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Argus Fertilizer Africa Conference

Cape Town, South Africa
10-12 February 2025
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Agenda

Contact us on the details below to register your interest in speaking opportunities at the conference:

Bhuvam Patel
+44 20 719 3496
bhuvam.patel@argusmedia.com

17:00

Complimentary excursion to Table Mountain (limited availability)

Join your colleagues and clients travelling in to Cape Town for a sunset excursion to the iconic Table Mountain. Skip the queue with private cable car access for guests. Coach to leave from Westin CTICC at 5:00pm and return at 8:15pm.

16:00

Registration opens and badge pick up (4PM Onwards)

Registration desks open, pick up your badges using our kiosks. Registration will only begin at 4pm.

17:30 - 22:00

Welcome reception sponsored by Quest Group: Sunset Party at Cabo Beach

Complimentary shuttles for badge-holders and attendees to the venue. Join clients, new business contacts and industry colleagues for a sundowner at Cabo Club's private beach. Make long lasting memories with your colleagues at Cape Town's most luxurious private beach venue offering you live music, food and local beverages.

Enjoy views of Atlantic and Robben Island while sampling South Africa's best produce. Coaches to the venue leave at 5:30pm from the Westin CTICC.

8:00 - 09:15

Registration and exhibition area open

Doors open and networking breakfast served in exhibition area. Set up meetings at our dedicated meeting lounges.

9:15 - 10:00

Conference producer and chairperson's opening remarks

Speakers Include:

Tim Cheyne

Tim Cheyne

SVP - Global Head of Agriculture, Fertilizers, Ammonia, DEF
Argus

Formal opening ceremony and ministerial keynote

Opening ceremony and by keynote South African Ministry of Agriculture

10:00 - 11:00

Keynote panel: food security for Africa, how is Africa the new epicentre for food security research and development

- Understanding the changing role of fertilizer producers from manufacturers to supply chain managers
- Effects of trade disruptions on Africa’s key producers
- Roadmap for 2025 and beyond: mechanisms for market resilience and farmer welfare

Speakers Include:

Seelan goblasamy

Seelan Gobalsamy

CEO
Omnia Holdings
Julian Palliam

Julian Palliam

CEO & President
Foskor
Wandile Sihlobo

Wandile Sihlobo

Chief Economist
Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz)
Habiba Mouttaki

Habiba Mouttaki

Chief Commercial Officer
OCP Africa
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Niren Murugan

COO
ETG Africa
11:00 - 11:45

Morning networking break

Catch up on meetings, work and meet new clients at our dedicated networking lounges.

11:45 - 12:30

Argus Africa price outlook and mythbuster on sustainable fertilizers

- Current global fertilizer prices and its effects on African import
- What is a sustainable fertilizer? Will the market grow?

Speakers Include:

Oliver Hatfield, VP, Sustainable Fertilizers, Business Development, Argus

Oliver Hatfield

VP Fertilizers
Argus
Mike Nash, Senior Editor, Fertilizers, Argus

Mike Nash

Senior Editor, Fertilizers
Argus Media
12:30 - 13:30

How can industry help farmers improve nutrient use efficiency: bringing innovation to the African fields

- Why have specialty products not embedded into African trade?
- Comparing LATAM and Africa’s demand for specialty products
- Efficacy of specialty fertilizer products in African farms

Presented by Koch Agronomic Services and Rio Tinto

Speakers Include:

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Matias Ruffo

Director- Agronomy (LATAM & Sub-Saharan Africa)
Marcus Meadows smith

Marcus Meadows-Smith

CEO
Bioconsortia
Louis Strydom

Louis Strydom

Sales & Marketing Director
Omnia Holdings
Hatim Lahmiym

Hatim Lahmiym

Managing Director
OCP Kenya
Oliver Hatfield, VP, Sustainable Fertilizers, Business Development, Argus

Oliver Hatfield

VP Fertilizers
Argus
13:30 - 15:00

Lunch

Lunch served and time for lunch meetings in dedicated networking lounges

15:00 - 15:30

Digitising shipping and trade to curtail mismanagement of resources

Presentations on increasing on-site efficiency of Urea logistics and digitising shipment tracking to improve logistical efficiency

Speakers Include:

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Garry Pinder

Managing Director
ISG-PTS
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Jose Cudell

CEO
Blink Materials
15:30 - 16:00

Common purpose: sustainable development for a self-reliant African fertilizer market

- Goal-setting: what are the key goals for producers to make sure food security in Africa is achieved?
- Mutual ambitions: how can producers and distributors collaborate further to improve economic efficiency?
- Key to the future: investing in soil health to understand African demand

Speakers Include:

Sebastian Nduva

Sebastian Nduva

AFO programme lead
International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC)
Patrick Heffer

Patrick Heffer

Deputy Director General
IFA
16:00 - 16:30

Afternoon networking break

Grab a coffee and conduct meetings at dedicated networking lounges

16:45 - 17:30

Argus Fertilizer Africa Awards Ceremony 2025

Judges announce winners and drinks served

Speakers Include:

Gerald Maithya

Gerald Maithya

SME and Startups Lead; Africa Transformation Office
Microsoft
Nerina Bodasing

Nerina Bodasing

Group Executive, Communications, Investor Relations, Marketing
Omnia Holdings
Habiba Mouttaki

Habiba Mouttaki

Chief Commercial Officer
OCP Africa
Sebastian Nduva

Sebastian Nduva

AFO programme lead
International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC)
17:30 - 18:30

Evening networking reception

Sundown reception spectacular views, drinks and food provided to enjoy your time with key clients and colleagues.

08:30 - 09:00

Registration and exhibition area open

Meeting with your clients over coffee and breakfast at our dedicated networking lounges

9:00 - 9:45

Argus C-Level roundtable (invite-only)

C-Suites from across the African fertilizer supply chain discuss key initiatives and market challenges while growing their networks within the region.

10:00 - 10:05

Chairperson's opening remarks

Speakers Include:

Tim Cheyne

Tim Cheyne

SVP - Global Head of Agriculture, Fertilizers, Ammonia, DEF
Argus
10:00 - 11:00

A year of disruption and choppy seas: how has Africa adapted to the Red Sea crisis? changes in trade dynamics and logistics

- How will African ports tackle new trade traffic as a result of the Red Sea crisis?
- Will African ports become the new choice for trade between Europe, Asia and North America?
- Tackling the disruption in supply of raw materials for fertilizer production

Speakers Include:

Jesper Sorenson

Jesper Sorensen

CEO
DSM Corridor (Dar-Es Salaam)
jacques de villiers

Jacques de Villiers

Executive: Manufacturing, Operations & Supply Chain
Omnia Holdings
Nicholus Obby Mainza

Nicholas Obby Mainza

Chief Agriculture Economist - Trade and Agribusiness
Ministry of Agriculture- Zambia
11:00 - 11:30

Morning networking break

Catch up on meetings, work and set up meetings in our dedicated networking lounges

11:30 - 11:45

Financing new agri-ventures in Africa: how to attract more investment

- Have Africa’s financial institutions provided platforms for local innovation
- Varied approaches to agribusiness investment: micro-finance schemes vs infra loans

11:45 - 12:00

Enabling fair access to trade and profits using the blockchain

Agridex representatives pitch the latest techinological solution to increasing profits on trade.

Speakers Include:

Brad Barritt

Brad Barritt

Head of Africa
Agridex
Edward Monckton

Edward Monckton

Chief Strategy Officer
Agridex
12:00 - 12:30

Closing keynote

VIP Speaker to be announced

13:00 - 14:00

Lunch and conference close

Lunch meetings and conference close