65359 Crops and Chemicals 12pp 2a USE

Inspiring Innovation for Agriculture

July 21-24, 2015Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA

www.cropsandchemicalsusa.com

Sponsors & Exhibitors

�Agrochemical�Formulation

Seed�Treatments

Biopesticides

Biostimulants��&�Plant�Growth

Expert Speakers Include:

Pamela Marrone, CEO Marrone Bio Innovations

Sue Turner, SVP, Research & Development BioConsortia

Andrew Hewitt, Professor, The University of Queensland and The University of Nebraska

Karn Manhas, President & Founder, Terramera PlantScience

Russell L. Jones, Fellow, Environmental Safety, Bayer CropScience

John M. Atkinson, Lead Formulation Chemist, Dow AgroSciences

Pedro Coelho, CEO & Co-Founder, Provivi

Douglas Ry Wagner, Chief Technology Officer, Agrinos



To register or for the latest information, please visit: www.cropsandchemicalsusa.com Tel: +44(0) 20 7017 7481 Email: [email protected] CQ81942

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Dear Colleague,Welcome to Crops and Chemicals USA - a ‘must attend’ event consisting of 4 streams all held in 1 location. Food security and feeding the nation has never been so important. With a growing population we rely on agrochemicals, biopesticides, seed treatments and plant growth products to help feed the world.

This meeting brings together and unites key people and organisations who share this interest and who have a passion for agriculture, crops and chemical innovations.

Unlimited access to 4 informative conference streams:

1. Agrochemical Formulation 2. Seed Treatments 3. Biopesticides 4. Biostimulants & Plant Growth

We hope that you are able to join what is already set to be an informative and exciting event, complete with a superb speaker line up, including experts from Syngenta, Monsanto, BASF, Bayer CropScience, Dow AgroSciences, Marrone Bio Innovations, Valagro and many more.

Our aim is to create inspiring sessions that address key day-to-day challenges to ultimately help optimise product development. From vision to product, this event will explore research, formulation and regulatory hurdles relating to agrochemicals, seed treatments, biostimulants and biopesticides.

Leave with take home messages that can be implemented in your day-to-day role, new contacts to develop your business and benefit from the ultimate event experience that offers you the opportunity to explore 4 conferences in 1 setting.

With Kind RegardsThe Crops and Chemicals Team

Naomi Brooker Senior Conference Producer Informa Life Sciences

Gemma Burns Conference Director Informa Life Sciences

Kiran Bains Conference Producer Informa Life Sciences

Chamatkar Sandhu Sponsorship Manager Informa Life Sciences

Stephanie Whitaker Marketing Manager Informa Life Sciences

In a snapshot: What is Crops and Chemicals USA?• An event with 4 conferences, offering unlimited access to

ALL streams

• Interactive formats: Presentations, group discussions, movie sessions, thought-exchange sessions and training workshops

• 350+ attendees expected

What is included in your delegate registration?• Access to 4 conference streams• Networking lunch and drinks• Refreshments throughout the day• Gala networking reception in the evening• Certification upon attendance: This event is CPD certified

and official training for you and colleagues• Speed networking • An opportunity to display a poster in the exhibition hall.

See back page for details

• Access to the exhibition hall• Presentations provided online after the event - whereby

we have speaker approval• Conference documentation provided at the event,

including pens and paper• Access to GroupPlus – allowing you to view the attendees

and set up one-to-one meetings• Post conference report to be sent out to ensure you have

the key take-home messages

DAY ONE: Wednesday July 22, 2015

TIME Agrochemical Formulation Seed Treatments Biopesticides Biostimulants09.00 Using Matrix Encapsulation to Increase the U.V

Stability of Active IngredientsRegulatory Divergence: Science and Policy What is the Future for the Biopesticide Industry? Industry News: USA and North America

09.35 Oil Dispersion Formulations: Rheology and Beyond

Panel Discussion: What Needs to be Done to Get Products on the Market Faster? is Seed Registry Harmonisation Process the Answer?

Discovering Novel Active Ingredients Understanding the Need: Regulations and Public Perception Barring Entry of Increased Or Continued Chemical Crop Input Application; Biological Products Offer An Efficient Solution

10.10 Examining the Formulation of Novel Adjuvants for In-Tank Use

Likely Impacts of Losing Neonicotinoids in North American Agriculture

Spider Toxin - New Active Ingredient Video Session: Feedback on Biostimulant Regulation from the European Commission

10.45 Morning Coffee & Networking Break

11.15 Webinar: Growers/Farmer’s Perspective: Novel Adjuvants for In-Tank Use and the Impact on Delivery

Overview, Challenges and Opportunities in Canada

Exploring Formulation Technologies for Novel Bioinsecticides

Industry News: Europe

11.50 Aqueous Pesticide Formulations with Built-In Drift Control Agent Derived from Natural Polymer

Getting the Most out of Formulation Development

Breaking Paradigms: New Developments in the Design & Use of Biopesticides

Panel: Interactive Panel on Policy and Key Decision Making for Products Commonly Referred to as Biostimulants

12.25 Lunch & Networking Break

14.00 Feedback on Recent Advances at Oxiteno Surfactant/Polymeric Seed Coating Technology- Benefits to the End User

Examining the Role of Adjuvants in Enhancing Stability

The Use of Microbial Intelligence in New Agricultural Techniques Aimed at Improving Soil Fertility

14.35 Supplier’s Perspective: Improving Efficacy with Novel Inert Ingredients

Polymer Hierarchy – Assessing the Efficacy and Efficiency of Current Polymers on the Market

Panel Discussion: 360 Perspective of the Supply Chain

Trials and Triumphs of Translational Science: from the University to the Marketplace

15.10 Essential Oil Biopesticide Formulation Development and Delivery

The Mechanics of a Seed Treatment Strategy Securing Investment: Guidance and Advice from Industry Experience

15.45 Afternoon Tea & Speed Networking

16.15 The Effect of Formulation on Pyrethroid Run-Off and Insect Control in Outdoor Residential Settings

Webinar: Dust Emission During Sowing and Its Mitigation

Welcoming Small Start-Up Companies onto the Market

Industry Leader Panel Discussion: Success Stories and Challenges: Real-Life Experiences

16.50 State-Of-the-Art in Pesticide Application Modeling

Sustainable Nutritional Solution as Part of ICM to Support Food Chain

17.25 Closing Remarks Closing Remarks Closing Remarks Closing Remarks

17.30 Gala Reception Gala Reception Gala Reception Gala Reception

DAY TWO: Thursday July 23, 2015

TIME Agrochemical Formulation Seed Treatments Biopesticides Biostimulants09.00 The Use of Nozzles and Spray Equipment for

Efficient DeliveryBiological Seed Treatments Overview Keynote: EPA Update - Hear Essential Guidance

from EPAWhat Can’t Trichoderma Do? Insight into How This Multi-Talented Fungus is Changing Agriculture Worldwide

09.35 The Use of Uavs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) for Applying Crop Chemicals

Effective Seed Treatment Starts with Compatibility

Avoid Pitfalls of Preparing Dossier Packs that are Costing your Company Time and Money

Why Humic Acids Don’t Work

10.10 The Calibration of Spray Equipment for Efficient Delivery

Making Microbially Based Systems a Robust Part of Plant Agriculture

Harmonization of Regulation Globally Herbicide Hormesis – Research Updates and Insight

10.45 Morning Coffee & Networking Break

11.15 Polymeric Delivery Systems to Enhance Targeting and Performance of Agrochemicals

Panel Discussion: The Challenge of Keeping Microorganism in Seed Treatments Stable

USDA APHIS BRS Regulatory Framework Beyond Innate Immunity: Epiphytes, Endophytes and the Plant Microbiome

11.50 Industry’s Interaction with the Regulator’s Spotlight Session Keynote: EPA Regulation of RNAi-Based Plant-Incorporated Protectants?

Exploring the Plant Microbiome to Produce Effective Products

12.25 Lunch & Networking Break

14.00 Comparison of Multiple Sampling Methods for Evaluation of Off Field Air Born Chemical Movement - 2,4-D, Dicamba, and Imazethapyr

Botanical Seed Treatments and Seed Loading: Multiple Benefits for the Growing Plant

Spotlight Session Development of a Biostimulant as a Seed Treatment for Yield Enhancement

14.35 The Use of Application Technology and Equipment to Reduce Drift

Uptake of Systemic Seed Treatments and Seed Treatment Phytotoxicity

A Closer Look At RNAi; Lessons Learned from Insects

Spotlight Session

15.10 Afternoon Tea & Networking Break

15.40 Polymers as Performance Enhancers for Drift Control

Challenges Faced By Industry Regarding Labelling Requirements

Exploring New Technologies and Assessing Biochemical and Chemical Comparisons

Surfactants Behaving as Biostimulants – a Paradigm Shift

16.15 The Use of Tank Mix Adjuvants to Reduce Spray Drift and Optimize Spray Application

Dual Discussion: is there a Standardised Understanding of Labelling Requirements?

Capturing Benefit from Our Insecticidal Microorganisms

Screening & Technology Platforms to Enhance Commercialisation of Biostimulants

16.50 Webinar: Optimized Spraying Methods in Orchards

Soil Fertility and the Nutritional Requirements of Germinating Turfgrass and Pasture Seedlings

The Importance of Delivery Mechanisms Pain Points Panel

17.25 Closing Remarks Closing Remarks Closing Remarks Closing Remarks

17.30 End of Conference End of Conference End of Conference End of Conference



To register or for the latest information, please visit: www.cropsandchemicalsusa.com Tel: +44(0) 20 7017 7481 Email: [email protected] CQ8194 3

Key: Regulation & Policy Innovation & Product Development

R&D

Formulation

Technology Innovations Market Trends, Business & Corporate

AGENDA AT A GLANCE




TIME Agrochemical Formulation Seed Treatments

08.15 Registration Registration

08.55 Opening Remarks Opening Remarks

09.00 Innovative Formulations and Technologies

Using Matrix Encapsulation to Increase the U.V. Stability of Active IngredientsJohn M. Atkinson, Lead Formulation Chemist, Dow AgroSciences LLC, USA

Regulation of Seed Treatments

Regulatory Divergence: Science and PolicyPatricia L. Kwiatkowski, Regulatory Policy and Issue Manager, Bayer CropScience, USA

09.35 Oil Dispersion Formulations: Rheology and BeyondHui Shao, Research Scientist, Dow AgroSciences LLC, USA

Panel discussion: What Needs To Be Done To Get Products on the Market faster? Is Seed Registry Harmonisation Process the Answer?

Jaco Van Der Westhuizen, CPS Seed Treatment Manager, Crop Protection Service, USAGary Nijak, Chief Research Officer, Green and Grow, USAMichael Braverman, Manager, Biopesticide and Organic Support Program IR-4 Project, Rutgers University, USA

10.10 Novel Adjuvants for In-Tank Use

Examining the Formulation of Novel Adjuvants for In-tank Use Mica McMillan, Senior Research Agronomist, Aquatrols Corporation of America, USA

Neonicotinoids

Likely Impacts of Losing Neonicotinoids in North American AgriculturePete Nowak, Principal, AgInfomatics, LLC, USA

10.45 Morning & Networking Break Morning Coffee & Networking Break

11.15 Webinar: Growers/Farmer’s Perspective: Novel Adjuvants for In-Tank Use and the Impact on Delivery Steven J. Thomson, Lead Scientist and Research Agricultural Engineer, USDA-ARS, Crop Production Systems Research Unit, USA

The Canadian Seed Treatment Market

Overview, Challenges and Opportunities Ted Menzies, President & CEO, CropLife, Canada

11.50 Advances in Inert/Surfactant/Adjuvant Ingredients for In-Can Use

Aqueous Pesticide Formulations with Built-In Drift Control Agent Derived from Natural PolymerShawn Zhu, R&D Manager, AkzoNobel Surface Chemistry, USA

Formulation Development of Seed Treatments

Getting The Most out of Formulation DevelopmentRoy C. Chen, Chemical and Biopesticide Formulation Specialist, AgriThority, LLC USA

12.25 Lunch & Networking Break Lunch & Networking Break

14.00 Feedback on Recent Advances at OxitenoSpeaker to be confirmed, Oxiteno, USA

Polymers, Inerts and Adjuvants

Surfactant/Polymeric Seed Coating Technology- Benefits to the End User Mica McMillan, North American Field Agronomist, Aquatrols Corporation, USA

14.35 Supplier’s Perspective: Improving Efficacy with Novel Inert Ingredients If you are interested in presenting on this topic please contact Chamatkar Sandhu: Email: [email protected], Tel: +44 (0)20 7017 7278

Polymer Hierarchy – Assessing the Efficacy and Efficiency of Current Polymers on the Market If you are interested in presenting on this topic please contact Chamatkar Sandhu: Email [email protected], Tel: +44 (0)20 7017 7278

15.10 Formulation of Biopesticides

Essential Oil Biopesticide Formulation Development and Delivery Brij M. Moudgil, Distinguished Professor of Materials Science & Engineering, Director, Center for Particulate and Surfactant Systems (CPaSS), University of Florida, USA

Seed Treatment Strategy

The Mechanics of a Seed Treatment Strategy Jaco Van Der Westhuizen, CPS Seed Treatment Manager, USA

15.45 Afternoon Tea and Speed Networking Afternoon Tea and Speed Networking

16.15 Residential Settings

The Effect of Formulation on Pyrethroid Run-Off and Insect Control in Outdoor Residential Settings Russell L. Jones, Fellow, Environmental Safety, Bayer CropScience, USA

New Techniques to Reduce Dust Off

Webinar: Dust Emission During Sowing and its Mitigation Marcello Biocca, Researcher at CRA-ING Agricultural Engineering Research Unit, CRA Council for Agricultural Research and Economics, Italy

16.50 Application Modeling

State-Of-The-Art in Pesticide Application Modeling Harold Thistle, Program Manager, US Forest Service, USDA, USA

17.25 Closing Remarks Closing Remarks

17.30 Gala Reception Relax and network with your colleagues in an informal environment at our Gala Reception

Gala Reception Relax and network with your colleagues in an informal environment at our Gala Reception

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DAY ONE: AGROCHEMICAL FORMULATION & SEED TREATMENTS Wednesday, July 22, 2015




TIME Biopesticides Biostimulants and Plant Growth

08.15 Registration Registration


09.00 Biopesticides: Market AnalysisWhat is The Future For the Biopesticide Industry? Sara Olson, Analyst, Lux Research Inc, Canada

Recent Developments in the Biostimulant Sector for North America Biostimulant Industry News: USA and North America David Beaudreau, Vice President, Biostimulant Coalition, USA

09.35 Novel Active IngredientsDiscovering Novel Active IngredientsIdo Korman, Vice President Development & Technologies, Stockton Group, Israel

Understanding the Need: Regulations and Public Perception Barring Entry of Increased or Continued Chemical Crop Input Application; Biological Products Offer An Efficient SolutionSue Turner, Sr Vice President, Research & Development, BioConsortia, USA

10.10 Spider Toxin - New Active IngredientRobert M. Kennedy, Chief Scientific Officer, Vestaron Corp, USA

Biostimulants in Europe Movie Session: Feedback on Biostimulant Regulation from

the European Commission Eric Liégeois, Team Leader Fertilisers, Detergents, Pesticides/

Biocides, Plastics and Wastes Recycling, DG Enterprise and Industry Chemicals Industry Unit (F2), The European Commission, Belgium

Please visit www.cropsandchemicalsusa.com for details.

10.45 Morning Coffee Break Morning Coffee Break

11.15 Tackling Formulation and Stability ChallengesExploring Formulation Technologies for Novel Bioinsecticides Pankaj Pathak, Group Leader-Formulations, Marrone Bio Innovations, USA

Industry News: EuropeKristen Sukalac, European Biostimulant Industry Council (EBIC), Belgium

11.50 Breaking Paradigms: New Developments in the Design & Use of BiopesticidesKarn Manhas, President & Founder, Terramera PlantScience, Canada

Regulation and Policy in North America: Where Are We 12 Months On? Interactive Panel on Policy and Key Decision Making for

Products Commonly Referred to as Biostimulants Glenn Murray, Chief, Fertilizer Safety Office, Canadian Food

Inspection Agency / Government of Canada, Canada Ben Jones, Associate Director, Office of the Texas State Chemist, Texas AgriLife Research, Texas A & M University System, USADon Wolf, Fertilizer Program Specialist, Oregon Department of Agriculture, USARussell Jones, EPA, USA Please visit www.cropsandchemicalsusa.com for details.


14.00 Examining the Role of Adjuvants in Enhancing StabilityIf you are interested to host this session please contact Chamatkar SandhuEmail [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)20 7017 7278

Critical Thinking: Developing your Biostimulant Pipeline The Use of Microbial Intelligence in New Agricultural Techniques Aimed at Improving Soil Fertility Michele Sellitto, Microspore, Italy

14.35 Understanding the Supply Chain Panel Discussion: 360 Perspective of the Supply Chain Margaret L. Allen, Research Entomologist, USDA Agricultural

Research Service, USA Jeff Peed, Soybean, Corn, and Onion Farmer, Flatland Ag Inc, USA

Trials and Triumphs of Translational Science: From the University to the MarketplaceBruce H. Caldwell, CEO, 3Bar Biologics Inc, USA Brian McSpadden Gardener, CSO, 3Bar Biologics Inc. & Professor, Department of Plant Pathology at The Ohio State University, USA

15.10 Securing Investment and Developing Your Business Strategy for BiostimulantsSecuring Investment: Guidance and Advice from Industry Experience Pam Marrone, CEO, Marrone BioInnovation, USA

15.45 Afternoon Tea Break and Speed Networking Afternoon Tea Break and Speed Networking

16.15 New EnterpriseWelcoming Small Start-up Companies onto the MarketPedro Coelho, CEO & Co-Founder, Provivi, BrazilLuis Miranda, R&D Manager, Mezfer-Biokrone, USASusan Turner, Senior. Vice President, Research & Development, BioConsortia, USA & Joe Schmidt, SVP Business Development, BioConsortia, USAJohn Killmer, CEO, APSE, USA

Industry Leader Panel: Success Stories and Challenges: Real-Life Experiences

Pam Marrone, CEO, Marrone Bio Innovations, USA A Representative, Valagro, USA Please visit www.cropsandchemicalsusa.com for details.

16.50 Supporting the FoodchainSustainable Nutritional Solution as part of ICM to Support Food ChainRoger Tripathi, Managing Director- Marketing & Sales, Cytozyme, USA


17.30 Gala Reception Relax and network with your colleagues in an informal environment at our Gala Reception

Gala Reception Relax and network with your colleagues in an informal environment at our Gala Reception

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DAY ONE: BIOPESTICIDES & BIOSTIMULANTS Wednesday, July 22, 2015




TIME Agrochemical Formulation Seed Treatments


09.00 New Application Technologies and Delivery Systems

The Use of Nozzles and Spray Equipment for Efficient DeliveryEric Spandl, Technical Marketing Manager, Winfield Solutions LLC, USA

Biological Seed Treatments

Biological Seed Treatments Overview Gary Nijak, Chief Research Officer, Green and Grow, USA

09.35 The Use of UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) for Applying Crop ChemicalsKen Giles, Professor and Vice Chair in the Department of Biological & Agricultural Engineering, University of California, Davis, USA

Effective Seed Treatment Starts with Compatibility Dr Sue Turner, Sr. Vice President, Research & Development, Bioconsortia, USA

10.10 The Calibration of Spray Equipment for Efficient Delivery Jane Bonds, Technical Manager North America, Advance Agricultural Measurement Systems Salvarani , USA

Making Microbially Based Systems a Robust Part of Plant Agriculture Gary Harman, Chief Science Officer, ABM, USA

10.45 Morning Coffee & Networking Break Morning Coffee & Networking Break

11.15 Polymeric Delivery Systems to Enhance Targeting and Performance of AgrochemicalsJordan Dinglasan, Product Development Manager, Vive Crop Protection, Canada

Panel Discussion: The Challenge of Keeping Microorganism in Seed Treatments StablePanellists will be composed of speakers from the morning’s presentations. Panellists will discuss their experiences with the stability challenges countered with biologicals

11.50 Regulatory Developments

Industry’s Interaction with the Regulator’s Susan Ferenc, President, CPDA, USA

Spotlight SessionIf you are interested to host this session please contact Chamatkar SandhuEmail [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)20 7017 7278


14.00 Drift Reduction Technologies and Volatility

Comparison of Multiple Sampling Methods for Evaluation of Off Field Air Born Chemical Movement - 2,4-D, dicamba, and imazethapyr Scott Jackson, Regulatory Technical Stewardship & Sustainability, BASF, USA

Botanical Seed Treatments and Seed Loading

Botanical Seed Treatments and Seed Loading: Multiple Benefits for the Growing Plant Annett Rozek, Chief Scientific Officer, Terramera PlantScience, Canada

14.35 The Use of Application Technology and Equipment to Reduce Drift Professor Andrew Hewitt, The University of Queensland, Australia and The University of Nebraska, USA

Systemic Seed Treatments

Uptake of Systemic Seed Treatments and Seed Treatment Phytotoxicity Alan Taylor, Professor of Seed Science and Technology, Cornell University, USA

15.10 Afternoon Tea & Networking Break Afternoon Tea & Networking Break

15.40 Polymers as Performance Enhancers for Drift ControlSurya Kamin, Senior Staff Scientist, Ashland, USA

Labelling of Seed treatments

Likely Impacts of Losing Neonicotinoids in North American agricultureDr. Pete Nowak, Principal, AgInfomatics, LLC, USA

16.15 The Use of Tank Mix Adjuvants to Reduce Spray Drift and Optimize Spray ApplicationPatrick McMullan, Adjuvant Development Manager , Crop Protection & Seed, United Suppliers, USA

Dual Discussion: Is There a Standardised Understanding of Labelling Requirements?Miriam Frugis, Federal Registration Manager, Bayer, USAJeff Peed, Soybean, Corn, and Onion Farmer, Flatland Ag Inc, USA

16.50 Orchards

Webinar: Optimized spraying methods in orchardsDr Jason Deveau, Application Technology Specialist, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Canada

Seed Treatments and Soil Fertility

Soil Fertility and the Nutritional Requirements of Germinating Turfgrass and Pasture Seedlings Maxim J. Schlossberg, Associate Professor of Turfgrass Nutrition & Soil Fertility, Penn State, USA


17.30 End of Conference End of Conference

DAY TWO: AGROCHEMICAL FORMULATION & SEED TREATMENTS Thursday, July 23, 2015

"Great chance to network with industry peers"

Bayer, Agrochemical Formulation Attendee 2014

"Very good selection of topics and speakers"

Dow AgroSciences, Agrochemical Formulation Attendee 2014

"Well organised: A knowledge base for

seed enhancement in four walls" Agrithority, Seed Treatment Attendee 2014

"Great networking event both for big companies and for small companies"

Plant Response Biotech, Seed Treatment Attendee 2014




DAY TWO: BIOPESTICIDES & BIOSTIMULANTS Thursday, July 23, 2015

TIME Biopesticides Biostimulants and Plant Growth


09.00 Regulation of BiopesticIdes – Hear from EPA Keynote: EPA Update - Hear Essential Guidance from EPA John Leahy, Deputy Director, Biopesticides and Pollution

Prevention Division, EPA Office of Pesticide Programs, USA

The Research Hub: Novel Discoveries and Scientific Advances What Can’t Trichoderma do? Insight Into How this Multi-Talented Fungus is Changing Agriculture WorldwideMolly Cadle-Davidson, Associate Science Officer, ABM, USA

09.35 Avoid Pitfalls of Preparing Dossier Packs That are Costing Your Company Time and Money Michael Braverman, Manager, Biopesticide and Organic Support Program, IR-4 Project, Rutgers University, USA

Why Humic Acids Don’t WorkRichard Lamar, Senior Research Chemist, Horizon Ag-Products, USA

10.10 Harmonization of Regulation Globally Walid Al-Akhdar, Manager Regulatory & Governmental Affairs, BASF, USA

Herbicide Hormesis – Research Updates and InsightStephen O Duke, Plant Physiologist, USDA, USA

10.45 Morning Coffee & Networking Break Morning Coffee & Networking Break

11.15 Novel Technologies and the Emergence of RNAiUSDA APHIS BRS Regulatory FrameworkWendy Jin, Chief, Compliance Assurance Branch USDA APHIS Biotechnology Regulatory Services, USA

The Plant Microbiome and Biostimulants Beyond Innate Immunity: Epiphytes, Endophytes and the Plant Microbiome Desmond R. Jimenez , VP of Product Development and Manufacturing, NewLeaf Symbiotics, USA

11.50 Keynote: EPA Regulation of RNAi-based Plant-Incorporated Protectants?

Chris A Wozniak, Biotechnology Special Assistant, EPA, USA

Exploring the Plant Microbiome to Produce Effective ProductsDouglas Ry Wagner, Chief Technology Officer, Agrinos, USA


14.00 Spotlight Session: If you are interested to host this session please contact Chamatkar SandhuEmail [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)20 7017 7278

Biostimulant Seed Treatments Development of a Biostimulant as a Seed Treatment for Yield Enhancement Kevin Staska, BioSolutions Development Manager, Arysta LifeScience, USA

14.35 A Closer Look at RNAi; Lessons Learned from InsectsMargaret L. Allen, Research Entomologist, USDA Agricultural Research Service, USA

Spotlight Session: If you are interested to host this session please contact Chamatkar SandhuEmail [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)20 7017 7278

15.10 Afternoon Tea & Networking Break Afternoon Tea & Networking Break

15.40 Exploring New Technologies and Assessing Biochemical and Chemical ComparisonsBoomer Cardinale, Product Manager, Functional Crop Care Global Business Unit, BASF, USA

Understanding Mechanisms and Mode of Action to Help Support Your Claim Surfactants Behaving as Biostimulants – A Paradigm ShiftStan Kostka, Director, Technology and Business Development, Aquatrols Corporation of America, USA

16.15 Capturing Benefit From Our Insecticidal MicroorganismsMaureen O’Callaghan, Principal Scientist AgResearch, Lincoln University, New Zealand

Screening Technology for Product Development Screening & Technology Platforms to Enhance Commercialisation of BiostimulantsJoe Schmidt, SVP Business Development, BioConsortia, USA

16.50 Exploring Delivery MechanismsThe Importance of Delivery Mechanisms Luis A. Mazariegos H, President & CEO, LAM International Corp, USA

‘Pain Points’ Panel Speakers from throughout the conference to sit on the panel .

Submit your ‘pain points’ during the networking break sessions. Pain points are areas that you find to be challenging or frustrating

and points you would like guidance on. These may be regulatory focused, science based and can be anything that causes you issue - perhaps topics that have been addressed throughout the event!


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"This is an excellent forum to bring together the latest research in a rapidly

changing industry" Chemical Dynamics, Biostimulants Attendee 2014

"Excellent opportunity to share information to connect with other attendees"

Adjuvants Plus, Biostimulants Attendee 2014

"Great program: Excellent side meetings"

Adjuvants Plus, Biopesticides Attendee 2014

"A great event, interesting exhibitions and a productive conference"

Mezcks, Biopesticide Attendee 2014




Training workshops offer the opportunity to work in smaller groups and address key challenges that relate to your day-to-day role. You will be able to pre-submit questions to the hosts to ensure that the topics you want addressed are covered in an interactive format.

You can select from the following workshops:

Tuesday July 21, 2015:

1. The Biostimulant Sector in Latin America

2. The Growth of Precision Agriculture

Friday July 24, 2015:

3. A Global Outlook on the Seed Treatment Industry

4. Biologicals, Opportunities, Challenges and Integrated Crop Solutions in Brazil and India?

Tuesday July 21, 2015: 1. The Biostimulant Sector in Latin America

Register: 09.30 Start 10.00 Finish no later than 16.00

This day will explore market trends and developments in Latin America. Presentations will be made by industry representatives based in Latin America, as well as representatives not based in these regions who have successfully entered this market with their own biostimulant product range.

The day offers an open forum for discussion and debate, and an opportunity to gain helpful advice so that you can succeed in these regions. Benefit from guidance and advice from those who have knowledge and experience of developing biostimulant products. Also hear first-hand-experience from those based outside of Latin America who have entered this market.

Discover:

• How others have entered Latin America – what country did they decide was best to launch their product and why?

• What problems did they face and how did they deal with this?

• Guidance on regulations: the challenges that you need to prepare for

• What product did they launch and how was this perceived by the market?

Workshop Hosts:

➢ Christain Hiller, CEO, Foligrin, Ecuador

➢ Jesús Yáñez, GreenCorp-México, Mexico

➢ Marise Borja, Plant Response, Spain

➢ Roger Tripathi, Managing Director- Marketing & Sales, Cytozyme, USA

➢ A Representative, Valagro, USA

WORKSHOPS

Tuesday July 21, 2015: 2. The Growth of Precision Agriculture


A rapid wave of M&A transactions, strategic collaborations, and start-up precision agriculture companies have left the broader market with a foggy view of the future of digital farming. While major industry stakeholders spend billions to become the operating system of choice for farms by developing precision agriculture technologies, an informed view of integrated farming systems and prescription agriculture is critical in determining which technologies will be successful during this industry adoption phase. This workshop aims to highlight inherent technology adoption and scalability challenges unique to agriculture as well as which solutions are poised to capitalize on the market for high-resolution field-level data. This includes a review of available and forthcoming remote sensing technologies.

Topics to be covered include:

➢ Precision agriculture industry: M&A overview and outlook

➢ Inter-industry relationships: Which companies are married, dating, or divorced?

➢ Remote monitoring through satellites, sensors, and algorithms: how the puzzle pieces fit from ground area telemetry to satellites

➢ FAA Drone regulatory review: Insight into the future market opportunity

➢ Differential applications: Effectively delivering multiple products or rates of input within the field

Hosted by: Mark Spizer, Vice President, Fennebresque & Co, USA John Fennebresque, Managing Director, Fennebresque & Co, USA




WORKSHOPS

Friday July 24, 2015: 4. Biologicals, Opportunities, Challenges and Integrated Crop Solutions in Brazil and India

Register 08.30 Start 09.00 Finish No Later than 15.00

This workshop provides a comprehensive look at the current biopesticide market in Brazil and India. With more and more companies expanding to these regions this workshop provides a great opportunity to explore the R&D strategies and the regulatory requirements for developing a Biopesticide in Brazil and India. Optimise your success in entering these markets and hear success stories that could benefit your organisation.


➢ Present biological market in Brazil and India

➢ Products currently registered in Brazil and India and their applications

➢ Registration process in Brazil and India

➢ Crops covered

➢ Integrated crop solutions in terms of managing pests, diseases and nutrition

Hosted by: Saurabh Singhal, Managing Director, Biotech International Ltd, India Danilo Pedrazzoli, Industrial Director, Koppert Biological Systems, Brazil Gustavo Herrmann, Commercial Director, Koppert Biological Systems, Brazil

Friday July 24, 2015: 3. A Global Outlook on the Seed Treatment Industry


This workshop provides the opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of the global seed treatment market. Explore R&D strategies and novel technologies utilised outside North America for developing seed treatments in a global market place. This workshop aims to optimise your knowledge of the global market place and highlight opportunities for seed treatment product development.


➢ The current situation of the global seed treatment market

➢ What are the important trends driving the global seed treatment market?

➢ Legislation differences outside North America

➢ New enterprise on the global market place

➢ What is the outlook for the global seed treatment market?

➢ What can be learnt from other countries?

Hosted by: Krishan Jindal, Agronomist/Data Analyst, AgriThority LLC, USA

SPEED NETWORKING

Wednesday July 22, 2015 at 15:45 (during afternoon tea break)

• With HIGH SPEED NETWORKING you can make more new business contacts in one session than most people will make in 6 months!

• Network with other professionals, one-on-one, a few minutes at a time

• Leave with a pocket full of business cards and numerous new business connections

• Chances are you’ll meet lots of people you wish you had more time with.

Register on Wednesday July 22, 2015 during the first coffee break

Take advantage of our networking tool for 2015: groupsPLUS hosted on partnering360. Networking with groupsPLUS offers you the opportunity to engage in pre-event discussions, view who is attending the meeting and arrange one-to-one meetings prior to the event.

Visit www.cropsandchemicalsusa.com and www.partnering360.com for further details.

Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities




Sponsorship benefits include:➢ Create a networking base at Crops and Chemicals USA with an exhibition stand in the main networking area, providing your

team access to the whole audience; an opportunity to meet new clients and touch base with existing clients

➢ A speaking slot on the main programme giving your company the chance to showcase its expertise

➢ Exclusive Opportunities:

➢ Lunch Sponsorship* – Raise your corporate profile, branding and exclusivity by

hosting the delegate lunch which provides an opportunity to informally address the audience and network in a relaxed environment

➢ Coffee Break Sponsorship* – Gain additional branding benefits by sponsoring the

highly anticipated networking breaks and use this opportunity to maximise the creation of new business relationships

*Only ONE sponsor can take advantage of this opportunity.

➢ Chairing the event - Demonstrate your company’s status and lead the

audience through the day’s programme whilst sharing your expertise by leading questions following individual presentations

“ The most important conference we have exhibited at so far on agriculture”

GenScript

“ It was indeed a great place to network with industry experts”

AkzoNobel

“ A very good conference with great speakers”

Oxiteno,,

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Contact Chamatkar Sandhu for details: [email protected]

Tel: +44 (0)20 7017 7278

➢ Logo visibility with branding packages that ensure that your company logo is seen by all of our attendees

➢ Gala Cocktail Sponsor

Sponsors and Exhibitors for 2015

Media Partners




Facts and Figures

Contact: Chamatkar Sandhu

[email protected]: +44 (0)20 7017 7278

Feedback from past sponsors/ exhibitors Did you know....

over 120 different companies attended in 2014

and

350+ attendees are expected for 2015

For 2015 we have even more CEO, VP level speakers than previous years

New for 2015:

Gala Reception

Pre-book meetings with attendees using GroupsPlus

1) 83% of past sponsors said they had met contacts / helpful leads that they could potentially conduct business with in the future

2) More than 79% said they regard Crops & Chemicals USA as a ‘Top 10’ event to sponsor

3) 100% said they would recommend other companies to sponsor and exhibit at Crops & Chemicals USA

5) Over 85% said they would sponsor / exhibit at Crops & Chemicals USA again in the future

4) Over 80% said Crops & Chemicals USA had brought together the right audience they were looking to meet and network with

6) More than 95% said Crops & Chemicals USA was a success in helping retain sales and attain future business sales

Make sure you bring plenty of business cards with you as speed networking is back for

2015...

3 Easy ways to register+44(0) 20 7017 7481

[email protected]

www.cropsandchemicalsusa.com

Conference Documentation: Cannot Attend? For those busy executives who cannot take full advantage of this event, the papers give you a useful record of the presentations made at the event. The set of speakers papers and/or slides from the conference is available after the event for £699 +20% VAT. Contact Customer Services on tel: +44 (0) 20 7017 7481, fax: +44 (0) 20 7017 7823 or email: [email protected].

Terms and ConditionsFEE: This includes all technical sessions, refreshments, lunch and access to speakers’ presentations that we have permission to make availableCANCELLATIONS: Cancellations received in writing before and on 7th July 2015 will be subject to a service charge of £99. The full conference fees remain payable after 7th July 2015. Substitutions are welcome at any time. It may be necessary for reasons beyond the control of the organiser to alter the content and timing of the programme or the identity of the speakers. In the unfortunate event that an event is cancelled Informa are not liable for any costs incurred by delegates in connection with their attendance. This contract is subject to English Law.ARE YOU REGISTERED?: You will always receive an acknowledgement of your booking. If you do not receive anything, please call us on +44(0) 20 7017 7481 to make sure we have received your booking.Due to unforeseen circumstances, the programme may change and Informa reserves the right to alter the venue and/or speakers. ©Copyright Informa BV, 2015. Yes I agree to the terms and conditions as stated on this form.

DATA PROTECTION: The personal information shown on this form, and/or provided by you, will be held on a database and may be shared with other companies in the Informa Group in the UK and internationally. If you do not wish your details to be avaialble to companies in the Informa Group please contact the Database Manager at Maple House, 149 Tottenham Court Road, London, W1T 7AD., Tel : +44 (0)20 7017 7077, Fax: +44 (0)20 7017 7828 or email: [email protected]. Occasionally your details may be obtained from, or made avaialble to, external companies who wish to communicate with you offers related to your business activities. If you do not wish to receive these offers, please tick the box INCORRECT MAILING If you are receiving multiple mailings or you would like us to change any details or remove your name from our database, please contact the Database Manager at the above addresss, Tel: +44 (0)20 7017 7077, Fax: +44 (0)20 7017 7828 or email: [email protected] - quoting the reference number printed on the mailing label.ANY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Please inform us if you have any special requirements by calling Customer Services on +44(0) 20 7017 7481.

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Venue Details: Raleigh Convention Center500 South Salisbury StreetRaleigh, NC 27601 USA

TEL: +1 919-996-8500http://www.raleighconvention.com

ACCOMMODATIONReduced rate accommodation: the cost of accommodation is not included in the conference fee. Please visit the “Accommodation” page on the conference website www.cropsandchemicalsusa.com for information on how to book reduced rate accommodation. Please book early to avoid disappointment

21-24 July 2015 Raleigh Convention Center,Raleigh, North Carolina, USA www.cropsandchemicalsusa.com

To make payment by credit card: to ensure we provide the highest level of security for your credit card details we are unable to accept such payments via email or fax which ensures that these details are never stored on our network. To make payment by credit card on-line, please enter your credit card details in our secure payments website that you will use when making your booking via the event website (the event web address is near the top of the booking form). Alternatively call our customer service team on +44 (0) 20 7017 7481.

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Pass Save Book before April 3 2015 Book before May 1 2015 Book before June 19 2015

2 day pass: Conference only $999 $1899 $1999 $2099

3 day pass: Conference + 1 workshop $1301 $2698 $2798 $2898

4 day pass: Conference + 2 workshops $1699 $3497 $3597 $3697

Please select your pre workshop(s) Tuesday July 21, 2015:

1. The Biostimulant Sector in Latin America 2. The Growth of Precision Agriculture

Please select your post workshop(s) Friday July 24, 2015:

3. A Global Outlook on the Seed Treatment Industry 4. Biologicals, Opportunities, Challenges and Integrated Crop Solutions in Brazil and India

The amount you are charged will be determined when your invoice is raised. Informa Life Sciences will verify whether you are a vendor/supplier when your registration is processed.*Flash Price - Terms and Conditions. Available until Friday March 13th 2015. This Flash price is not valid for service providers, CROs or vendors

Please select your pass:

POSTER DETAILS Poster Submission: You may wish to display a poster in the exhibition hall. Service providers, CRO’s and those wishing to promote a product/service are asked to pay a fee of £399 + VAT to display a poster in the exhibition hall. Informa will determine if you are a service provider or CRO. For full terms and conditions please visit www.cropsandchemicalsusa.com. Service providers, CRO’s and those wishing to promote a product/service who wish to present during the conference poster session will need to discuss the fee with Chamatkar Sandhiu ([email protected])

For group bookings, please contact Claudia Konieczna +44 (20) 701 75567

✓ Full Access to the Exhibition, Showcases and Conference Presentations

✓ Two Networking Lunches

✓ Four Networking Coffee Breaks

✓ One Networking Gala Reception

✓ Set Up Meetings Prior to the Event with other Delegates and Exhibitors via GroupsPlus

Registration fee includes:

Documents

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