Joy Macknight, Journalist, Former Editor, Financial Times - The Banker

Jennifer Jordan-Saifi, CEO, Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI)

Dr. Alvaro Lario, President, International Fund of Agricultural Development (IFAD)

Clive de Ruig, President, ICE Benchmark Administration (IBA)

• How does the EUDR legislation impact reduction of EU’s contribution to greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions and promote deforestation free-supply chain?
• How does the penalty provisions on the legislation affected preparation for by the big operators and what does compliance look like after deadline 30 December 2024?
• What are some of the logistical challenges taking shape in terms of putting together the data required for compliance and what are best practice solutions available for the Operators?
• What are some of the “unintended consequences” or structural risks that have so far hindered or changed the current landscape in investment opportunities toward a greener and more sustainable global trade?
• What are the solutions that are available in the market and how do they address the need for accurate data and how do they simplify compliance?
• Now that the EU just published a 12-month phased-in period – from 30 December 2024 to 30 December 2025, what are some of the ramifications and financial implications of this delay and what happens now? What is the future of green deal?

Speakers:

Laurent Sagarra, Vice President Sustainability, JDE Peet’s
Claude Bizimana, CEO, National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB), Rwanda
Karla Canavan, Vice President, Commodity Trade and Finance Markets, WWF
Patrick Lanz, EUDR Product Director, osapiens

H.E. Johnston Busingye, High Commissioner for the Republic of Rwanda to the United Kingdom

Manfred Borer, Co-Founder & Chief Executive officer, Koltiva

What do we mean by sustainability in the coffee sector – is this primarily an environmental issue or a social one? Are they equally as important?
What are the biggest priority issues for building a sustainable coffee supply chain?
What are the main environmental risk areas within the coffee supply chain – and how are these being addressed? What are the trickiest challenges?
Can producing coffee sustainably also produce social benefits?
How can coffee producers and suppliers best communicate with consumers about sustainability issues? What are the risks of getting it wrong?

Speakers:

Tim Scharrer, COO and Regional Director Europe and North America, Volcafe
T.J. Ryan, Chief of Party of Philippine Coffee Advancement and Farm Enterprise Project, ACDI/VOCA
Chloé Rotureau, Partner & Ethics & Sustainability Specialist- Raw Material Sourcing, John Lewis Partnership (John Lewis and Waitrose)
Ed Mitchard, Chief Scientist & Co-Founder, Space Intelligence

With climate change increasingly affecting the coffee industry and agriculture more broadly, what do you believe are the key elements that businesses should focus on when disclosing environmental and social risks under the CSRD? What do you believe are the biggest challenges companies face in implementing?
With the technology landscape rapidly transforming, what are the developments you are excited about? How can remote sensing technologies and digital platforms enhance the accuracy and transparency of scope 3 reporting?
How do you think the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D) will drive meaningful change in corporate climate action strategies? What do we need to ensure to fully recognize this?
What is the importance of data ownership, its social impact, risk sharing on the farmers and the need to distribute the value much more fairly in the coffee industry?

Speakers:

Sophie Aujean, Director Global Advocacy, Fairtrade International
Peter Nestor, Global Head of Human Rights, Novartis
Juliette Caulkins, Executive Director, B Lab Europe
Randy Jagt, Future of Food Global Lead & Strategy Partner, Deloitte

How do you define Regenerative Agriculture in the general sense and in the context of coffee production?
What are some of the economic and financial barriers preventing farmers from rapidly scaling regenerative agriculture practices, and how can industry stakeholders, policymakers, and organizations effectively support farmers in overcoming these challenges?
Improving soil health is a key part of regenerative agriculture. How does innovation and data-driven agriculture drive climate change adaptation and support sustainable food systems?
How are retailers and food companies integrating natural capital considerations into their operations and supply chain strategies to enhance sustainability and resilience across soil, water, biodiversity, and climate?
What collaborations are we seeing between farmers and suppliers to promote and facilitate the transition toward sustainable, regenerative, and nature-positive practices? How can these initiatives be effectively implemented to strengthen resilience across supply chains?
Large landowners and institutional investors play a crucial role in catalyzing the transition to sustainable agriculture. What strategies are institutional investors employing to demonstrate the value of regenerative agriculture to landowners, and how are they supporting this transition?

Ritesh Sharan, Director, Global Farmer Support Centers & Hacienda Alsacia, Starbucks
Jonathan Sullivan, Vice President Commercial & Sustainability, Agmatix
Franco Costantini, CEO, Regenagri
Dominic Robinson, CEO, Soil Association Certification

What are the most promising and impact-outcomes innovation and data-driven technologies where potential investors can investigate towards early engagement and commercialization?
What are the some of the best practices that have been proven effective in other supply chains, and what are the mechanisms for successful technology transfer evolving?
Why is the role of trade finance critical in funding this ESG transition?
How can a resilient supply chain support biodiversity initiatives, including nature capital in the agroforestry landscape, to help boost coffee bean production?
What does the sustainability future look like from where you are coming from?

Dr. Parmesh Shah, Global Lead for Data-Driven Digital Agriculture and Innovations, The World Bank
Piet van Asten, Head of Sustainable Production Systems, Olam Food Ingredients (ofi)
Sean Edwards, Chairman, International Trade Forfaiting Association (ITFA)

Sean Edwards, Chairman, International Trade Forfaiting Association (ITFA)

Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General, World Trade Organization (WTO)

Antti Rautavaara, Special Envoy for Water, Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

An organisation is only as good as the leader that shapes their future through richness of ideas, novelty of approaches and cross-sharing of perspectives. To what extent does government or business translate these ideas into impactful actions to benefit the organisation they serve?
How do you, as a leader, harness the power of technology and innovation to bring positive change and curate global impact?
What is the most strategic and toughest management role that you have played that required resilience and a sense of purpose?
How do we orchestrate the global leaders to share the biggest responsibility to commit themselves to achieve Net Zero and SDGs?

Speakers:

Sarah Nelen, Acting Director Green Diplomacy and Multilateralism (ENV. F), Directorate-General for Environment, European Commission
Dr. Jennifer “Vern” Long, CEO, World Coffee Research (WCR)
H.E. Johnston Busingye, High Commissioner for the Republic of Rwanda to the United Kingdom

Dr. Jennifer “Vern” Long, CEO, World Coffee Research (WCR)

Jonathan Sullivan, Vice President Commercial & Sustainability, Agmatix

What are some major breakthroughs in the traceability space to foster ethical sourcing in coffee?
What are the key and major challenges in the coffee supply chain, including land use, that exacerbate supply shortages, and how is climate change reshaping coffee production?
How can “shared value” serve as the foundation for the relationships between global brands and their suppliers, and what are the potential consequences of non-commitment to transparency?
How does traceability benefit the consumers?

Speakers:

Pablo von Waldenfels, Director Corporate Responsibility, Tchibo GmbH
Rick van der Kamp, Global Lead for Markets, Value Chains and Rural Finance, International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD)
Paul Rooke, Executive Director, British Coffee Association (BCA)

Graham Turnock, Integrated Accelerator Team Leader, Special Advisor, European Space Agency (ESA)

Patrick Lanz, EUDR Product Director, osapiens

What is the role or impact of green finance in removing barriers that exclude people, especially smallholder farmers, as they grapple with the high cost of living and production costs?
What is the role of data in a Fintech ecosystem to improve risk management and long-term financial performance?
How can “Blended Finance” crowd in both private and public financing to create the right balance of risk allocation?
How can impact funding address the estimated $350 billion annual requirement to enhance food system sustainability? Where does the current trajectory stand in meeting this goal?
What innovative investment instruments and advisory services are banks, family offices, insurance companies, foundations, and asset managers developing to enhance access to pioneering companies and projects within the food and Agri-tech sectors?
With the rise of greenwashing in the industry, how are investors addressing the lack of benchmarking and standards in deploying capital and measuring its impact?

Speakers:

Ashley Olson Onyango, Head of Financial Inclusion & AgriTech, GSMA
Jari Partanen, Former Board Director, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
Richard Jones, INED and Chair of Risk, FCMB Bank

Sylvia J. Megret, President and Chief Executive Officer, ACDI/VOCA

What is the most impactful policy-based innovations currently driving the decarbonisation of commercial agriculture, particularly in commodity chains like coffee, and how can these be scaled in other sectors or regions?
How can businesses effectively incorporate beyond value-chain mitigation (BVCM) strategies into their decarbonisation efforts while maintaining environmental integrity and addressing potential challenges with social equity?
What are the key financial instruments in carbon finance that can be leveraged to support decarbonisation in the agricultural sector, and how can these ensure both financial viability and long-term sustainability of carbon markets?
In the context of the coffee sector, what mechanisms or safeguards are needed to integrate carbon markets into corporate net-zero pathways while ensuring transparency, accountability, and alignment with global decarbonisation goals?

Speakers:

Owen Hewlett, Chief Technical Officer, Gold Standard
Evan Paul, Senior Director, Innovation for Nature, Salesforce
Josep Garí, Head of Climate, Forests & Land, United Nations / UNDP

Chris Southworth, Secretary General, ICC United Kingdom / Co-founder, Centre for Digital Trade and Innovation

What is the current state of the sectors you represent and what are some of the challenges in the overall global trade digitalisation?
What are some solutions or innovations in digitalisation being implemented to address these challenges to reduce GHG emissions and how do they relate to the overall Net Zero target?
How do you see the role of international trade rules including at the WTO in making global trade paperless, climate-neutral and sustainable?
What are some of the best practices you can share that the coffee industry can learn?
How can banks and finance institutions facilitate implementing this systemic change in global trade to deliver sustainability?
What is the future of global trade? Is global trade ready for digital standardisation and disruptive innovation?

Karla Canavan, Vice President, Commodity Trade and Finance, Markets, World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
H. E. Alex Assanvo, Executive Secretary, Cȏte d’Ivoire Ghana Cocoa Initiative (CIGCI)
N L N Swaroop, Global Product Head – Sustainability, Innovation, FIs, Asset distribution & Capital Management, Global Trade Solutions, HSBC
Thomas Bagge, Chief Executive Officer, Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA)

Dr. Qu Dongyu, Director-General, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)