Women In Agribusiness Brochure

Announcing the Inaugural

Supporting Partner

September 16–17, 2012Hyatt Regency New Orleans • New Orleans, LA

Sponsored by:

HighQuest Partners is bringing this opportunity to life with the debut of Women In Agribusiness Summit. This event will encour-age the sharing of industry ideas in a comfortable networking environment that fosters learning, growth and business develop-ment, while helping to mentor the next generation of success-ful women in agribusiness. In energetic panel discussions and intimate town-hall style gatherings, women from all levels across the agri-food value chain will participate in dynamic dialogue designed to advance their knowledge and professional network within the industry through positive and productive interactions.

Opening Remarks by:

Senator Debbie Stabenow

(via video)

U.S. Senator and Chairwoman Senate Committee

on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry

While relatively small in number, the women who are engaged in the agribusiness and food sectors are a group brimming with talent, drive and confi dence, with great successes to show for it. A group that if brought together could grow in strength, knowledge and number, paving

the way and creating interest for like-minded women to consider these industries in their career path.

Register today at www.WomenInAg.com!

SUMMIT

Who Should Attend:Women working in agribusiness sector who are interested in: • Learning more about the entire value-chain from other successful women • Networking with a unique group of accomplished women in the industry • Conducting business in an intimate environment • Assisting peers and those not yet in the sector to understand why this

industry is so attractive and what unique skills women bring that are so highly valued.

Women involved in agriculture and food policy who are interested in: • Learning from and networking with major players in today’s

agribusiness value chain

• Sharing expertise on U.S. and global ag policy with their constituents

Women involved in academia who are interested in: • Learning from women who are working on the ground in

agricultural fi elds • The advancement of women in the fi elds of math and science,

and specifi cally the fi eld of agriculture

Women not yet involved in agribusiness who are interested in: • Understanding what the sector is all about and why it is a great

career option • Making connections among successful women within the

agribusiness sector who can help guide them in career choices

Register today! www.Women In Ag.com 207.244.9544 • 800.424.7692

Continue your networking and professional development by participating in the Soy & Grain Trade Summit on September 17th–19th in the same venue.

Industry leaders from 38 states and over 45 countries convene for this landmark event for the oilseeds and feed grains value chain!This year’s Soy & Grain Trade Summit is expected to attract more than 800 key decision-makers in the commodity supply chain from around the globe, including those from the vegetable protein industry, such as soybean and oilseed processors and refi neries, and the feed grain complex, including corn, canola and wheat originators, as well as DDG sellers. These groups are brought together in this one venue to enable new partnerships to help drive business goals.

The Summit will also provide unparalleled content focused on key industry trends, opportunities and chal-lenges. These include sessions on supply and demand forecasts for major commodities, vegetable oils and protein meals; priorities in capital improvements for storage and transportation; and emerging technologi-cal innovations for the grain and oilseed handling and processing industries.

Special pricing for Women in Agribusiness Summit attendees. Save $395 if combined with Soy & Grain Trade Summit registration. Visit: www.soyandgraintrade.com

September 16–17, 2012Hyatt Regency New Orleans

New Orleans, LA

• Be a Pioneer – Participate in this fi rst-ever Women in Agribusiness Summit that promises to bring together success-ful women from throughout the agricultural value chain for an unprecedented opportunity to network and share knowledge.

• Learn From Leaders – Key experts from the agribusiness and food sectors will present thought-provoking information to encourage dynamic dialogue about key issues in the industry.

• Gain Professional Skills – While immersed in this gathering of exclusive talent in the industry, professional and career path development opportunities abound. Attain the skills and qualities needed to be the best in your professional role.

• Build Strategic Relationships – This community of global participants will allow for unparalleled networking opportunities and the creation of key relationships with like-minded professionals in the sector.

• Mentor the Next Generation – Harness the skills, strength and knowledge of this successful group of women in agribusiness to bring the messages back to share with the next generation of women in this sector.

• Celebrate Successes – This powerful women in agribusiness group exudes great talent, drive and confi dence— these achieve-ments are to be shared and celebrated, fostering growth and learn-ing, with the goal of increasing the voice of women in agribusiness.

Reasons to Attend the Women in Agribusiness Summit

Agenda


Sunday, September 16, 20125:30 – 7:30 p.m. Early Check-in/Registration

5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception for Early Arrivers

Monday, September 17, 2012

7:15 – 8:15 a.m. Check-in/Registration

8:15 – 8:30 a.m. Opening Remarks: The Changing Demographics of Women in Agribusiness

Mary L. Shelman Director, Agribusiness Program, Harvard Business Schooland President, International Food and Agribusiness Management Association (IFAMA)

8:30 – 8:45 a.m. Welcome from U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (via video)

8:45 – 9:45 a.m. Panel: Navigating the Global Agro-Economy

Moderator: Susan Burns, Manager, External Communications,

Bunge Limited

Panelists: Rhonda Cole, Director of Grains and Oilseeds

Division, SunOpta, Inc.

Susan Grelling, Vice President of Commodity Risk Management, Land O’Lakes

Alice Sterkel, Vice President and General Counsel, Novus International

• What challenges arise from the global nature of our agricultural system?

• What strategies might be employed to navigate these challenges?

• How might China’s increasingly dominant role in the global economy impact the agricultural industry as a whole?

9:45 – 10:45 a.m. Keynote Presentation: Celebrate the People, Promise and Passion of Agriculture

Michele Payn-Knoper, Principal, Cause Matters Corp.

10:45 – 11:15 a.m. Coffee Break - Sponsored by Bunge

11:15 –11:35 a.m. Developing Leadership Through Coaching

Michelle Smith, Field Research Manager, Dow AgroScience

11:35 – 12:05 p.m. Monsanto’s America’s Farmers Momof the Year Contest

Monsanto is proud to recognize America’s “farm moms” with its 2012 contest. From almost 1,000 nominations, fi ve regional winners were selected for the contributions they make to their families, farms, communities and agricultural industry.

Presenter: Jessica Simmons, Marketing Communications Lead, Monsanto

12:05 a.m. – 1:05 p.m. Conversation with Today’s Ag Leaders – a Town Hall Style Discussion

Moderator: Rhonda Caughlin Werner, Partner and Agronomy

and Seed Recruiting Consultant, Ag 1 Source

Panelists: Mary Ellen Hennessy-Jones, President,

Solera Capital LLC

Elizabeth Hund, Senior Vice President and Division Manager, U.S. Bank Food Industries

Agribusiness leaders will fi eld a diversity of questions from the audience and address challenges in agribusiness today.

1:05 – 2:30 p.m. Lunch

2:00 – 2:30 p.m. Optional Breakout Sessions Session 1: Capturing Career

Opportunities in Agribusiness For students, recent graduates and high-potential

agribusiness women hoping to climb the career ladder

Session 2: Building an Effective and Lasting Network of Women in Agribusiness

For women interested in continuing the conversation from and strategies to capitalize on relationships built at Women in Agribusiness

2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Panel: Transportation and Infrastructure Panelists: Ashley Ritteman, General Manager -

Minneapolis Offi ce, BNSF Logistics

Vanessa Kummer, Chairperson, United Soybean Board

Pam Moses, President, Trans Coastal Supply Company

• What investments in transportation infrastructure are needed to increase transportation effi ciency in the ag value chain?

• What are the biggest challenges to appropriate investment in ag infrastructure?

• What current projects show the most promise for improving ag transportation and infrastructure?

3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Managing Volatility in a High-Priced Commodity Market


• What are the underlying drivers considered when creating risk management strategies?

• What are the implications of the globalization and consolidation of the exchanges?

• What new hedging tools would allow them to manage their positions most effectively?

4:30 – 4:45 p.m. Closing Remarks: Ushering in the Next Generation of Women in Agribusiness

4:45 – 6:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception Agenda subject to change.


Opening Remarks (via video) by:

Senator Debbie StabenowU.S. Senator and ChairwomanSenate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry

Susan BurnsManager, External CommunicationsBunge Limited

Rhonda ColeDirector, Grains and Oilseeds DivisionSunOpta, Inc.

Susan Grelling VP of Commodity Risk ManagementLand O’Lakes

Mary Ellen Hennessy-JonesPresidentSolera Capital LLC.

Elizabeth L. HundSenior Vice President and Division ManagerU.S. Bank Food Industries

Vanessa KummerChairUnited Soybean Board

Pamela MosesPresidentTrans Coastal Supply Company, Inc.

Michele Payn-KnoperPrincipalCause Matters Corp.

Ashley RittemanGeneral Manager - Minneapolis Offi ceBNSF Logistics International, LLC

Michelle SmithField Research ManagerDow AgroSciences

Alice SterkelVice President and General CounselNovus International

Rhonda Caughlin WernerPartner and Agronomy and Seed Recruiting ConsultantAg 1 Source

Hosted by:

About HighQuest PartnersHighQuest Partners (www.highquestpartners.com) is a globally recognized strategic advisory and management consulting fi rm that serves those in the food, agriculture and biofuels sectors in developing and executing tailored agricultural investment programs. The company has guided the world’s most prominent ag industry players and institutional investors in over 100 countries including Fortune 500 companies, major research insti-tutions, government, academia and the media.

Produced by:

About SoyatechFor more than 20 years, Soyatech’s products and services for the global soybean and oilseed industry have fostered growth in food, feed and renewable energy markets. Drawing on its deep industry knowledge, Soyatech produces the Soya & Oilseed Bluebook, the industry’s leading directory and resource guide, syndicated and custom research, news services, and conferences including Soy and Grain Trade Summit, Global AgInvesting, and Women in Agribusiness.

“I see the Women in Agribusiness Summit as an important networking and educational opportunity, one which will help women in the industry gain visibility for their important contributions.”


Event Co-Chair s :Frances Pratt Director, Women in Agribusiness HighQuest Partners

Mary L. Shelman Director, Agribusiness Program, Harvard Business Schooland President, International Food and Agribusiness Management Association (IFAMA)

Event Pr e s enter s :

About Our Supporting Partner: the International Food and Agribusiness Management Association

IFAMA is an international management organization that brings together leaders from the business, academic, scientifi c, government, and not-for-profi t sectors to improve the strategic focus, transparency, sustainability, and responsiveness of the global food and

agribusiness system. IFAMA is a forward-looking, multi-disciplinary organization that encompasses all related industries and functions and spans the agribusiness chain from farm to consumer. IFAMA’s vision is to be a catalyst, agenda setter, and nucleus for ideas and talent for the global food and agribusiness system.

Media Partners:

Hyatt Regency New Orleans601 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana 70113, USASpecial Conference Room Rate is $199 per night single/double occupancy.

A block of rooms at a discounted rate will be held at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. You must book your room by August 24, 2012 to receive this group rate. Keep in mind that rooms in the dedicated block do sell out quickly, so please make your reservation early. Rooms booked after the cut-off date will be at the prevailing rate and subject to availability.

To make reservations, call +1.888.421.1442 and reference Soyatech.

Confer ence Regi s trat ion

Regi s t er Online a t : www.womeninag . com

Venue/Accommodations

Substitution Policy: You may substitute delegates at any time, (a nominal administrative fee will apply).

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received in writing more than seven (7) days prior to the conference start date will receive a 100% credit to be used at another HighQuest Partners conference within 18 months from the date of the issuance. For cancellations received less than seven (7) days prior to the event no credits will be issued. No refunds will be provided for cancellations.

days prior to the conference start date will receive a 100% credit to be used at another HighQuest Partners conference within 18 months from the date of the issuance. For cancellations received less than seven (7) days prior to the event no credits will be

Pricing Options: by July 27, 2012 by September 7, 2012 After September 7, 2012

Women in Agribusiness Summit + Soy and Grain Trade Summit – All Access Pass $1,795 $1,995 $2,195

Women in Agribusiness Summit Only

Regular Rate: $995 $1,295 $1,495

Small Producer/Farmer Rate: Call for special rate +1-978-887-8800 x 121 or [email protected]

Academic Rate: $795 (limited availability)

Student Rate: $195 (limited availability)

Increase your visibility and align your company as a committed supporter of

Women in Agribusiness.

To discuss sponsorship or media partner opportunities, please call Frances Pratt at(978) 887-8800 x 121

or email: [email protected]

Announcing the Inaugural

Supporting Partner

Sponsored by:

September 16–17, 2012Hyatt Regency New OrleansNew Orleans, LA

Join us in New Orleans, Louisiana for the fi rst-ever Women in Agribusiness

Summit, September 16–17, 2012!

Michele Payn-KnoperCause Matters Corp.

Keynote Presentation:Celebrate the People, Promise

and Passion of Agriculture


Cause Matters Corp.

• Bringing together women from all levels across the agricultural value chain for an unprecedented opportunity to network and share knowledge

• Key experts from the agribusiness and food sectors will present thought-provok-ing information about key industry issues

• Join intimate “town-hall” gatherings that open the fl oor to casual conversations addressing important peer-to-peer topics and best-practice solutions

• Build long-lasting relationships with this community of like-minded participants

• Harness the skills, strength and knowl-edge of this successful agribusiness group to bring the messages back to share with the next generation of women in this sector

“Women in Agribusiness Summit is an opportunity for women in ag to network, learn about their industry, and discuss issues affecting agriculture today.”

~Vanessa Kummer, Chair, United Soybean Board ~

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Women In Agribusiness Brochure