Argus Africa Fertilizer 2018

Addis Ababa,Ethiopia    Feb. 26, 2018-Feb. 28, 2018

Addis Ababa,Ethiopia

Feb. 26, 2018-Feb. 28, 2018

Venue:

Sheraton Addis Hotel

Address:

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Organizer:

Argus Media Ltd.

Contact:

Nathan Denham

Tel:

+44 (0)20 7780 4340

Email:

nathan.denham@argusmedia.com

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Improving Access and Increasing Consumption of Fertilizer and Building Meaningful Supply Chain Partnerships in Africa  
 
The 9th annual Argus Africa Fertilizer conference will take place 26-28 February 2018 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. As the number one meeting place for the African fertilizer supply chain, this is an unrivalled networking forum for anyone looking to grow their business across Africa.
 
Over 520 participants from 63 countries of which 23 are African attended the 2017 event in Cape Town. At Argus Africa Fertilizer 2018 you will join a cross-section of stakeholders including government leaders, traders, NGOs, regional distributors and global fertilizer producers.

Hear from speakers including: 
  • Lazaro Kitandu, CEO, Tanzania Fertiliser Regulatory Authority (TFRA)
  • Dr Rebbie Harawa, Head of Soil Fertility & Fertilizer Systems, Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA)
  • Gideon Negedu, Executive Director, FEPSAN
  • Henry Kargbo, Director of Crops, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Security, Sierra Leone
  • Frances Wollmer, Principal, Fertilizer Consulting, Argus
  • Patrick Heffer, Senior Director, Agriculture Service, IFA
  • Julia Franklin, Global Sourcing Director, One Acre Fund
  • Achim Dobermann, Director & Chief Executive, Rothamsted Research
  • Daniel Gad, Managing Director, Omega Farms
  • James Mutonyi, Managing Director, AGMARK
  • Ndubuisi Ekekwe, Founder & Chairman, Zenvus
  • Job Kihara, Soil Fertility Expert, International Centre for Tropical Agriculture
  • Balbir Singh, Head Business Development and Agronomy, Indorama
  • Nassirou Ba, Agricultural Economist, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa

What you'll get at this conference:
  • 520+ attendees from across the fertilizer supply chain
  • The chance to meet fertilizer producers and traders from over 65 countries of which 23 are African
  • 20+ hours of networking including round tables, speed-networking and a wine tasting tour
  • Opening cocktail reception and gala dinner - exclusive to registered delegates
  • 20+ expert speakers
  • 3 days of discussions with senior decision makers

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