GreenTech Delegate Guide

DELEGATE GUIDE

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Priva Caterpillar Richel Group Ellegaard A/S Saint Gobain Cultilène Van Dijk Heating Koppert Biological Systems Van der Hoeven Horticultural Projects Codema Systems Group Tuinbouw Communicatie Alumat Zeeman Dalsem VB Group Royal Brinkman Lock Drives PB Techniek MWM HortiQ Grodan Svensson Vostermans Ventilation Hoogendoorn Growth Management Gakon Horticultural Projects Gavita

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Contents GENERAL INFO

Welcome by Mariska Dreschler ............................................................................. 4 Colophon & Summit Comittee .............................................................................. 5 Programme Overview ............................................................................................ 6 Breakout Sessions ................................................................................................ 11

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Speakers ............................................................................................................... 17 Moderators ............................................................................................................ 23 About Amsterdam ................................................................................................. 25 Events .................................................................................................................... 29

about amsterdam

General Information ............................................................................................... 32 Next Year ............................................................................................................... 34 Sponsors................................................................................................................ 36

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The Summit Programme is subject to change The Greentech SUMMIT delegate guide 2015 is a publication of Amsterdam RAI Exhibitions.

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welcome

Welcome to the first international GreenTech Summit Thank you delegates for your involvement, support and participation in this inspiring and interactive event. Issues related to the future of green horticulture will be debated and discussed in an open forum. Your input is encouraged and we welcome your personal feedback throughout the conference.

We hope that the conference will inspire confidence in, and commitment to, the future of green horticulture; a stronger collaboration between the multiple parties involved in this industry; that new ideas arise through debate; and to establish solid action points that will contribute to your daily successes.

The extensive programme will be delivered by an exciting line-up of industry speakers, and will also include a networking reception as social event providing an opportunity for invaluable interaction and networking, as well as sightseeing on Amsterdam’s enchanting canals.

This guide provides you with information we trust you will find useful as you prepare for the event and a visit to the Netherlands. We encourage you to explore all the Netherlands has to offer this second week of June. Next to the Summit there are several different horticultural events to join, like the Vegetables Tour and the Flower Trials.

On behalf of the team and all our sponsors, I wish you an enjoyable and successful conference.

Mariska Dreschler Manager GreenTech

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coloPHon GENERAL INFO

Summit Committee

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Mr. Loek Hermans Senator, Chairman of Greenport Holland and appointed by the

Dutch Minister of Economics as figurehead of the Topsector

horticulture and raw materials –

Chairman of the Summit Committee Mr. Sjaak Bakker Manager at Wageningen University & Research Centre Mr. Ferdi van Elswijk Manager Prominent Greenhouse Academy at Prominent Growers Association Mr. Robert-Jan de Goey Commercial Director at Dalsem Mr. Harm Maters Chairman of AVAG Mr. Eric Moor Managing Director at Sion Orchids Mr. Martin Steentjes CTO at Van der Hoeven Horticultural Projects Ms. Mariska Dreschler Manager GreenTech at Amsterdam RAI

Entry Committee about amsterdam

Two independent stakeholders in the industry have acted as the Entry Committee, screening delegates on profile.

Meet the team of Amsterdam RAI Mariska Dreschler Eline Delfos Lianne van der Kruk Annelie Koomen Jeannette den Boer Stephan Hannema Natasha Ras Daniëlle van der Elst

Manager GreenTech Events Conference Coordinator Programme Coordinator (Krukx essential communications) Marketing, Communications & PR Manager Sales Manager Jr. Sales Manager Operations Coordinator Intern Operational Affairs

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From left to right: Annelie, Stephan, Natascha, Mariska, Eline, Jeannette and Daniëlle.

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programme overview GreenTech Summit Programme 2015 - subject to change Time

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Welcome and introduction: Embracing Disruptive Technology

Mr. Jim Stolze Mr. Loek Hermans

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Sustainable development for a prosperous future

Mr. André Kuipers – Astronaut

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Disruptive technology and horticulture 2030

Mr. Richard van Hooijdonk – Trendwatcher

Coffee break 11.20

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Disruptive Technology – What is and what will be

Mr. Erik Pekkeriet – Wageningen University WUR Mr. Martijn Wisse – Technical University Delft

Breakout sessions part 1 Changing the Game

Moderator: Mr. Maren Schoormans

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Why today’s growers don’t understand urban farming - the birth of a new industry Urban Farmers Switzerland

Mr. Roman Gaus | Mr. Mark Durno

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South Africa: Moving inside ZZ2 South Africa

Professor Erik Holm | Mr. Ian van Brouwershaven

Growing Markets

Moderator: t.b.a

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Room E104-E105

Innovations towards Food Security & Water Conservation in Arid Land Bustan Aquaponics Egypt

Mr. Faris Farrag

12.00

Room E104-E105

China – Ambitious to Grow Haisheng Fresh Fruit Juice Co. China

Ms. Alice Wang

Reducing Resources

Moderator: Mr. Joost Verheijen

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Room E106-E107

Easygrow - New bedding plant initiative B&Q United Kingdom

Mr. Tim Clapp

12.00

Room E106-E107

Inter Industry cooperation to reduce & reuse Agriport A7 NL

Mr. Robert Kielstra

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GreenTech Summit Programme 2015 - subject to change Time

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Breakout sessions part 2 Choice of sessions as in part 1 Changing the Game

Moderator: Mr. Maren Schoormans

Why today’s growers don’t understand urban farming - the birth of a new industry Urban Farmers Switzerland

Mr. Roman Gaus | Mr. Mark Durno

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Room E106-E107

South Africa: Moving inside ZZ2 South Africa

Professor Erik Holm | Mr. Ian van Brouwershaven

Growing Markets

Moderator: t.b.a

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Room E104-E105

Innovations towards Food Security & Water Conservation in Arid Land Bustan Aquaponics Egypt

Mr. Faris Farrag

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Room E104-E105

China – Ambitious to Grow Haisheng Fresh Fruit Juice Co. China

Ms. Alice Wang

Reducing Resources

Moderator: Mr. Joost Verheijen

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Room E102

Easygrow - New bedding plant initiative B&Q United Kingdom

Mr. Tim Clapp

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Room E102

Inter Industry cooperation to reduce & reuse Agriport A7 NL

Mr. Robert Kielstra

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Mr. Jim Stolze and moderators recap the breakouts

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Introduction Afternoon Program: Back to Basics

Mr. Jim Stolze

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Using Sun, Salt Water and CO2 to realize restorative growth in the desert.

Mr. Bill Watts - Sahara Forest Project Norway

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Living with childlike wonder, global plant expeditions and their meaning for humanity’s future.

Mr. Joseph Simcox – botanical explorer USA

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Closing

Mr. Jim Stolze

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Sustainable Development for a Prosperous Future

Speaker: Mr. Andre Kuipers

Medical doctor, Astronaut and Ambassador of planet Earth During his space journeys, André’s favourite seat was near one of the windows to enjoy the spectacular view of earth. He saw a world without borders with deserts, forests, the most beautiful islands and immense oceans.

A blue paradise in the vast, black universe. But he also saw a fragile and vulnerable planet protected by a very thin atmosphere without which life is impossible. He saw deforestation, air pollution in major cities and a web of lights at night as a reminder of a rapidly growing world population.

Mr. Kuipers will point out the crucial relevance of technological and After years of training in Houston, Moscow, Cologne, Montreal and Tokyo, a Russian spaceship launched Mr. André Kuipers and his two crew members in December 2011 from Kazakhstan.

Kuipers is record holder of the longest spaceflight in European history and the

biological developments that can help to sustainably increase production to serve a growing population. He has seen the planet’s vulnerability and its limited resources and will show us why we need to prioritize our future and that of our planet.

first Dutchman with two space missions to his name.

He will point out why we need disruptive technology and biology to innovate and improve horticulture as well as make it more sustainable.

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Disruptive Technology and Horticulture 2030

Speaker: Mr. Richard van Hooijdonk Trendwatcher

With his international research team Van Hooijdonk investigates ‘megatrends’ like robots, drones, internet-of-things, 3D/4D printing, big data and the PROGRAMME

applications in a variety of industries including horticulture. More than 300,000 people have attended his international masterclasses and inspirational sessions.

Van Hooijdonk also lectures at Nyenrode Business University and Erasmus University.

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New technologies are bringing major changes. These will change people, organisations and business models. How can and will they affect the horticultural events

industry? How will Robotics, Internet of Things and Big Data take horticulture to the next level? These subjects will be addressed by Mr. Richard van Hooijdonk, top inspirational speaker. His speech is titled: Horticulture 2030: Are you ready for the future?

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global plant expeditions and their meaning for humanity’s future Speaker: Mr. Joseph Simcox Botanical explorer and food plant ecologist Joseph’s insatiable quest for discovering and revitalizing languishing species keeps him searching by way of land, sea and sky. When not traveling, he researches books, adding to his vast plant knowledge. Learning botanical names for pleasure. Joseph dedicates his existence as a steward, raising awareness of the last remaining wild places on earth, while promoting a paradigm shift that changes our understanding of the remarkable value of the plant world around us.

Growers share this passion for crops.

The way our vegetables and flowers Joseph Simcox, “The Botanical Explorer” is a seasoned ethnobotanist with an intrinsic fascination of nature, spending his childhood exploring natural wonders of the world. A budding botanist by the

grow is often of mesmerizing beauty.

Closing Keynote speaker Joe Simcox invites us to travel the globe with him in search of the origins of today’s and future crops.

age of 12, early collections of orchids, begonias, and African violets would later define the very essence of his life’s work.

To ultimately increase biodiversity in the plant kingdom by traveling the globe to identify, collect, grow and preserve some of the rarest species of plants known by man.

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Moderator: Mr. Maren Schoormans

GENERAL INFO

breakout SESSION Changing the Game 12:00 hrs Room E 102, 14:00 hrs Room E 106-107

Why today’s growers don’t understand urban farming PROGRAMME

The birth of a new industry Mr. Roman Gaus | Mr. Mark Durno Urban Farmers Switzerland

South Africa: Moving inside about amsterdam

Professor Erik Holm | Mr. Ian van Brouwershaven ZZ2 South Africa

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Van der Hoeven Horticultural projects with IQ

Van der Hoeven is internationally recognized as one of the major players within the turnkey horticultural sector. Since 1953 we have been designing and realizing horticultural projects for growers all over the world, allowing them to gain the maximum returns from their investment. To comply with all the legislation and regulations relating to current world challenges in terms of food security and wellbeing.

Horticultural projects with IQ.

www.vanderhoeven.nl

Moderator: t.b.a.

GENERAL INFO

breakout SESSION Growing Markets Room E 104-E105

Mr. Faris Farrag Bustan Aquaponics Egypt

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Innovations towards Food Security & Water Conservation in Arid Land

China – Ambitious to Grow about amsterdam

Ms. Alice Wang Haisheng Fresh Fruit Juice Co. China

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Moderator: Mr. Joost Verheijen

GENERAL INFO

breakout SESSION Reducing Resources 12:00 hrs Room E 106-107, 14:00 hrs Room E 102

Easygrow - New bedding plant initiative PROGRAMME

A value chain cooperation product Mr. Tim Clapp B&Q United Kingdom

Inter Industry cooperation to reduce & reuse about amsterdam

Mr. Robert Kielstra Agriport A7 NL

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Royal Brinkman | ’s-Gravenzande | The Netherlands

speakers a - Z Mr. Ian van Brouwershaven | ZZ2 South Africa

Ian holds a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering and an honours degree in Technology Management (University of Pretoria, South Africa). He forms part of a team of engineering specialists in ZZ2 responsible for technical and managerial support in the production, post-harvest handling and marketing of ZZ2’s tomatoes, onions and avocados. Productivity, renewable energy and sound environmental practices form part of his passion to create value for all of ZZ2’s stakeholders.

Room E102 – 12:00 hours | Room E106-107 – 14:00 hours Tim Clapp is Lead Buyer of Horticulture at B&Q, the UKs largest DIY retailer.

Tim has previously worked for Notcutts nurseries and Wyevale Garden centres where he was Head of Horticulture and Nurseries and has been involved in the industry for over 20 years. An expert in retailing plants he acutely focussed on the end customer and creates innovative solutions aimed at making gardening easier. He is also has a full understanding of the challenges facing producers having worked for both retailer and grower.

Room E106-107 – 12:00 hours | Room E102 – 14:00 hours Mark is MD Benelux for UrbanFarmers AG, a Swiss company pioneering sustainable urban agriculture with the use of aquaponic technology. A member of the start-up team of UrbanFarmers, he has strived to revolutionize local food production with urban agriculture since 2011. Raised on a 260ha commercial farm in Scotland with both arable and beef production, Mark also worked on several organic farms across Europe to hone his practical understanding of farming processes and local food trends in different countries.

Room E102 – 12:00 hours | Room E106-107 – 14:00 hours

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Mr. Mark Durno | UrbanFarmers Switzerland

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Mr. Tim Clapp | B&Q United Kingdom

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Mr. Faris Farrag | Bustan Aquaponics Egypt

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Faris Farrag, an Egyptian national, studied Economics at the University of Southern California and worked as an investment banker for Morgan Stanley and the National Bank of Kuwait until the early 2000’s. Since 2011 he has started Bustan Aquaponics, the largest fully integrated commercial aquaponics system in Africa. Bustan Aquaponics contributes to food security and water & energy conservation in the arid regions of Egypt. Farrag aims for growth with his company, to create a win-win-win situation for stakeholders in his company, Egyptian consumers and last but not least: the environment.

Room E104-105 – 12:00 hours | Room E104-105 – 14:00 hours

Mr. Roman Gaus | UrbanFarmers Switzerland

Roman is the Founder & CEO of UrbanFarmers, a pioneering Clean-Tech company developing rooftop farming systems. As a Spin-off company from the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW), UrbanFarmers is a technology leader in Aquaponics, saving water, energy and nutrients to grow fish and plants in closed-loop. Roman is a global opinion leader in the newly emerging urban agriculture movement. Prior to UrbanFarmers, Roman’s career spans a 10 year corporate career in food & health companies such as P&G, Novartis Consumer Health and Franke Group where Roman worked in various managerial positions in the US and Europe.

Room E102 – 12:00 hours| Room E106-107 – 14:00 hours

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speakers a - Z Mr. Erik Holm | ZZ2 South Africa

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Prof. (Emeritus) Erik Holm is a director and systems consultant to the ZZ2 farming conglomerate in South Africa following a career as Head of the Entomology Department at the University of Pretoria. His interest is the application of ecological principles in the structure and strategy of agribusinesses. He is the author of 12 books and more than 100 academic articles and is well known in South Africa for his contributions through radio, television and journals.

Room E102 – 12:00 hours | Room E106-107 – 14:00 hours

Mr. Richard van Hooijdonk | Trendwatcher

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With his international research team Richard van Hooijdonk investigates ‘megatrends’ like robots, drones, internet-of-things, 3D/4D printing, big data and the applications in a variety of industries including horticulture. More than 300,000 people have attended his international masterclasses and inspirational sessions. Van Hooijdonk also lectures at Nyenrode Business University and Erasmus University.

Keynote – Forum – 10:15 hours

Mr. Robert Kielstra | Agriport A7 NL

Mr. André Kuipers | Astronaut

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Drs. ing. Robert Kielstra holds a Bachalor degree in Agriculture and a master degree in Business Development. After his master’s degree he started working as a project manager at Agriport A7 (project development organisation for a greenhouse and agribusiness site). Currently he is the director of ECW. ECW owns and operates customized grids and networks of electricity, natural gas, geothermal heat, optical fiber and water at Agriport A7. All of the infrastructure and ECW customers are linked and managed by the EWEB platform through which energy flows are controlled and optimized.

Room E106-107 – 12:00 hours | Room E102 – 14:00 hours André Kuipers is the first Dutchman with two space missions to his name. His second mission is the longest spaceflight in European history. After years of training in Houston, Moscow, Cologne, Montreal and Tokyo, a Russian Soyuz spaceship launched André in December 2011. Two days later he arrived at the International Space Station to live and work for six months. On board he was not only a medical doctor, scientist and flight engineer, but also handyman and ambassador for several charities.

Keynote – Forum – 09:30 hours Erik Pekkeriet (born in 1970) is working as a senior project manager in industrial production systems, vision and robotics in horticulture at Wageningen UR. He completed his BSc in Mechanical Engineering at Emmen, in 1994. He started his career at Philips as a project employee in maintenance management and after a few years he continued as a consultant in innovation management in Greenhouse Horticulture. At the age of 32 he made the change to Wageningen UR as a project manager.

Forum – 11:20 hours

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Mr. Erik Pekkeriet | Wageningen University WUR

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speakers a - Z Mr. Joseph Simcox | botanical explorer USA

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Joseph Simcox, “The Botanical Explorer” is a seasoned ethnobotanist with an intrinsic fascination of nature, spending his childhood exploring natural wonders of the world. To ultimately increase the use of the biodiversity of the plant kingdom by traveling the globe to identify, collect, grow and preserve some of the rarest species of plants known by man. Learning botanical names is a devious pleasure for him. Joseph dedicates his existence as a steward, raising awareness of the last remaining wild places on earth, while promoting a paradigm shift that changes our understanding of the remarkable value of the plant world around us.

Keynote – Forum – 16:20 hours

Ms. Alice Wang | Haisheng Fresh Fruit Juice Co. China

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Alice Wang holds a Master Degree from Xi’an International Studies University.

She currently works as Manager of Agriculture Management Center at China Haisheng Juice Holdings Co., Ltd Her main priorities are focusing on new business, establishing and expanding relations with domestic and overseas suppliers. She is responsible for the annual purchase plan based on business development requirements. She also promotes the government financing projects and maintains relations with governmental agencies.

Room E104-105 – 12:00 hours | Room E104-105 – 14:00 hours

Mr. Bill Watts | The Sahara Forest Project

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Bill Watts, BA MSc CEng FCIBSE, is Technology Manager and Board Member of The Sahara Forest Project and Senior Partner in Max Fordham llp. He studied zoology at Oxford and Stirling Universities before joining Max Fordham llp in 1980 to be a Consulting building services engineer. Mr. Watts has spent over 30 years designing the environmental services installations in buildings and introducing innovative sustainable ways of making buildings comfortable.

More recently, Mr. Watts has also been involved in shaping the wider agenda of energy and resource use in the UK. He is now involved in developing novel engineering solutions and products to address issues of resource use.

Forum – 15:50 hours

Mr. Martijn Wisse | Technical University Delft

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Martijn Wisse is the founding director of the Delft Biorobotics Laboratory where he researches biologically inspired robotic solutions. His former work includes human-like two-legged walking robots which are featured in a well-cited Science paper. Subsequent work on flexible robot grippers inspired by the human hand resulted in the foundation of the spin-off company Lacquey BV, the world’s specialist in food handling. In his current work on flexible manufacturing he is coordinator of the EU project “Factory-in-a-Day” which has led to the highly successful startup “Delft Robotics BV” delivering intelligent robots to small and medium enterprises.

Forum – 11:20 hours

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www.ludvigsvensson.com

moderators A - Z Mr. Maren Schoormans – Moderator Changing the Game

Since 2008 Jim Stolze is on a mission to make the Netherlands more innovative. He achieves this through inspirational events such as TEDxAmsterdam, television programs such as Future Makers and by writing books and giving lectures. Stolze is currently working with Startup Delta to introduce the Dutch startup scene to the world. Startup Delta thinks that the Netherlands offers a variety of excellent technologies and disciplines, creativity, openness to change, innovative talent and instinct for business to make startups accelerate.

Forum Joost Verheijen (1965) studied Agricultural Economics at Wageningen University. After that he worked for over 26 years in the international Food & Agribusiness sector, mostly within Rabobank. Amongst others he has been responsible for the Large Corporates portfolio of Rabobank Westland, with a special interest in financing sustainable innovations in horticulture.

As part of his extra-curricular activities he is also actively involved in notfor-profit and political organisations with a focus on food & agribusiness, sustainability and international development cooperation.

Room E106-E107 – 12:00 hours | Room E102 – 14:00 hours

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Mr. Joost Verheijen – Moderator Reducing Resources

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Mr. Jim Stolze – Moderator Plenary Session

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Maren Schoormans works for Koppert Biological Systems. He is fascinated by technology, innovation and value creation in food and agriculture. His background is in sales, marketing and management roles at innovative companies like Priva, Monsanto and De Ruiter Seeds. Everyone talks about feeding the world and the discussions focus on the big commodity crops.

However: Fresh food is just as important as it’s mankind’s source of vitamins and taste. We have every reason to be optimistic about the future of fresh food, plants and flowers. The demand increases and technology and expertise enables us to grow superb quality near markets all over the world in sustainable ways.

Room E102 – 12:00 hours | Room E106-E107 – 14:00 hours

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Worldwide innovator in horticultural automation

Nearly 50 years, Hoogendoorn has developed the most durable and user-friendly automation solutions for horticultural businesses all over the world. These products are based on the latest technologies.

T +31 (0)10 460 80 80 info@hoogendoorn.nl www.hoogendoorn.nl

Hoogendoorn has several offices worldwide and a strong partner network. In addition, Hoogendoorn provides practically oriented user training, 24 hour helpdesk and reliable local maintenance service.

welcome to amsterdam

Amsterdam is home to a variety of world-famous museums. No trip to the city is complete without stopping by the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum or Stedelijk Museum, but the city also has a multitude of treasures outside of the Museum District.

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Welcome to the wonderful city of Amsterdam, a lively bustling European hub, rich with unparalleled amounts of history and culture. Lined with breathtaking canals and exquisite architecture, this city never ceases to amaze. As a home to over 800,000 residents from 180 different nationalities, multicultural Amsterdam has it all, whether you enjoy shopping, sightseeing, fine dining or visiting museums. Take a stroll through this city’s 17th century streets and experience Dutch culture in Amsterdam’s friendly and relaxed environment.

Always eventful and constantly offering a variety of events and activities, we invite you to hop on a bicycle and discover Amsterdam the Dutch way!

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About Amsterdam

Tourist information

Tourist information and reservations by phone on Monday to Friday, 9 am - 5 pm: T +31 20 702 60 00

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For the best suggestions on how to make your stay a memorable one, visit www.amsterdam.info/tips/touristoffice

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Your world is our world‌ Codema has a strong belief in the fact that solving world-wide issues like land and water scarcity, lack of reliable human food production can make a better world for every human being.

We believe in our abilities to create a healthier and more sustainable world for next generations.

That is what drives the people of Codema. They work on essential, tailor -made horti-culture solutions.

Every single day. Just because‌ Your World is Our World

Codema Systems Group Oosteindsepad 8, 2661 EP Bergschenhoek, The Netherlands Email: info@codemasystemsgroup.com Telephone: 0031(0)10 5212755 Visit us: www.codemasystemsgroup.com

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Practical information Emergency services Within the RAI please dial +31 20 549 1234 Outside dial 112 for the police, ambulance or fire brigade. For non-urgent police matters, call T 0900 88 44 (local rate).

The official currency of the Netherlands is the Euro. Major credit cards are widely accepted, but it is best to check before sitting down for dinner. There are plenty of cash dispensers (ATMs) throughout the city open 24 hours a day.

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Money matters

Tipping Tips are not obligatory, but they are always welcomed. The norm is 5 to 10%, but for smaller bills in cafĂŠs and bars, it is customary to round up to the nearest whole number.

For the best suggestions of restaurants in Amsterdam visit: www.diningcity.nl/en/amsterdam

Taxis Taxi stands are located throughout the city; however calling by phone is often the most practical option. Taxi regulations and maximum fare rates are posted at the taxi stand outside Amsterdam Central Station and all taxis are required to have a tariff card on display. You can recognise official taxis by their blue number plates: www.tcataxi.nl

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Restaurants

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Partners wwith Nature Koppert Biological Systems contributes to better health of people and the planet.

In partnership with nature, we make agriculture healthier, safer and more productive.

We provide an integrated system of specialist knowledge and natural, safe solutions that improves crop health, resilience and production.

B I O L O G I C A L S YS TEMS

Phone +31 (0)10 514 04 44 info@koppert.com www.koppert.com

www.partnerswithnature.org

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GreenTech Canal Dinner Cruise

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After the Summit, the GreenTech Canal Dinner Cruise is the place to rub shoulders with those you admire, those you want to do business with and those who want to meet you. Experience networking at its most social and a chance meeting with someone new could spark the change you were looking for while enjoying the canals of Amsterdam. Check the GreenTech organisers office for last-minute tickets or send an email to greentech@rai.nl.

GENERAL INFO

Tuesday 9 June 2015

Flower trials about amsterdam

49 Breeding companies at 30 locations in Westland and Aalsmeer in The Netherlands and Rheinland Westfalen in Germany will show their pot and bedding innovations, creative concepts and a wide range of crop assortments. Please note that preregistration and approval by the organisers of the Flowertrials is required. www.flowertrials.com

Wednesday 10 June 2015 GreenTech Vegetable Tour

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Vegetables Tour: Visit the most exciting companies Within one hour of Amsterdam exciting and modern greenhouse and breeding companies can be visited. In cooperation with Bayer/ Nunhems, DemoKwekerij and Duijvestijn, GreenTech organises a Vegetables Tour. This tour includes lunch and transfer. Check the GreenTech organisers office for last-minute tickets or send an email to greentech@rai.nl.

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Greentech Summit Silver-sponsor

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Our solutions also enable the alignment of root zone and climate management strategies. The result is a sustainable cultivation delivering maximum output with minimal input, or as we call it: Precision Growing.

More information about Precision Growing can be found at www.precisiongrowing.com www.linkedin.com/company/grodan www.twitter.com/grodan

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On Wednesday June 10, 2015, eight A-brand companies will organise ‘The Synergy of Growth’ event for their international clients and relations.

The ultimate opportunity to meet and network with international counterparts, enjoy good company, food & drinks and live entertainment.

‘The Synergy of Growth’ is an invitation only event.

For more information, please contact the organisers by sending an e-mail to info@thesynergyofgrowth.com.

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Informal party ‘ The Synergy of Growth’

Thursday 11 June 2015

Two hundred of the world’s top international entrepreneurs in the Pot and Bedding Plant Industry have been invited to attend the Green Inspiration Event in the Netherlands. Organised at Anthura in Bleiswijk, the exclusive event will take place on Thursday, 11 June 2015.The event is accessible by invitation only. Please contact the organisers for more information. www.greeninspirationevent.com

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Green Inspiration Event “Pot and Bedding Industry”

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general information Organisation Amsterdam RAI Europaplein, 1078 GZ Amsterdam P.O. Box 77777, 1070 MS Amsterdam The Netherlands T: +31 (0)20 549 12 12; F: +31 (0)20 549 18 89 E: greentech@rai.nl; W: www.greentech.nl/summit

Location The GreenTech Summit 2015 takes place in the Forum and adjoining conference rooms of Amsterdam RAI Convention Centre on Tuesday 9 June from 9.00 until 18.30 hrs

Admission The admission charge is € 495.00 per person (incl VAT) and only for those who have been invited.

Parking The parking rate at the Amsterdam RAI garage and the car parks around Amsterdam RAI is € 17.00 for each visit. The parking garage is open 24 hours a day.

Internet

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Free Wifi is available on your mobile devices in the Forum.

Network name: GreenTech Password: brinkman

RAI Hotel & Travel Services If you would like to book a hotel during GreenTech, RAI Hotel & Travel Service can make your reservation. For more information, please ask at the reception desk at the entrance.

Smoking prohibited As a result of the European Tobacco legislation Amsterdam RAI is smoke-fee. For the convenience of smokers, Amsterdam RAI has arranged smoking areas in several outdoor locations. Please check the floor plans for these locations.

Badges On the RAI premises it is mandatory to wear your badge at all times for safety and security reasons.

First Aid – Fire services – Security Amsterdam RAI has an external and internal emergency number for First Aid, Fire Services and Security. An emergency call can be made to +31(0)20 549 1234 or at one of the internal telephones in the RAI building to telephone number 1234. The call will be handles by a security officer who will take appropriate action. Please check the floor plan for emergency exits and first aid locations.

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Lost and found property can be reported, handed in or collected at the reception or at the information desk in the entrance of the Forum.

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Responsibility The information in this delegate guide has been compiled on the basis of data provided by the sponsors and is subject to alterations. Amsterdam RAI takes no responsibility for possible Technokas W adv 116x100 GT15.pdf 1 26-05-15 13:55 inaccuracies and/or incomplete information in this guide or on the internet.

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It is not permitted to photograph, film or record on video on the exhibition floor and in the conference rooms, unless organisers have given their permission in writing.

Special arrangements apply to press.

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NEXT YEAR! GreenTech is the global meeting place for all professionals involved in horticulture technology. During 3 days filled with inspiration and innovation, GreenTech provides the perfect platform to network, exchange ideas and do business. The second edition of GreenTech will be held from 14 - 15 - 16 June 2016 in Amsterdam RAI. Water, Energy, Biobased and Crops With four connecting show themes: Water, Energy, Biobased and Crops and a unique focus on the early stages of the horticultural chain and production issues relevant to growers, GreenTech is a must attend event for all professionals in the global horticulture and floriculture industry.

Going and growing strong to 2016 In 2014 an international audience of 8,153 decision makers visited the show in Amsterdam and we proudly presented 298 exhibitors from 23 countries, showcasing their latest innovations, products, services, and solutions. With 150+ exhibitors already signing up a year in advance and an impressive lineup of supporting partners, the 2016 edition promises to be the only truly international horticulture technology trade show in the world.

Greentech 2016 your chance to meet the world in three days Save the date: 14-15-16 June 2016 Supporting partners of GreenTech 2016:

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Join the international trade fair for horticulture technology Organised by:

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