Event Program

Monday June 27, 16:00 - 17:00

The future of education in fast-growing markets

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Nelson Mandela is quoted to have said. So, what am I, are you and are we doing towards education? What is our role as industry leaders?

In the breakout session “Education in fast growing markets” we invite you to:

- come and hear what your peers are doing

- join us in assessing the situation

- work out concrete actions

- and build partnerships to implement solutions TOGETHER.

Monday June 27, 16:00 - 17:00

Net-zero CO2e manufacturing, logistics & supply chains: How to measure and optimize

Research has shown that organizations with embedded sustainability efforts result in a positive impact on business performance. We are delighted to invite you to join this session which will highlight specific and actionable steps to optimize manufacturing, logistics & supply chains under the aspect of reducing CO2e Emissions and discuss the business case for sustainability and strategies.

Monday June 27, 16:00 - 17:00

Working with start-ups to accelerate innovation

Creating impact together depends on being innovative and agile – but what is the recipe for an established company to become more entrepreneurial? In this session we will get inputs from start-up accelerators, partners and start ups who share their experiences. On how to nurture an agile culture of entrepreneurship.

Monday June 27, 16:00 - 17:00

Deep purpose: the heart and soul of high-performance companies

In this session we will explore exemplar firms (large and small) to uncover some of the ways in which they have turned the pursuit of purpose into a source of competitive advantage. In doing so we will also uncover some of the barriers that prevent them from pursuing purpose energetically and effectively. Going beyond traditional prescriptions for working with purpose, we will examine some of the key misconceptions most leaders have about the nature, scope, and value of purpose, as well as how best to define, communicate, embed, and sustain it. We will discuss how leaders think about and activate purpose, and in this way support a broader transformation, reimagining, and reform of contemporary business practices.

Tuesday June 28, 11:00 - 12:00

Joint journey to smart factories

 The 'Smart Factory' is no longer a dream, but the basis for an efficient collaboration between partners customers and suppliers.

Together with digital leaders from our industries we are exploring the benefits that the Smart Factory will bring and how it will enhance collaborations going forward.

Tuesday June 28, 11:00 - 12:00

Circular economy: producing more with less

Valorizing side stream not only is an inevitable and relevant to all players across different value chains but also a great business opportunity with a growing field of innovations. The footprint of our food and agricultural value chains is tremendous, in order to decrease it every part of the raw material needs to be valorized. In this session we will show solutions of our customers how they do circular business in different sectors and through collaboration. After the short impulse opening by the customers, we will have an open discussion on opportunities and challenges.

Tuesday June 28, 11:00 - 12:00

Sustainably feeding & rearing animals: which way forward?

In 2021, the number of chickens alone has been 3x larger than the global human population. This marks just an intermediate step, as the increasing global population and an emerging middleclass are predicted to further drive animal-based food consumption. How can animal farming become more sustainable and efficient, get rid of antibiotics, and reduce land use for feed production? Opportunities and solutions will be discussed in the break-out session.

Tuesday June 28, 12:45 - 13:45

Boost your production sustainably

Have you ever experienced your plant´s productivity declining at some point of the asset´s lifecycle? Lower productivity might be caused by changes in raw material quality, inadequate condition of certain machines or possibly by lack of operators` experience. Collaboration with technology and service experts helps to understand root causes limiting assets` performance, and jointly developed improvement roadmaps including flexible outcome based commercial models help to mitigate your implementation risks.

Tuesday June 28, 12:45 - 13:45

Sustainable foods beyond protein (fats & sugars)

Retailers and producers are facing fast-changing market conditions for snacks and confectionery. Fats and Sugars are at the centre of this upheaval as consumers are looking at healthier indulgences made with fair sourced ingredients. We will hear from the retail sector, disruptive brands, and veterans in the field for their take on these trends. Join this breakout session for a lively discussion on the future of processing fats and sugars.

Tuesday June 28, 12:45 - 13:45

Net-zero CO2e consumer products

To decarbonise the food, feed and mobility value chains in line with the Paris Agreement, we must measure CO2e Emissions, identify carbon hotspots and take actions to reduce environmental impact as much as possible. This breakout session will show examples of such actions, technologies and collaborations that can reduce the environmental impact and CO2eq across the entire value chain, also known in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol as scopes 1, 2 and 3.

Tuesday June 28, 16:15 - 17:15

Cultured food: are you ready for it?

In a world facing great challenges from climate change, combined with a population expected to exceed 10 billion people by 2050, the need for sustainable food cultivation and sourcing is critical. Agricultural land expansion will need to be halted and possibly diminished to enable land restoration for CO2 capture and protection of biodiversity. Cellular agriculture will be one part of the solution. Are you ready for it?

Tuesday June 28, 16:15 - 17:15

The role of biodiversity in carbon reduction 

Biodiversity is nature's greatest strength. This breakout will explore the role of biodiversity in agriculture, and the importance of biodiversity to build resilient systems and impact of CO2e reduction. 

Tuesday June 28, 16:15 - 17:15

Tackling Inequality (WBCSD)

Rising inequality is a systemic risk and one of the most critical challenges we face. Wide disparities in income, wealth, and overall wellbeing, underpinned by deep, structural differences in the opportunities people have to achieve those outcomes, are leading to hundreds of millions of people being left behind. Social cohesion is breaking down, trust in key institutions is eroding, and civil and political conflict are mounting. This breakout discussion will provide insights on why inequality represents a systemic risk and how companies can start taking action to tackle it.