Highlights of the Program
2 days business program:
Learn from real-world case studies by industry leaders.
SHOWCASING INNOVATION:
Discover the latest technology and techniques from across the industry.
leaders talk:
Hear from top-level experts about how to stay ahead in a fast-changing industry.
MULTIPLE STREAMS:
A business program that is multi-disciplinary, giving you a broad view of the industry.
SMART TECHNOLOGIES:
Explore the latest smart and AI-driven solutions, and see how they can be used in your business.
roundtable discussion:
Join talks with industry peers. Share ideas, make connections, and find new partners.
Program
Day 1 :
MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2026
08:00 - 09:00
REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:00 - 09:10
OPENING ADDRESS
09:10 - 09:35
A REVIEW OF MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGIES FOR DECENTRALIZED GREEN AMMONIA PRODUCTION
Syam Dodla
International Fertilizer Development Center
- Explore how decentralized green ammonia production can address fertilizer access and food security challenges
- Learn how sorbent materials and delivery systems influence ammonia capture, stability, and fertilizer performance
- Understand design principles for low-cost fertilizer formulations using biochar, zeolites, and waste-derived materials
09:35 - 09:40
Q&A SESSION ON DECENTRALIZED GREEN AMMONIA FERTILIZER SYSTEMS
09:40 - 10:05
INNOVATIONS IN ADVANCED AND SPECIALTY FERTILIZERS FOR SOIL HEALTH AND SUSTAINABILITY
Rafael Blanco De Luna
Manttra-Gimsa
- Examine how advanced and specialty fertilizers influence soil structure, biology, and nutrient cycling
- Review research and case studies linking fertilizer innovations to soil health, yield, and loss reduction
- Learn how to integrate specialty fertilizers into nutrient strategies considering agronomy and economics
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCED FERTILIZERS AND SOIL HEALTH STRATEGIES
10:10 - 10:40
SPEED NETWORKING SESSION
- Exchange business cards and get connected in short one-to-one meetings
- Start the conversation to arrange a more formal meeting later on in the conference
- Share your professional background and discuss your biggest business issues - don't forget your business cards!
10:40 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:30
PANEL DISCUSSION ON NEXT-GENERATION AND SPECIALTY FERTILIZERS ACCELERATING NUTRIENT EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABLE SOIL HEALTH
- Scaling microbial and specialty nitrogen systems to enhance nutrient efficiency while sustaining soil health at commercial farm scale
- Integrating biostimulant companions into fertilizer programs to improve nutrient uptake, functionality, and loss reduction
- Accelerating next-generation fertilizer commercialization through venture capital and strategic industry partnerships
- Strengthening crop productivity through sulphur-based specialty nutrition amid declining soil sulphur levels
| TeraGanix
| Upcycle and Company
| Bidra Innovation Ventures
| Tiger-Sul Products
11:30 - 11:55
ENABLING SCALABLE ON-FARM EMISSIONS REDUCTION THROUGH FERTILIZER INNOVATION
Rudolf Overbeek
FoodChain ID
- Examine the global impact of nitrogen fertilizer emissions and the opportunity for on-farm reduction
- Explore how advanced nitrogen technologies and MRV systems enable traceable climate action
Sijbrand Tieleman
Proba
- Learn how insetting empowers value chain partners to co-finance and scale sustainable practices
- Understand how digital insetting platforms connect farmers, food brands, and fertilizer decarbonization
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON SCALING FERTILIZER-BASED EMISSIONS REDUCTION
12:00 - 12:25
ADDRESSING THE INVISIBLE GIANT DECARBONIZING FERTILIZER MANUFACTURING
Jonathan Moon
CF Industries
- Examine why fertilizer manufacturing is a major hidden source of global emissions across food value chains
- Learn how downstream demand and alliances are funding low-carbon fertilizer and green ammonia projects
- Understand policy signals, case studies, and first-mover advantages shaping fertilizer decarbonization
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON DECARBONIZING FERTILIZER MANUFACTURING THROUGH DEMAND SIGNALS
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE FERTILIZER EXHIBITION
13:30 - 13:55
CASE STUDIES’ ANALYSIS ON AMMONIA PRODUCTION PLANTS: ASSESSMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATER FOOTPRINT
Massimiliano Bertoldi
Cannon Artes
- Reviewing case studies of ammonia plants to understand key patterns in water sourcing and usage
- Exploring how water reuse technologies can significantly reduce total consumption in operations
- Learning actionable strategies to assess, manage, and improve the water footprint of ammonia facilities
13:55 - 14:00
Q&A SESSION ON REDUCING WATER FOOTPRINT IN AMMONIA PRODUCTION
14:00 - 14:25
MANAGING FERTILIZER FOR BOOSTING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION WITH REDUCED CARBON INTENSITY
Kaiyu Guan
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- Discovering how process-based MRV modeling helps track GHG emissions and optimize crop production systems
- Learning how to quantify carbon intensity and develop reduction pathways across major U.S. crops
- Exploring how enhanced efficiency fertilizers improve yield while advancing sustainability goals
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON REDUCING CI WHILE IMPROVING FERTILIZER EFFICIENCY
14:30 - 14:55
ENZYME ENHANCEMENT OF FERTILIZER USE EFFICIENCY THROUGH INCREASED NUTRIENT DRAW INTO CROPS
Brian Thompson
Elemental Enzymes
- Learning how enzyme-based products improve nutrient uptake and are used on 20 million U.S. acres today
- Exploring how enzymes can enhance or partially replace traditional fertilizers in grower fertility programs
- Understanding how enzyme technologies support efficiency, sustainability, and next-gen fertilizer strategies
14:55 - 15:00
Q&A SESSION ON ENZYMES DRIVING FERTILIZER EFFICIENCY GAINS
15:00 - 15:30
AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
15:30 - 15:55
CASE STUDIES ON BIOSTIMULANTS AND WATER SOLUBLE FERTILIZERS FOR STRESS RESILIENCE
Boris Napadensky
Crystal Element, Inc.
- Review real-world case studies combining biostimulants and water soluble fertilizers under stress conditions
- Examine how these programs improve crop resilience to water stress and soil or irrigation quality challenges
- Understand practical implementation strategies including timing, placement, and performance evaluation methods
15:55 - 16:00
Q&A SESSION ON STRESS RESILIENCE WITH BIOSTIMULANTS AND FERTILIZERS
16:00 - 16:25
INDUSTRIAL WASTE TO PRODUCT: RESHORING FERTILIZER SOURCING
Chris Young
Element USA
- Learning how valuable minerals like phosphorus and iron are extracted from industrial waste streams
- Exploring how waste valorization technologies reduce environmental risks and eliminate solid waste
- Understanding how reshoring fertilizer production can unlock commercial value and enhance supply security
16:25 - 16:30
Q&A SESSION ON CONVERTING INDUSTRIAL WASTE INTO FERTILIZER PRODUCTS
16:30 - 16:55
NUTRIENT USE EFFICIENCY TECHNOLOGIES
Jim Moffatt
Verdesian Life Sciences
- Explore technologies that improve the soil microenvironment to enhance nutrient uptake efficiency
- Learn how nitrogen stabilizers, polymers, and certified biostimulants strengthen fertilizer programs
- Understand how fertilizer enhancements increase available phosphorus and overall crop performance
16:55 - 17:00
Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCING NUTRIENT USE EFFICIENCY TECHNOLOGIES
17:00 - 18:00
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
Day 2 :
TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2026
08:30 - 09:00
MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:00 - 09:10
OPENING ADDRESS
09:10 - 09:35
FERTILIZER CONSIDERATIONS FROM THE WINTER SALAD BOWL
Robert Masson
University of Arizona
- Examine fertilizer, irrigation, and salinity challenges unique to arid winter crop systems
- Learn how field trials evaluate fertilizers, biostimulants, and alternative nitrogen sources
- Understand how soil health and water efficiency strategies improve productivity in Yuma systems
09:35 - 09:40
Q&A SESSION ON FERTILIZER STRATEGIES IN ARID WINTER CROPPING SYSTEMS
09:40 - 10:05
FEEDBACK FERTILITY: TURNING REAL-TIME CROP DATA INTO CONFIDENT DECISIONS
Xavier Hébert-Couturier
Picketa Systems Inc.
- Examine why traditional soil tests and imagery often fall short for in-season fertility decisions
- Learn how real-time crop sensing reframes nutrient management by using the plant as feedback
- Discover how rapid leaf tissue analysis enables timely corrections and validates fertilizer outcomes
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON USING REAL-TIME CROP DATA FOR SMARTER FERTILITY
10:10 - 10:35
BIOLOGICALS: PERCEPTION, REALITY, POTENTIAL, AND FARMER VALUE
Cam Camfield
Stratovation Group
- Investigating how leading U.S. growers currently perceive and apply biological products in the field
- Recognizing the top influences behind adoption decisions and the key barriers still in place by Stratovation Group
- Gaining insights on how to overcome challenges and unlock greater value from biological solutions
10:35 - 10:40
Q&A SESSION ON FARMER INSIGHTS INTO BIOLOGICAL PRODUCT ADOPTION
10:40 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:25
PUMP SOLUTIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE AND DECARBONIZED FERTILIZER PRODUCTION
Benjamin Kenyon
CP Pumps Inc.
- Examine key pumping risks in fertilizer production including degassing, containment, and temperature sensitivity
- Learn how engineered pump designs and materials address safety, reliability, and process challenges
- Understand how pump efficiency and uptime influence energy use, emissions, and production costs
11:25 - 11:30
Q&A SESSION ON ENGINEERED PUMP SYSTEMS FOR LOW-CARBON FERTILIZER PLANTS
11:30 - 11:55
WHAT LIES AHEAD FOR PHOSPHORUS MANAGEMENT IN THE 21ST CENTURY? INSIGHTS FROM THE PAST FOR FUTURE PROGRESS
Andrew Margenot
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- Tracing the historical evolution of phosphorus management and its foundational role in modern agriculture
- Exploring key challenges including phosphorus mobility, legacy phosphorus, and water quality impacts
- Learning innovative strategies and novel P fertilizer formulations to improve phosphorus use efficiency
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON THE FUTURE OF PHOSPHORUS MANAGEMENT IN AGRICULTURE
12:00 - 12:25
NEXT GENERATION N FIXING MICROBIAL SEED TREATMENT FOR CORN
Marcus Meadows-Smith
BioConsortia, Inc.
- Explore how next generation nitrogen fixing seed treatments integrate into standard seed systems and grower workflows
- Understand commercial durability including shelf life, on seed viability, field persistence and multi location trial validation
- Learn how microbial nitrogen solutions reduce synthetic N needs while supporting yield, MRV alignment and scalable adoption
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON SCALING N FIXING MICROBIAL SEED TREATMENTS
12:30 - 12:55
MICROBIAL FERTILIZER ADDITIVES A NEW GENERATION OF MICROBIAL BIOSTIMULANTS
John Gorsuch
BiOWiSH Technologies
- Examine how microbial fertilizer additives enhance plant uptake of applied nutrients rather than replace fertilizers
- Understand how these biostimulants differ from enhanced efficiency fertilizers and improve yield potential
- Learn practical considerations including carrier compatibility, supply chain stability, and science-based product selection
12:55 - 13:00
Q&A SESSION ON MICROBIAL FERTILIZER ADDITIVES FOR NUTRIENT UPTAKE
13:00 - 13:15
FEEDBACK & RAFFLE DRAW
13:15 - 14:30
NETWORKING LUNCH
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