Conference
The Future of Agriculture
International Conference 2026
Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center (RICEC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
DAY 2 — Tuesday, 20 October 2026
Official Address
15:15 - 15:25
Ms. Amjad Alswaidan
Presenter || Riyadh Exhibitions Co.
Ms. Amjad Alswaidan
Presenter || Riyadh Exhibitions Co.
Dr. Sulaiman Al-Khateeb
Deputy Minister for Agriculture || Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture
Dr. Sulaiman Al-Khateeb
Deputy Minister for Agriculture || Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture
Keynote Address
15:25 - 15:35
Ms. Amjad Alswaidan
Presenter || Riyadh Exhibitions Co.
Ms. Amjad Alswaidan
Presenter || Riyadh Exhibitions Co.
Eng. Abdullah bin Saleh Al-Hotan
General Supervisor of the Affairs of the Deputyship for Agriculture || Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture
Eng. Abdullah bin Saleh Al-Hotan
General Supervisor of the Affairs of the Deputyship for Agriculture || Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture
Panel 2.1
The Vision 2030 and the Future of Agriculture in the Kingdom
15:35 – 16:10
Dr. Abdulaziz AlHarbi
Professor of Agricultural Sciences & Consultant ||
Dr. Abdulaziz AlHarbi
Professor of Agricultural Sciences & Consultant ||
Dr. Ali Mohammed Alshaikhi
Assistant Deputy of Livestock And Fisheries || Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture
Dr. Ali Mohammed Alshaikhi
Assistant Deputy of Livestock And Fisheries || Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture
Eng. Abdulaziz Aldharrab
Group CEO || United Group
Eng. Abdulaziz Aldharrab
Group CEO || United Group
Mr. Abdulrahman Al-Owais
CEO || SABIL
Mr. Abdulrahman Al-Owais
CEO || SABIL
Mr. Mohammed Al-Ramadan
CEO || Al-Yaseen Agricultural Company
Mr. Mohammed Al-Ramadan
CEO || Al-Yaseen Agricultural Company
Eng. Mohammed Al Rasheed
CEO || Saudi Greenhouses Management and AGRI Marketing Co.
Eng. Mohammed Al Rasheed
CEO || Saudi Greenhouses Management and AGRI Marketing Co.
Panel 2.2
From Agriculture to a Green Economy: Unlocking Carbon Value in Saudi Arabia
16:10 – 16:45
Ms. Shouq Alshahrani
Senior Specialist || Ministry of Environment, Water & Agriculture
Ms. Shouq Alshahrani
Senior Specialist || Ministry of Environment, Water & Agriculture
Eng. Ali Alshalawi
Director of Climate Adaptation || Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture
Eng. Ali Alshalawi
Director of Climate Adaptation || Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture
Mr. Muhammad Abbas Khan
Chief Strategy Officer || Tanmiah Food Company
Mr. Muhammad Abbas Khan
Chief Strategy Officer || Tanmiah Food Company
Mr. Ali Tariq
Head of Sustainability || Saudi Awwal Bank
Mr. Ali Tariq
Head of Sustainability || Saudi Awwal Bank
Mr. Badr Abdullah Al-Hamad
Director of Agriculture Development and Biochar Plant || RAPCO
Mr. Badr Abdullah Al-Hamad
Director of Agriculture Development and Biochar Plant || RAPCO
Eng. Atheer Ibrahim Alkabsi
Chief Engineer || Designated National Authority (DNA)
Eng. Atheer Ibrahim Alkabsi
Chief Engineer || Designated National Authority (DNA)
Panel 2.3
The Future of Capacity Building in the Agricultural Sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
16:45 – 17:20
Dr. Mohamad Alnafissa
Professor || King Saud University
Dr. Mohamad Alnafissa
Professor || King Saud University
Dr. Mohammad Saif bin Judai
Deputy Chief Executive Officer || Saudi Reef Academy
Dr. Mohammad Saif bin Judai
Deputy Chief Executive Officer || Saudi Reef Academy
Dr. Anwar Ali Aldhafeeri
Vice-President for Development & Partnership || King Faisal University
Dr. Anwar Ali Aldhafeeri
Vice-President for Development & Partnership || King Faisal University
Dr. Khalid bin Marshoud Al-Ruhaili
General Director || National Center for Research and Development of Sustainable Agriculture
Dr. Khalid bin Marshoud Al-Ruhaili
General Director || National Center for Research and Development of Sustainable Agriculture
Panel 2.4
Solar Energy in Agriculture: Practical Solutions to Reduce Costs and Enhance Sustainability
17:45 – 18:20
Dr. Abdulelah Habib
Founder & CEO || Optimal PV
Dr. Abdulelah Habib
Founder & CEO || Optimal PV
Dr. Othman Alnajdi
General Manager – Sustainable Water and Energy Technologies || Al-Khorayef Group
Dr. Othman Alnajdi
General Manager – Sustainable Water and Energy Technologies || Al-Khorayef Group
Eng. Mohammed Al-Harbi
CEO || Samana Energy
Eng. Mohammed Al-Harbi
CEO || Samana Energy
Eng. Abdulwahed Alobaed
CEO || Golden Chicken
Eng. Abdulwahed Alobaed
CEO || Golden Chicken
Eng. Ali Alhomaidi
Business Development Manager || ENGIE
Eng. Ali Alhomaidi
Business Development Manager || ENGIE
Mr. Muhammad Abbas Khan
Chief Strategy Officer || Tanmiah Food Company
Mr. Muhammad Abbas Khan
Chief Strategy Officer || Tanmiah Food Company
Panel 2.5
Data Sows the Future
18:20 - 19:00
Eng. Nasser bin Faleh Al-Gharbi
Media Consultant ||
Eng. Nasser bin Faleh Al-Gharbi
Media Consultant ||
Mr. Wael Alkhnaifer
Director of the Digital Certification Department and Director of the Data Lake Unit || Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture
Mr. Wael Alkhnaifer
Director of the Digital Certification Department and Director of the Data Lake Unit || Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture
Mr. Sulaiman Alturki
CEO || Jawraa
Mr. Sulaiman Alturki
CEO || Jawraa
Eng. Naif Alotaibi
Executive Leader in Digital Transformation and Data Trust ||
Eng. Naif Alotaibi
Executive Leader in Digital Transformation and Data Trust ||
DAY 3 — Wednesday, 21 October 2026
Keynote Address 3.1
When the world disrupted… Who holds the keys to food security?
15:15 - 15:30
Ms. Amjad Alswaidan
Presenter || Riyadh Exhibitions Co.
Ms. Amjad Alswaidan
Presenter || Riyadh Exhibitions Co.
Mr. Abdulaziz Aldalaan
Senior Vice President Strategic Engagement & Insights || SALIC
Mr. Abdulaziz Aldalaan
Senior Vice President Strategic Engagement & Insights || SALIC
Keynote Address 3.2
Beyond Food Security: Building the World’s Most Resilient Agricultural Value Chains
15:30 - 15:45
Ms. Amjad Alswaidan
Presenter || Riyadh Exhibitions Co.
Ms. Amjad Alswaidan
Presenter || Riyadh Exhibitions Co.
Mr. Ahmed Al Suwaidi
Chief Corporate Affairs Officer || Al Dahra
Mr. Ahmed Al Suwaidi
Chief Corporate Affairs Officer || Al Dahra
Panel 3.1
Soil Science, Agriculture Chemistry and Water Management: Shaping the Future of Food Production
15:45 - 16:15
Dr. James Morgan
Moderator || James Morgan Associates
Dr. James Morgan
Moderator || James Morgan Associates
Dr. Abdullah Alrajhi
Director of Research and Development Department || Estidamah
Dr. Abdullah Alrajhi
Director of Research and Development Department || Estidamah
Dr. Waqas Abdul Aziz
Managing Director || Brenntag Saudi Arabia
Dr. Waqas Abdul Aziz
Managing Director || Brenntag Saudi Arabia
Dr. Dmitrii Krasiukov
Vice President Market Development || SAP KSA
Dr. Dmitrii Krasiukov
Vice President Market Development || SAP KSA
Mr. Nima Vakili
Founder CEO || SAFA Bioworks
Mr. Nima Vakili
Founder CEO || SAFA Bioworks
Mr. Amit Dutta
Director Growth Advisory || Frost & Sullivan
Mr. Amit Dutta
Director Growth Advisory || Frost & Sullivan
Panel 3.2
Latest Innovations Redefining Agriculture Technologies: Automation, Drone, AI, Data, CEA and Precision Farming
16:15 - 16:45
Dr. James Morgan
Moderator || James Morgan Associates
Dr. James Morgan
Moderator || James Morgan Associates
Dr. Neil Smith
Co-Founder and Chief Information Officer || FalconViz Ltd.
Dr. Neil Smith
Co-Founder and Chief Information Officer || FalconViz Ltd.
Mr. Adnan Husain Lawai
Co-Founder and CEO || AgriERP by Folio3
Mr. Adnan Husain Lawai
Co-Founder and CEO || AgriERP by Folio3
Mr. Fouad Ababou
Business Development Director || Van der Hoeven Horticultural Projects
Mr. Fouad Ababou
Business Development Director || Van der Hoeven Horticultural Projects
Panel 3.3
Controlled Environment Agriculture: Advanced Indoor and Vertical Farming
16:45 – 17:20
Dr. James Morgan
Moderator || James Morgan Associates
Dr. James Morgan
Moderator || James Morgan Associates
Dr. Pierre Broun
Translational Professor || KAUST
Dr. Pierre Broun
Translational Professor || KAUST
Eng. Abdullah Al Rasheed
General Director || Al Rasheed Agricultural Academy
Eng. Abdullah Al Rasheed
General Director || Al Rasheed Agricultural Academy
Mr. Ahmed Al-Shagaa
General Manager || Mishkat International Agricultural Company
Mr. Ahmed Al-Shagaa
General Manager || Mishkat International Agricultural Company
Mr. Richard L. Vollebregt
CEO || Cravo Equipments
Mr. Richard L. Vollebregt
CEO || Cravo Equipments
Panel 3.4
Agriculture Water Efficiency and Smart Irrigation: Rethinking Irrigation Solutions in Arid Landscape
17:45 – 18:20
Dr. James Morgan
Moderator || James Morgan Associates
Dr. James Morgan
Moderator || James Morgan Associates
Mr. Hossameldin S. El Taweel
Supply Chain Production Senior Director || PepsiCo
Mr. Hossameldin S. El Taweel
Supply Chain Production Senior Director || PepsiCo
Mr. Sebastian A. Ebers
Business Dev. Manager || Ecotube Germany GmbH
Mr. Sebastian A. Ebers
Business Dev. Manager || Ecotube Germany GmbH
Mr. Jeffrey Beyer
Managing Director || Zest Associates
Mr. Jeffrey Beyer
Managing Director || Zest Associates
DAY 4 — Thursday, 22 October 2026
Panel 4.1
Agri-Industrial Integration: Strengthening Supply Chains and Fueling Food Manufacturing
15:30 - 16:00
Dr. Abdullah Al-Mubarak
Director of Food Technology Department || National Industrial Development Center
Dr. Abdullah Al-Mubarak
Director of Food Technology Department || National Industrial Development Center
Dr. Mosleh Fayez Alzobidi
Food Industries Advisor || Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources
Dr. Mosleh Fayez Alzobidi
Food Industries Advisor || Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources
Mr. Abdullah Al-Zahim
Director of Financial Incentives || Saudi Export Development Authority
Mr. Abdullah Al-Zahim
Director of Financial Incentives || Saudi Export Development Authority
Mr. Turki Mofleh AlHarthi
Director of Health and Environment department || MODON
Mr. Turki Mofleh AlHarthi
Director of Health and Environment department || MODON
Eng. Abdullah Muhammad Alshihri
Credit Relations Team Leader || Saudi EXIM Bank
Eng. Abdullah Muhammad Alshihri
Credit Relations Team Leader || Saudi EXIM Bank
Panel 4.2
Advanced Food Production and Processing: The Challenges of Productivity, Quality and Consumer Protection
16:00 - 16:35
Dr. James Morgan
Moderator || James Morgan Associates
Dr. James Morgan
Moderator || James Morgan Associates
Dr. Ali Al Khalaf
Chairman of the Board of Directors || Food Manufacturers Association
Dr. Ali Al Khalaf
Chairman of the Board of Directors || Food Manufacturers Association
Mr. Ali Magboul
CEO || ASM Process Automation
Mr. Ali Magboul
CEO || ASM Process Automation
Dr.-Ing. Martino Celeghini
CEO || CESCO EPC GmbH
Dr.-Ing. Martino Celeghini
CEO || CESCO EPC GmbH
Mr. Marek Sirl
Chief Scientific Officer || Bene Meat Technologies
Mr. Marek Sirl
Chief Scientific Officer || Bene Meat Technologies
Mr. Frederic Gomer
Managing Partner || B2G Consulting
Mr. Frederic Gomer
Managing Partner || B2G Consulting
Case Study
Beyond Food Security: Why the World needs to measure Protein Security
16:35 - 16:45
Ms. Amjad Alswaidan
Presenter || Riyadh Exhibitions Co.
Ms. Amjad Alswaidan
Presenter || Riyadh Exhibitions Co.
Mrs. Ayshah Ali Alshamsi
Strategic Advisor Data, AI & Innovation in Agriculture and Food Security
Mrs. Ayshah Ali Alshamsi
Strategic Advisor Data, AI & Innovation in Agriculture and Food Security
Panel 4.3
Stepping to the Next Generation of Livestock Farming: Animal Precision Feeding and Meat and Dairy Production Optimization
16:45 - 17:20
Dr. James Morgan
Moderator || James Morgan Associates
Dr. James Morgan
Moderator || James Morgan Associates
Dr. Mamdouh AlSharari
Director General || General Directorate of Animal Resources, Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture
Dr. Mamdouh AlSharari
Director General || General Directorate of Animal Resources, Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture
Dr. Yusra Ahmed
Senior Manager Business Dev. & Investment || ARASCO
Dr. Yusra Ahmed
Senior Manager Business Dev. & Investment || ARASCO
Dr. Hosam AlZahal
Director of Technical Support Senior Ruminant Nutrition & Feed-Solutions Leader || Al Dahra
Dr. Hosam AlZahal
Director of Technical Support Senior Ruminant Nutrition & Feed-Solutions Leader || Al Dahra
Dr. Isam Suliman Karam
Regional Director – GCC || ZYRAX Group Inc
Dr. Isam Suliman Karam
Regional Director – GCC || ZYRAX Group Inc
Panel 4.4
Agriculture Supply Chains and Logistics: The Challenges of the Complex Journey from the Farm to the Consumers
17:45 - 18:25
Dr. James Morgan
Moderator || James Morgan Associates
Dr. James Morgan
Moderator || James Morgan Associates
Eng. Zaid Al-Moshilah
Director General || General Administration of Marketing & Agricultural Cooperatives Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture
Eng. Zaid Al-Moshilah
Director General || General Administration of Marketing & Agricultural Cooperatives Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture
Mr. Muhammed Alasiri
Vice President || ARASCO
Mr. Muhammed Alasiri
Vice President || ARASCO
Mr. Aymen Omer Ibrahim
General Manager, Supply Chain Sector || FEEDCO Investment Company
Mr. Aymen Omer Ibrahim
General Manager, Supply Chain Sector || FEEDCO Investment Company
Mr. Muhammad M. Zaffer
CEO & Co-founder || OpenFarming
Mr. Muhammad M. Zaffer
CEO & Co-founder || OpenFarming
Mr. Hamdy Ezzeldin
Country Manager || NOWLUN
Mr. Hamdy Ezzeldin
Country Manager || NOWLUN