The 11th annual AgriBusiness Global Trade Summit — Americas attracted a record-breaking crowd of more than 800 delegates from 45-plus countries, representing more than 400 companies. In addition to having an opportunity to make deals with decision makers, delegates were able to hear speakers and presenters deliver the critical information on growing and emerging markets around the world and the products that will drive the industry forward.
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2017 AgriBusiness Global Trade Summit
The AgriBusiness Global Trade Summit, the industry's premier sourcing event, held at the Bally's Las Vegas Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.A., brings together buyers and sellers and offers them unsurpassed market data intelligence that helps drive their businesses forward.
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Bob Fairclough
Kleffmann Group's Dr. Bob Fairclough explained the key drivers of the $53-billion crop protection industry. With several hundred companies all with different strategies, close to 100 countries with pesticide sales in excess of $50 million and nearly 1,000 different active ingredients, and at last count around 10,000 unique brands on a global basis, this was no easy task.
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The Busy Show Floor
The 2017 AgriBusiness Global Trade Summit -- Americas drew a record-breaking crowd of more than 800 attendees from 45-plus countries.
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Walking the Trade Show
Now in its 11th year, the AgriBusiness Global Trade Summit returned to Las Vegas, connecting all members of the value chain with more than 150 exhibitors and sponsors.
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Constant Activity
Delegates met with representatives from the largest and most active companies in the crop protection space.
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Regulatory Harmonization
Richard Garnett, a consultant representing CropLife International, explains why companies are interested in regulatory harmonization, the obstacles to reaching a consensus, and the likelihood of getting there soon.
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U.S. Market Update
Eric Sfiligoj, editor of CropLife® magazine, a sister publication to AgriBusiness Global™ provides an impromptu update on dicamba and the U.S. market after a travel delay prevented one of the speakers from arriving at the Trade Summit on time.
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Sulphur Mills Lounge
Sulphur Mills Limited sponsored the very popular cocktail reception at the end of Day One of the AgriBusiness Global Trade Summit -- Americas.
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Cocktail Reception
The margaritas served in these special glasses were a particularly popular choice.
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Inviting Hosts
Trade Summit delegates were invited to attend the cocktail reception by three beautiful women dressed in Indian garb.
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Dancing the Night Away
In addition to inviting guests to the cocktail reception, the hosts encouraged several attendees to join them on the dance floor.
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Coyote Ugly
Two Coyote Ugly dancers served as part of the entertainment during the Sulphur Mills- sponsored cocktail reception.
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Mergers & Acquisitions Update
Jim DeLisi, owner of Fanwood Chemical, and Alex Polinsky, retired from Ciba-Geigy/Syngenta, took a historical look at M&A activity in the agrichemical market, exploring what’s driving the most recent round of M&A activity, the ongoing impact it will have on the industry, and where we’re headed over the next several years.
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William Dunham
William Dunham, Managing Partner of DunhamTrimmer LLC, explains the global biocontrol market, provided an overview of the present state of the industry segment: its evolution, the drivers, and trends.
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Make In India Update
Stephen Pearce, Managing Director of AWP Associates, discussed the proposed “Make In India” policy, the ongoing mega-mergers, and China’s continued commitment to a more environmental approach for manufacturers that have only just begun to wield their influence on sourcing in the crop protection industry.
In addition to providing an opportunity to meet with manufacturers and suppliers of crop protection products, the AgriBusiness Global Trade Summit offers attendees opportunities to gain insight into those factors that could impact the industry for years to come.
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The 11th annual AgriBusiness Global Trade Summit — Americas attracted a record-breaking crowd of more than 800 delegates from 45-plus countries, representing more than 400 companies. In addition to having an opportunity to make deals with decision makers, delegates were able to hear speakers and presenters deliver the critical information on growing and emerging markets around the world and the products that will drive the industry forward.
