In the macro background of sustainable development of global agriculture, the agrochemical industry is undergoing unprecedented structural change. Technological innovation, stricter regulations and market diversification are bringing huge opportunities and challenges to developing agrochemical formulations.
The 5th Ag Formulation & Application Technology Congress (FAT 2024) will take place on November 26 and 27, 2024, in Hangzhou, China. Adhering to the core concept of “Global Vision and Local Innovation,” FAT 2024 is themed with “Technology Innovation, Market Piloting: Shaping the New Future of Agrochemical Formulations” aiming to provide industry practitioners with an open and high-level professional platform to discuss and guide the future development direction of agrochemical formulations.
In response to the challenges and opportunities facing the agrochemical formulation industry in the new era, we invited leading industry experts from around the world to conduct in-depth discussions on the following key topics: innovation pathways for formulations and regulatory dynamics; intelligent production technologies and the driving force of precision agriculture in advancing formulation technology; innovation formulation and adjuvant technologies, including proprietary formulation technology platforms, novel delivery systems, and solutions for challenging formulations; upgrade iterations and innovative solutions for aerial application formulations, nanopesticides, and biological formulations. Additionally, the conference will explore the application and prospects of cutting-edge technologies such as big data, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and high-throughput technology in developing agrochemical formulations and new molecules.
Via this conference, we look to stimulate innovative thinking and practical problem-solving to promote technical advancement and sustainable development of the agrochemical industry, which will positively contribute to improving global agricultural productivity.
Agenda of FAT 2024
| Ashland Forum· November 26th AM |
Opening Speech
- Eva Hoo, CEO at AgroPages | 8:00 – 8:10 |
Sustainable chemistry: biodegradable multifunctional super wetting agent
- Jean J. Gulka, Crop Care Business Director at Ashland | 8:10 – 8:40 |
Localized Formulation of Innovation Ideas: From Global to Local
- Sugata Roy, Head of Global Formulations and Delivery Technologies at ADAMA;
Formulation Development in Brazil: Meeting Market Needs and Regulatory Standards
- Silvio Luiz Machado，R&D Manager at ADAMA Brazil | 8:40 – 9:40 |
Innovative applications of Australian bull kelp compound enzymatic hydrolysis formulation in agriculture: A study on synergistic enhancement from basic science to field practices
- Carlton Heres, Production Manager at Australian Blossum PTY LTD | 9:40 – 10:10 |
| Tea break（10:10 – 10:30） |
Regulatory policies affecting global agrochemical formulations& adjuvants and their impact on formulation development
- José Luis Garrido Morales，Scientific Expert - Physical Chemistry and Analytical Methods at SynTech Research Group | 10:30 – 11:00 |
Iterative upgrades and innovative strategies for rice herbicides
- Dr. Ma Guolan, Researcher of the Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences | 11:00 – 11:30 |
Quality and performance evaluation system of pesticide formulation & adjuvant and its application in formulation R&D
- Li Jiao, Senior Engineer of Nankai University | 11:30 – 12:00 |
| WuXi JingFung Technology Focum· November 26th PM |
The Changing Face of Agrochemical Formulation
- Dr. David Calvert, Director and Co-founder at iFormulate Limited, UK | 1:30 – 2:00 |
Upgrade and iteration strategies for drone application formulations and application case studies
- Zhang Long, R&D Director at Noposion | 2:00 – 2:30 |
Solution and analysis of tank mix stabilization in drone application
- Dr. Liao Kechao, Director of Application R&D at WuXi JingFung Technology | 2:30 – 3:00 |
The Pangaea Platform Technologies —— Overcome agrochemical resistance and feature unique delivery system
- Nick Gooch， CEO at Pangaea Biosciences | 3:00 – 3:30 |
| Tea break（3:30 – 3:50） |
How to select optimal adjuvants to enhance biological formulations’ performance
- Cédric Ernenwein, Global Scientific and Technical Manager and Product Design Adjuvants at Rovensa Next | 3:50– 4:20 |
Particle size optimization of high-load OD formulation and the development of key dispersants to promote stability
- Dr. James Qin, CTO & Founder of SINVOCHEM | 4:20– 4:50 |
Technology and approach for screening herbicide formulations and synergists based on photosynthesis
- Li Zengliang, Technical Manager at Indorama Ventures | 4:50– 5:20 |
Exploration and application of machine learning in functional adjuvant screening
- Cao Chong, Researcher of the Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences | 5:20– 5:50 |
| Australian Blossum Forum· November 27th AM |
Chromophore pesticide molecules: Color dynamics & stabilization
- Dr. Michael Berkovitch, Agrochemical Formulation Expert at MICHBERK.COM | 8:00 – 8:30 |
Addressing global microplastic concerns through a film forming system for sustainable seed coating solutions
- Polina Podobed，Lead Innovative Projects at Ajinomoto AgroSolutions | 8:30– 9:00 |
Big Data & AI for ag-biological products discovery and optimization
- Amit Noam, CEO at Lavie Bio | 9:00–9:30 |
Innovative biostimulant formulation: overcoming challenges for an enhanced field performance
- Dr. Lucie Reinišová，Formulation Scientist at Fyteko | 9:30–10:00 |
| Tea break（10:00–10:20） |
Microplastic-free encapsulation of compounds for plant protection and nutrition
- Marta Bonaconsa， CEO at Nanomnia | 10:20–10:50 |
TBIO HK material research and functional product development system
- Ida Xiang, Marketing Director at Tbio Crop Science | 10:50–11:20 |
Developing functional amino acids and oligosaccharides with synthetic biology for formulation innovation
- Daoyong Gong, PhD at Chongqing University, Leader of Harworld biosynthetic biology research group at Guangxi Academy of Sciences | 11:20–11:50 |
Break through the challenges in formulation development: Innovative strategy of pesticide crystal form design
- Yang Jingxiang, Researcher of Nankai University | 11:50–12:20 |
| Innovation Forum· November 27th PM |
Creation and industrial application of new formulation types of nano-pesticide
- Wang Yan, Researcher of the Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture (IEDA), Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) | 2:00 – 2:30 |
Quality characterization and industrialization development direction of nano-pesticide
- Du Fengpei, Professor of China Agricultural University | 2:30 – 3:00 |
Oil in the soil: Formulating an OD for both in-furrow and foliar application
- Brittany Nordmark, Senior Formulation Scientist at Certis Biologicals | 3:00 – 3:30 |
Polymers on seed treatment technologies and microplastic issues
- Gabriel Onaga，R&D Scientist at Incotec | 3:30 – 4:00 |
The Rise of Biochemicals in Crop Protection: Navigating Early Challenges
- Antoine Levy, Formulation consultant at Abellio LLC | 4:00 – 4:30 |
Simultaneous interpretation service is provided during the conference (Chinese<->English)
How to get involved
- Showcase your product/technology/solution by delivering a speech;
- Book a booth to conduct in-depth conversations with potential partners;
- Sponsor FAT to raise your brand awareness;
- Visitors
Registration fee: Early bird (Register before Oct. 25, 2024): USD398/person; afterwards, the price will be USD 450/person.
Venue & Accommodation
Sanli New Century Grand Hotel Zhejiang
Address: 538 Shaoxing Road, Gongshu District., Hangzhou, China
Cooperation price: Twin-beds room: RMB430/room/night; King-bed room: RMB460/room/night; including breakfast
Make a Reservation: Contact Elsa Wan (elsa@agropages.com; agropages@vip.163.com;Mobile/WeChat:+ 86 15223323302) to book a room.
Contact:
Grace Yuan
Email:grace@agropages.com; agropages@vip.163.com;
Mobile/WeChat: +86-15505713266
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FAT Sponsors& Supporters:
Sponsors: Ashland, WuXi JingFung Technology, Australian Blossum, Nantong Deyi Chemical, Ajinomoto AgroSolutions, PengZe Tech, Tbio Crop Science, Ginyungton Soilcare New Materials, Long Yeast Science, Zhejiang Runhe
Supporters: SINVOCHEM, Indorama Ventures, ADAMA,Incotec, Rovensa Next, Certis Biologicals, Fyteko, Lavie Bio, iFormulate, MICHBERK.COM, SynTech……
FAT Reports from previous editions: 2023FAT｜2022 FAT｜2020 FAT
