Qafco CEO To Address 15th GPCA Agri-Nutrients Conference in Abu Dhabi From September 29

Qafco CEO Abdulrahman al-Suwaidi will outline the focus of the 15th edition of GPCA Agri-Nutrients Conference, which is ‘innovation and sustainability in the agri-nutrient sector’.

The conference is set to take place from September 29 to October 1 in Abu Dhabi.

Al-Suwaidi, who is also Chairman, GPCA Agri-Nutrients Committee, will deliver welcome address at the event.

Hosted by Fertiglobe, the conference will convene global leaders and stakeholders to explore the future of agri-nutrients and chart a path toward sustainable growth.

A CEOs plenary featuring Svein Tore Holsether, President and CEO, Yara International, and Ahmed el-Hoshy, CEO, Fertiglobe, will discuss the importance of advancing agri-nutrients to meet tomorrow’s challenges.

A high-level Leadership dialogue ‘Accelerating Growth: Harnessing Innovation, Sustainability, and Scalability’ will feature Naser al-Omaira, (Acting) CEO, Fertil; Fahad al-Battar, CEO, SABIC Agri-Nutrients; N Suresh Krishnan, Board of Directors, Fertiliser Association of India (FAI) and MD and CEO, Paradeep Phosphates; and Rakesh Kapur, Joint MD, IFFCO, to explore strategic priorities for driving sustainable growth in the agri-nutrient sector.

An executive panel “How nutrients innovation drives sustainability and quality for food brands” will feature Dr Rania Abou Samra, VP, Innovation and Research, Nestle MENA, and Tom Harvey, GM, Commercial, Spinneys, who will explore how innovation in agri-nutrients can enhance food quality, sustainability, and consumer trust.

The panel will be followed by discussions on unlocking future growth across the agri-nutrient sector, innovations in agri-nutrient technologies for sustainable agriculture, and a fireside chat on AI-driven transformation in manufacturing.

The opening address on Day 2 will be presented by Fahad al-Battar, followed by a Keynote address from Dr Shamal Mohammed, CEO, Innovation Oasis–Silal, who will discuss world food security, challenges and pathways to sustainable nourishment.

 The last day of the conference will feature engaging conversations on building resilient supply chains in a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous world, regulatory and trade imperatives impacting future growth, mega-trends and emerging markets.

“We express our appreciation to Fertiglobe for hosting the 15th GPCA Agri-Nutrients Conference in Abu Dhabi and we look forward to welcoming delegates to one of the region’s most influential industry gatherings,” said Dr Abdulwahab al-Sadoun, Secretary General, GPCA. “This conference is a catalyst for networking and collaboration across the global and regional agri-nutrient value chain, and we anticipate strong participation and engagement.”

The GPCA Operational Excellence Workshop will return for its third edition on September 29. Building on its success, this immersive workshop will allow delegates to gain practical insights about driving operational efficiency in agri-nutrient production plants.