9:00-9:30
Registration and Morning Exhibition Visit
9:30-10:00
Welcome Speeches – Chairperson’s welcome remarks and supporting ministry opening
10:00-10:45
Panel Discussion: Leading the Agriculture Industry Through Uncertain Times to a Sustainable, Secure Future
With the COVID-19 pandemic shaking the world, bringing with it new restrictions and challenges, the importance of biosecurity, food sustainability and efficient use of resources, has become increasingly vital for countries worldwide. The global pandemic has revealed fundamental flaws in food systems and highlighted the fragility of global food supply chains. During this panel session we will be:
10:50-11:10
Coffee & Networking Break
11:10-11:40
Transforming to a Sustainable Future for the Agriculture Industry
11:45-12:15
Utilising AI and Precision Farming to Analyse and Improve Crop Performance
With the development of modestly priced, while still highly accurate, precision farming technology is becoming increasingly available on the markets, smaller farms are now able to improve crop performance and quality as well as increase their return on investment. During this session we will be:
12:15-1:15
Lunch Break and Exhibition Visit
1:15-1:45
Keynote: Promoting Agri-Entrepreneurship and Building a Strategic Alignment Between Government and Corporates
This session investigates how to promote innovation and communication to drive growth in the agricultural sector. Throughout 2020 and the challenges it brought, governments and corporates were forced to remain agile and innovate. This remains an important aspect throughout disaster recovery and looking ahead for the industry. This session discusses:
1:50-2:20
Efficient Controlled Agriculture Environments: Vertical Farming in the MENA Region
This session investigates efficient urban farming practices that consider space and resource constraints. With new emerging Controlled Agriculture Environment technologies becoming more accessible and the development of established farming practices in the region, vertical farming and hydroponics are a vital step toward urban farming and food sustainability. Our expert speaker will discuss:
2:20-2:45
Networking Break and Exhibition Visit
2:45-3:15
Case-Study: Analysing Genomes and Gene Editing for Improved Agricultural Production
While the concept of genome sequencing and gene editing is not new, the technology, applications and implications are still being researched and advanced. Resilient crops that are well adapted to their environment can be further improved to increase productivity and economic return. During this session, participants will join a deep dive into various research regarding gene editing and its impacts, including:
3:20-3:50
Developing Smart Greenhouses and Adapting to Environmental Changes
4:00
End of Day 1
9:30-9:40
Chairpersons Welcome Remarks
9:45-10:30
Panel Discussion: Achieving Sustainable and Innovative Aquaculture Practices
Over the past 50 years, aquaculture has sustained a global growth and continues to grow increasingly as consumption increases and to compensate for the declining fisheries. Aquaculture is an important production sector for food security therefore, sustainable strategies, practices and environmentally friendly innovation and technologies are more important than ever. This session will focus on:
10:35-11:10
Panel Discussion: The Critical Importance of Supporting Fisheries and the Aquaculture Sector
11:10-11:30
Morning Networking Break and Exhibition Visit
11:30-12:00
Optimising the Supply Chain from Production to Consumer
By improving the economic efficiency of resources, logistics, productivity and traceability through technology and various management tools, farms are able to boost socio-economic sustainability in the region. During this session, attendees will discover how to use analytics technologies to create value through optimising the supply chain, from production to the consumer. The session will discuss:
12:00-12:30
Preventing and Controlling Disease: Best Practice for Biosecurity in Animal Farms
Biosecurity in farms is a highly critical for farm survival, safety and development. Concerns are of particular importance where production is limited and economic losses due to biosecurity would be significant. The issue of biosecurity measures to prevent disease outbreak and disease contamination, has been further highlighted in the public eye considering the COVID-19 pandemic. During this discussion, participants will be looking into:
12:30-1:30
Lunch Break and Exhibition Visit
1:30-2:00
Organic Farming in the UAE
2:05-2:35
Non-Toxic and Natural Control Methods for Sustainable Food Production/Pest Control
Pests are causing economic losses in the millions on an annual basis, threatening production and livelihoods. Not only are pests costing farmers in losses, but also in preventative costs. During this keynote session, participants will examine:
2:40-3:10
Keynote: Employing Biostimulants and Nutrients to Protect Against Abiotic Stress and Support Global Food Security
Across arid climates, abiotic stress and lack of resources are major challenges for the whole industry. This session discusses:
3:15-3:45
Irrigation Best Practices: Innovations for Arid Climates and Scarce Resources
4:00
End of Day 2