Hear from a renowned C-suite Executive that brings to life their career story and how they have overcome challenges to rise to the top.

Join to be inspired and empowered to envision and drive your career forward as well as meaningful change in agrifood.

Leaders increasingly demand clear, measurable returns from DEI efforts. This session brings together industry experts to explore how organisations are harnessing data to evidence DEI, creating culture change and benefiting business performance.

Attend to gain the ideas and evidence you need to push through change in your business.

Meet fellow attendees from a range of agrifood backgrounds in this interactive icebreaker session. Make purposeful, high-quality connections more efficiently and comfortably.

From mastering networking dynamics and navigating corporate politics to leveraging relationships to drive influence and impact, this session will provide practical advice on how to progress your career.

Examine different coaching and management styles to meet he needs of individual team members and how this will elevate your leadership effectiveness.

Explore how leaders can attract and build effective, high performing teams. Gain practical advice on how to maintain employee loyalty, as well as implement a value-based culture, tailored leadership and inclusive policies like equitable parental leave, to foster true belonging.

We will also discuss strategies for recruiting the next generation of agrifood leaders and how to enhance retention to make you a more effective manager and ensure your organisation can become the employer of choice.

Join one of our interactive workshop sessions for a discussion on a topic of interest that will develop your skills and career. Learn from other members of the WFA community around you and share your views and experiences while networking and meeting new people.

Attendees will choose one of the following:

Think AI is already reshaping food and agriculture? Here’s your next-level deep dive

Discover how AI is transforming life both in the field and behind the scenes in the office. Walk away with real strategies to harness its power as a career defining advantage for you and how to best implement in your workplace.

Discover real-world career journeys from women in agrifood as they share candid insights into building fulfilling careers, exploring practical strategies to conquer imposter syndrome and overcome industry biases.

This dynamic conversation offers actionable advice and inspiration, empowering attendees to forge their own paths with confidence and resilience.

Join us as we celebrate the remarkable people transforming the food and agriculture industry. This award ceremony honours their dedication, innovation, and leadership in driving change across the sector. Accolades to be awarded include:

• Mentor of the Year Award
• Mentee of the Year Award
• Ally of the Year Award
• Initiative of the Year Award
• Sustainability Champion Award
• Leader of the Year Award

Raise a glass with us at the Networking Drinks Reception. Celebrate standout winners from the WFA awards, reflect on the day’s insights, and mingle with fellow delegates in a warm, rewarding atmosphere.