Task Force LATAM de RTRS
2° encuentro del 2025
El papel del carbono en la transición hacia una agricultura regenerativa 17th and 18th of September Expo Center Norte, Rua José Bernardo Pinto, 333 Vila Guilherme - São Paulo, Brazil
Join us for insight and exchange
16 September | Pre-Conference Activities
16:30 – 18:00 Welcome Cocktail & Opening Remarks Hosted by VICTAM Latam
Join us for an exclusive Welcome cocktail, hosted by VICTAM Latam, at the Expo Center Norte. This networking event marks the informal opening of the RTRS International Conference 2025 and brings together RTRS members, partners, and key stakeholders.
Opening remarks by:
• Gerhard Adam, RTRS President
Important: The cocktail is a private, invitation-only event (RSVP required). Attendees will also have the opportunity to visit the VICTAM Latam exhibition, the world’s leading event in animal feed and processing, and discover the latest technologies and innovations in the sector.
DAY 1
08:00–09:00 Accreditation & welcome coffee
09:00–09:10 Welcome
Gerhard Adam, RTRS President | Brief presentation
09:10–09:30 Agenda and Opening Dynamic James Allen, Director of OLAB
09:30–11:00
Session 1: Following soy: what happens as we move soy across a certified value chain?
Objective: Deepen the understanding of the role of each player in the value chain, their challenges and what is required to link up with other players.
Speakers:
• James Allen, Director at OLAB | Moderator
• Juan Carlos Cotella, Manager of SuriYaco SRL and member of Aapresid | Producer perspective
• Tomás Pueta, General Manager of the Certification Body at Control Union Brazil | Overviewer perspective
• Fernanda Teixeira Saturni, Sustainability Manager at LDC Brazil | Trader perspective
• Ronaldo Freitas, Sustainable Chains Manager at Natura Cosméticos | Consumer perspective
11:00–11:30 Coffee break
11:30–12:30 Session 1B: Looking out - context shifts we cannot miss!
Objective: Discuss the context in which opportunities can be explored, understanding changes that will impact the soy value chain
Speakers:
• Fernanda Vidal, Partnet at OLAB | Moderator
• Jonas Mendes de Oliveira, Reverte & Sustainability Projects Manager & Corporate Affairs, Syngenta | Degraded pasture lands: opportunities for growth
• Phillipe Käfer, Financial Innovation Manager Brazil at the Global Innovation Lab for Climate Finance, Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) | Financing for Sustainable Soy: recognizing value beyond the grain
• Shenggen Fan, Chair Professor at China Agricultural University | China: what to expect in terms of sustainability commitments
• Patricia Sugui, ESG Manager at CJ Selecta
12:30–14:00 Lunch
14:00–15:00 Keynote speech: Trends and innovations for the soy sector, by Marcos Jank Senior Professor of Agribusiness at INSPER, a leading Brazilian higher education and research institution, and Coordinator of the Insper Global Agro Centre, where he leads research and dialogue on global agri-food systems.
15:00–16:00
Session 2: Broadening horizons - market trends and opportunities
Objective: Share market developments and opportunities that can be supported by RTRS, opening possibilities do diverse members
Speakers:
• Lucas L. Moino, Partner at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) | Moderator
• Marianne Mont, Sustainability Leader Chile, BioMar | Aquaculture opportunities
• Helcio Tokeshi, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CLI - Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura | Logistics: the key to unlock a successful future
• Ciniro Costa Jr., Scientist at the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT – CGIAR) | Carbon markets
• Alessandra Fajardo, Executive Director at Brazilian Business Council for Sustainable Development (CEBDS) | Floating downstream: what to expect from consumer companies
16:00–16:30 Coffee break
16:30–18:00
Session 3: The role of voluntary and regulatory schemes in making soy more responsible Objective: Explore how voluntary and regulatory mechanisms interact and complement each other to drive responsible soy production and sourcing, and discuss lessons learned from implementation experiences.
Speakers:
• Carlos Ernesto Augustin, Special Advisor, Ministry of Agriculture of Brazil | Brazilian Laws and the Importance of Regulation
• André Nassar, Executive President of ABIOVE | Voluntary and Market Initiatives to Ensure the Sustainability of Soy Production
• Taciano Custodio, Head of Sustainability for South America at Rabobank Brazil | The Role of Certification in a Scenario of Voluntary and Regulatory Action
