St. Louis, Missouri to Host US Biostimulants Summit 2019    qrcode

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Jan. 28, 2019


ACI is very pleased to announce St. Louis, Missouri, as a host city of the US Biostimulants Summit 2019. The event will take place on 1st & 2nd May, bringing together senior executives and experts from the biostimulants industry, policy makers, consultants, technology innovators and leading market analysts to discuss the latest challenges and developments within the industry.
 
Don’t miss the Early Bird Offer below – you can save $480 now!
 
To view the latest agenda with a full list early confirmed speakers & topics please click HERE
 
Confirmed Topics for Discussion:
> Overcoming Challenges Surrounding Regulating and Defining Biostimulants
Measuring Efficacy & Impact on Yield
Sustainability and Land Use Efficiency: Additional Benefits to the Grower and the Planet
Navigating a Crowded Marketplace
Enhancing Public Perceptions of Biostimulants
Identifying Mode of Action
Biostimulant Synergy with Traditional Agrochemicals
Developing Alternative Biostimulants
Guide to Practical Use of Biostimulants
Opportunities for the Future of Biostimulants

Early Confirmed Speakers:
Michael Warren, CEO, Earth Alive Clean Technologies
John Bailey, National Product Manager, Timac Agro USA
Kuide Qin, Chief Science Officer, Verdesian Life Sciences
Maud Hinchee, Chief Science Officer, Agricen
Bruce Caldwell, CEO, 3Bar Biologics, Inc.
Ed Thomas, Director of Regulatory Affairs, The Fertilizer Institute
James White, Professor of Plant Pathology, Rutgers University
Dr Jessy Labbe, Staff Researcher, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Peter Baas, Director of R&D, Growcentia
Vatren Jurin, Senior Product Manager, Compass Minerals

Register Your Attendance & Save $480!

Why You Can’t Miss this Event?
You will encourage new business relationships. Thanks to the most recent achievements towards a clear definition of biostimulants as an independent biological product category, you will have insight into future regulations which have major impacts on regulation. You will see global overview and market trends: geographical breakdown of plant nutrition market, analyzing which countries and crops can currently gain the most from existing biostimulants. During the conference you will be provided with a detailed study of key factors influencing the growth of the market. You will identify the gaps globally and what should the industry be doing using biostimulants to boost natural plant health and maximize yield in the future. Moreover, you will know which of new technologies and R&D findings are improving Nutrient Use efficiency.
 
For more information & registration, contact Rafael Krupa on +48 61 646 7040 or email: rafael@acieu.net

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