2012 World Fertilizer Conference

Boston,UnitedStates    Sep. 9, 2012-Sep. 12, 2012

Boston,UnitedStates

Sep. 9, 2012-Sep. 12, 2012

Venue:

Westin Copley Place and Fairmont Boston

Organizer:

The Fertilizer Institute (TFI)

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Programme 

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
TFI Registration & Table Top Exhibits
8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
 
TFI Hospitality Center (all welcome to network)
8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
 
Nutrients for Life Foundation Board of Directors Meeting
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
 
TFI Welcome Reception
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.                 
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
TFI Registration & Table Top Exhibits
6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
 
TFI Hospitality Center (all welcome to network)
6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
 
TFI Breakfast Session
7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
 
Welcome
James T. Prokopanko, President and Chief Executive Officer
The Mosaic Company
 
Session Opening Remarks
Stephen Wilson, President and Chief Executive Officer
CF Industries, Inc.
 
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Fertilizer: Africa’s Most Important Humanitarian Opportunity
Andrew Youn, Senior Partner, Executive Director and Co-Founder, One Acre Fund
 
Companion Tour - Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Hidden Jewels of New England
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
 
TFI Board of Directors Luncheon
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
 
TFI Board of Directors Meeting (immediately following lunch)
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
 
TFI Reception (offsite)
Massachusetts Statehouse
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.                 
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
TFI Registration & Table Top Exhibits
6:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
 
TFI Breakfast Session
7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
 
Session Opening Remarks
James T. Prokopanko, President and Chief Executive Officer
The Mosaic Company
 
Conversation with Power: Politics 360
Political Panel Discussion
•Major Garrett: Moderator 
•Peter Beinart: Political Pundit
•Donna Brazile: National Journal Correspondent
•Dana Perino: Former White House Press Secretary and Co-Host Fox’s The Five
 
TFI Conference Advisory Task Force Meeting (immediately following breakfast session)
 
TFI Hospitality Center (all welcome to network)
6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
 
Remainder of day is free for business meetings and your leisure.                 
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
New England Agriculture Tour
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
 
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