Agenda
The 2025 agenda is currently under development. For speaking enquiries, please email: shyla.bector@argusmedia.com
Monday 4 November
- 09.30 - 10.30
Morning registration and networking
- 09.30 - 10.30
Exhibition and meeting areas open
- 10.30 - 10.40
Chairperson’s opening remarks
Speakers Include:
Tim Cheyne
SVP - Global Head of Agriculture, Fertilizers, Ammonia, DEFArgus
*ADD ON: Low Carbon Markets Forum
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New energies focus
- 10.40 - 11.30
Opportunities across Asia – metals, sulphur, sulphuric acid, phosphates and new energies
• How have the fundamentals of the sulphur and phosphates market changed with recent developments from the metals industry?
• How much has the metals industry in Asia started to disrupt this traditional trade flow?
• Environmental legislation is becoming an increasingly dominant influence on the phosphate supply chain. How are these regulations influencing the P2O5 supply chain, and how will they do so in the future?Speakers Include:
Rhett Wang
Raw Material Procurement Department Purchasing ManagerLygend Resources & Technology Co
Li Guang
General SecretaryChina Phosphate and Compound Fertilizer Industry Association (CPFIA)
Li Chong
Secretary GeneralChina Sulphuric Acid Industry Association- 11.30 - 11.50
China’s battery industry and its interactions with Asia’s growing sulphur and sulphuric acid markets
• What countries are emerging as key demand hubs for sulphur in their metals trade?
• How can traders make the most of the opportunities presented by a boom in interest from the metals and battery industry?
• What transformations are occurring in global sulphur production, and which regions are planning expansions?Speakers Include:
Chen Binwei
Assistant ManagerTsingshan- 11.50 - 13.15
Lunch break
The big bet on clean ammonia
- 13.15 - 14.00
Supply overview: How is China positioning itself as a leader in clean ammonia?
• What is the production potential in China, and when will the first projects start producing?
• What are the main bottlenecks to kickstarting production for clean ammonia projects?
• Scaling up: Is the infrastructure and necessary storage already in place to make offtake a reality?Speakers Include:
Koe Wai Sheong
General ManagerPCM (China) Co. Ltd.
Snow Wang
Head of Hydrogen Energy Industrialization & Head of R&D Application
Dong Zhao
Senior ManagerCHA Research Institute- 14.00 - 14.15
Case study on the Da’an clean ammonia project: Kickstarting supply to decarbonise China’s hard-to-abate sectors
• How does the Da’an Clean Ammonia project contribute to China’s broader strategy for reducing carbon emissions in hard-to-abate sectors?
• What role will clean ammonia play in China’s decarbonisation journey?
• Will the project look to different end-users – including power plants, the marine sector and ammonia – as a hydrogen carrier?Speakers Include:
Zhao Dapeng
Deputy General ManagerGreen Energy Sales Company of the Jilin Electric Power Co., Ltd.
Sustainability focus – decarbonising the fertilizer market
- 14.15 - 15.00
Sustainable fertilizer keynote panel: How to thrive and win in a decarbonising world
• What incentives are driving the adoption of green fertilizer products amid new research and market developments?
• How will fertilizer companies benefit from partnerships, joint projects and co-investments with energy companies?
• Building a broader portfolio with complete fertilizer solutions; developing strategies for non-conventional ammonia applications – what is next?Speakers Include:
Xu Ji
Director of the Connected Chemical Research CentreSichuan University
Markus Schmid
Head of Business Management – NitrogenBASFBea O'Kelly
Commercial Product Manager EuropeArgus- 15.00 - 15.45
Networking and refreshment break
- 15.30 - 16.15
Carbon markets explained: strategic opportunities for Asia’s fertilizer market
Join this Carbon Market Workshop to learn about Asia’s trading must knows – opportunities and implications for the fertilizer market
• Implications of the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) on the Asian fertilizer market – how will your business be affected by new regulations?
• Hear more about CBAM reporting obligations, timeline, and its potential impact on operations, trade, and cost.
• How will the CBAM be enforced and what are the next steps to take for Asian producers and traders?
• Implication of EU ETS expansion into shipping sector and the FuelEU Maritime: cost on fertilizer shipping and demand for clean ammoniaSpeakers Include:
Tony Zhang
Head of Carbon Management and Energy TransitionGaffney Cline
- 16.00 - 17.00
Happy Hour
Join your colleagues at the conference foyer for happy hour before the evening reception.
- 16.20
End of Low-carbon markets focus day
Exhibition and meeting areas close
- 16.20
Evening networking reception
Day 2 | Main Conference | Tuesday, 5 November
- 08.30 - 09.30
Morning registration and networking
Exhibition and meeting areas open
- 09.20 - 09.30
Opening Ceremony
- 09.30 - 09.35
Producer’s opening remarks
Speakers Include:
Shyla Bector
Conference ProducerArgus- 09.35 - 09.40
Chairperson’s opening remarks
Speakers Include:
Andrea Valentini
VP - Business Development AmmoniaArgus
Market overview
- 09:40 - 10:15
Industry keynote Strategic insights from Asia’s major fertilizer export markets
- Looking beyond China at key regions of interest — south and southeast Asia. How do they interact in a competitive fertilizer landscape?
- How do businesses navigate the fragmented logistics network in the region to seize opportunities in the market?
- What strategies are key players in the Asian fertilizer market employing to overcome regulatory challenges and ensure compliance across different regions?Speakers Include:
Gerry Song Manjun
General ManagerHighsun International Chemical Trade Centre- 10.15 - 10.45
Argus market update and outlook: Sustainable fertilizer and traditional bulk products
• What are the latest trends in the Asia fertilizer markets and what is the outlook over the short, medium and long term?
• How is demand for specialty fertilizers growing across the region?Speakers Include:
Mike Nash
Senior Editor, FertilizersArgus Media- 10.45 - 11.20
Networking and refreshments break
Deep dive into specialties
- 11.40 - 12.30
Global trends in water-soluble fertilizers (WSF): Demands drivers, climate impacts and innovative mitigation strategies
• What are the drivers for demand and future growth ?
• Standing out in a crowded space: What new developments have emerged in a competitive landscape searching for innovative products? Where are the niche segments?
• What are the collaborations and partnerships needed to gain a competitive edge in the market?Speakers Include:
Jan De Jager
Managing DirectorOmnia International Australia
SVS Subrahmanyam
Business Head of Specialty FertilizersTrans Farm Private
Bo Peng
General ManagerHaifa (Beijing) Trading- 12.30 - 14.00
Lunch and networking break
- 14.00 - 14.30
Next innovations and development in enhanced efficiency fertilizers (EEFs)
• What are the latest advancements in coated fertilizers and nitrification inhibitors, and how are these technologies influencing the market for enhanced EEFs?
• How do major producers perceive the benefits and challenges of investing in slow-release fertilizers, and what strategies are they employing to capitalise on this segment?
• What is the current trend in micronutrient utilisation in China and other Asian markets, and how is this affecting the development and adoption of EEFs in the region?Speakers Include:
Prakash Mathur
Vice President - Global Business DevelopmentNAQ Global Companies- 14.30 - 15.00
Growing opportunities and innovation in biostimulants production
• How do current global regulations affect biostimulants production and market entry, and what are their implications for industry growth?
• What factors are driving China’s growing role in biostimulants production and demand dynamics on a global scale?
• With advancing technologies such as biotechnology and nanotechnology, what innovations are poised to shape the future of biostimulants production and market opportunities worldwide?Speakers Include:
Will Li
Vice President & Strategy DirectorHebei Monband Water Soluble Fertilizer Co. Ltd- 15.00 - 15.10
Round-up and chairperson’s closing remarks, Day 2
Join your Argus chairperson for a short review of the main points shared during all discussions on day 1. This is a key opportunity if you have been busy in meetings all morning and want to catch up.
- 15.10 - 16.00
Networking and coffee break
- 16.00 - 17.00
Happy Hour
Join your colleagues at the conference foyer for happy hour before the evening reception.
Optional add-ons - Argus Fertilizer Fundamentals – Part 1
The Argus Fertilizer Fundamentals sessions are designed for those looking to boost their fertilizer market knowledge with in-person presentations from Argus market specialists. The materials will be available to download after the event, and you will be able to interact one-on-one during the conference to get your most pressing questions answered.
- 16.00 - 16.30
Water-soluble fertilizers
Speakers Include:
Mike Nash
Senior Editor, FertilizersArgus Media- 16.30 - 17.00
TGU
Speakers Include:
Lynn Wang
Senior ConsultantArgus Media- 17.00 - 17.30
Low-carbon products
Speakers Include:
Andrea Valentini
VP - Business Development AmmoniaArgus- 17.30
End of Conference, Day 2
Exhibition and meeting areas close
- 17.30
Drinks reception
Day 3 | Main Conference | Wednesday, 6 November
- 08.30 - 09.25
Morning registration and networking
Exhibition and meeting areas open
- 09.25 - 09.30
Chairperson’s opening remarks
Regional spotlights – Exploring key market trends
- 09.30 - 10.00
Spotlight on south Asia: Policy and product dynamics in India
Explore the evolving role of subsidies in the fertilizer market: What are the recent and anticipated policy adjustments in India?
Updates and insights on water soluble market dynamics in India.
What are the key dynamics shaping trade relationships between India and China, particularly in the context of their roles as major exporters and importers in the fertilizer market?Speakers Include:
SVS Subrahmanyam
Business Head of Specialty FertilizersTrans Farm Private- 10.00 - 10.30
Spotlight on the Middle East
• What are the key demands and preferences in the Middle East?
• Looking at the two largest urea producers in Asia – what are the trade dynamics between China and the Middle East. How does Russia factor into the mix?
• Market analysis of the urea export market - diving into Middle East production capacities, new future projects, and impact of regional government policy in China on trade in AsiaSpeakers Include:
Hamed Khoram
CEOArmaiti Group
Markets beyond fertilizers – how will they shape your business?
- 10.30 - 11.30
Networking and refreshments break
- 11.30 - 11.50
A quick look at planting and production: Forecast of major agricultural commodities
• With fertilizer as a key planting cost, what is its impact on acreage and the production of soybean, corn and wheat?
• How does global demand for popular agri-commodities affect the availability and pricing of fertilizers in China’s local markets?
• What role do government subsidies for agriculture play in shaping fertilizer demand and usage across different crop seasons?Speakers Include:
Julia Zhang
Agricultural Market Analyst ManagerArgus- 11.50 - 12.00
Day 2 round-up and chairperson’s closing remarks
Join your Argus chairperson for a short review of the main points shared during all discussions on day 2. This is a key opportunity if you have been busy in meetings all morning and want to catch up.
- 12.00 - 15.00
Conference opens up for afternoon networking and lunch
Afternoon private meetings and networking
- 12.00 - 15.00
Afternoon private meetings or ADD ON for fertilizer fundamentals stream
Afternoon private meetings and networking opportunities for main conference pass holders.
Purchase ADD ON Fertilizer Fundamentals Workshop for access to the exclusive workshop content.
Optional add-ons - Argus Fertilizer Fundamentals – Part 2
Part 2 of the Argus Fertilizer Fundamentals sessions - designed for those looking to boost their fertilizer market knowledge with in-person presentations from Argus market specialists. The materials will be available to download after the event, and you will be able to interact one-on-one during the conference to get your most pressing questions answered.
- 13.00 - 13.30
Nitrogen
The Argus Fertilizer Fundamentals sessions are designed for those looking to boost their fertilizer market knowledge with in-person presentations from Argus market specialists. The materials will be available to download after the event, and you will be able to interact one-on-one during the conference to get your most pressing questions answered.
Speakers Include:
Dinise Chng
Senior Reporter – FertilizersArgus Media- 13.30 - 14.00
Phosphates
Speakers Include:
Yohanna Jing
Analyst – FertilizersArgus Media- 14.00 - 14.30
Sulphur + sulphuric acid
Speakers Include:
Deon Ngee
Senior Reporter – FertilizersArgus Media- 14.30 - 15.00
Potash
Speakers Include:
Huijun Yao
Editor of Asia FertilizersArgus Media- 15.00
End of conference