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in Climate-Smart Agriculture

The Aid & International Development Forum is the world leading platform to build collaboration among stakeholders to achieve a vision of agriculture as a driver of food security, environmental sustainability and economic opportunity. The AIDF Food Security Summit Asia returns for its third edition as the key international platform for leadership in food production. The Summit will gather agriculture, rural development, science & technology and environmental Ministries, senior government representatives, leading NGOs, UN agencies, investors and private sector experts, who are looking to build private public partnerships and collaborations to enhance food security in Southeast Asia.

The Vision

The Vision

Global food systems are increasingly at risk. Rising demand, scarce resources and increased volatility are putting new pressures on sustainable and self-sufficient food production. AIDF is committed to the ongoing support of coordinated working within the region and the enabling of more effective public-private understanding and partnerships. This summit attracts the world’s attention through forming an exclusive platform of global expertise and cross-sector engagement in agriculture and agro-based industries.

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Why Attend?

Why Attend?

The AIDF Food Security Summit Asia is a unique platform promoting climate-smart and nutrition-smart agriculture in vulnerable and developing regions. Gathering 100 government ministries, agriculture regulators, farming associations, investors, UN agencies, and NGOs this summit will enable robust debates on innovative food production. Topics to be addressed include: agricultural policies and technologies in a world of limited natural resources and climate change; agricultural transformation and mechanisation trends; drought management and irrigation innovations; improving and maintaining good soil quality; responsible and efficient crop protection and nitrogen use; sustainable and nutrition-smart seed innovations; early warning systems for climate change resilience; trends in public and private financing of agricultural projects. The summit will provide tangible outcomes, alongside maximum networking opportunities. It's a one stop solution to reach out to Asia’s agriculture and food decision makers!

2014 Summit Highlights

2014 Summit Highlights

Previous Food Security Summits were held at the UNCC in Bangkok and Jakarta attracting more than 200 delegates from more than 20 countries. Attending delegates said the Summit provided a platform not only for discussion but also for collaboration on the issues surrounding food security. Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative of FAO Regional Office for APAC, Hiroyuki Konuma highlighted the need of promoting multi-sectoral and multi-stakeholder engagement; strengthening public and private sector partnership; and investment in agricultural public goods.

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Registration

Please note: this is a high-level summit and all registrations are subject to approval by AIDF staff. We advise you not to make any travel or accommodation arrangements before your ticket has been approved.

 

  
  

UN Agencies, Red Cross, Intergovernmental Organisations, Investors, Donors

Senior representatives from the following areas will benefit from this event:

- Directors / Head / Disaster Risks
- Directors / Heads / Innovations within Agriculture
- Directors / Head/ Advisor of Agriculture
- Director/Head/ Advisor of Farming, Farmer’s Support
- Director/Head / Advisor of Rural Development / Environment/ Sustainable Development
- Director/Head / Advisor of Climate Adaptation / Climate Change
- Director Head / Advisor of Food Security
- Director Head / Advisor of Irrigation, Water security (in Agriculture, Rural areas)
- Project / Programme Manager (related to Agriculture, farming, rural development)
- Communications officer

Government, Public Sector

Senior representatives from the following Departments and Ministries will benefit from the event:

- International Development
- Agriculture & environment
- Science & Technology
- Public Health
- Federal Communications
- Resilience, Climate Change
- Foreign Affairs

Important: This is one day VIP summit and all registrations are subject to the approval by AIDF staff. We advise you not to make any travel or accommodation arrangements before your ticket has been approved.

Terms & Conditions

Eligibility

We have strict eligibility criteria for registering for this event. We recommend not to make any travel arrangements until we have officially confirmed your eligibility. All eligibility details are stated in the category description. We reserve the right to cancel any registrations which do not meet our registration criteria.

Cancellation Policy

- Cancellation by delegate (you):

Should you be unable to attend you may nominate a substitute to attend in your place. You must contact us in advance of the conference to substitute as on-the-day changes will not be accepted. If you do not wish to nominate a substitute we will give you a full refund less a 20% handling charge for all cancellations received in writing 40 days before the conference date. After this date we will give no refunds. Delegate places are for the named delegate only and cannot be transferred on the day of the conference. Please refer to our conference entry terms and conditions. All cancellations must be received in writing (email or post) and will be replied to. We do not accept cancellations orally. If you do not receive a reply to your cancellation request please contact us immediately on +44 (0)20 7871 0123.

- Cancellation by us:

If we are obliged to cancel a conference for whatever reason then we will give you a full refund of all delegate fees already paid. If we are obliged to postpone a conference we will offer you the opportunity to rebook for the new conference date at the same rate or to cancel with no penalty. Aid & Trade is not liable for any travel or accommodation expenses incurred by you or your company if a conference is cancelled or postponed. Your travel insurance may cover cancellation costs.

Filming and Photography

All unauthorised photography and the recording of transmitting of audio or visual material, data or information are expressly prohibited. You consent to filming and sound recording and photography of the summit as a delegate and you consent to the use by AIDF to any such recording or photography anywhere in the world for promotional, marketing and other purposes.

Programme

Circumstances beyond the control of the Organiser may necessitate substitutions, alterations or cancellations of a speaker and/or programme topic. The Organiser reserves the right to alter the programme wherever necessary without penalty or liability. Any alterations will be updated on the web page of the Organiser without unreasonable delay.

Funding for attendees

Please note that Aid & Trade does not offer any funding or support to NGOs to attend this event. If you register to this event we will not be able to help you with any expenses.

Visa

We will offer invitation letters only to the confirmed attendees. To ensure your place we recommend to register using your business address (do not use yahoo/ gmail/ iclouds emails).

Data Protection

By registering for this event you will be automatically signed up for our newsletter, you can unsubscribe at any time. The information you provide will be safeguarded by the Aid & Trade, whose subsidiaries may use it to keep you informed of relevant products and services.

NGO, Civil Society

Senior representatives from the following areas will benefit from this event:

- Country Director/Region Head, Partnerships, Programme heads within Agriculture
- Directors / Head / Advisor of Agriculture
- Director/Head / Advisor of Farming, Farmer’s Support
- Director/Head / Advisor of Rural Development / Environment/ Sustainable Development
- Director/Head / Advisor of Climate Adaptation / Climate Change
- Director Head / Advisor of Food Security
- Director Hea d/ Advisor of Irrigation, Water security (in Agriculture, Rural areas)
- Project / Programme Manager (related to Agriculture, farming, rural development)

Academia

We accept requests only from:
- Directors
- Professors
- Senior lecturers
- Head of Departments

Unfortunately we cannot accept any requests from students and graduates.

Important: This is one day VIP summit and all registrations are subject to the approval by AIDF staff. We advise you not to make any travel or accommodation arrangements before your ticket has been approved.

Terms & Conditions

Eligibility

We have strict eligibility criteria for registering for this event. We recommend not to make any travel arrangements until we have officially confirmed your eligibility. All eligibility details are stated in the category description. We reserve the right to cancel any registrations which do not meet our registration criteria.

Cancellation Policy

- Cancellation by delegate (you):

Should you be unable to attend you may nominate a substitute to attend in your place. You must contact us in advance of the conference to substitute as on-the-day changes will not be accepted. If you do not wish to nominate a substitute we will give you a full refund less a 20% handling charge for all cancellations received in writing 40 days before the conference date. After this date we will give no refunds. Delegate places are for the named delegate only and cannot be transferred on the day of the conference. Please refer to our conference entry terms and conditions. All cancellations must be received in writing (email or post) and will be replied to. We do not accept cancellations orally. If you do not receive a reply to your cancellation request please contact us immediately on +44 (0)20 7871 0123.

- Cancellation by us:

If we are obliged to cancel a conference for whatever reason then we will give you a full refund of all delegate fees already paid. If we are obliged to postpone a conference we will offer you the opportunity to rebook for the new conference date at the same rate or to cancel with no penalty. Aid & Trade is not liable for any travel or accommodation expenses incurred by you or your company if a conference is cancelled or postponed. Your travel insurance may cover cancellation costs.

Filming and Photography

All unauthorised photography and the recording of transmitting of audio or visual material, data or information are expressly prohibited. You consent to filming and sound recording and photography of the summit as a delegate and you consent to the use by AIDF to any such recording or photography anywhere in the world for promotional, marketing and other purposes.

Programme

Circumstances beyond the control of the Organiser may necessitate substitutions, alterations or cancellations of a speaker and/or programme topic. The Organiser reserves the right to alter the programme wherever necessary without penalty or liability. Any alterations will be updated on the web page of the Organiser without unreasonable delay.

Funding for attendees

Please note that Aid & Trade does not offer any funding or support to NGOs to attend this event. If you register to this event we will not be able to help you with any expenses.

Visa

We will offer invitation letters only to the confirmed attendees. To ensure your place we recommend to register using your business address (do not use yahoo/ gmail/ iclouds emails).

Data Protection

By registering for this event you will be automatically signed up for our newsletter, you can unsubscribe at any time. The information you provide will be safeguarded by the Aid & Trade, whose subsidiaries may use it to keep you informed of relevant products and services.

Should you be interested in exhibiting, speaking or branding at this event please contact Patrick Graeme-Baker, Commercial Director on pbaker@aidforum.org.

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Agenda

 

08.00 Registration, exhibition and refreshments
09.00 Welcome
09.05 Opening Keynote Address
Agricultural Productivity
11.00 Keynote Presentation
11.15 Case studies: Practical Applications for Increasing Agricultural Productivity and Bio-Conservation
• Policy and Partnerships for Agricultural Productivity and Bio-conservation
• Evidence-based discussion on solutions for sustainable and effective agricultural yield: biotechnological, bio-rational and traditional agriculture
• Convergence of technologies to increase productivity of agriculture
• Establishing successful research collaborations, public-private partnerships and stewardship programmes
• Agricultural transformation and mechanisation trends
• Adoption of new technologies by farmers
12.15 Panel: Ensuring Sustainable Rice Production
• Trends and challenges in rice production in Asia Pacific
• Hybrid Rice: trends and innovations
• Debate: hybrid rice vs fortified rice
• Sustainable weed control in rice to enhance production
• Exploring the latest farming trends and innovation in rice production
13.00 Networking Lunch
Innovations for Climate-Smart Agriculture
14.00 Keynote Presentation
14.15 Panel: Building Resilient Agricultural Systems
• Exploring the newest early warning systems for climate change
• Innovations in climate-smart seed technology
• Increasing cross industry research collaboration and coordination of initiatives for climate-smart agriculture
Interactive Sessions
15.15

Round Table Discussions

1. Climate-smart agriculture
2. Responsible and efficient crop protection
3. Latest trends and innovations in seed technology and bio technology
4. Early-warning systems for agriculture
5. Sustainable use of water for agriculture
6. Best practice and policies for supporting small holder farmers
7. Agricultural investment and funding of food security projects
8. Agricultural modernisation: how to get technologies to farmers and attracting youth
9. Food safety concerns in food production
10. Nutrition-smart food production

The audience will be asked to register their interest in advance as well as supply themes and questions they wish to discuss during this session.

Refreshments will be served during this interactive session.

Financing
16.00 Panel: Trends in Financing of Agricultural Programmes
• Addressing domestic and international funding for agriculture
• Investment opportunities in clean and green agricultural technology
• Agricultural finance services for small holder farmers
• Enhancing agri-research support to large-scale investment programmes
Food & Nutrition Security
16.45 Panel: Trends and Collaborations for Nutritious Food Production
• How can food production systems serve again their fundamental purpose of nourishing people and helping the fight against hidden hunger
• What are some of the challenges around product attributes that affect consumer acceptance?
• How can the industry optimize to provide the greatest amount of nutrients per square foot that can be produced sustainably?
• Best practice for making food more nutritious: genetic diversity, organic food, fortification
17.30 Closing Remarks & Drinks Reception

 

 

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