2026 Agenda
9:30 am
9:30 am | Chairs Opening Remarks
9:40 am
9:40 am | The Macroeconomic Debate: What Today’s Economy Means for Tomorrow’s Strategy
Join an esteemed macroeconomist and Expana’s lead forecaster as they discuss and debate where we may see the global economy going and the impact this could have on agri-food markets.
Gain a forward-looking view on how these developments could impact commodity prices in the months ahead, helping you make better decisions and successfully navigate uncertainty over the coming 12 months.
Stefan Tangermann
Professor Emeritus, University Of Göttingen & Former Director For Trade And Agriculture, Organisation For Economic Co-Operation And Development
Tom Bundgaard
VP Price Forecasting
Expana
10:25 am
10:25 am | Fireside Chat: A Story of C-Suite Leadership in a Changing Agri-Food
This honest and frank fireside chat featuring an agri-food leader will showcase tips on leading during volatility, sharing the key moments that shaped their career, how the industry is evolving and future trends.
Expect bold strategies and lessons from the frontlines of market turmoil, to gain a fresh perspective and bolster your leadership toolkit.
Neil Chapman
Chief Procurement Officer
Compass Group Germany
11:00 am
11:00 am | Networking Break
11:30 am
11:30 am | Panel Discussion: Building Resilience in a Geopolitically Unstable Marketplace
From trade wars to tariffs, this panel will examine how the geopolitical situation is shifting, what you can do to protect your business from geopolitical developments and what we could see next.
Join to better overcome the impact of geopolitical events, sanctions, trade barriers and wars when approaching global sourcing.
Edwini Kessie
Director – Agriculture And Commodities Division
World Trade Organization (WTO)
Matthias Bauer
Director
European Centre for International Political Economy (ECIPE)
12:20 pm
12:20 pm | Panel Discussion: How Retailers and Food Service are Navigating the New Normal
Retailers and foodservice operators are facing increasing pressure from geopolitical shifts, new legislation and market volatility, all while meeting evolving consumer demands. This session explores how they are prioritising suppliers and are planning commodity sourcing for 2026/27.
Discover what today’s buyers value most and how they’re adapting to global uncertainties to build resilient, future-ready supply chains.
Richard Raven
Director Food & Beverage Category Management EMEA
Hilton Supply Management
Edward Salter
Global Category Director – Global Supply Management
Sodexo
Eleonore de Montjoye
Supply Chain & Procurement Director
Yum Brands – Pizza Hut UK & Europe
1:00 pm
1:00 pm | Networking Lunch
2:00 pm
2:00 pm | Expana Product Update: Unlocking Forecasting & Cost Modelling to Maximise Market Intelligence
Join us as we explore how leading buyers and sellers are using real-time market intelligence to model costs, forecast volatility and stay ahead of commercial risks.
In this session, the Expana team will unveil the latest enhancements to the platform, giving you an inside look at new tools designed to turn data into actionable value. Learn how these features can empower both buying and selling teams to make faster, smarter and more strategic decisions in today’s dynamic markets.
Vinay Kapoor
Chief Product Officer
Expana
2:30 pm
2:30 pm | What the Agri-Food Sector Needs to Know About EUDR
This session will explore how the agri-food industry is responding to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
From commodities most impacted to best practice examples it will also assess what the long-term impacts could be on the agri-food sector to ensure you are staying competitive and compliant in the new landscape.
3:10 pm
3:10 pm | Panel Discussion: The Impact of Weather and Water Scarcity on Commodities
Learn how weather patterns and water scarcity are reshaping what’s grown where, and how extreme weather pressures are impacting key commodities and regions.
Gain insight into how the supply chain can build resilience to counteract the upcoming disruption and how to continue supply when faced with challenging climate events.
Santiago Beguería
Physical Geographer And Researcher
The Spanish National Research Council (Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas)
3:50 pm
3:50 pm | Networking Break
4:20 pm
4:20 pm | Inside the Mind of Tomorrow’s Consumer
Gain insight into how eating habits are changing, how inflation, values, trends and shifting priorities are reshaping purchasing. Explore what’s being swapped, skipped, or sought out and why it matters.
From eating greener and health trends to the impact of diet drugs, this session is essential for buyers and sellers looking to anticipate demand, adapt sourcing strategies and align products with evolving consumption trends.
4:55 pm
4:55 pm | The Next Decade in Food and Agriculture: Trends and Disruptors
Explore how the food and agriculture industry has evolved over the past decade and look ahead to the next 5–10 years.
The session will identify key trends and disruptive forces shaping the sector’s future and discuss which are likely to be short-lived versus long-term, helping you make informed, future-proofed strategic plans.
Jack Bobo
Food Futurist And Executive Director
UCLA Rothman Family Institute for Food Studies
5:30 pm
5:30 pm | Chairs Closing Remarks
6:00 pm
6:00 pm | The Agri-Food Europe Networking Party
After a day of educational market intel, relax with a night of networking with colleagues from across the supply chain.
8:30 am
8:30 am | Chairs Opening Remarks
8:40 am
8:40 am | Panel Discussion: Protecting Your Margins When Faced With Today’s Pressures
Hear from forward-thinking procurement experts as they tackle the immediate operational challenges, from managing cost volatility and supply disruptions to meeting shareholder expectations.
This session will share practical, flexible strategies and success stories to help attendees make smarter, more resilient decisions under current market pressures.
Ilse Wuyts
Group Procurement Director
La Lorraine Bakery Group
Luigi Ganazzoli
Vice President Purchasing
Barilla
9:30 am
9:30 am | How AI is Redefining Agri-Food Procurement
Explore cutting-edge AI and digital tools in agri-food procurement to stay ahead of your competition. See how tech-savvy teams are gaining competitive edge through automation, agility, and insight to be more effective, not just to drive efficiencies
Gain insight into how to implement AI transformation projects while also delivering day to day work and hear how stakeholders are getting real value in digital solutions.
10:10 am
10:10 am | Networking Break
10:40 am
10:40 am | Panel Discussion: Embedding Responsible Sourcing at Scale
Learn how to take actionable steps toward more ethical and sustainable sourcing, from how to source responsibly with limited resources to transitioning suppliers to sustainable practices and overcoming the biggest challenges to meet regulations.
This session will focus on best practice case studies and tools to provide practical insight to build responsible strategies in your function to make sure you are adhering to upcoming legislation.
Willem Cranenbroek
Director Sustainability (ESG)
Vion Food Group
Anita Wälz
Head Of Sustainability
Nestlé Europe
11:25 pm
11:25 pm | Case Study Panel: Optimising Data to Make Better Commercial Decisions
Procurement and supply chain leaders at different maturity levels uncover how they avoid common data pitfalls, sharpen their predictive frameworks, and align data strategy to commercial outcomes in volatile markets.
Gain insight that will refine your data strategy to ensure you are making the best buying and selling decisions.
Silvio Delgado
Global Purchasing Director
Symrise
12:15 pm
12:15 pm | Networking Lunch
1:15 pm
1:15 pm | Financial Risk Management Tools to Protect Profitability
How can you effectively hedge the market to maximize profits in today’s volatile agri-food landscape?
Join industry leaders and risk management experts as they explore practical tools and strategies to identify, mitigate and navigate risk, helping you safeguard your business against uncertainty.
Sofiane Benaissa
Global Procurement Finance Director
Flora Food Group
2:00 pm
2:00 pm | Leaders Panel: Futureproofing Procurement for Tomorrow’s Global Disruptions
This high-level panel explores how senior procurement leaders are transforming their strategies to prepare for emerging global challenges, from climate risk and geopolitical shifts to evolving sustainability demands.
Learn how to balance short-term agility with long-term resilience through effective strategic partnerships, data-driven planning, and forward-looking procurement design.
Terhi Liukkonen
Chief Procurement Officer
Meira Nova Oy
2:45 pm
2:45 pm | Chairs Closing Remarks & End of Event
8:30 am
8:30 am | Chairs Opening Remarks
Simon Duke
Managing Editor EMEA
Expana
8:40 am
8:40 am | Industry Panel: Challenges in the Animal Nutrition and Feed Sector
With geopolitical concerns, legislation, consumer trends and volatile markets, how are the leaders in the animal feed and feed additives industry managing these various factors?
This panel will address import and export challenges, managing supply, environmental concerns, EUDR and more to guide strategic decisions and long-term resilience.
Cornel Boere
Global Procurement Director Raw Materials & Ingredients
Agrifirm
Christine Larsen
Chief Procurement Officer
Salmon Group
9:25 am
9:25 am | Global Feed Additives Market Intelligence: Amino Acids, Vitamins, Minerals
Feedinfo by Expana’s feed additive analysts will provide insight on what is impacting prices in the major amino acid, vitamin and mineral markets.
Providing insight into Chinese, European and North & South American Markets, this extended session will be vital for those in the sector looking to make better buying and selling decisions over the coming months.
Lydia Ma
Commodity Market Reporter, Animal Nutrition
Expana
Karolina Zagrodna
Commodity Market Reporter, Animal Nutrition
Expana
10:20 am
10:20 am | Networking Break
10:50 am
10:50 am | Event Exclusive: Forecasting European Amino Acid and Vitamins Markets
Join Expana’s forecast analysts as they showcase their new price forecasting data for methionine and Vitamin E, to allow you to anticipate change, manage risk and stay ahead in an increasingly complex landscape.
This session will also cover global supply and demand numbers for the 6 most utilised additives to assess how S&D data will alter feed prices moving forward.
Featuring an extended Q&A to put your questions to expert analysts, learn how and why markets are shifting and gain insight into making key commercial decisions over the coming months.
Kevin Bull
Senior Forecast Analyst
Expana
11:40 am
11:40 am | Feed Raw Material Analysis and Forecasting: Corn, Soybeans and Wheat
Gain market intelligence for feed raw materials markets includes market disruptors, supply and demand figures, weather pricing analysis and price forecasting, so you can make better commercial decisions.
Tom Bundgaard
VP Price Forecasting
Expana
Kyle Holland
Senior Analyst – Oilseeds & Vegetable Oils
Expana
12:30 pm
12:30 pm | Networking Lunch
1:45 pm
1:45 pm | Global Livestock Analysis and Forecasting
Expana’s animal protein analysts will examine what key factors are currently affecting the livestock industry to better understand what your customers downstream are experiencing and what that means for your products.
Key data studied will include livestock numbers, supply and demand, disruptors, consumption rates and price forecasting
Kevin Bull
Senior Forecast Analyst
Expana
Rutika Ghodekar
Senior Commodity Analyst
Expana
2:20 pm
2:20 pm | Leader’s Panel: Mergers Trends and Market Dynamics Shaping the Future
Hear from the industry leaders and the Feedinfo by Expana news team as they highlight the biggest animal nutrition and feed stories that have shaped the sector and what they could mean for the coming years.
The panel will discuss recent mergers and acquisitions, emerging trends, and where the industry is headed next. Gain insights into what market dynamics to expect in the coming year to future-proof your strategies.
3:15 pm
3:15 pm | Chairs Closing Remarks & End of Event
8:30 am
8:30 am | Chairs Opening Remarks
8:40 am
8:40 am | Industry Panel: How Coffee, Cocoa & Sugar Businesses are Adapting to Volatility
Learn how tropical softs buyers and sellers are navigating market volatility, implementing adaptive strategies, addressing sustainability pressures and preparing for emerging trends and stressors expected in 2026/27.
8:40 am | Industry Panel: How Dairy Businesses are Adapting to Volatility
Learn how dairy buyers and sellers are navigating market volatility, implementing adaptive strategies, addressing sustainability pressures and preparing for emerging trends and stressors expected in 2026/27.
Rafal Ogrodnik
Senior Dairy Trader
Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate
9:30 am
9:30 am | Sugar Market Analysis and Forecasts
In-depth pricing analysis, supply and demand figures and key market disruptors to monitor.
Rodrigo Bermejo
Senior Manager – Sugar & Ethanol Analysis
Expana
9:30 am | Introduction to Global Dairy Prices
Gain insight into methodology behind dairy prices, to ensure your commercial decisions are grounded in transparency, accuracy, and impartiality. Discover how understanding pricing methodology can support stronger supplier/ customer negotiations.
Sandro Schulz
EMEA Protein Team Lead
Expana
9:45 am
9:45 am |
9:45 am | Dairy Market Update – Europe
In-depth pricing analysis of the European dairy market including supply and demand figures, key market disruptors and other markets to monitor that could have an impact.
Jose Saiz
Senior Market Analyst – Dairy
Expana
10:10 am
10:10 am | Networking Break
10:40 am
10:40 am | Coffee Market Analysis and Forecasts
In-depth pricing analysis, supply and demand figures and key market disruptors to monitor.
Oliver Broster
Senior Manager, Coffee Analysis
Expana
10:40 am | Dairy Market Update – Americas & Asia
In-depth pricing analysis of Asian, North and South American dairy market including supply and demand figures, key market disruptors and other markets to monitor that could have an impact.
10:40 – 11:25: North & South American Dairy Market Analysis
11:05 – 11.25: Asian Dairy Market Analysis
Brittany Feyh
Dairy Analyst
Expana
11:20 am
11:20 am | Cocoa Market Analysis and Forecasts
In-depth pricing analysis, supply and demand figures and key market disruptors to monitor.
Andrew Moriarty
Managing Editor, Grains And Softs – North America
Expana
11:20 am | What is Coming Next – Dairy Markets Forecasting
Forecasting intel for key global dairy markets including milk, milk powder, butter and cheeses, helping you anticipate market shifts, manage risk, and stay competitive in an increasingly dynamic landscape.
Put your questions to Expana’s expert analysts, learn how and why markets are shifting and gain insight into what key commercial decisions you should be making over the coming months.