Conference

The Future of Agriculture International Conference

Agricultural Technologies & Food Security

Featured Speakers

Mr. Frederic Gomer

Managing Partner - B2G Consulting

Mr. Frederic Gomer

Managing Partner - B2G Consulting

Frédéric Gomer is a manufacturing and supply chain transformation leader supporting Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, with 20+ years of global experience. He helps Gulf and multinational companies move from sustainability pilots to investable, auditable operating models. Working across Houston, Paris, Singapore, Bahrain, and Riyadh, Frédéric has supported organizations including ARAMCO, SABIC, MA'ADEN, Saudi Ceramics, and Nahdi.

Richard Leonard Vollebregt

President and CEO - Cravo Equipment Ltd

Richard Leonard Vollebregt

President and CEO - Cravo Equipment Ltd

Richard Vollebregt has a degree in economics and is the President and CEO of Cravo Equipment Ltd, the world leader in the design and supply of retractable roof greenhouses, cooling houses and automated retractable field and orchard covers. For over 40 years, Richard has created innovative production systems combining the advantages of nature and a protected environment, developing the "Retractable Roof Production System" which helps growers increase yields and quality while reducing disease and insect pressure.

Amit Dutta

Director Growth Advisory - Frost & Sullivan Co

Amit Dutta

Director Growth Advisory - Frost & Sullivan Co

Amit brings more than 17 years of experience in Food, FMCG & Agribusiness across Middle East, Africa and South Asia markets. He currently leads the Food Practice as Director with Frost & Sullivan for the Middle East and South Asia Region, focusing on strategy and growth consulting, market research, and due diligence for Food & Agri enterprises. Amit is a regular speaker at leading Food and Agri events across the MENA region.

Dr. Dmitrii Krasiukov

VP Market Development KSA - SAP KSA

Dr. Dmitrii Krasiukov

VP Market Development KSA - SAP KSA

Dmitrii Krasiukov is VP Market Development for Saudi Arabia at SAP since mid-2025, leading market expansion and growth initiatives in the Kingdom. He previously served as COO for North and West Africa and joined SAP in 2003, holding multiple leadership roles across sales and industry management. He holds a degree in Financial Management and a PhD in Economics, and completed leadership programs at IMD Business School and INSEAD.

Dr. James Morgan

Principal Consultant - Jaradah Business Consulting | Visiting Lecturer, University of Westminster

Dr. James Morgan

Principal Consultant - Jaradah Business Consulting | Visiting Lecturer, University of Westminster

Dr. Morgan is a consultant with international experience in design and strategic storytelling in tourism, events, leisure, digital and traditional marketing. Recognized as an outstanding event host and moderator, he is listed among the most influential figures in the events industry, and also serves as a Visiting Lecturer at the College of Design, Creative and Digital Industries and at Westminster Business School.

Ahmad Moussa Assaf

Group CEO - AALICO Group

Ahmad Moussa Assaf

Group CEO - AALICO Group

Executive business leader with over 20 years of experience in business management, operations, and strategic growth across multiple industries in the Middle East. Currently serving as General Manager at AALICO in Riyadh, leading large-scale landscape and agricultural projects aligned with Saudi Arabia's giga-project developments. Holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from the American University of Science and Technology, Lebanon.

Mrs. Paola Laghetti

Area Export Manager - LA MECCANICA SRL di Reffo

Mrs. Paola Laghetti

Area Export Manager - LA MECCANICA SRL di Reffo

For over twenty years, Paola has worked in international trade and export sales, building markets, developing partnerships, and turning challenges into opportunities. In recent years, her focus has shifted to the pellet industry, navigating diverse sectors — from wood to animal feed, from compost to fertilizers. Her career has concentrated on strategic market expansion, cultivating pivotal partnerships, and consistently transforming complex challenges into lucrative opportunities.

Dr. Chandrajith Aruketty Velayudlan

CEO - Cotecna

Dr. Chandrajith Aruketty Velayudlan

CEO - Cotecna

Dr. A.V. Chandrajith is a seasoned leader with over 27 years of global experience in Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC). Beginning his career as a chemist, he has advanced into senior leadership roles, combining technical expertise with strategic business growth. He is currently Partner & CEO of Wimpey Laboratories, a division of Cotecna Inspection SA, and Senior Director – Laboratory Management Services MEA at Cotecna, overseeing operations, accreditations, and expansion across sectors including food, petrochemicals, and consumer products. He is a Board Member of IAS (USA), an ISO auditor, and a Legionella risk assessor, holding a PhD in Chemistry, an MSc, and an MBA.

Dr. Turgut Battal

Regional Sales Manager - Nouryon

Dr. Turgut Battal

Regional Sales Manager - Nouryon

Dr. Turgut Battal is educated as a Chemical Engineer and received his Ph.D in Surface Chemistry and Colloids at the Ohio State University, USA in 2000. He worked as a post-doc at Oxford University, England, and taught Surface Chemistry classes at several institutes afterward. He worked several years as a project leader/formulation scientist at Cheminova, Denmark before joining Nouryon in 2012, where he presently holds the position of Regional Sales Manager. His interests are directed toward new surfactants, adjuvants and polymers for agrochemical formulations.

Muhammad Mustafa Zaffer

CEO and Co-founder - OpenFarming

Muhammad Mustafa Zaffer

CEO and Co-founder - OpenFarming

Mustafa Zaffer is the CEO and co-founder of OpenFarming, an AI company building modern operating systems for food distributors in Saudi Arabia and the GCC. He previously worked at Uber, Meta, and Coinbase, where he built and scaled technology products across operations, marketplaces, and AI-driven workflows. At OpenFarming, Mustafa works with food distributors to improve ordering, sales visibility, route planning, inventory coordination, and customer engagement through WhatsApp and AI. OpenFarming is backed by MEWA's Sunbolah program, MCIT/NTDP AI talent initiatives, Google, and Microsoft.

Mr. Jan Krahulik

Future Protein Strategy Lead - BeneMeat Technologies

Mr. Jan Krahulik

Future Protein Strategy Lead - BeneMeat Technologies

As the Future Protein Strategy Lead at BeneMeat Technologies, Jan specializes in commercializing cultivated meat and driving high-growth go-to-market strategy, with a mission to bring sustainable, cell-based protein directly to consumer plates worldwide. He is looking to connect with visionary industry leaders and progressive partners who recognize the immense commercial potential of this food revolution, whether for market entry collaboration or acquiring production technology to manufacture cultivated meat independently.

Eng. Reza Armin Keshavarz

Business Development Strategist, MENA Region - BeneMeat Technologies

Eng. Reza Armin Keshavarz

Business Development Strategist, MENA Region - BeneMeat Technologies

Reza is a Business Development Strategist at BeneMeat Technologies, working at the intersection of biotechnology, food innovation, and global market development. With a background in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Bologna, he brings both scientific knowledge and strategic perspective to the future of cultivated meat. He is especially committed to advancing halal cultivated meat, ensuring this ethical and future-focused protein alternative can be trusted and accessed by Muslim communities worldwide.

Mr. Samuel Peter Ayres

Sales Manager - StuvEx UK

Mr. Samuel Peter Ayres

Sales Manager - StuvEx UK

Sam Ayres is a specialist in industrial safety, hazardous area compliance, and explosion protection, with more than a decade of experience supporting sites in maintaining the ATEX compliance Currently working with STUVEX by STIF, Sam helps organizations manage the risks associated with combustible dusts, explosive atmospheres, and process safety. His expertise spans DSEAR and ATEX compliance, explosion prevention and protection systems, and combustible dust testing. His aim is to ensure that explosion risks on site are reduced to the lowest practicable level by helping organizations identify potential hazards, understand the factors that contribute to explosive events, and implement effective prevention and protection measures. Outside of work, he is a family man with a wife and two you

Mr. David Frederick Farley

International Agribusiness Consultant - Knight Frank MENA

Mr. David Frederick Farley

International Agribusiness Consultant - Knight Frank MENA

BSc. (Hons) Agriculture and Farm Management (Harper Adams University). MA History (University of Edinburgh). Postgraduate Certificate in Management for Food & Grocery Industry (IGD). An international agribusiness consultant with field-to-fork expertise spanning farm management, global procurement, processing and retail fresh produce supply-chains for blue-chip companies such as Del Monte & AM Fresh. For the last 10 years, David has advised agribusinesses, investors and Agritech ventures internationally — including recent work in the KSA. Working with Knight Frank since early 2026, David specialises in the application of advancing sustainable production systems at commercial scale through the application of Agritech solutions that optimise traditional husbandry best-practice.

Mrs. Aysha Ali AlShamsi

Data & AI Director - Abu Dhabi Agriculture & Food Safety Authority

Mrs. Aysha Ali AlShamsi

Data & AI Director - Abu Dhabi Agriculture & Food Safety Authority

Conference

The Future of Agriculture International Conference

Featured Speakers

Mr. Frederic Gomer

Richard Leonard Vollebregt

Amit Dutta

Dr. Dmitrii Krasiukov

Dr. James Morgan

Ahmad Moussa Assaf

Mrs. Paola Laghetti

Dr. Chandrajith Aruketty Velayudlan

Dr. Turgut Battal

Muhammad Mustafa Zaffer

Mr. Jan Krahulik

Eng. Reza Armin Keshavarz

Mr. Samuel Peter Ayres

Mr. David Frederick Farley

Mrs. Aysha Ali AlShamsi

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