Mr. Mosleh Alzobidi is Vice President of National Fisheries Development Program at the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) since 2017. His key areas of expertise are international relations, managing and coordinating, communicating with management and executives for creation, refreshing and interpreting policy changes. Before taking up his duties at (MEWA).

In prior assignments, Mr. Mosleh Alzobidi served as Programme Manager for transformation plan which is in line with the strategic objectives of the vision 2030 at (MEWA) which is taking lead to secure the food in fishery sector.

Mr. Mosleh Alzobidi obtained his master of business administration from King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. 

With a strong background as a consultant, Youssouf Kamal helped several countries in Africa formulate their agriculture development strategies. He spent the last 6 years in the innovation space, supporting governments to build their innovation ecosystems, and corporations strengthen their innovation capabilities. He is today leading Plug and Play efforts to have a positive impact on the food security objectives of the Middle Eastern countries, through innovation.

Our name is inspired from the Arabic name “Kubbar”, meaning high above the ground. Kubbar International is a Kuwait based company with its four branches in GCC and Egypt that specializes in import, export and distribution an expanding range of Animal Feeds and feed supplements including Phytobiotic, Probiotics, Performance Enhancers, Feed Enzymes, as well as vaccines, Dairy and Poultry Farm Equipment. We are the proud sole distributors of the well acclaimed companies supplying more than one-third of Kuwait Farms for quality animal health products, beside our valued customers in UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. Through our innovative products, and our commitment to excellence, we make the effort to nurture and maintain long term relationships with all whom we work with. We pride ourselves in our ability to combine our new, innovative products with practicality and timeless delivery. Fine details draw us to the magnificence of innovation. We care about the fine details in selecting our products to ensure the quality and to exceed our client satisfaction and aspirations. This is what makes us Kubbar International different.

BiOceanOr has developed AquaREAL, the first underwater weather station for real time and predictive monitoring of water quality.

Through our device, we can measure more than 15 physicochemical parameters of the water (O², Temperature, pH, salinity, turbidity, Chlorophyll-a…) and predict its evolution. 

We have built an innovative and unique offer on the market using IoT and Big Data (machine/deep learning) with multiple applications :

• * Aquaculture: To support farmers towards a digitalized sustainable and responsible aquaculture.
• * Environmental monitoring: To Better understand our environment to anticipate its evolution and act in the protection of our water resources.

Nigel possesses over 38 years’ experience in Aquaculture R&D; Design, technical consulting, set up and development of International Aquaculture projects for a variety of species.  Responsible for development of hatcheries, Cage farms, packing stations, feed stores and a Large feed mill for to create one of largest Marine Aquaculture companies in Greece, including new species R&D and RAS

He specializes in the areas of Intensive marine aquaculture project design and development; all systems (open systems and cages), hatcheries but especially a world leader in RAS for all production stages. Extensive experience in commercial R&D.

I am an aquaculture expert with 30 years of experience in production of Mediterranean fish and marine Tilapia.

I serve the aquaculture from many different positions like offshore farm manager, hatchery manager, general manager, consultant and chief operation officer.

I have great experience in Mediterranean aquaculture (Greece, Turkey and Spain) and in Red Sea.

I have worked in the stock listed companies Hellenic Fishfarming SA and Saudi Fisheries Company as COO for 14 years. Now in Tharawat seas we are in progress of expanding to 9.000 tn/year with European sea bass, sea bream, marine tilapia and local species of the Red Sea.

Georges Phrem did his agricultural engineering in animal husbandry from the Lebanese university. Mr. Phrem holds a master’s degree in animal husbandry from the French school of RENNES. He attended the French school for the management of veterinary services (ENSV) in LYON (an OIE collaborating center).

Mr. Phrem started his career as an extension officer (IFAD livestock rehabilitation project) and moved to the Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture where he worked on several files including the drug registration, food safety law, veterinary health certificate negotiations with many partners, feed specs, feed plants control, and organic agriculture production to name a few.

He held several key positions including the Head of the Veterinary Quarantine Service between 2007-2010 and as the Veterinary Services Director (CVO) representative of Lebanon to the OIE 2006 -2007 

He is currently the Head of the Animal Husbandry Service at the Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture and is responsible for promoting animal production and extension. He is also the Head of Management Authority of CITES (Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species of wild fauna and flora)

A global leader in animal nutrition with a full range of good balanced and nutritious feed additives that is a primary prerequisite for growing animals (e.g. Livestock, Poultry & Aquaculture). It helps to protect the quality of ingredients and feed through innovative products and techniques as well as support and promote health and performance of the animals. To discover more about Adisseo’s complete portfolio and services

Huvepharma® is a fast-growing, pharmaceutical company with a focus on developing, manufacturing, and marketing animal health products that boost the performance of customers businesses globally. It is one of the top ten animal health companies in the world that aims to reach and improve the health and performance of every food producing animal.

The strengths of the company lie in the fermentation and technical expertise used in the state-of-the-art manufacturing sites. With a total European fermentation capacity of over 10,000m3 Huvepharma® produces a broad portfolio of products including anticoccidials, veterinary products, antibiotics,  enzymes, feed additives, hygiene products, vaccines, technical grade products and APIs.

Dr. Louiza (Pharm D, MBA, Ph.D.) has 10+ years of experience in Healthcare, Pharma, biotech and Digital Health industries in Asia (China) and the Middle East & Africa. Over the last 5 years in the UAE, she was responsible for assisting government institutions and private players in the biotech/pharma sector to strengthen their vaccine manufacturing capabilities across the MEA region and Pakistan.

She is also the co-founder of a Digital Health venture “ Magikcraft ” that develops health

education videogames for Type 1 Diabetes and other diseases (cystic fibrosis, Type 2 Diabetes).

Prior to that, she spent 8 years in China for her postgraduate studies and her early professional career in the recruitment industry for an Australian recruitment firm in Shanghai, helping F500 companies in the healthcare/Pharma sector find the best talent and expand in the Greater China area.

She is currently the head of the MENA Health Tech Program at Plug and Play ADGM where, in Partnership with the Department of Health, she is working to develop the Digital Health Ecosystem in Abu Dhabi and across the MENA Region.

Moroccan born January 18, 1962 in Rabat. After obtaining the veterinary doctorate in 1986, I joined the Institute of Agronomy and Veterinary Hassan II as Teacher and Researcher. Then, I continued my studies with a postgraduate certificate in Biochemistry and Microbiology and a Master degree in animal production and food quality. My research work in collaboration with several institutions in France have allowed me to obtain my PhD in 1992 in Veterinary Sciences.

I continued strengthening my skills through internships and in-depth trainings in formulation, monitoring and evaluation of strategies, plans and projects, facilitation.

I also got MBA for the Management of Academic and Research Institutions.

After several consultations with international organizations, I joined FAO in 2008 as regional Animal Production and Health officer at FAO’s Regional Office for North Africa and the Middle East in Cairo. In 2010, I joined the FAO Sub Regional Office for North Africa.

The International Milling and Grain Directory lists products and services, companies, equipment guides and more in one directory which is published in print, published online and for a mobile app each year. It is the most extensive directory specialised for the milling industry with a good reputation for trust and reaching the right people.

Published monthly in English, the International AquaFeed and Fish Farming Technology magazine is the only magazine serving the global aquaculture sector which is published, printed and distributed in four languages, English, Spanish, Chinese, and Norwegian. With offices and staff on every continent we are the only Aquaculture magazine attending and distributing our magazines at more than 30 exhibitions and conferences globally every year

Milling and Grain is the longest standing publication in the grain handling and milling sector – 128 years, we live and breathe milling. We are the only magazine serving the global industry which is published, printed and distributed in six languages, English, Turkish, Arabic, French, Chinese, and Spanish. With regional office on every continent we attend and partner more than 40 global exhibitions, and run more than six conferences per year globally. We reach more millers and grain handling companies in all the sectors of feed, flour, rice, grains, pasta and more.

Atlas Copco is a world-leading provider of sustainable productivity solutions. The Group serves customers with innovative compressors, vacuum solutions and air treatment systems, construction equipment, power tools and assembly systems. Atlas Copco develops products and services focused on productivity, energy efficiency, safety and ergonomics.

The group is based in Stockholm, Sweden with customers in more than 180 countries.

In 2019, Atlas Copco had revenues of BSEK104 (BEUR 10) and at year end about 39 000 employees.

Plug and Play is a global innovation platform. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, we have built accelerator programs, corporate innovation services, and an in-house VC to make technological advancement progress faster than ever before. Since inception in 2006, our programs have expanded worldwide to include a presence in over 30 locations globally, giving startups the necessary resources to succeed in Silicon Valley and beyond. With over 10,000 startups and 400 official corporate partners, we have created the ultimate startup ecosystem in many industries. Companies in our community have raised over $9 billion in funding, with successful portfolio exits including Danger, Dropbox, Lending Club and PayPal

Accumulated experiences in managing various food and agriculture investment projects across Arab countries, specifically speaking, supervising successive stages of project investment cycle. In this context, Rasheed has been a team leader in preparation of more than (50) feasibility studies covered both agriculture and livestock sub-sectors; chairman / board member of (10) large investment companies; prepared of around (300) review articles and technical studies focused on food production & processing; Technical Manager in preparation of Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development Strategy 2040 in Oman, prepared series of food security studies in Oman, Iraq, and Sudan; provided many consultancies at regional and international organizations.

He served Arab Authority for Agriculture Investment and Development as an Assistant to the President for Technical Affairs, COO of Oman and Emirate Investment Holding Company;  and currently he is Advisor of Agriculture Investment and policies, MAF, Oman & Advisor of Agriculture and Fisheries Investment, Agriculture and Fisheries Development Fund, Oman.

With his academic background at College of Agriculture, University of Baghdad holding Dean Assistant for Scientific Affairs as well as Dean; Supervised many MS & PhD students; member of (3) consulting Bureaus; President of Iraqi Society for Food Science and Technology. This combination between academia and investment leads to achieve many successful stories toward establishment lucrative investment projects in many Arab countries. He obtained BS in Agriculture Sciences, MS in Animals Sciences and PhD in Food Sciences. In addition he studied MBA. In conclusion, food security can be only efficiently accomplished by smart and profitable investments.

Dr. Ali Mohammad Al-Shaikhi, holds several positions including:

• * Chairman Executive Committee for “SAYYAD” Project.
• * Chairman of the Committee Study the Status of Seafood Products and Markets Control in the Kingdom.
• * Chairman of the Supreme Biosecurity Committee.
• * Chairman of the Saudi Technical Committee for Aquaculture Projects.
• * Member of the Committee of the National Nutrition.
• * Member of the Standing Committee for the Protect Coastal Environment.
• * Member of the Committee to Protect National Industries from Unfair Competition.
• * Member of the Committee and Decision Maker for Aquaculture Demands.
• * Member of the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program.
• * Member of the Commission for Preparing Aquaculture Curricula at Technical and Vocational Training Corporation.

Dr. Al-Shaikhi holds a Ph.D. in Human Resources Management from the Hillford University and holds a BSc in Biology from Umm Al Qura University.

Robert Serwata focus is the interaction of feed enzymes and feed additives and there application in global feed formulation for poultry, aquaculture and swine. Rob is part of the global enzyme and feed additive team and also participates in the development of new enzyme/feed additive products, trial protocols and marketing.

His previous role was at Devenish Nutrition where he primarily looked after the International business in the Sub Saharan Africa region. He also provided management/technical backup for all business areas where required as well as R&D, novel product development and matching equipment applications.

Rob also holds a Master of Philosophy in Aquaculture Nutrition from the University of Stirling, UK.

Farms.com operates an extensive network of leading agriculture websites and newsletters in North America for farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses. Farms.com Media delivers innovative online and new media marketing services to agriculture industry advertisers who are interested in communicating with farmers, ranchers and agribusiness clients. The Farms.com network of internet properties will provide you with the right vehicle to deliver your message to your target audience.

A passionate aquaculture and seafood industry professional, ‎with 25+ years of experience in both the private and the public sectors, from consulting and ‎aquaculture producing companies to government organizations and NGO’s.

Philippos has participated and managed numerous projects and studies, many of which in collaboration with international organizations and bodies such as the European Commission, the European Parliament, FAO/GFCM, the Federation of European Aquaculture Producers (FEAP), the Spanish Aquaculture Observatory Foundation (FOESA), as well as various national aquaculture Producer Organizations and Associations (Greece, Spain, Saudi Arabia). 

From February 2016 till July 2019 he held the post of the Technical Consultant to the Saudi Aquaculture Society (SAS) and to the Aquaculture Department of the Ministry of Environment Water & Agriculture (ADMEWA) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.   Under this capacity he developed the ‘Saudi Arabian Code for Responsible Aquaculture Practices’, which currently serves as the standard setting document for the Saudi Mark of Aquaculture Quality (SAMAQ).

Since August 2019 he holds the position of Director of Aquaculture for the National Fisheries Development Program (NFDP) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.  

Philippos holds a BSc(Jt.Hons) degree in Marine Biology/ Oceanography and an MSc degree on Aquaculture and Fisheries from the University of Wales (UK) as well as an MBA on General Management and Marketing from the University of Leicester (UK).

Based in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Steen F. Hadsbjerg is the Chief Executive Officer of public listed company Nadec Foods. The National Agricultural Development Company (Nadec) is one of the largest foods and agricultural companies in the Middle East and North Africa.

He is the former Vice President and Regional CEO of Arla Foods in Africa and were the master mind behind setting up and expanding Arla Foods presence on the African continent with business units in Nigeria, Senegal, Ivory Coast and Ghana. Besides managing Arla Foods activities in Africa, he was head of Arla Foods global International Dairy Program, which is engaged in improving global food security by developing local dairy industries and setting up local farming in developing and emerging markets.

Besides building and developing Arla Foods presence in Africa he is the founder and trustee of the Milky Way to Development Foundation in Nigeria and one of founding partners of the European Business Organisation in Nigeria

Prior to his time in Arla Foods, he was the CEO of Fan Milk PLC in Nigeria and following a successful turn-around, he played a substantial role in the sale of the Fan Milk group to Dubai based private equity company, Abraaj Group, and French dairy company DANONE in 2013/2014. 

Before joining Fan Milk he has worked for the A. p. Moller – Maersk Group in various positions including in the capacity as Regional Managing Director of A. P. Moller – Maersk Group inland activities in West-central and Central Africa.

Prior to entering the commercial world he has had a comprehensive military career in the Danish Armed Forces and has been posted abroad in Kuwait during Operation Desert Storm, in Kosovo during Operation Allied Forces and others. He retired from the Army as a General Staff Officer with the rank of Major when joining the A. P. Moller – Maersk group in 2003.

He holds a M.Sc. degree in Strategy and Management from the Danish Defence College in Copenhagen, and a Master of Business Administration degree from Copenhagen Business School in Denmark. As part of his Master of Business Administration programme he followed studies in sales and marketing at Stanford and Berkeley universities in California and in strategy at Shanghai University. 

His international experience includes numerous general management positions, programs and consultancies in Denmark as well as oversea in complex business environments in Central- & Southeast Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Mr. Jaff has held several positions including: 

• * Senior Policy Adviser-Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa, FAO, Cairo, Egypt. 
• * FAO Representative- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) established and opened the first FAO Diplomatic Representation in the UAE; Led negotiations and conclusion of FAO GCC Sub regional office host agreement signed in June 2008 between the UAE and FAO. 
• * United Nations Resident Coordinator (UNRC) and Designed Official (DO) ad-interim for the UAE and Qatar representing the United Nations Secretary-General during posting as FAO Representative in the UAE.
• * Programme Adviser, Resource Mobilization Service, FAO, Rome, Italy. 
• * Programme Adviser, Unit for Cooperation with Private Sector and NGOs, FAO, Rome, Italy. 
• * Coordination Adviser, Office for Support to Decentralization, FAO Rome, Italy. 
• * Economist (Natural Resources), World Bank/FAO Investment Centre, Rome, Italy. 
• * Programme Advise, FAO Representation, Khartoum, Sudan. 
• * Managing Director, BASAGENE Agricultural Company, Adana, Turkey (Multi-national 
• * Private Sector Company).
• * Marketing Manager, BASAGENE Agricultural Company, Adana, Turkey. 
• * Market analyst, BASAGENE Agricultural Company, New York City, USA.

Mr. Jaff holds a Master of Science Development Economics from the North Carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina, USA and holds a Bachelor of Science, Agriculture and Resource Economics from the Oregon State University Corvallis, Oregon, USA

Mr. Lampakis is an Ichthyologist, with thirty years of experience in the field of aquaculture.

A specialist in aquaculture with multi-level management experience with a successful career in managerial positions, such as Manager in Finfish Fish Hatchery, Regional manager in Fish Farms offshore cages, Manager of inland aquaculture using RAS.

He provides consulting services in the fields of aquaculture and aquaponics in the UAE and the region. Design, study, supervision, implementation and monitoring of inland Aquaculture and Aquaponics projects for freshwater and seawater species in desert, arid and marginal areas.

Successful implementation of Aquaponics cultivation projects, using freshwater to produce vegetables and saltwater to produce Halophytes.

He is currently working with Global Food Industry (GFI) Sharjah UAE., Private fresh water farm Sweihan Al Ain UAE., ZASMA Aquaculture, EBF (Emirates Bio-Farm), Fresh Water Aquaponics Farm, Al Ain, Sweihan UAE, Fresh Water Aquaponics Farm, Al Ain, Al Khatim UAE,

He has previously worked on key projects such as Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Marine Research Centre Hatchery (UAE), Dias Aquaculture S.A (Greece), Hellenic Fish-farming S.A (Greece), Sea Farm Ionian S.Α (Greece), Paliovarka S.A. (Greece) Thalassa Hellenic Sea Foods S.A. (Greece).

He has published a paper on “Small Scale Fresh Water Aquaponics as Solution in Deserted and Arid Areas” at the Aquaculture US Herald Scholarly Open Access 2019

Farmers Review Africa, is a bi-monthly Agriculture publication that gets distributed directly to various stakeholders within this industry decision makers in and around Africa as a trusted source for essential information on dairy, livestock, ranching, crops and more that will not only maintain and increase output of quality product, but also cultivate a successful business. With a strong online presence and a readership of over 30 000, Farmers Review Africa team are happy to work with you to keep your brand in front of our audience of end users and specifiers of farming ,services, products and solutions and related industries.

iGrow.News is the longest-running International online news publication specifically focused on the Indoor Farming and Controlled Environment Agriculture industry.

The Indoor Farming industry has relied on iGrow News for timely, accurate, unbiased news and insights.

The iGrow News portal covers industry-relevant topics including Indoor Vertical, Hydroponic, Aeroponic, Aquaponic, Greenhouse, Rooftop, Shipping Container Farming, Residential Systems, Education, Finance, Innovation, Sustainability, and Technology.

We offer free publishing of press releases for all companies in our industry.
iGrow News reaches over 67,000 International unique visitors, to its website, every thirty days.

PCI manufactures ruggedized onsite liquid / gaseous oxygen and nitrogen generators for a variety of markets, including Aerospace & Defense, Medical, Aquaculture, Water & Wastewater Treatment, Industrial, Pulp & Paper and Oil & Gas markets.

Oxygen where you need it, when you need it: PCI Gases manufactures Deployable Oxygen Concentration Systems (DOCS) utilizing state-of-the-art technology. These VSA-based systems are acknowledged as the most reliable and robust sources of on-site oxygen presently available. DOCS are proven to increase productivity & profit through demonstrated reliability, durability & flexibility combined with low maintenance cost and downtime.

Phibro Animal Health Corporation is a leading global diversified animal health and mineral nutrition company. We strive to be a trusted partner with livestock producers, veterinarians and farmers by providing solutions to help them maintain and enhance the health of their animals and produce healthy, affordable food while using fewer natural resources. We sell more than 1,500 product presentations in over 75 countries to approximately 3,500 customers. We develop, manufacture and market a broad range of products for food animals including poultry, swine, beef and dairy cattle and aquaculture. Our products help prevent, control and treat diseases, enhance nutrition to help improve health and contribute to balanced mineral nutrition.

DAIRYBUSINESS.COM features time-saving, income maximizing and practical strategies for dairy professionals to better manage their business. As the number 1 source of relevant news and information available to the industry, dairy professionals have a distinct advantage in their business with new ideas, information and technology. DAIRYBUSINESS.COM has a core focus on The Future of Dairy. DairyBusiness features daily news, a bi-monthly digital magazine, a weekly email of the top dairy news stories, a weekly video interview, and dairyvoice.com – a bi-monthly podcast focused on hot topics in the industry.

Dr. Suheel Ahmed is the CEO–Holding at Arabian Farms Investments LLC. strategically leading Arabian Farms Group of companies.

• * Arabian Farms Dev Co LLC – Egg Producing company in Dubai
• * Arabian Farms Dev LLC -  Broiler chicken producing company in Al Ain
• * Arabian Farms Dev Co Ltd – Egg Producing company in Al Kharj KSA

Dr. Suheel Ahmed is a Poultry Veterinarian with nearly 30 years of hands on Experience in almost all the aspects of the Industry ranging from Genetics, Pure line Breeding, Farm/Disease Management, Processing and Further Processing apart from Business Excellence and Intelligence.

His regional experience also includes 19 years of Strategic contribution to big names such as Al Watania Poultry (KSA), Al Ghurair Poultry (UAE) and the current Arabian Farms Group.

As a strong proponent of Local Production and Poultry Industry expert he is an active contributor to the Strategic plans around the subjects of Food Security, Food Safety and Latest Food Technology in UAE.   

Dr. Fadi is well known Risk analysis specialist with long experience and knowledge in different areas of food safety and veterinary sector.

He is working with Abu Dhabi agriculture and food safety Authority ADAFSA since 2006 in different positions currently he is a Risk analysis specialist.

He graduated from Jordan University of science and technology from veterinary medicine faculty and holding a master’s degree in food safety management systems.

Dr. Fadi specified in risk analysis for more than ten years and provide training for officials In the risk management and crisis management regularly . He designs and develop agri- food safety incidents and crises management system including risk communication with global and international food safety networks, like EU-RASFF and INFOSAN to analyze crises’ consequences, risk assessment and identifying the appropriate risk management measures.

He hassling experience in designing risk – science based projects like integrated risk-based inspection systems for local markets and imported food, Essential food safety training, HACCP- based system.

He is deeply involved in developing food safety regulations and guidance as he is the head of the Bylaws task force committee for Import and Export regulations (FIEC) and Membership of for food hygiene regulations (FHC) and He has a multidisciplinary food safety Knowledge and experience in Jordan, Saudi Arabia and UAE and ISO certified Auditor.

As one of the pioneers of “Farm Technology Publications” in the industry, AGRI MECH provides a stellar opportunity to continue to bridge the trade gap between industry key players and the prospective buyers of their products & services.

By acquiring the English language for publication, AGRI MECH has now crossed the geographical boundaries of more than 36 countries of the world. This made it the only global and one of the most dedicated monthly magazines which cover the most discussed issues and articles on the latest technologies in the farm technology domain. Our more than 350,000 readership covers the Dealers, Distributors, Importers, Exporters, Agriculture Machinery Manufacturers, Government and Private institutes, IT Companies, Event Organizers, Trade Associations and Trade Councilors in more than 36 countries which includes Africa, Asia, Europe, and Middle East regions.

Aquaculture Magazine has been a pioneer magazine in the world´s aquaculture industry since 1968 with audited distribution on the five continents. The magazine has recently become an only-digital publication to strengthen its reach and distribution globally.

Topics of interest included on its contents are fish farming, processing, breeding and raising aquatic species including tilapia, trout, salmon, shrimp, catfish, crayfish, oysters, hybrid striped bass and shellfish. Issues covered include pond management, diseases, market trends, farm stocking, recirculating systems, statistics, selling, nutrition, feed, seafood processing, and more. The magazine focuses on the U.S.; Canada and other international aquaculture industries. Aquaculture Magazine has a wide presence over digital platforms and social media networks, with over 40K subscribers and followers in over 100 countries.

At Royal Brinkman we aim to always focus on the growers future demand and the developments in the horticultural sector. Royal Brinkman offers specialized future-proof products and innovative solutions by working together with the grower, our suppliers and other stakeholders. All with the goal of improving the horticulture sector worldwide.

A global specialist in horticulture is what we are. As a supplier, with more than 135 years of experience, we provide more than 30.000 products for the professional grower worldwide.

Let’s improve together is the way we do this. By working together with its valuable network we can provide also knowledge and give advice to growers worldwide.

This all to create a better and sustainable future.

Growponics designs, constructs and operates hi-tech, commercial-scale hydroponic greenhouses. Our projects feature automation of the field – Rotating Field System – RFS (currently operating in: UK, USA, China, Middle East and Europe).

Growponics greenhouses grow the freshest, most nutritious vegetables, in any weather or climate, saving: 90% water, 50% labour and with no pesticides or herbicides residue.

Our automation saves on CAPEX, OPEX and space.

New launching this year: A Data Collection Robot – DCR that improves the management proses of the greenhouse and its productivity.

Under development: On sight bioreactor to enable production of organic fertiliser, in the greenhouse.

Prof. Ahmed has spent over 20 years in the field of biological control of plant pathogens and pests. During this period, he has developed several biological preparations for soil borne pathogens attacking root system and foliar diseases to be used in plant protection programs instead of chemicals. He as gained lab and field experience in organic agriculture, Global GAP Standards and Food Safety.
He is currently the research doctor at the Central Lab. of Organic Agriculture (CLOA)

Dr. Dawoud has more than 25 years of strategic leadership in water resources management, agriculture development, sustainable development, operational and policy-based lending, and project management, spanning 35 countries in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. As a director of Water Resources Department at EAD, he led the preparation and execution of the department’s key projects and strategies since 2003. He has an established global network and provide consultancy services for international partners on water and agriculture sustainable development, including the World Bank, CERADE, UN Environment, ICARDA, ESCWA, UNESCO, United Nations, AfDB, ICBA, bilateral agencies such as GIZ, JICA, and NASA, and non-governmental organizations. He is internationally known for his work and research on promoting marginal water use, biosaline agriculture, wastewater reuse and innovative technology on desalination, and empowerment of youth in science. He is leading a research program for the last 10 years with Wageningen University, IHE Delft in Netherlands and Massey University in New Zeeland for promoting innovations in agriculture in arid regions. He has published 8 books and 10 book chapters and over 100 papers in peer reviewed journals and international conferences He got the 2009 Abu Dhabi Excellence Award and 2011 HH Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan Award. In 2011 he was awarded by the National Academies-USA as one of best four young Arab water scientists.

Dr. Fadi is well known Risk analysis specialist with long experience and knowledge in different areas of food safety and veterinary sector.

He is working with Abu Dhabi agriculture and food safety Authority ADAFSA since 2006 in different positions currently he is a Risk analysis specialist.

He graduated from Jordan University of science and technology from veterinary medicine faculty and holding a master’s degree in food safety management systems.

Dr. Fadi specified in risk analysis for more than ten years and provide training for officials In the risk management and crisis management regularly . He designs and develop agri- food safety incidents and crises management system including risk communication with global and international food safety networks, like EU-RASFF and INFOSAN to analyze crises’ consequences, risk assessment and identifying the appropriate risk management measures.

He hassling experience in designing risk – science based projects like integrated risk-based inspection systems for local markets and imported food, Essential food safety training, HACCP- based system.

He is deeply involved in developing food safety regulations and guidance as he is the head of the Bylaws task force committee for Import and Export regulations (FIEC) and Membership of for food hygiene regulations (FHC) and

He has a multidisciplinary food safety Knowledge and experience in Jordan, Saudi Arabia and UAE and ISO certified Auditor.

Salvatore Lavallo is the AgTech Sector Lead at the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), where he spearheads programmes to attract agriculture innovators to invest in Abu Dhabi and grow its burgeoning AgTech ecosystem. In addition, he leads ADIO’s work to grow the ecotourism, mobility and other key sectors, helping innovative companies establish and expand their business in the emirate.

Salvatore previously held roles at McKinsey & Company and the Tony Blair Institute, working on various projects across sectors and continents. He graduated from New York University & United World College.

Lior Hessel – Founder and CEO. Previously he founded Organitech, also a hydroponics business, which merged with a publicly traded shell company in the US. Lior has a B.Sc. Degree in Agricultural Engineering from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology and a MSc. Degree in Management, from the Yew York Polytechnic Engineering University.

Fatema AlMulla joined the Food Security Office in July 2019. She leads the Food Security Office’s efforts in Research & Development towards achieving the National Food Security Strategy as well as the file of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations.

Prior to joining the FSO, Fatema worked with Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s Renewable Energy company. She was part of the Marketing and Corporate Communications team that helps deliver Masdar’s special projects locally and internationally including Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), the region’s largest annual event on sustainability.

Fatema has a Masters of Environmental Management, Sustainable Development from the University of Queensland, Australia, and a Bachelor’s in Business Marketing from the American University of Sharjah. She is passionate about community development and raising awareness on challenges our planet faces and the path needed to transition towards a more sustainable future.

IGS is an agritech innovator with a vision to deliver commercial viability to the nascent vertical farming model by improving productivity (yield, quality, consistency) whilst dramatically driving down the cost of power and labour through Total Controlled Environment Agriculture (TCEA). IGS supplies highly sophisticated plug-and-play vertical farming technology to indoor farms to enable the efficient production of food in any location around the world. The technology is designed specifically to address core challenges facing the vertical farming sector and address food security demands arising from a growing global population.

David serves as the CEO at IGS, a Scottish-based agritech business.
He is a seasoned technology entrepreneur, with a track record of driving shareholder value, based upon building an empowering, collaborative Culture as a Platform for growth. Most recently he was CEO of global SaaS vendor Workplace, leading the team through a hugely successful turnaround, transformation, growth and exit delivering a double-digit money multiple return in less than 3 years. In the past 27 years he has completed almost 30 transactions as a founder/CEO, angel investor and board director, including risk capital investments (PE, VC and angel), acquisitions and trade sales in Europe, North America and Asia.

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The World CSR Day (www.worldcsrday.com) is guided by Leaders…. Leaders who believe in the value of Sustainable CSR; that which is built in the fabric of business – making it a reality. Leaders produce Leaders will be a common thread uniting nations and people who take CSR more responsibly. They also believe that CSR is a tool to the Development of the Future. Leaders, Professionals, CSR Practitioners, CEOs, Sustainability Experts and Media honchos in different parts of the world will help in spreading the message of World CSR Day. Let’s Unite the World with the Spirit & Energy for conscious CSR.

Cyber Defense Magazine Media Partner cyberdefensemagazine.com

Cyber Defense Magazine is by ethical, honest, passionate information security professionals for IT Security professionals. Our mission is to share cutting edge knowledge, real world stories and awards on the best ideas, products and services in the information technology industry

Plantautomation Technology Media Partner plantautomation-technology.com

In the realm of Plantautomation, where innovation is rapid, Plantautomation technology stands adept at conceptualizing unique ideas relevant to the B2B space.

Plantautomation-Technology is essentially a B2B online business and technology media platform that has under its wraps the largest global database of Plantautomation buyers and suppliers.

Plantautomation-technology.com covers in-depth trends that shape industry dynamics and metamorphose global economics.

With services like search engine optimization, social media marketing, product video showcase, e-mail marketing, e-newsletter sponsorship, banner advertising, event marketing and micro-website within our platform, Plantautomation- Technology has created a recognition that spans over a global audience, thereby revolutionizing how businesses transact.

Eye of Riyadh Media Partner eyeofriyadh.com

Eye of Riyadh is one of the leading companies in MENA with an experience of more than 15 years that is operated by an expert from the region.

Eye of Riyadh provides professional and effective direct and digital marketing strategies for events and campaigns by managing and support major events and campaigns through organizing, creating professional communication strategies, identifying the right target audience and securing sponsors.

Eye of Riyadh’s extensive and competence database reaches national and international role figures in decision making.

ICOHOLDER Media Partner icoholder.com

ICOHOLDER company is a smart tracker, global analytics platform with the largest crypto database, giving institutional and retail investors access to real-time, high-quality, reliable market and pricing data. As a market data provider we offer a comprehensive, holistic overview of the market and crypto trends. We produce: cryptocurrency trade data, order book data, blockchain and historical data, social data, reports, audits, crypto reviews and a suite of cryptocurrency indices. Our mission is to make the crypto industry more transparent.

CryptoNewsZ Media Partner cryptonewsz.com

CryptoNewsZ is a News Publication Media that provides updates on cryptocurrency, ICOs, DApps, and blockchain. As more and more people turn to cryptocurrencies every passing day, we cater high-quality, unbiased and well-analyzed content to them. We cover the latest news, price analysis and interviews for the crypto community.

Cognilytica Media Partner cognilytica.com

Our media partner Cognilytica is an analyst firm that provides real-world, industry and adoption focused market research, intelligence, advisory on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and related areas. Cognilyitica also produces the popular AI Today podcast that discusses relevant topics related to AI and ML and interviews thought leaders in the field.

ICOHOLDER Media Partner icoholder.com

ICOHOLDER company is a smart tracker, global analytics platform with the largest crypto database, giving institutional and retail investors access to real-time, high-quality, reliable market and pricing data on 2,600+ coins, 22k ICOs, 6235 events, etc. As a market data provider we offer a comprehensive, holistic overview of the market and crypto trends. We produce: cryptocurrency trade data, order book data, blockchain and historical data, social data, reports, audits, crypto reviews and a suite of cryptocurrency indices. Our mission is to make the crypto industry more transparent.

Chaineum Media Partner chaineum.com

Independent boutique investment bank, founded in 2015, Chaineum is exceptionally experienced and exclusively focused on the transformational sectors of disruptive technologies. Tokenization is a revolutionary new vehicle for entrepreneurs seeking funding. We believe in decentralization and see tokenized market as a trillion-dollar opportunity. Advisory & services: ICO, STO, DSO*, fundraising, capital raising, corporate finance, M&A

International Finance Media Partner

International Finance is a premium financial and business analysis magazine, published by UK’s International Finance Publications Ltd.

With a discerning focus on emerging markets, International Finance provides news, analysis and commentary from a range of industry experts, contributors and writers. The editorial team’s endeavour is to address economic and business developments, and provide engaging, informative and factual content everyday. The magazine and website has a growing readership in Middle East, specifically in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman and Kuwait, as well as select African nations. International Finance has started making inroads into Asia as well, with a rising readership in Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Srilanka, Thailand, China and Taiwan. International Finance is subscription-based and reaches a wide variety of C-level executives and leading decision-makers in key markets. As a leading media services provider, clients enjoy maximum visibility through vibrant outreach exercises that include print and online advertisements, print and online advertorials, newsletter promotions, exclusive media visibility partnerships in key markets, and acknowledgement of corporate excellence.

UnlockUnlock Media Partner

Unlock is a platform that provides information, intelligence, insights and news pertaining to the Blockchain sector. We are one of the cornerstones in the evolution of the Blockchain ecosystem in the MENA region and globally. We encourage Blockchain’s disruptive innovation through our support of startups, investors, developers, and clients. Our main services entail media, events organization, advisory, PR, roadshows and community building.