October 21, Monday, 2024
SUMMIT INAUGURAL INTRODUCTION :
The Dutch Contribution to Saudi’s Food Security Strategy, Aligned with Saudi Vision 2030
Dr. Akram Masri
COO
Riyadh Exhibitions Co. Ltd
Presenter
SUMMIT INAUGURAL SESSION:
The Dutch Contribution to Saudi’s Food Security Strategy, Aligned with Saudi Vision 2030
Mr. Giovanni Angiolini
Director Middle East & Africa
Dutch Greenhouse Delta
Moderator
Ms. Mirjam Boekestijn
CEO
Dutch Greenhouse Delta
Dr. Abdelaziz Al Harbi
Professor Horticulture
King Saud University
Saudi Liaison
The Netherlands Embassy and Dutch Greenhouse Delta
Mrs. Mirjam van Buchem
Senior Project Manager
Netherlands Water Partnership
Mr. Ivo Meijer
Strategic Account Manager
International Westland Municipality, Netherlands
October 22, Tuesday, 2024
KEYNOTE ADDRESS :
The Vision 2030 and The National Food Strategy: Future Challenges of the Saudi Agriculture
Dr. Suliman A.Al-Khateeb
Deputy Assistant for Agriculture
Ministry of Environment,
Water & Agriculture
SESSION 1.1 :
The Saudi Agri-Tech Initiatives: Achieving Self-Sufficiency and Food Security
Mr. M. Al-Fawzan
Deputy Governor
General Food Security Authority
Dr. Abdullah Alraddadi
Assistant Deputy Minister for Enablement of Research and Innovation
Ministry of Environment,
Water & Agriculture
Mr. Abdulaziz Al-Tuwaijri
Chairman of the National Committee for Environment, Water & Agriculture
Federation of Saudi Chambers
Mr. Yahya Mubaraki
Chief Executive Officer
Tabuk Agricultural Development Company
Dr. Ali M. Alshaikhi
Assistant Deputy for Livestock and Fisheries
Ministry of Environment,
Water & Agriculture
SESSION 1.2 :
Saudi Sustainable Agriculture and Diversification: Success Stories and Challenges
Dr. Khalid Al Rohily
General Manager
ESTIDAMAH
Dr. Solaiman Altwaijri
Chief Executive Officer
NADEC
Dr. Naser Almarri
Director General
Seed Center & Plant Genetic Resources Bank
Eng. Mariam Alasmari
Director
National Center for Palms & Dates
Eng. Ayman S. Al-Ghamdi
CEO
National Center for the Prevention and Control of Plant Pests and Animal Diseases
CASE STUDY :
The Alliances to Promote The Adoption of Technologies in The Agricultural Sector.
Dr Zeyad Alzeyadi
General Manager for Partnerships and Capacity Building
Ministry of Environment,
Water & Agriculture
SESSION 1.3 :
Investing in the Saudi Agriculture: Attracting Business Opportunities
Eng. Daifullah Alfawaz
Agriculture Investment Development
Ministry of Investment
Mr. Madi Al-Madi
Director of Private Sector Investment
Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority
Eng. Adel Al-Jumah
Deputy Director General
Agricultural Development Fund
Eng. Omar Al-Suhaibani
CEO
National Company for Agricultural Services
Mrs. Al-Anoud Al-Fares
Director General – Agricultural Sustainability
Ministry of Environment,
Water & Agriculture
October 23, Wednesday, 2024
KEYNOTE ADDRESS 2 :
Climate Resilient Production as a Path to Sustainable Food Self-Sufficiency
Amjad Al-Suwaidan
Riyadh Exhibitions Co. Ltd
Presenter
Dr. Pierre Broun
Director – Climate Resilient Agriculture
Topian – NEOM
SESSION 2.1 :
Future Trends in Food Production: Fertilizers and Pesticides, Productivity and Quality Challenges
Dr. James Morgan
Director of Digital &
Support Services
Riyadh Exhibitions Co. Ltd
Moderator
Dr. Essam Jamea
Manager Research & Technology
SABIC Agri-Nutrient
Mr. Abdulrahman Alshibl
General Manager
Saudi Desert Control
Mr. M. Al Ramadan
Managing Director
AL YASSEN AGRI
Dr. Ikez Hernandez
Head of Molecular Biology
Futureco Bioscience
CASE STUDY :
Innovations for Sustainable Food Security in Saudi Arabia
Amjad Al-Suwaidan
Riyadh Exhibitions Co. Ltd
Presenter
Prof. Mark Tester
Prof. of Plant Science / KAUST
Chair of the Center of Excellence in Sustainable Food Security
SESSION 2.2 :
The Precision Agriculture and Agri 4.0: AI, IoT, Robotics, Drones & Genome Editing
Dr. James Morgan
Director of Digital &
Support Services
Riyadh Exhibitions Co. Ltd
Moderator
Dr. Orn Supaphol
Principal Soil Scientist
Saudi Desert Control
Dr. Jorik Bremer
Director
Hudson River Biotechnology
Dr. Mohamed Ben Amor
Technical Director
AGQ Labs Arabia
Mrs. Amel Labbedi
Middle East Manager
SOLEM
KEYNOTE ADDRESS 3 :
The Controlled Environment Agriculture: New Trends in Vertical & Peri-Urban Farming Technologies
Amjad Al-Suwaidan
Riyadh Exhibitions Co. Ltd
Presenter
Mr. Ahmed Shahini
Chief Local Investment Officer
SALIC
Dr. James Robert Burrows
SESSION 2.3 :
The Controlled Environment Agriculture: New Trends in Vertical & Peri-Urban Farming Technologies
Dr. James Morgan
Director of Digital &
Support Services
Riyadh Exhibitions Co. Ltd
Moderator
Dr. James Robert Burrows
CEO
Vertical Future
Dr. Martijn Alexander VOS
Executive Board Member
MPI Ultrasonics
Mr. Mohamed Nazer
Business Development Manager – MENA
Agritecture
Mr. Sky Kurtz
Founder & CEO
Pure Harvest Smart Farm
October 24, Thursday, 2024
KEYNOTE ADDRESS 3 :
The New Technology for Manure Treatment and Produce Compost in Efficient Way
Amjad Al-Suwaidan
Riyadh Exhibitions Co. Ltd
Presenter
Mr. Janjaap van der Mark
Global Director Environmental Solutions
Big Dutchman
Session 3.1
The Future of Poultry Farming: Improving Productivity for Food
Dr. James Morgan
Director of Digital &
Support Services
Riyadh Exhibitions Co. Ltd
Moderator
Prof. Dr. Amr A. El-Sayed
Head of Research
Life Circle Nutrition AG
Dr. Andrea Pizzabiocca
Poultry Expert
SKOV /AS
Marco Andrea Cortella
Expert – Grain Storage Unit
MULMIX SRL
Poultry Expert
SKOV /AS
CASE STUDY :
Best Practices in Poultry Farming
Amjad Al-Suwaidan
Riyadh Exhibitions Co. Ltd
Presenter
Major General / Engineer Abdullah A. Alqahtani
Chairman
Arabian Cooperative Co.
Session 3.2
New Trends in Mills and Feeding: Stepping into the Future of Livestock Production
Dr. James Morgan
Director of Digital &
Support Services
Riyadh Exhibitions Co. Ltd
Moderator
Dr. F. Ferdinand Schmitt
Managing Director
Caisley International GmbH
Mr. Rohit Chugh
CEO
Arabian Mills
Eng. Loay Elabiad
VP/Technical & Consultancy
ARTAT Enterprise
Mr. Ahmad Hijazi
VP – Feed Business
Modern Mills
Session 3.3
Controlled Environment Agriculture: New Trends in Vertical and Peri-Urban Farming Technologies
Dr. James Morgan
Director of Digital &
Support Services
Riyadh Exhibitions Co. Ltd
Moderator
Mr. Zulfiqar Hamadani
CEO
Tanmiah Food Co.
Mrs. Nermien Afeef Al-Ali
CEO
NAL Group Intellectual Property
Mr. Cameron Baker
CEO
Envico Tech Ltd.
Mrs. Hiba M. Abu Reyaleh
Trade & Commercial Advisor
New Zealand Trade & Enterprise