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Regenerative Agriculture Europe Summit

Back for the fifth edition

Regenerative Agriculture Summit is back for its fifth edition, and is expanding its focus to long-term resilience across ingredient and raw material supply chains.

As climate risk intensifies, conventional farming is under strain. Soil health is declining, yields are falling, and supply volatility is rising, making the need for resilient alternatives urgent.

This track explores how regenerative agriculture is moving from pilots to a core strategy for securing supply, protecting business continuity, and managing climate risk.

Sessions cover regenerative practices, innovative finance, AI-driven risk mapping, and cross-industry collaboration to strengthen supply chains while maintaining commercial viability and sustainability. It is designed for leaders ready to move beyond commitments and build profitable, future-ready supply systems.

Top Speakers

 

Irina van de Hoorn

Global Sustainability Lead
Asahi Group Holdings

Irina van de Hoorn

Global Sustainability Lead
Asahi Group Holdings

Irina van de Hoorn

Global Sustainability Lead
Asahi Group Holdings
 

Roberto Alonso Vega Alfaro

VP Global Coffee Agronomy, R&D and Sustainability
Starbucks

Roberto Alonso Vega Alfaro

VP Global Coffee Agronomy, R&D and Sustainability
Starbucks

Roberto Alonso Vega Alfaro

VP Global Coffee Agronomy, R&D and Sustainability
Starbucks
 

Vanessa Maire

Global Director, Head of Regenerative Agriculture
Unilever

Vanessa Maire

Global Director, Head of Regenerative Agriculture
Unilever

Vanessa Maire

Global Director, Head of Regenerative Agriculture
Unilever
 

Katrina Hayter

Global Head of Sustainable Land Use & Supply Chain
HSBC

Katrina Hayter

Global Head of Sustainable Land Use & Supply Chain
HSBC

Katrina Hayter

Global Head of Sustainable Land Use & Supply Chain
HSBC
 

Edgar Aguilar

Value Chain Resilience Specialist
United Nations Development Programme, Insurance and Risk Finance Facility

 Edgar Aguilar co-leads UNDP Insurance and Risk Finance Facility’s work on resilient food systems as Value Chain Resilience Specialist based in Rome, Italy. Within his role, Edgar advice governments and insurers on how to combine agricultural insurance into solutions with other financing instruments such as debt and guarantees to serve millions of smallholder farmers,

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Edgar Aguilar

Value Chain Resilience Specialist
United Nations Development Programme, Insurance and Risk Finance Facility

Edgar Aguilar

Value Chain Resilience Specialist
United Nations Development Programme, Insurance and Risk Finance Facility

 Edgar Aguilar co-leads UNDP Insurance and Risk Finance Facility’s work on resilient food systems as Value Chain Resilience Specialist based in Rome, Italy. Within his role, Edgar advice governments and insurers on how to combine agricultural insurance into solutions with other financing instruments such as debt and guarantees to serve millions of smallholder farmers,

Previously, Edgar worked for the International Labour Organization (ILO) at its Regional Office for Africa in Côte d’Ivoire for 10 years, where he facilitated public and private partnerships to increase access to finance to agricultural value chains. Supporting the ILO Impact Insurance Facility, Edgar has worked closely with the insurance industry, financial institutions, and value chain players developing risk management solutions for smallholder farmers in Africa, Asia and Latin America in key value chains such as cocoa, coffee, tea, and cotton. Edgar holds a master’s degree in Rural Development for Southern Countries and an engineer diploma in Agriculture. He speaks Spanish, English, French, Portuguese, and Italian.

 

Sam De Frates

VP, Procurement
Mars

Sam De Frates

VP, Procurement
Mars

Sam De Frates

VP, Procurement
Mars

Who is it for?

Brands & Manufacturers

Ensure supply security and cost stability by embedding regenerative sourcing into procurement.

Traceability & AI Solution Providers

Meet the customers who require requires data and transparency to scale regenerative programmes and improve farm-to-enterprise visibility and risk management.

Commodity Traders

Improve predictability, traceability, and supply stability through regenerative practices and better data.

Ingredient Processors & Producers

Ensure consistent quality and yield through regenerative and collaborative sourcing which reduces disruption and strengthens long-term availability.

Climate & Parametric Insurance Providers

Enable better underwriting through the increased visibility offered by regenerative practices, traceability, and AI risk assessment.

Farmers & Growers

Reduce the impat of climate risk with practical case studies on adoption of regenerative practices, financing, incentives, and collaboration across the value chain.

Consultants & Advisory Firms

Your customer base in one room so you can demonstrate how consultants help design, scale, and measure regenerative programmes.

Forecasting & Risk Intelligence Providers

Win clients by demonstrating how modelling and risk intelligence improve disruption prediction and decision-making.

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  • Climate Resilience Track: Wednesday, 29 Apr, 2026

    FARMERS & BRAND SPOTLIGHT Regeneration in Action: Building Ingredient Security Through Resilient Farming Systems

    Explore how brands and traders collaborate to build resilient supply chains that withstand disruptions and drive long-term continuity.

    • Deep dive into a real-world example where regenerative practices have strengthened yields and resilience.
    • Farmer and corporate perspectives on partnership, challenges, and outcomes.
    • Lessons for scaling across regions and commodities.

    Author:

    Elena Cortés

    VP Sustainability and Procurement
    Mars
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    Elena Cortés

    VP Sustainability and Procurement
    Mars

    Resilience Through Regenerative Sourcing: Turning Soil Health into Supply Chain Strength

    • Understand how soil measurement and real-time data are improving visibility across agricultural supply chains, helping brands track soil health, carbon, and ecosystem performance.

    • Discover how regenerative sourcing strengthens supply resilience, supporting more stable yields, reduced input dependency, and climate-adaptive farming systems.

    • Explore how verified soil data enables better decisions for companies and farmers, turning soil health insights into measurable outcomes for sustainability and procurement strategies.

    AI, Traceability & Climate Risk Mapping: Intelligence for Resilient Agriculture

    Discover how AI is revolutionising traceability, risk forecasting, and decision-making in agriculture, linking digital insights with practical regenerative practices.

    • Explore how AI enhances traceability, verification, and risk forecasting across food systems.
    • Understand how climate mapping powered by machine learning predicts droughts, floods, and crop stress.
    • See real-world examples of AI supporting farmers and corporates in building resilient, climate-smart practices.

    Author:

    Richard Anscombe

    Business Manager UK
    xFarm Technologies

    A graduate of Harper Adams Agricultural College Richard’s career spans both the Agriculture and IT sectors. Working in the commercial field based team at Norsk Hydro Fertilisers, now YARA, Richard then joined a subsidiary IT company, Innovation Systems, which was set up to market the Warehousing and Distribution Software systems, that the parent company developed, into the UK market. After 20 years in IT, with clients spanning the Agri-Food sectors,Richard joined Fram Farmers in 2010, one of the UK’s largest buying Group Cooperatives, as their CEO. Attending Harvard Business School’s Leadership Best Practice Course and Cambridge University Institute of Sustainability Leadership gave Richard both insight and incentive to focus much of his consultancy work into Agri-Food sustainability. Richard joined x-Farm in March of this year as their UK Business Manager to lead an important element of xFarm’s strategy as they enter the UK market with their Farm Management Information System, and Farm Analytics, which enables Grain Trading, Animal Feed, Maltster’s and Food Manufacturing Companies to manage and measure their Scope 3 emissions. XFarm enjoys the support of over 600,000 farmers across Europe and South America.

    Richard was awarded Fellowship of the Royal Agricultural Societies ( FRAgS) in 2024 in recognition for his work and support for the Next Generation working within Agriculture and enjoys mentoring younger Managers and Directors as they navigate their careers.

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    Richard Anscombe

    Business Manager UK
    xFarm Technologies

    A graduate of Harper Adams Agricultural College Richard’s career spans both the Agriculture and IT sectors. Working in the commercial field based team at Norsk Hydro Fertilisers, now YARA, Richard then joined a subsidiary IT company, Innovation Systems, which was set up to market the Warehousing and Distribution Software systems, that the parent company developed, into the UK market. After 20 years in IT, with clients spanning the Agri-Food sectors,Richard joined Fram Farmers in 2010, one of the UK’s largest buying Group Cooperatives, as their CEO. Attending Harvard Business School’s Leadership Best Practice Course and Cambridge University Institute of Sustainability Leadership gave Richard both insight and incentive to focus much of his consultancy work into Agri-Food sustainability. Richard joined x-Farm in March of this year as their UK Business Manager to lead an important element of xFarm’s strategy as they enter the UK market with their Farm Management Information System, and Farm Analytics, which enables Grain Trading, Animal Feed, Maltster’s and Food Manufacturing Companies to manage and measure their Scope 3 emissions. XFarm enjoys the support of over 600,000 farmers across Europe and South America.

    Richard was awarded Fellowship of the Royal Agricultural Societies ( FRAgS) in 2024 in recognition for his work and support for the Next Generation working within Agriculture and enjoys mentoring younger Managers and Directors as they navigate their careers.

    Author:

    Phil Harris

    Chief Revenue Officer
    Arva Intelligence

    Senior executive with deep experience in environmental markets, capital markets, financial technology, blockchain, digital supply chains, and food traceability. Specializes in corporate development, revenue strategy, commercial growth, and scaling technology solutions across global industries, with a strong track record in sales leadership, partner engagement, and investor support.

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    Phil Harris

    Chief Revenue Officer
    Arva Intelligence

    Senior executive with deep experience in environmental markets, capital markets, financial technology, blockchain, digital supply chains, and food traceability. Specializes in corporate development, revenue strategy, commercial growth, and scaling technology solutions across global industries, with a strong track record in sales leadership, partner engagement, and investor support.

  • Climate Resilience Track: Thursday, 30 Apr, 2026

    Brand and Supplier Implementing Regenerative Ag and Responsible Sourcing

    Author:

    Gabbi Loedolff

    Director of Buying
    LUSH
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    Gabbi Loedolff

    Director of Buying
    LUSH

    Pre-Competitive Collaboration: Why Midsize Brands Can’t Afford to Sit Out

    Examine how midsize brands can engage in regenerative agriculture through collaboration, unlocking shared resources, influence, and impact.

    • Learn why regenerative agriculture is now accessible and beneficial for midsize brands, not just multinationals.
    • Discover practical entry points, such as joining existing platforms, sharing data, and pooling investments.
    • Understand how to build trusted ecosystems where midsize players can drive meaningful change and influence outcomes.

    Author:

    Camille Guerin

    Senior Program Manager Regenerative Agriculture
    McCain
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    Camille Guerin

    Senior Program Manager Regenerative Agriculture
    McCain

Jump to: Wednesday, 29 Apr | Thursday, 30 Apr

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