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    Fertilizer International 516 Sept-Oct 2023

    30 September 2023

    Argus Fertilizer Europe welcomes you to Lisbon!

    CONFERENCE PREVIEW

    Argus Fertilizer Europe welcomes you to Lisbon!

    This year’s Argus Fertilizer Europe Conference is taking place at the EPIC SANA Lisboa Hotel, Lisbon, Portugal, 17-19 October 2023.

    Argus Fertilizer Europe is the sector’s number one networking event in the region.
    PHOTO: ARGUS

    Argus Fertilizer Europe is making a welcome return to Lisbon this October. Taking place in Portugal’s trade and agriculture centre, Europe’s largest fertilizer event will offer three days of exclusive insights and unparalleled networking.

    Access new customers and suppliers

    Argus Fertilizer Europe is the number one networking event for senior representatives across the European fertilizer supply chain, including producers, traders and distributors. Now in its 35th year, the conference typically attracts 650+ delegates from more than 300 companies and 50 countries, and guarantees access to new customers and suppliers, as well as existing contacts. In 2023, there will also be opportunities to meet new delegates from the energy, shipping and AgTech sectors attracted by this year’s vibrant agenda and large exhibition.

    Exhibition and networking boost

    This year’s larger-than-ever exhibition has already successfully sold out. The expanded floor area available in Lisbon will ensure there are plenty of places to host client meetings. A wide range of different amenities (food, drink, charging points etc) will also make your networking experiences as smooth and as comfortable as possible.

    The addition of a start-up pavilion to the exhibition area – new for 2023 – provides access to leading innovators who are helping to decarbonise the fertilizer sector and transform the industry with biostimulants and circular economy business models.

    The conference is delighted to host the following exhibitors, all of whom will showcase products and services dedicated to the European fertilizer market: ADM, AGI, Agripower, Argus, BioAnalysis, Bluestone, Eirich, EMT Blending and Bagging, CFC-Evergrow The Global Alliance, GoudenKorrel, ISG, Koppern, MCFP, Quest Group, RS Trading, Saviolife, Sinomagchem and Yunnan Yingfu.

    A topical agenda

    The prolonged heatwaves and widespread wildfires that enveloped southern Europe this summer have brought home the need to prepare for the effects of climate change. This clearly has serious implications for agriculture – and consequently for fertilizer demand and production too. This year’s conference agenda is therefore shining a spotlight on new products and innovations that will help tackle climate change, and mitigate its impacts on fertilizer trade, production and use.

    Alongside traditional market outlooks, the agenda will also explore the future of energy and food production, two themes that are very much interlinked. Insights will be provided on the dynamics of natural gas and agricultural markets, for example, and how these sectors could work in harmony.

    Agenda highlights include ministerial and C-suite level presentations:

    • Keynote speech delivered by Maria do ceu Antunes, Minister of Agriculture, Portugal.
    • Creating a sustainable production complex. OCI, Fertiberia, Arab Potash Company, IFA and others.
    • What is a decarbonised fertilizer and what value-add does it bring to the fertilizer consumer? Heineken, Yara, ADM Plant Health, Herogra and others.
    • Market synergies: How will gas markets affect fertilizer pricing. Axpo Iberia, RWE, Uniper and Cheniere.
    • Exploring markets beyond Europe: where can Europe import fertilizers from? Apex Brazil, SML.

    Fertilizer Fast Track

    Fertilizer Fast Track is specifically designed for industry newcomers or those seeking a refresher on market essentials. The session will cover the fundamentals of key market products, clean ammonia pricing and more. Pass holders will have exclusive access to Argus experts and can participate in interactive discussions on raw materials (NPKs) and finished products (phosphates, potash and clean ammonia).

    Join the European fertilizer community in Lisbon

    Maximise this opportunity to meet with senior decision-makers across the European bulk and specialty fertilizer supply chain all under one roof. Secure your place in advance of the conference and benefit from early access to the event networking app which launces in September. This allows you to plan your schedule ahead of the crowd and start setting up meetings straightaway.

    Visit the website at: www.argusmedia. com/fertilizer-europe to see the latest list of registered attendees and the current agenda.

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