Complimentary ticket to Women in Food & Agriculture
Attendees to Agri-Food Europe will also receive a complimentary ticket to Women in Food and Agriculture for themselves, or someone from their company for thought-provoking discussions on topics including sustainable workforce practices, leadership, and career development through practical workshops
Women in Food & Agriculture is an initiative by Expana that helps build a diverse and inclusive workforce by delivering a fair, responsible and sustainable food and agriculture system through mentorship and events.
For more information visit: Women in Food and Agriculture
Women in Food & Agriculture: Europe
18:00
18:00 | Opening night meet and greet drinks reception
08:30
08:30 | Registration & networking
09:15
09:15 | Chair’s opening remarks
Jamie Chadwick
Managing Editor
Expana
09:30
09:30 | Opening keynote address- Overcoming adversity – Stories from an inspirational leader in food and ag
Listen to a motivating speech from an inspiring leader from the food and agriculture sector to gain a different perspective into their career and how they have tackled challenges. Be entertained and gain learnings to apply to your own work and home life.
Kika Burhmann
Chief Executive Officer
Nespresso Netherlands
10:15
10:15 | Panel discussion: The future of work and how we adapt to this
- What will a job and career in food and agriculture look like in the future? What will future generations want from their careers?
- Preparing for upcoming shifts in the professional sphere and the changing nature of the workplace
- The importance of considering diverse age groups in the workforce
- Moving towards an ageing workforce and how we adopt strategies to support them
- Discussing successful case studies including apprenticeship programs, and international recruitment efforts to address workforce gaps
Corinne Bonadei
Head Of Precision Services Animal Nutrion And Health
DSM-Firmenich
Katja Hermans
Head Of HR
Alltech Coppens
Sarah Smart
Chief Executive Officer
The Collective
11:05
11:05 | Networking break
11:35
11:35 | How to communicate effectively: Storytelling, persuasion and negotiation
- Communication and storytelling as leadership tools in the food and ag sector
- Adopting communication strategies and storytelling methods to successfully convey your message
- Tailoring your communication style to meet the needs of the situation to build rapport and trust
- Developing compelling writing and speaking skills to be more persuasive and engage key stakeholders
- Improving negotiation skills and create a foundation for strong professional relationships
- Resolving conflicts and achieving win-win solutions
Margot Slattery
Global Head Of Diversity & Inclusion & Belonging
ISS S/A
12:10
12:10 | Best practice panel: Driving inclusivity through successful leadership
- Case studies on effective inclusive leadership in the food and agriculture sector
- How to build up the next generation of female leaders
- How to demonstrate ROI and convince your senior leadership that D&I pays
- Being a successful mentor to others, officially and unofficially
- How to build stronger emotional connections
- Successful initiatives to champion internal talent development and support long-term employee growth and satisfaction
Seda Gumuspala Eceli
Global Procurement Director – Icecream Soft Commodities
Unilever
Sunil Nayak
Zone President Europe
Sodexo
Alexandra Brand
EVP Of Sustainability And Corporate Affairs
Syngenta
13:00
13:00 | Networking lunch
14:00
14:00 | Interactive skills workshop- Managing difficult conversations
Examine the dynamics of effective problem-solving, one-on-one interviews, and advocating for yourself.
Learn how to initiate and have tricky conversations that lead to resolutions and behavioral change.
14:00 | Interactive skills workshop- How to build your executive presence and personal brand
Reflect on your passions and contributions to your business to develop an authentic brand.
Understand your strengths to inspire confidence, engage with your team, and demonstrate competence as a leader
14:00 | Interactive skills workshop- Navigating new connections with confidence
Practice networking to establish strong communities to support yourself, your peers, and the next generation of women in food and agriculture.
Gain personal confidence networking to achieve your personal or business goals
Sapphira Waterson
Chief Executive Officer Of Management Development Services
MDS
14:00 | Interactive skills workshop- Strategies to combat burnout, support mental health, and improve your work-life balance
Hear best practices and personal experiences to combat burnout and navigate a better work life balance.
Learn how to better manage stress and create sustained personal growth
Ayanna Cummings
Owner & Chief Executive Officer
AgriEmpower, LLC
14:00 | Interactive skills workshop- Overcoming barriers as women in buying, selling and supply chain roles
Discussing barriers to career progression and sharing experiences and advice as female executives in supply chain, procurement, and commercial roles.
Gain tools unique to this career path to empower your career in sales and logistics
Eleonore de Montjoye
Supply Chain & Procurement Director
Yum Brands – Pizza Hut UK & Europe
15:15
15:15 | Networking break
15:30
15:30 | Leadership coaching: Navigating the paths to becoming an effective leader in food and ag
Join the early careers or senior careers stream for a discussion on key topics to turbocharge your career progression and develop your skills.
Early careers
- The challenges for women to overcome developing their careers in a male dominated environment
- Assessing different leadership styles
- How women can rise to leadership roles while staying true to themselves
- Building alliances and managing up to increase your visibility within the organization for future career progression
- Proactive engagement and goalsetting strategies for your personal development
Senior careers
- The challenges for women to overcome developing their careers in a male dominated environment
- Assessing different leadership styles
- Leading authentically in a professional setting
- Effective leadership in turbulent times
- Learn how to develop creative and sustainable strategies to support your teams
Abir Bouve
Founding Partner
HAIAT Group
Jacqueline Langlois
Founder
Gen D Consulting
16:20
16:20 | Looking ahead to 2035: The future of food and agriculture
- How the landscape of food and ag will change over the next 10 years
- How are companies integrating sustainability objectives and climate resilience into their long-term strategic planning?
- Women-led initiatives in sustainable agriculture from across the world
- Implementing a future-proofed social impact and equity strategy
- Preparing for 2026 and beyond
Florence Henry
Global Head Sustainability Nutrition
Nestle
17:00
17:00 | Chair’s closing remarks
17:30
17:30 | Networking drinks reception
New for 2025. Explore the agrifood sector with the biggest names in the industry. Taking place in Amsterdam, expect high-level networking, in-depth insight into industry challenges, and key market analysis from Expana’s experts.
