Next Business Media has successfully concluded the inaugural AgriNext Conference 2024, held on November 13-14 in Dubai, successfully bringing together global leaders, innovators, and stakeholders in agriculture and technology. The event served as a dynamic forum for exploring the challenges and opportunities that shape the future of farming and sustainable agriculture.
CEO’s message:
“AgriNext is more than a conference, it’s a movement to drive meaningful change in agriculture through collaboration and innovation,”
-Mr. Anas Jawed, Chair of the AgriNext Awards, Conference & Expo.
Sponsor: We were proud to have Aliyah Rizq Holdings Pte Ltd as the Gold Sponsor of our event. Renowned for its innovative approach and commitment to excellence, the company drives impactful change across industries. Their support has been instrumental in the success of this event, and we deeply appreciate their partnership in shaping a sustainable and innovative future.
Highlights of the Event:
- Distinguished Chief Guest: The AgriNext Conference 2024 hosted an inspiring panel discussion on Women in Agriculture Technology, graced by the presence of H.E. Dr. Obaid Saif Hamad Al Zaabi, Board Chairman of AAAID, as the Chief Guest. The session emphasized the critical role of women in driving innovation and sustainability in agriculture. Esteemed speakers explored strategies for empowering women through technology, addressing challenges, and fostering inclusive leadership to shape the future of the agricultural sector.
- Strategic Collaborations: The conference facilitated six significant collaborations between leading agricultural organizations and technology firms, setting the stage for transformative projects in precision farming, sustainable agriculture, and agri-finance. These partnerships underscore AgriNext’s role as a catalyst for meaningful innovation in the global agricultural sector.
- Engaging Sessions: The conference featured thought-provoking discussions, including “Women in Agricultural Technology” moderated by Susan Payne, which emphasized the role of inclusivity in driving innovation, and “Challenges and Opportunities in Agri-Tech Startups” led by Noorhan Abusamra, which explored the dynamic landscape of agricultural entrepreneurship.
- Keynote Presentations: Visionary speakers shared groundbreaking insights, such as Ponsi Trivisvavet on “Agricultural Biotechnology: Opportunities and Challenges” and Felix Krujatz discussing the “Digital Twins for the AI-assisted optimization of next generation Controlled Environment Agriculture Systems”
- Excellence Celebrated: The AgriNext Awards recognized outstanding contributions to the industry, with companies and individuals receiving accolades for their innovation, sustainability efforts, and leadership.
Showcasing Innovation.
Over 12 exhibitors from around the world presented cutting-edge technologies, including robotic vertical farms, advanced biotechnology solutions, and AI-powered tools for precision agriculture. Companies such as Elite Agro Projects, Farm to Plate, and B-farm highlighted how technological advancements can address global food security challenges. List of the exhibitors:
- The Smart Farmers
- Seasony
- Eight Orbit Urban Farms
- Elite Agro Projects
- Farm to Plate
- Vitalizem
- S.T.D.P.2A
- Agro Advance Technology
- Azienda Agricola Nenci
- B-farm
- Wai Genetics
- CAIMPEX
- RESPECTfarms
Networking and Collaboration.
The event attracted over 500 participants, including agricultural experts, policymakers, and innovators, providing unparalleled networking and collaboration opportunities to address climate change, food security, and sustainable farming. AgriNext featured a distinguished lineup of speakers who shared their expertise on the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in agri-tech and sustainable farming. Their insights are shaping the future of agriculture, inspiring progress and collaboration across the global agricultural community.
- Kåre Johan Teigen, Wai Genetics – Co-Founder/CCO
- Paul Sanz, TechneTerra – Founder and CEO
- Dennis Levine, Water Garden Farms – Founder & CEO
- María Jesús Verón Jarque, Viveros Verón – CEO
- Lucas Proto, ONE SMART SPRAY – Global Product Manager
- Michael Sexton, Exotic Plant Food, LLC. – Founder and CEO
- Ghita Sabil, UNIMAGRI – Chief Operations Officer
- Paolo Nenci, Azienda Agricola Nenci – Founder
- Indra Subono, Lembur Hiling – Founder
- Sky Kurtz, Pure Harvest Smart Farms – Founder & CEO
- Alejandro J. Trueba Carranza, Startup Renaissance – CEO
- Ricardo Daura, Algiecel – Chief Commercial Officer
- Lorenzo Marconi, FieldRobotics – Co-Founder
- Vinita Palaniveloo, Rakkon Enterprise Inc. – Founder
- M S Akshar, Hasiru Farms – Founder & CEO
- Nelson Neo, Musang Valley – Co-Founder and General Manager
- Gianni Capalbo, Terrae Matrum – Founder
- Magnolia M Yace, CAIMPEX – R&D Director
- Juan Gilberto Limón Rugerio, City of Greens – Founder and CEO
- Juan Pablo Brichta, Agro Advance Technology – CEO and Chairman
- Fahmi AlKharusi, Firdous Biotech – Co-Founder
- Seda Solmaz, Idea Atelier – CEO
- José Francisco Fernández Serna, E-motion / Freshko DMCC – Managing Director
- Susan Payne, Sustainable Planet – Co-Founder and COO
- Meccay Nimmer, Carolina Seed Farm – CEO and Director of Business
- H.E. Dr. Obaid Saif Hamad Al Zaabi, AAAID – Chairman of the Board
- Gustavo Lemes, VITALIZEM – Founder
- Sue Rose, PoliticalVIP – CEO, Founder
- Laura Lukasik, Numen.Bio – Founder and President
- Narendra Nerla, Climate Sense Inc. – India Director
- Dr. Lutz Collet, Collet & Partner GmbH – Founder and CEO
- René Tort Llanos, Bionatur Invernaderos Biologicos de Mexico S.A. de C.V. – Director General/CEO
- Mark El Khoury, Green Peas S.A.L. – Co-Founder
- Dr. Vladimir V. Matichenkov – Professor
- Connor Harbison, Atlas Urban Farms – Founder
- Marion Cantillon, Pitseal – Founder
- Lebo Dhludhlu, Nkanyezii – Group CEO
- Roberto Escalante, ISQUISA – CEO
- Noorhan Abusamra – Financial Journalist
- David Bell, J.C Bell Ltd & Fairfield Farms – CEO
- Khalil Ibrahim Mansour, PepperWorld – General Manager
- Dr. Eliud Urquidi, Valisye/Avogold de Michoacan – CEO
- Raman Singh Saluja, Gramco – Founder
- Jordan Herring, Hidden Valley Genetics (HVG) – Founder and CEO
- Ponsi Trivisvavet, Inari – CEO & Director
- Sanjay Borkar, FarmERP – CEO & Co-Founder
- Imane Bounaga – Commercial Advisor, Food, Agriculture, and Fisheries
- Andrew Young, Growth Point Agribusiness – Managing Director
- Greg Wright, Food People – Co-Founder, Advisor, and Moderator
- Marcel Sanchez, M&M Solargenics – Co-Founder and CEO
- Mark Brian Semakula, Africa Agricultural Network (AAN) – Co-founder and CEO
- Sergio Barrero, Agroclimatica/Ingemann Data – International Commercial Director
- Simbarashe Chiro, BFA Bank & Nashe Agro – Agribusiness Project Analyst & Co-Founder
- KOFFI Igor Constantin, S.T.D.P.2A – CEO
- Luis Enrique, Hydrobit – COO
- Taher Kassem, ALGOFAIT – CEO
- Justinas Taruška, Nando – Head
- Giovanni Angiolini, Dutch Greenhouse Delta – Director of Middle East & Africa
- Jasper van Halder, Agnition – CEO
- Demir Murat Aksoy, Cropto Agriculture Tokens – CEO
- Khaled Radi, Radi Farms – Founder
- Arun Raste, NCDEX – Managing Director & CEO
- Nadine Benchaffai – Venture Builder Director
- Deepak Pareek, HnyB Tech-Incubations Pvt. Ltd – Founder
- Amit Grover, Grover & Company – Founder and Managing Partner
- Burak Karslioglu, The Smart Farmers – Country Manager
- Mehmet Emekli, The Smart Farmers – Co-Founder
- Megumi Avigail Yoshitomi, Japan Association for Cellular Agriculture – President
- Abdel Rahman Alzubaidi, Ivvest – CEO
- Gaurav Narang, CityGreens – Founder
- Hassan Halawy, Elite Agro Projects – General Manager
- Shirley Shahar, Desert Tech-Venture – Founder
- Richard Kohn, Iyris – Marketing Director
- Hussein Al Hussein, Farm To Plate – Regional Manager
Award Ceremony Recap: The event successfully recognized over 34 companies on Day 1 for their remarkable achievements and contributions to the industry. On Day 2, more than 26 prestigious awards were presented to outstanding leaders who have demonstrated excellence and innovation in their fields. The two-day ceremony celebrated the success of both organizations and individuals, highlighting the significant impact they continue to make in their respective industries.
Companies:
- Hyggelig Hills Farm
- Anavision
- Green Peas S.A.L
- VIVEROS VERON
- PitSeal
- Azienda Agricola Nenci
- ElkeMelk
- PFx Biotech, Ldas
- Aya Kenz
- Firdous Biotech
- FieldRobotics
- Wholomics
- RESPECTfarms
- Aliyah Rizq Holdings
- Agro Advance Technology
- Ingemann Data SA
- Startup Renaissance
- Acuspray
- ADAFSA (listed twice)
- Stiltons
- CAIMPEX
- Agrisud
- Musang Valley Plantation
- Atlas Urban Farms
- FarmERP
- Lembur Hiling
- Nando
- City of Greens
- AgriGuruOnline
- Wai Genetics
- STDP2A
- VITALIZEM
- Cropto Agriculture Tokens
- Seamon seeds
Leaders:
- Dr. Gopal Kuchhadiya
- Angel Berlian Fonataba
- Cinnamon Sanchez
- Rabih M. Kamleh
- Raman Singh Saluja
- Michael Sexton
- Dennis Levine
- Lebo Dhludhlu
- Marcel Sanchez
- Simbarashe Chiro
- Susan Payne
- Lutz Collet
- Paul Sanz
- Emrullah GÖKHAN
- Lucas de Oliveira Arruda Proto
- Sathish Surendran
- Mark Brain
- Taher
- Meccay Nimmer
- Luis Enrique Ortiz Madrigal
- Felix Krujatz
- Carlo De Biasi
- David Bell
- Roberto Escalante Soto
- Jordan Herring
- Nando
Looking Ahead:
Following the success of the Dubai edition, AgriNext is gearing up for its 2nd edition in London, scheduled for May 15-16, 2025. The event promises to expand on its mission of empowering the agricultural sector through technology and innovation. Additionally, the 3rd edition will take place in Dubai on November 5-6, 2025, continuing to drive growth and collaboration in the global agriculture industry.
