3 December 2024

Convene Chicago

2024 Argus Organic & Identity-Preserved Agriculture Forum

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Join us at the Argus Organic & Identity-Preserved Agriculture Forum, where leaders in the Organic Food and Agriculture sector will come together to gain key insights and market intelligence for navigating 2025. 

 

As the organic food landscape rapidly evolves, stating ahead of demand shifts, trade flows, and sustainability initiatives is critical. This exclusive, one-day forum provides a platform for in-depth discussions and expert-led presentations, addressing the most urgent challenges facing the sector.

 

With a focus on grains, oilseeds, and both animal and plant-based proteins, the forum offers a unique opportunity to network with decision-makers across corporate strategy, procurement, farming, food manufacturing, and supply chain management.

 

Where: Convene Chicago (Google maps)

 

When: Tuesday, December 3 | 9:45am – 4:45pm CST, reception to follow


Spaces are limited, and priority registration is available for Argus Media subscribers. Register your interest today to secure your spot and receive further event details.**

 

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Agenda

8:45 - 9:45 Registration
9:45 - 10:15

Welcome and Opening Remarks
Speakers: Kellee James, VP of Business Development at Argus and Arjan Stephens, President, Nature’s Path Organic Foods

10:15 - 11:00 

CEO Fireside Chat
Speaker: Seth Goldman, Co-Founder, Honest Tea and Eat the Change®

11:15 - 11:45 

Welcome presentation: Organic Grains, Oilseeds & Livestock Outlook
Speaker: Ryan Kory, Economist & Senior Editor, Argus Agricultural Markets

11:45 - 12:45 

Lunch

12:45 - 1:30 

Growth & Partnerships
Speaker: Martin Casaday, Commercial Manager, Grupo Delotte

1:30 - 2:15 

Panel discussion with industry speakers

2:15 - 2:45 

Coffee Break

2:45 - 3:45 

Roundtables & Breakout Panels
- Supply Chain Integrity/Fraud Prevention


- Organic Growth in Other Channels —Food service, Fast Casual, & School Foods
Speakers: Arlin Wasserman, Managing Director of Changing Tastes and former executive at Sodexo and Laura Ginsburg, Dairy Strategy & Innovation Manager, State of Vermont


- Emerging IP Opportunities: Non-GMO, Regenerative and Climate Smart
Speaker: Léa Vereecke, Regional Manager at Rodale

3:45 - 4:30 

Report Out on Roundtable

4:30 - 4:45 

Closing Speech

4:45 - 6:00  Reception with drinks and hors d’oeuvres

Meet Our Speakers

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Arjan Stephens

President, Nature’s Path Organic Foods

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Seth Goldman

Co-Founder, Honest Tea and Eat the Change®

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Arlin Wasserman

Managing Director of Changing Tastes and former executive at Sodexo

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Laura Ginsburg

Dairy Strategy & Innovation Manager, State of Vermont

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Martin Casaday

Commercial Manager, Grupo Delotte

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Léa Vereecke

Regional Manager, Rodale

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Kellee James

Vice-President of Business Development - Agriculture, Argus Media

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Ryan Koory

Economist & Senior Editor of Argus Agricultural Markets, Argus Media

Thank you to our sponsors!

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