AgriNext Conference 2024: A Landmark Success in Driving Agricultural Innovation and Collaboration.

Next Business Media has successfully concluded the inaugural AgriNext Conference 2024, held on November 13-14 in Dubai, successfully bringing together global leaders, innovators, and stakeholders in agriculture and technology. The event served as a dynamic forum for exploring the challenges and opportunities that shape the future of farming and sustainable agriculture.

CEO's message:

“AgriNext is more than a conference, it’s a movement to drive meaningful change in agriculture through collaboration and innovation," 

-Mr. Anas Jawed, Chair of the AgriNext Awards, Conference & Expo.

Sponsor: We were proud to have Aliyah Rizq Holdings Pte Ltd as the Gold Sponsor of our event. Renowned for its innovative approach and commitment to excellence, the company drives impactful change across industries. Their support has been instrumental in the success of this event, and we deeply appreciate their partnership in shaping a sustainable and innovative future.

Highlights of the Event:

• Distinguished Chief Guest: The AgriNext Conference 2024 hosted an inspiring panel discussion on Women in Agriculture Technology, graced by the presence of H.E. Dr. Obaid Saif Hamad Al Zaabi, Board Chairman of AAAID, as the Chief Guest. The session emphasized the critical role of women in driving innovation and sustainability in agriculture. Esteemed speakers explored strategies for empowering women through technology, addressing challenges, and fostering inclusive leadership to shape the future of the agricultural sector.

• Strategic Collaborations: The conference facilitated six significant collaborations between leading agricultural organizations and technology firms, setting the stage for transformative projects in precision farming, sustainable agriculture, and agri-finance. These partnerships underscore AgriNext’s role as a catalyst for meaningful innovation in the global agricultural sector.

• Engaging Sessions: The conference featured thought-provoking discussions, including “Women in Agricultural Technology” moderated by Susan Payne, which emphasized the role of inclusivity in driving innovation, and “Challenges and Opportunities in Agri-Tech Startups” led by Noorhan Abusamra, which explored the dynamic landscape of agricultural entrepreneurship.

• Keynote Presentations: Visionary speakers shared groundbreaking insights, such as Ponsi Trivisvavet on "Agricultural Biotechnology: Opportunities and Challenges" and Felix Krujatz discussing the "Digital Twins for the AI-assisted optimization of next generation Controlled Environment Agriculture Systems"

• Excellence Celebrated: The AgriNext Awards recognized outstanding contributions to the industry, with companies and individuals receiving accolades for their innovation, sustainability efforts, and leadership.

Showcasing Innovation.
Over 12 exhibitors from around the world presented cutting-edge technologies, including robotic vertical farms, advanced biotechnology solutions, and AI-powered tools for precision agriculture. Companies such as Elite Agro Projects, Farm to Plate, and B-farm highlighted how technological advancements can address global food security challenges. List of the exhibitors:

1. The Smart Farmers

2. Seasony

3. Eight Orbit Urban Farms

4. Elite Agro Projects

5. Farm to Plate

6. Vitalizem

7. S.T.D.P.2A

8. Agro Advance Technology

9. Azienda Agricola Nenci

10.  B-farm

11. Wai Genetics

12. CAIMPEX

13. RESPECTfarms

Networking and Collaboration.

The event attracted over 500 participants, including agricultural experts, policymakers, and innovators, providing unparalleled networking and collaboration opportunities to address climate change, food security, and sustainable farming. AgriNext featured a distinguished lineup of speakers who shared their expertise on the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in agri-tech and sustainable farming. Their insights are shaping the future of agriculture, inspiring progress and collaboration across the global agricultural community.

1. Kåre Johan Teigen, Wai Genetics – Co-Founder/CCO

2. Paul Sanz, TechneTerra – Founder and CEO

3. Dennis Levine, Water Garden Farms – Founder & CEO

4. María Jesús Verón Jarque, Viveros Verón – CEO

5. Lucas Proto, ONE SMART SPRAY – Global Product Manager

6. Michael Sexton, Exotic Plant Food, LLC. – Founder and CEO

7. Ghita Sabil, UNIMAGRI – Chief Operations Officer

8. Paolo Nenci, Azienda Agricola Nenci – Founder

9. Indra Subono, Lembur Hiling – Founder

10. Sky Kurtz, Pure Harvest Smart Farms – Founder & CEO

11. Alejandro J. Trueba Carranza, Startup Renaissance – CEO

12. Ricardo Daura, Algiecel – Chief Commercial Officer

13. Lorenzo Marconi, FieldRobotics – Co-Founder

14. Vinita Palaniveloo, Rakkon Enterprise Inc. – Founder

15. M S Akshar, Hasiru Farms – Founder & CEO

16. Nelson Neo, Musang Valley – Co-Founder and General Manager

17. Gianni Capalbo, Terrae Matrum – Founder

18. Magnolia M Yace, CAIMPEX – R&D Director

19. Juan Gilberto Limón Rugerio, City of Greens – Founder and CEO

20. Juan Pablo Brichta, Agro Advance Technology – CEO and Chairman

21. Fahmi AlKharusi, Firdous Biotech – Co-Founder

22. Seda Solmaz, Idea Atelier – CEO

23. José Francisco Fernández Serna, E-motion / Freshko DMCC – Managing Director

24. Susan Payne, Sustainable Planet – Co-Founder and COO

25. Meccay Nimmer, Carolina Seed Farm – CEO and Director of Business

26. H.E. Dr. Obaid Saif Hamad Al Zaabi, AAAID – Chairman of the Board

27. Gustavo Lemes, VITALIZEM – Founder

28. Sue Rose, PoliticalVIP – CEO, Founder

29. Laura Lukasik, Numen.Bio – Founder and President

30. Narendra Nerla, Climate Sense Inc. – India Director

31. Dr. Lutz Collet, Collet & Partner GmbH – Founder and CEO

32. René Tort Llanos, Bionatur Invernaderos Biologicos de Mexico S.A. de C.V. – Director General/CEO

33. Mark El Khoury, Green Peas S.A.L. – Co-Founder

34. Dr. Vladimir V. Matichenkov – Professor

35. Connor Harbison, Atlas Urban Farms – Founder

36. Marion Cantillon, Pitseal – Founder

37. Lebo Dhludhlu, Nkanyezii – Group CEO

38. Roberto Escalante, ISQUISA – CEO

39. Noorhan Abusamra – Financial Journalist

40. David Bell, J.C Bell Ltd & Fairfield Farms – CEO

41. Khalil Ibrahim Mansour, PepperWorld – General Manager

42. Dr. Eliud Urquidi, Valisye/Avogold de Michoacan – CEO

43. Raman Singh Saluja, Gramco – Founder

44. Jordan Herring, Hidden Valley Genetics (HVG) – Founder and CEO

45. Ponsi Trivisvavet, Inari – CEO & Director

46. Sanjay Borkar, FarmERP – CEO & Co-Founder

47. Imane Bounaga – Commercial Advisor, Food, Agriculture, and Fisheries

48. Andrew Young, Growth Point Agribusiness – Managing Director

49. Greg Wright, Food People – Co-Founder, Advisor, and Moderator

50. Marcel Sanchez, M&M Solargenics – Co-Founder and CEO

51. Mark Brian Semakula, Africa Agricultural Network (AAN) – Co-founder and CEO

52. Sergio Barrero, Agroclimatica/Ingemann Data – International Commercial Director

53. Simbarashe Chiro, BFA Bank & Nashe Agro – Agribusiness Project Analyst & Co-Founder

54. KOFFI Igor Constantin, S.T.D.P.2A – CEO

55. Luis Enrique, Hydrobit – COO

56. Taher Kassem, ALGOFAIT – CEO

57. Justinas Taruška, Nando – Head

58. Giovanni Angiolini, Dutch Greenhouse Delta – Director of Middle East & Africa

59. Jasper van Halder, Agnition – CEO

60. Demir Murat Aksoy, Cropto Agriculture Tokens – CEO

61. Khaled Radi, Radi Farms – Founder

62. Arun Raste, NCDEX – Managing Director & CEO

63. Nadine Benchaffai – Venture Builder Director

64. Deepak Pareek, HnyB Tech-Incubations Pvt. Ltd – Founder

65. Amit Grover, Grover & Company – Founder and Managing Partner

66. Burak Karslioglu, The Smart Farmers – Country Manager

67. Mehmet Emekli, The Smart Farmers – Co-Founder

68. Megumi Avigail Yoshitomi, Japan Association for Cellular Agriculture – President

69. Abdel Rahman Alzubaidi, Ivvest – CEO

70. Gaurav Narang, CityGreens – Founder

71. Hassan Halawy, Elite Agro Projects – General Manager

72. Shirley Shahar, Desert Tech-Venture  – Founder

73. Richard Kohn, Iyris – Marketing Director

74. Hussein Al Hussein, Farm To Plate – Regional Manager

Award Ceremony Recap: The event successfully recognized over 34 companies on Day 1 for their remarkable achievements and contributions to the industry. On Day 2, more than 26 prestigious awards were presented to outstanding leaders who have demonstrated excellence and innovation in their fields. The two-day ceremony celebrated the success of both organizations and individuals, highlighting the significant impact they continue to make in their respective industries.

Companies:

1. Hyggelig Hills Farm

2. Anavision

3. Green Peas S.A.L

4. VIVEROS VERON

5. PitSeal

6. Azienda Agricola Nenci

7. ElkeMelk

8. PFx Biotech, Ldas

9. Aya Kenz

10. Firdous Biotech

11. FieldRobotics

12. Wholomics

13. RESPECTfarms

14. Aliyah Rizq Holdings

15. Agro Advance Technology

16. Ingemann Data SA

17. Startup Renaissance

18. Acuspray

19. ADAFSA (listed twice)

20. Stiltons

21. CAIMPEX

22. Agrisud

23. Musang Valley Plantation

24. Atlas Urban Farms

25. FarmERP

26. Lembur Hiling

27. Nando

28. City of Greens

29. AgriGuruOnline

30. Wai Genetics

31. STDP2A

32. VITALIZEM

33. Cropto Agriculture Tokens

34. Seamon seeds

Leaders:

1. Dr. Gopal Kuchhadiya

2. Angel Berlian Fonataba

3. Cinnamon Sanchez

4. Rabih M. Kamleh

5. Raman Singh Saluja

6. Michael Sexton

7. Dennis Levine

8. Lebo Dhludhlu

9. Marcel Sanchez

10. Simbarashe Chiro

11. Susan Payne

12. Lutz Collet

13. Paul Sanz

14. Emrullah GÖKHAN

15. Lucas de Oliveira Arruda Proto

16. Sathish Surendran

17. Mark Brain

18. Taher

19. Meccay Nimmer

20. Luis Enrique Ortiz Madrigal

21. Felix Krujatz

22. Carlo De Biasi

23. David Bell

24. Roberto Escalante Soto

25. Jordan Herring

26. Nando

Looking Ahead:
Following the success of the Dubai edition, AgriNext is gearing up for its 2nd edition in London, scheduled for May 15-16, 2025. The event promises to expand on its mission of empowering the agricultural sector through technology and innovation. Additionally, the 3rd edition will take place in Dubai on November 5-6, 2025, continuing to drive growth and collaboration in the global agriculture industry.

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