FutureChain Main Agenda 2026 | Kisaco Research

FutureChain Main Agenda 2026

Agenda Days: 
  • Wednesday, 29 Apr, 2026
    Registration
    7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
    Morning Plenary

    Primary Keynote: What Does Best-in Class Resilience Look Like?

    • Learn how top brands evolve from reactive firefighting to proactive resilience.
    • Discover the key steps to building a risk-managed, future-ready supply chain.
    • Understand why resilience is a continuous journey, not a one-time achievement.
    Time: 
    9:10AM - 9:30AM
    Session Type: 
    General Session (Presentation)

    The Interconnected State of Supply Chain Resilience

    • Uncover how global disruptions are redefining ingredient-focused supply chains.
    • Discover strategies to identify and manage multi-dimensional risks across the supply chain.
    • Explore how procurement and sustainability teams can collaborate to strengthen resilience.

    Speaker(s): 

    Author:

    Sam De Frates

    VP, Procurement
    Mars
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    Sam De Frates

    VP, Procurement
    Mars
    Time: 
    9:30AM - 10:15AM
    Session Type: 
    General Session (Presentation)
    Morning Break & 1-1 Networking
    10:15AM - 11:15AM
    Morning Sessions

    Beyond Tariffs - Withstanding Trade Shocks, Sanctions & Geopolitical Volatility

    Explore how global companies are navigating a fragmented trade environment, adapting to shifting geopolitical realities, and building resilience against unpredictable shocks.

    • Understand how leading businesses are adjusting to ongoing geopolitical fragmentation.
    • Gain insight into effective risk mitigation strategies for sudden regulatory and trade disruptions.
    • Hear real-world case studies from multinational supply chains building agility amid global uncertainty
    Time: 
    11:15AM - 12.05PM
    Agenda Track No.: 
    Track 3
    Session Type: 
    General Session (Presentation)

    Farmers Panel: The Frontline Resistance Builders

    Explore how regenerative farming practices strengthen resilience on the ground, protect ecosystems, and support profitable, risk-aware agricultural systems.

    • See how regenerative practices can be scaled at the farm level to enhance productivity and resilience.
    • Understand how regenerative systems buffer farms against droughts, floods, and heatwaves.
    • Learn how soil health and ecosystem services contribute to resilient communities and supply chains.
    Speaker(s): 

    Author:

    Michael Kavanagh

    Farm Manager & Co-Founder
    The Green Farm Collective
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    Michael Kavanagh

    Farm Manager & Co-Founder
    The Green Farm Collective
    Time: 
    11:15AM - 12:05PM
    Agenda Track No.: 
    Track 4
    Session Type: 
    General Session (Presentation)

    BRAND & TRADE SPOTLIGHT Trading Strength: How a Brand and Trader Built Resilience Together

    Discover how collaboration between brands and traders drives supply chain resilience, moving beyond simple backups to strategic strength and continuity.

    • Learn how brands and traders can strengthen supply chains through diversification and innovation.
    • Understand strategies that go beyond traditional backup plans to manage risk effectively.
    • Explore the power of collaboration in ensuring continuity and long-term resilience.

    Speaker(s): 

    Author:

    Gabbi Loedolff

    Director of Buying
    LUSH
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    Gabbi Loedolff

    Director of Buying
    LUSH
    Time: 
    12:05PM - 12:35PM
    Agenda Track No.: 
    Track 3
    Session Type: 
    General Session (Presentation)

    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.
    Speaker(s): 

    Author:

    Vanessa Maire

    Global Director, Head of Regenerative Agriculture
    Unilever
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    Vanessa Maire

    Global Director, Head of Regenerative Agriculture
    Unilever
    Time: 
    12:05PM - 12:35PM
    Agenda Track No.: 
    Track 4
    Session Type: 
    General Session (Presentation)

    Industry Case Study

    Sponsor(s): 
    Biospheres
    Time: 
    12:35PM - 12:55PM
    Agenda Track No.: 
    Track 3
    Session Type: 
    General Session (Presentation)
    LUNCH BREAK & 1-1 NETWORK
    12:55 PM - 2:00 PM
    The Insurance Hour

    Insurance as a Resilience Enabler: From Reactive Payouts to Proactive Protection

    Examine how modern insurance solutions are shifting from reactive payouts to proactive protection, supporting supply chain resilience and long-term business stability.

    • Discover emerging insurance solutions for geopolitical risk, trade disruptions, and supply instability.
    • Learn how insurers are rethinking risk and using data to support end-to-end supply chain resilience.
    • Understand the role of insurance in enabling long-term investment, stability, and proactive risk management.

     

    Time: 
    2:00PM - 3:00PM
    Agenda Track No.: 
    Track 3
    Session Type: 
    General Session (Presentation)

    Climate Resilience Insurance: Parametric Insurance In Action

    See how parametric insurance provides instant, automated payouts for climate events, removing delays and simplifying risk management.

    • Experience a simulated climate event to understand parametric triggers in action.
    • Learn how contracts automatically trigger payouts without adjusters or paperwork.
    • Visualise instant payouts through a dashboard demonstrating real-time insurance response.

     

    Time: 
    2:00PM - 3:00PM
    Agenda Track No.: 
    Track 4
    Session Type: 
    General Session (Presentation)
    Afternoon Sessions

    Navigating Supply Shocks: Nearshoring, Multi-sourcing and Diversifying Ingredient Supply Chains

    Explore strategies ingredient companies use to reduce risk and maintain stability amid global disruptions, volatility, and supply shocks.

    • Learn strategies to minimise risk from disruptions and global volatility.
    • Understand how nearshoring, multi-sourcing, and inventory approaches can stabilise supply chains.

    See practical examples from beauty, F&B, and pharma sectors tackling real-world challenges

    Time: 
    3:00PM - 3:45PM
    Agenda Track No.: 
    Track 3
    Session Type: 
    General Session (Presentation)

    Financing the Transition: Unlocking Capital for Climate-Resilient Agriculture

    Explore how innovative finance mechanisms and risk-sharing strategies can accelerate the adoption of regenerative practices and support climate-resilient agriculture.

    • Discover innovative finance solutions such as blended finance, green bonds, transition loans, and carbon credits.
    • Learn how corporates and investors can share risk to drive regenerative adoption.
    • Understand practical pathways for farmers to access affordable and scalable capital.
    Speaker(s): 

    Author:

    Katrina Hayter

    Global Head of Sustainable Land Use & Supply Chain
    HSBC
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    Katrina Hayter

    Global Head of Sustainable Land Use & Supply Chain
    HSBC
    Time: 
    3:00PM - 3:45PM
    Agenda Track No.: 
    Track 4
    Session Type: 
    General Session (Presentation)
    AFTERNOON BREAK & 1-1 NETWORKING
    3:15PM - 4:15PM
    The AI Playbook Half Hour
    4:14PM - 4:45PM

    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.

    Sponsor(s): 
    xFarm Technologies
    Time: 
    4:15PM - 4:45PM
    Agenda Track No.: 
    Track 4
    Session Type: 
    General Session (Presentation)

    From Data to Decisions: AI as a Resilience Engine

    Examine how AI-powered tools and data-driven approaches enhance supply chain responsiveness, helping brands anticipate challenges and make informed strategic choices.

    • Explore how AI forecasting, modelling, and digital twins strengthen supply chain adaptability.
    • Identify areas where AI adds impact by streamlining routine tasks and enabling higher-level decisions.
    • Discover how organisations are cultivating a culture of analytical agility to stay ahead of disruptions.
    Time: 
    4:15PM - 4:45PM
    Agenda Track No.: 
    Track 3
    Session Type: 
    General Session (Presentation)
    Afternoon Sessions

    Resilient by Design: How Product Reformulation Strengthens Supply Chains

    Resilience isn’t just about logistics; it starts in the lab. This panel explores how R&D and product reformulation are being leveraged as strategic tools to navigate supply chain disruptions and adapt to changing market demands.

    • Learn how flexible product design can mitigate supplier risks, ingredient shortages, and regional variability.
    • Discover how R&D, supply chain, and digital tools work together to create agile, market-ready products that withstand disruption.
    Time: 
    4:45PM - 5:15PM
    Agenda Track No.: 
    Track 3
    Session Type: 
    General Session (Presentation)

    Beyond Carbon: Measuring the ROI on Regenerative Ingredients

    Examine how businesses, investors, and farmers can measure the value of regenerative practices, assessing both resilience and profitability across supply chains.

    • Discover frameworks for calculating regenerative metrics at farm, brand, and investor levels.
    • Understand holistic resilience indicators, adoption rates, and incentive structures that reward sustainable practices.
    • Explore risk-sharing models that strengthen confidence and make farms, supply chains, and businesses more resilient and profitable.
    Speaker(s): 

    Author:

    Irina van de Hoorn

    Global Sustainability Lead
    Asahi Group Holdings
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    Irina van de Hoorn

    Global Sustainability Lead
    Asahi Group Holdings
    Time: 
    4:45PM - 5:15PM
    Agenda Track No.: 
    Track 4
    Session Type: 
    General Session (Presentation)

    Fireside Chat: Making the business case for Regeneration to the Board

    Learn how companies effectively communicate the strategic, financial, and risk-management benefits of regenerative agriculture to secure executive support and board-level buy-in.

     

    Time: 
    5:15PM - 5:35PM
    Agenda Track No.: 
    Track 4
    Session Type: 
    General Session (Presentation)

    Reception Drinks

    Time: 
    6:00PM - 7:00PM
    Session Type: 
    General Session (Presentation)
  • Thursday, 30 Apr, 2026
    Morning Plenary

    Registration

    Time: 
    8.30AM - 9:00AM
    Session Type: 
    General Session (Presentation)

    Key Policy & Regulation Trends Affecting Supply Chain and Regenerative Sourcing

    Explore how evolving policies and regulations shape supply chain strategy, risk management, and regenerative sourcing, turning compliance into a strategic advantage.

    • Understand how policy shifts affect decisions, risk, and overall supply chain strategy.
    • Learn how proactive engagement and compliance can mitigate risk and create new opportunities.
    • Discover how companies can influence or adapt to policy changes to enhance resilience and maintain competitive advantage.
    Speaker(s): 

    Author:

    Christine Muller

    Head of Competence Centre on Modelling CC-MOD
    European Commission
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    Christine Muller

    Head of Competence Centre on Modelling CC-MOD
    European Commission

    Author:

    Edith Tea

    Environment & Climate Change Specialist (Tony's Open Chain)
    Tony's Chocolonely
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    Edith Tea

    Environment & Climate Change Specialist (Tony's Open Chain)
    Tony's Chocolonely
    Time: 
    9:10AM - 9:50AM
    Session Type: 
    General Session (Presentation)
    Roundtables
    10:00AM - 10:50AM
    MORNING BREAK & 1-1 NETWORKING
    10:50 AM - 11:15 AM
    Morning Sessions
    11:20AM - 1:40PM

    Partnerships Under Pressure: Building Trust & Resilience with Suppliers

    Explore how companies can strengthen supplier relationships, foster collaboration, and ensure supply continuity under pressure.

    • Learn approaches for partnering with suppliers on continuity planning and risk reduction.
    • Discover contract models that provide both adaptability and stability.
    • Understand the benefits of pre-competitive collaboration, sharing insights without compromising advantage.
    Speaker(s): 

    Author:

    Višnja Živanović

    Group Head of Indirect Procurement
    Nomad Foods
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    Višnja Živanović

    Group Head of Indirect Procurement
    Nomad Foods
    Time: 
    11:20AM - 12:00PM
    Agenda Track No.: 
    Track 3
    Session Type: 
    General Session (Presentation)

    Scaling Resilience: From Pilots to Mainstream Adoption & Embedding Regenerative Agriculture into Core Business Operations

    As regenerative agriculture moves from concept to implementation, the challenge lies not just in scaling practices, but in embedding them meaningfully within organizational structures and business strategies. This workshop explores how to transition from small-scale pilots to widespread adoption while maintaining both impact and integrity.

    • Examine operational strategies for expanding regenerative practices beyond demonstration projects, emphasizing the importance of pilots as agile, iterative tools for rapid learning and implementation.
    • Explore organizational pathways to scale regenerative agriculture internally, removing bureaucratic barriers, aligning with core business goals, and ensuring that sustainability initiatives support long-term business continuity.
    • Discuss mechanisms for farmer adoption that are grounded in business relevance, ensuring that regenerative practices are not just environmentally sound but economically viable and strategically prioritized.
    • Learn how to accelerate uptake by integrating regenerative goals into existing workflows, decision-making processes, and performance metrics, preserving authenticity while driving efficiency.
    Speaker(s): 

    Author:

    Roberto Alonso Vega Alfaro

    VP Global Coffee Agronomy, R&D and Sustainability
    Starbucks
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    Roberto Alonso Vega Alfaro

    VP Global Coffee Agronomy, R&D and Sustainability
    Starbucks

    Author:

    Ritesh Sharan

    Director, Agronomy | Global Farmer Support Centres
    Starbucks
    ... read more

    Ritesh Sharan

    Director, Agronomy | Global Farmer Support Centres
    Starbucks
    Time: 
    11:20AM - 12:00PM
    Agenda Track No.: 
    Track 4
    Session Type: 
    General Session (Presentation)

    Supplier Risk Management: Mapping Vulnerabilities Beyond Tier 1

    Explore how companies can uncover hidden risks deeper in the supply chain, beyond direct suppliers, to strengthen resilience and prevent disruption.

    • Learn why the most critical risks often exist beyond Tier 1 suppliers.
    • Discover tools and partnerships for mapping multi-tier supply chains effectively.
    • Understand how to identify hidden single points of failure in ingredient sourcing.
    Speaker(s): 

    Author:

    Fabrício Peres

    Founder
    FP Strategic Advisor
    ... read more

    Fabrício Peres

    Founder
    FP Strategic Advisor
    Time: 
    12:00PM - 12:40PM
    Agenda Track No.: 
    Track 3
    Session Type: 
    General Session (Presentation)

    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.
    Time: 
    12:00PM - 12:40PM
    Agenda Track No.: 
    Track 4
    Session Type: 
    General Session (Presentation)
    LUNCH & 1-1 NETWORKING
    12:40PM - 1:40PM
    Afternoon Plenary
    1:45PM - 2:30PM

    Retailers Panel: Securing the Aisles – Retail Resilience in Action

    Explore how retailers maintain supply chain stability and act as the critical link connecting farmers, brands, and consumers.

    • Discover lessons from the frontlines on keeping retail operations resilient.
    • Learn how retailers facilitate collaboration between farmers, brands, and consumers.
    • Understand strategies for ensuring continuity and strengthening trust across the supply chain.
    Time: 
    1:45PM - 2:30PM
    Session Type: 
    General Session (Presentation)

    Future Forward Panel: Building Anti-Fragile Supply Chains – Moving From Resistance to Anti-Fragile

    Examine strategies for transforming supply chains from merely resilient to anti-fragile, being able to adapt, grow, and thrive amid disruption.

    • Learn how supply chains can progress from resistance to flexibility and growth under stress.
    • Discover strategies that turn disruption into opportunities for improvement, innovation, and competitive advantage.
    Time: 
    2:30PM - 3:15PM
    Session Type: 
    General Session (Presentation)

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Agenda Tracks: 
Track Title: 
SHORT TERM CHALLENGES: Business Resilience In-Action
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Track Title: 
LONG TERM CHALLENGES: Regenerative Transformation – The Blueprint for Future Resilience
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