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Conference Overview >>

07:20

REGISTRATION OPEN

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08:00 - 13:00

VISIT TO THE MOHAMMED VI POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY

Kick off the conference with an evening of exquisite food, drinks and
unparalleled networking opportunities

09:00 - 17:30

EXHIBITION

Networking Lounge Sponsored by

All-day Coffee Sponsored by

18:30 - 21:00

WELCOME SOIRÉE

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Kick off the conference with an evening of exquisite food, drinks and
unparalleled networking opportunities

09:00 - 16:00

EXHIBITION

Networking Lounge Sponsored by

All-day Coffee Sponsored by

09:00 - 09:30

WELCOME LIGHT REFRESHMENTS

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09:30 - 11:00

SESSION 4 – OPTIMIZING FERTILIZER TRADE: SPECIALTY FERTILIZERS AND LOGISTICS

Presentations & Debates

Chairperson :

Sheila Keino, Executive Director – Sustain Africa, Kenya

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Walvis Bay as a Growing Alternative to Southern Africa Markets

Sean Holmes, CEO – Walvis Bay Multipurpose Terminal, Namibia

Brazil Landscape and lessons for African Ports

Arthur Neto, Partner Director - Alphamar Shipping Agency, Brazil

Specialty Fertilizers: Driving Efficiency and Innovation

Omar Mammou, MD Africa & Group CFO - Eléphant Vert, Morocco

12:30 - 17:00

NETWORKING

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Enjoy a quad bike ride through Marrakech’s iconic palm groves, followed by a leisurely lunch set amidst the palms, combining discovery, relaxation, and networking

08:00

REGISTRATION OPEN

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09:00 - 18:00

EXHIBITION

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All-day Coffee Sponsored by

Light Refreshments Sponsored by

09:00 - 09:15

CONFERENCE OPENING | SETTING THE SCENE

Mounir Halim, CEO – AFRIQOM, UK

HOST SPONSOR WELCOME KEYNOTE

Hajar Alafifi, CEO – OCP Africa, Morocco

09:15 - 10:45

SESSION 1 - MARKET & TRENDS

New Products Launch including AFRIQOM Connect

Mounir Halim, CEO – AFRIQOM, UK

Africa Fertilizer Markets

Imane Belrhiti, Head of Business Development Africa and Middle East – FertiStream, United

Imane Belrhiti, Head of Business Development MEA - FertiStream, UAE

Africa Fertilizer Procurement,a focus on West Africa

Panellists:

Chairperson:

Mounir Halim, CEO – AFRIQOM, UK

Mehdi Filali, Senior-Vice President West Africa - OCP Africa, Morocco

Imad Bouziane, Senior Vice President - Nitron Group, Morocco

Fiery Debate

Selected Key VIPs will debate the points raised from precedent talks.

10:45 - 11:00

NETWORKING BREAK

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11:00 - 13:00

SESSION 2 – NAVIGATING FERTILIZER MARKETS ACROSS AFRICA: TRENDS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Presentations & Panel Sessions

Navigating Ghana’s Fertilizer Market: Insights and Prospects

Gopal Chandak, CEO – FertAgro Africa, UAE

Fertilizer Markets in Kenya: Dialogue with Key Stakeholders

Panellists:

Chairperson:

James Mutonyi, East Africa Regional Director & Country Manager, AFAP, Kenya

Simon Michugiri, Head of Fertilizer Unit Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Developmen

Simon Muchigiri, Head of Fertilizer Unit – Ministry of Agriculture
and Livestock Development (MoALD), Kenya

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Lilian Wanjiru, CEO – Fertilizer Association Kenya, Kenya

Pauline Oduk, Managing Director, Chemagro, Kenya

Q&A Session

13:00 - 14:30

MOROCCAN BUSINESS LUNCH

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14:30 - 16:00

SESSION 3 – ADDRESSING FERTILIZER ACCESS IN AFRICA’S CHALLENGING MARKETS

Presentation & Panel Session

Navigating Ghana’s Fertilizer Market: Insights and Prospects

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Ben Valk, Director International- Sustain Africa, Netherlands

Enabling Fertilizer Access in Somalia: Lessons from Policy and Practice

Panellists:

Chairperson:

Sheila Keino, Executive Director – Sustain Africa, Kenya

Abdi Mohamed Hussein, Director General, Somali Agricultural Regulatory & Inspection Service (SARIS)

Abdullahi Ali, S-FSRP National Coordinator, Ministry of agriculture and Irrigation Federal Government of Somalia

Q&A Session

16:00 - 18:30

NETWORKING SESSION

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19:00 - 22:00

MOROCCAN HERITAGE GALA DINNER

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Hosted at the historic old Sugar Factory in Marrakesh, this exclusive evening offers Moroccan cuisine and premium networking.