomes, and who captures the value? How do premium pricing, offtake agreements, ecosystem markets, and input‑cost reductions compare in real farm economics?
- Looking five years ahead, what will differentiate regenerative agriculture companies and producers that succeed commercially from those that stall? Which strategic decisions made today will matter most?
10:55
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- Which AgTech or biotech solutions have delivered measurable ROI on your farm, and what separates real value from “nice to have”?
- What limits adoption today? Cost, reliability, support, integration, or risk, and what proof or guarantees are needed before scaling?
- Which partnerships with agribusinesses, tech providers, cooperatives, or banks have worked in practice, and which models fail at farm level?
- How can producers more directly shape R&D and commercialization to ensure technologies are field‑ready and locally relevant?
- Going forward, which technologies will most impact farm competitiveness? What should the AgTech industry prioritize to meet producer needs? What future challenges are you preparing for today?
12:05
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Embrapa and IICA present the key findings from their Radar AgTech report, documenting the entire AgTech ecosystem of Latin America and the Caribbean, and examining the data signals for corporates, investors and partners looking to engage with the region’s next growth wave.
12:20
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- Which robotics and automation technologies are already commercially viable in large‑scale South American crop and livestock systems, and where is ROI now clear in labor savings and efficiency?
- How is AI moving precision agriculture from data collection to autonomous decision making and execution, and how does this change for equipment utilization and farm economics?
- What needs to happen for robotics and automation to shift from standalone tools to integrated components of whole-farm operating systems?
- How far have satellite-based connectivity and edge computing gone in enabling fully digital farms and solving rural connectivity challenges? Where are the remaining bottlenecks?
13:00
14:00
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- What will it take for bionutriton to move from supplemental input to a core component of South America’s nutrient management strategies at scale?
- What proof points, such as yield stability, soil health, stress resilience, and cost efficiency, are still missing to convince large growers and agribusinesses to adopt? How are leading bionutrition companies using data, AI, and field validation to accelerate R&D while demonstrating consistent ROI across diverse soils, climates, and crops?
- Which commercial and go-to-market models are proving most effective in scaling bionutrition solutions profitably across the region?
14:20
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- Which technologies are reshaping livestock productivity and resilience in South America, and what defines a more integrated, climate-smart production system in practice?
- What have producers learned from integrating crops, livestock, and forestry, and where does this model deliver clear economic returns rather than adding complexity?
- How are digital traceability, AI, geospatial monitoring, and data platforms being deployed across livestock supply chains to meet deforestation, emissions, and market access requirements? What new opportunities are emerging, such as using data to leverage livestock as tangible assets for insurance?
- Which innovations, such as virtual fencing, DDG, or pasture management tools are delivering the strongest productivity and sustainability gains, and which commercial models are scaling fastest across diverse production systems?
15:00
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Elevate your knowledge and engage in meaningful conversations with industry experts. Join focused, interactive discussion groups to deep dive into industry-critical topics relevant to you and your business. Each roundtable discussion group is hosted by an expert on a specific theme offering you a valuable opportunity to network, brainstorm solutions and discuss ideas with your peers on shared areas of interest.
15:40
16:10
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Local and international start-ups present their innovative solutions to solve core challenges faced by the continent’s agri-food system. Companies will pitch their solutions to a panel of judges – followed by Q&A to delve deeper into their products, strategies, and vision for the future.
16:50
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- Should AgTech growth timescales be reevaluated to reflect the realities of commodity agriculture, including seasonal cash flow, volatile margins, and operational risk? Which forms of capital are best aligned with these dynamics?
- How suitable is venture capital as a long-term funding model for AgTech, and how can investment structures and expectations be adapted to reflect the slower more variable growth in commodity production?
- What investment and go-to-market strategies, such as peer validation, proven field performance, and strong distributor partnerships are most effective in building farmer trust and adoption?
- What role should public-sector organizations play in supporting AgTech innovation, and how can strategic partnerships between agribusinesses, cooperatives, integrators, public sector finance, and private investors accelerate both market access and funding for early stage companies?
08:00
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INVITE ONLY: Join us for the Women in Ag Breakfast, where we will recognize and celebrate the success of women leaders in agriculture while nurturing and inspiring the next generation of talent.
You’ll hear from women at the forefront of AgTech and make powerful connections with women in the industry, leaving with a deeper network.
09:30
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- What investment opportunities will the Mercosur–EU trade deal unlock for South American producers and exporters, as well as for European companies entering the region? How are local agribusinesses positioning themselves amid ongoing US trade uncertainty?
- How can traceability move from compliance cost to a commercial advantage, enabling access to premium markets and preferred‑supplier status? Where is it already improving margins?
- How can companies implement traceability across fragmented value chains involving smallholders, intermediaries, and diverse production systems? What partnerships are critical to making this work at scale?
- How scalable and cost effective are today’s traceability technologies, including geospatial tools, blockchain, and IoT, in meeting increasingly strict import regulations?
- How will Brazil’s tax reform affect cost structures, compliance, and export competitiveness, and which strategic investments should agribusiness leaders prioritize during the transition?
10:10
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- With tightening margins, high interest rates, and sector consolidation, how can agri-fintech help producers remain competitive?
- How are fintech platforms expanding access to finance for underserved farmers, and how can they partner with traditional banks and insurers?
- Why is crop insurance penetration so low in South America, and how can parametric insurance and climate‑risk products be designed to deliver value to farmers while remaining viable for insurers?
- What tangible use cases are emerging for crypto and tokenization in agriculture? Is it mostly hype, or are real use cases emerging?
- To what extent are input suppliers and commodity traders shifting toward direct-to-farmer models, and what does this mean for efficiency, margins, and value-chain power dynamics?
10:40
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Start-ups from across South America present their innovative solutions to solve core challenges faced by the continent’s agri-food system. Companies will pitch in the exhibition during the coffee break.
11:10
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- Which AI use cases (yield forecasting, input optimisation, livestock health monitoring, credit and insurance risk scoring) are currently delivering the clearest commercial impact?
- What are the main barriers to scaling AI systems, from connectivity and infrastructure gaps to cost, data readiness, and model accuracy, and what proof do producers and agribusinesses need before investing?
- What minimum standards must agribusinesses establish to ensure easily accessible and trustworthy GenAI outputs, especially in multilingual and culturally diverse farming regions?
- What commercial models (subscription tools, embedded services, outcome-based pricing) are proving most effective across smallholders and large enterprises?
11:50
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Elevate your knowledge and engage in meaningful conversations with industry experts. Join focused, interactive discussion groups to deep dive into industry-critical topics relevant to you and your business. Each roundtable discussion group is hosted by an expert on a specific theme offering you a valuable opportunity to network, brainstorm solutions and discuss ideas with your peers on shared areas of interest.
12:20
13:20
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- Where is AI already reducing discovery timelines, trial costs, and failure rates in seed biotech, animal health, feed and genetics R&D?
- How do improvements in early-stage decision-making translate into fast regulatory approval, stronger pipelines and earlier commercial returns?
- What data infrastructure and partnerships are essential for building AI-ready R&D pipelines across South America’s diverse agricultural ecosystems? How should companies balance proprietary data with collaborative research models?
13:50
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- What policy frameworks are most effective in creating long-term investment certainty for large scale infrastructure? What lessons can be drawn from RenovaBio and comparable global models?
- Where are biofuel technologies and equipment already commercially proven, and where do costs or operational risks still limit deployment at scale?
- Why has corn ethanol production grown so rapidly, and what impact is it having on South American agriculture? How have byproducts like DDG revolutionized other sectors, including livestock farming?
- How is rising global demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and sustainable maritime fuel (SMF) reshaping the energy crop industry in South America?
- Which financing structures, such as blended finance, long term offtake agreements, and carbon intensity-linked contracts are most effective for derisking biofuel projects?
14:30
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- Following COP, what commitments and progress have been made towards restoring degraded land into productive, investable assets, and where are the most attractive near-term opportunities for private capital?
- Are current MRV technologies cost-effective and reliable enough in tropical conditions to facilitate high standard carbon and biodiversity credits? How much do verification costs impede small and medium sized farms from attempting to monetize nature-based solutions? What innovations in MRV are required to unlock scale?
- As regulated carbon markets expand across South America, how is private-sector strategy shifting from offsetting to insetting, and what does this mean for agriculture business models?
- Which financial structures, such as blended finance, revenue-sharing models, green bonds, and biodiversity credits, show the strongest potential to scale nature-based solutions across the region? How can risk be shared fairly among financiers, landowners, and project developers?
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