Agenda

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Inaugural Ceremony

10:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Morning Session Tentative Topics

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM:-The Future of Agrochemicals: Balancing Innovation with Sustainability

• Addressing regulatory challenges in India and globally– Dr. A. Kuppusamy, VP & Head – Product Development, IPR & Regulatory Affairs, NACL Industries Limited
• The role of green chemistry in pesticide formulations – Ms. Komal Shah Bhukhanwala, SML Limited
• Towards Precision Agriculture for Optimized Agrochemical Use– Prof. Ratnesh Kumar, Professor of Computer Science and Barbara and James R. Palmer Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Iowa State University
• Cost of Innovation and Sustainability – Mr. RK Goyal, Managing Director (South Asia), Verdesian Life Sciences LLC

10:45 AM – 11:45 AM: The Rise of Biologicals: Opportunities and Challenges for the Agrochemical Industry

• Integration of biopesticides and biofertilizers with conventional agrochemicals– Shri Kuldeep Singh, Chairman and Managing Director, HIL (India) Ltd.
• Scaling up production and ensuring efficacy in diverse agro-climatic conditions – Dr. KRK Reddy, Managing Director, Sri BioAesthetics Pvt. Ltd.
• Market trends and global demand for biologicals – Mr. Ketan Mehta, Director, Ecosense Labs (I) Pvt. Ltd.
• Bio Stimulant registration in India: Current Regulation and challenges – Mr. SAHIL MALIK -- Founder & Owner Kisan Agrovet, and Secretary General , National Biostimulant Industry Federation NBIF)

11:45 AM – 12:05 PM: Next-Gen Silwet Technology by Momentive for Smart & Sustainable Agriculture- Mr. Sushilkumar Bahuguna- Commercial Leader – IMEA for AG&PI Business, Momentive -

12:05 PM – 12:25 PM: Sustainable Agrochem Business Growth Models- Mr. Anil Kakkar Vice President Sumitomo Chemicals India Ltd.

12:25 PM – 12:45 PM: All-In-One Od Formulation Solution for Biologicals- Mr. Shrikant Aherkar- Lead Scientist at Stepan Asia, Singapore