The Southern Africa Conference Schedule

Registration

Member Only VIP Reception*

360°, Bloemendal Wine Estate

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Welcome Tea & Networking on Exhibition Floor

Welcome & Introduction
State of the Industry – Southern Africa

Hear from IFPA's CEO, Cathy Burns, on the latest global information, research, and what it means to the supply chain in Southern Africa.

Coffee & Networking on Exhibition Floor

Shaping the Future of Our Industry: Industry Perspectives on Current Issues

Bruce Whitfield, multi-award-winning journalist and best-selling author, will lead a panel of industry thought leaders in a discussion on topics that are shaping the future of our industry locally and globally. Listen, learn, and gather takeaways to help prepare for the future, today.

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• Charl du Bois, Capespan South Africa (Pty) Ltd.
• Tommie van Zyl, ZZ2

Lunch & Networking

Finding Solutions to Logistics Infrastructure

Welcome Reception sponsored by Food Lover's Market

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Women's Fresh Perspectives Breakfast

IFPA's Women's Fresh Perspectives Portfolio was created to cultivate women's potential. Gender diversity remains a key component of IFPA's Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts. In this session, industry women will share their experiences: how they overcame challenges, built support systems, and continue to strive for greatness. Join us to learn more about IFPA's Women's Fresh Perspectives Portfolio and support our efforts of creating an inclusive workplace.

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Breakfast & Networking on Exhibition Floor

Global Produce Coalition: Global supply chain disruptions and how they are being addressed

The global fresh produce industry is under unprecedented pressure. From rising costs to supply chain challenges to competition for share of the plate, it's more complex than ever to operate in this business environment. To that end, the Global Produce Coalition was formed to address global supply chain disruptions for fresh produce production and trade (in particular increasing costs), which have led to significant concerns on the economic model of the sector and its capacity to provide cost-effective fresh fruit and vegetables to support food security and health. Robert Guenther, Chief Public Policy Officer, and the IFPA representative on the global fresh produce coalition steering committee will lead an interactive discussion focusing on the challenges being addressed by the Coalition, and how companies can work together to manage this complex environment. 

 

Coffee & Networking Break on Exhibition Floor

Top 10 Global Consumer Trends for 2023

One of Euromonitor’s most highly rated annual publications, The Top 10 Global Consumer Trends for 2023, explains how you can use consumer trends analysis to stay competitive and grow sales in the year ahead and beyond. By exploring these trends, you will be able to determine which specific trends are having the biggest impact on your categories, understand what is happening and, get inspired by seeing how businesses/brands are responding.

SPEAKER

Conference Closing - Networking on Exhibition Floor