All tracks (71)Systemic Challenges : Finance, Policies & Education (15)Soil Health & Measurement (11)Nature-based Solutions & Regenerative Practices (16)Society, Art & Culture (13)

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All tracks (71)Systemic Challenges : Finance, Policies & Education (15)Soil Health & Measurement (11)Nature-based Solutions & Regenerative Practices (16)Society, Art & Culture (13)

GRANDE HALLE AGORA

Opening Keynote

Philippe Schaus

GRANDE HALLE AGORA

Opening Remarks

Santiago Lefebvre

Sandrine Sommer

GRANDE HALLE AGORA

9:30 AM10:15 AM

Mainstreaming Regenerative Agriculture

Faced with climate change, soil degradation, and food security challenges, large-scale regenerative agriculture is imperative. Experts from various sectors will explore scientific advancements in regenerative practices and discuss how governments, farmers, and the private sector can facilitate this crucial transformation toward a regenerative agricultural future.

United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)

Benedikt Bösel

Finck Foundation, Gut&Bösel

Co-founder & former Head of Patagonia Provisions

Marc-André Selosse

National Museum of Natural History (MNHN)

GRANDE HALLE AGORA

10:15 AM10:45 AM

From Pioneering to Mainstreaming Practices

Patrick Holden's pioneering work and ongoing efforts have been vital in moving sustainable and regenerative farming from concepts to mainstream models. His contributions have laid a strong foundation for the continued growth and success of tomorrow's global agricultural systems.

Sustainable Food Trust

MAGASIN ELECTRIQUE STAGE 2

11:15 AM12:00 PM

Changing the Narrative: New Imaginaries

A different narrative about agriculture is needed today to inspire action and awareness. The session will discuss what storytelling is most impactful to educate audiences, influence public opinion, and drive collective efforts towards regenerative practices.

Edouard Bergeon

Agence Court-circuit Circuit court

Benedikt Bösel

Finck Foundation, Gut&Bösel

Audrey Bourolleau

ARTE TousTerriens

Chene Bleu (winery)/Harvard University (Advanced Leaderhip Fellowship)

GRANDE HALLE STAGE 1

11:15 AM12:00 PM

Designing and Implementing EU Soil Health Indicators

Experts from public and private organizations will discuss the importance and difficulties around the choices of common adapted soil health indicators, in the context of changing EU regulation.

Robynne Anderson

Emerging ag inc

Constance Demestihas

Natalia Rodriguez Eugenio

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

Kerstin Rosenow

European Commission

GRANDE HALLE STAGE 2

11:15 AM12:00 PM

Ecological Corridors and Regenerative Landscapes

Ecological corridors have a vital role for the preservation of biodiversity. This conference will explore innovative strategies, practical applications, and the benefits of integrating regenerative landscapes to enhance ecosystem resilience and agricultural sustainability.

Véronique Bonnet

Moët Hennessy Maisons de Champagne

University of Leeds

Stéphane Hallaire

Reforest'Action

Chantal van Ham

MAGASIN ELECTRIQUE STAGE 1

11:15 AM12:00 PM

Key Investors for the Transition

One of the biggest challenges to adopting regenerative approaches lies in the added costs and risks in changing practices. Incentives for farmers, allocation of financial capital, and new financial models are needed to facilitate the transition. The session discusses these different areas of investment.

Philippa Nuttall

Financial Times

SWEN Capital Partners

GRANDE HALLE STAGE 1

12:00 PM12:30 PM

Converging Indicators and Creating Standards for Regenerative Agriculture

With a current lack of consensus in the definition and framing of regenerative agriculture, initiatives from associations and private sector have emerged, to try and respond to this problematic of aligning indicators and vision.

Stefania Avanzini

Adrienne De Malleray

Pour une Agriculture du Vivant (PADV)

GRANDE HALLE STAGE 2

12:00 PM12:30 PM

Fostering Biodiversity through Agroforestry

Agroforestry integrates trees and shrubs in crops and thereby improves soil health, conserving water, and sequestering carbon. It is an essential practice in regenerative agriculture, and an effective tool in climate adaptation.

Três Meninas Farm

Nestlé Nespresso SA

Thierry Touchais

Rainforest Alliance

Chantal van Ham

MAGASIN ELECTRIQUE STAGE 1

12:00 PM12:30 PM

Innovative Cooperation for Regenerative Farming in Portugal

Concrete testimony of the role that can play a bank in supporting farmers transition to regenerative agriculture, with the example in Portugal of a farmer at Quinta da Covela.

Philippe Birker

Climate Farmers

Quinta da Covela

Philippa Nuttall

Financial Times

MAGASIN ELECTRIQUE STAGE 2

12:00 PM12:30 PM

Inspiring stories: One life, many possibilities to drive change

There are different ways to become an actor of change, and to drive the transition toward regenerative practices. This session highlights 3 inspiring stories of unique impact journeys as well as difficult choices that had to be made in order to become a changemaker

Florence Besson

Maxime de Rostolan

Frédéric Denhez

Questions d'environnement

Anne-Cécile Suzanne

Kéa - SCEA La Gaulardière

GRANDE HALLE STAGE 2

12:30 PM1:00 PM

New Expectations, New Practices & Challenges

Testimonies of challenges faced during a journey toward regenerative practices. What are they and how to overcome them?

Claudio Federico Mestre

Bodegas Chandon & Terrazas de los Andes

MAGASIN ELECTRIQUE STAGE 1

12:30 PM1:00 PM

Soils, Plant Material & Climate: Opportunities & Challenges

How to capitalize on old varieties, play on diversity of plant species and innovation to adapt to all the environmental challenges we face.

Lilian Berillon

Berillon Vine Nursery

Frédéric Gallois

Moët & Chandon Ruinart

Areni Global, Think Tank

Pépinière Mercier

MAGASIN ELECTRIQUE STAGE 2

12:30 PM12:35 PM

Solution's Pitch - Society, Art & Culture - Langes Gemüseglück

Langes Gemüseglück

GRANDE HALLE STAGE 1

12:30 PM12:35 PM

Solution's Pitch - Soil Health & Measurement - 3Bee

Martina Costantino

MAGASIN ELECTRIQUE STAGE 2

12:35 PM12:40 PM

Solution's Pitch - Society, Art & Culture - Le Printemps des Terres

Sylvain Goupille

Le Printemps des Terres

GRANDE HALLE STAGE 1

12:35 PM12:40 PM

Solution's Pitch - Soil Health & Measurement - Soilytix

Dr. Hannah Schragmann

MAGASIN ELECTRIQUE STAGE 2

12:40 PM12:45 PM

Solution's Pitch - Society, Art & Culture - La Cité de l'agriculture

Jean-Baptiste Rostaing

La Cité de l'agriculture

GRANDE HALLE STAGE 1

12:40 PM12:45 PM

Solution's Pitch - Soil Health & Measurement - Bettersoil

Azadeh Farajpour

MAGASIN ELECTRIQUE STAGE 2

12:45 PM12:50 PM

Solution's Pitch - Society, Art & Culture - MycoTemple

Côme Di Meglio

GRANDE HALLE STAGE 1

12:45 PM12:50 PM

Solution's Pitch - Soil Health & Measurement - Novobium

Jean Michel Scheuren

MAGASIN ELECTRIQUE STAGE 2

Farmers' Livelihoods

How to support the efforts of agricultural and rural communities to restore the natural ecosystems that are the foundations of their livelihoods, food security and income.

ARTE TousTerriens

Livelihoods Venture

Farmer Yorkshire

Jean-Philippe Turlin

Farmer Bretagne

MAGASIN ELECTRIQUE STAGE 1

Forecasting of and Adapting to Climate Change

The urgency to adapt and build resilience has never been more critical. This conference discusses agricultural strategies that prioritize climate adaptation and thereby increase resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.

Philippe Birker

Climate Farmers

Université de Bourgogne

Dr. Pascal Boivin

HES-SO Geneva, European Confederation of Soil Science Societies (ECSSS)

Philippa Nuttall

Financial Times

GRANDE HALLE STAGE 1

Soil Health and Product Quality

The session discusses the connection between soil health, bio nutrients, and the taste of our food. It explores examples of innovative practices to enhance soil vitality and microbial diversity, resulting in nutrient-rich crops.

Hippolyte Courty

L’Arbre à Café

Bionutrient Food Association

Rodale Institute

Koen van Seijen

Podcast Investing in Regenerative Agriculture and Food

GRANDE HALLE STAGE 2

Wetlands & Peatlands: Rich Biodiversity Ecosystems to Preserve

Wetlands & Peatlands are important carbon reservoirs, storing more carbon than all the world's forests combined, and play a crucial role in combating climate change. Their preservation in agriculture is vital not only to maintain these ecosystem services, but also to protect biodiversity and ensure sustainable management of agricultural land.

Ardbeg, Glenmorangie

GRANDE HALLE STAGE 1

Innovations for Soil Health

This session discusses the importance of innovation and adapted tools to improve our understanding of soils and crop performance to make data-driven decisions that enhance ecological resilience while enabling productivity. It closes by emphasizing the importance of remaining connected to soils.

Isabelle de Cremoux

Seventure Partners

Fabian Le Bourdiec

Végétal Signals

Microsoft France

Koen van Seijen

Podcast Investing in Regenerative Agriculture and Food

MAGASIN ELECTRIQUE STAGE 1

Payment for Ecosystem Services

Share of needs and examples of payment for ecosystemic services to move towards regenerative practices. Case study of Pour une Agriculture du Vivant NGO, which joined forces with a local public water Agency ( (Agence de l’Eau Artois-Picardie) to pool public and private financing mechanisms to cover the costs of farmers transition to regenerative agriculture.

Charles Dezitter

Anne-Cécile Suzanne

Kéa - SCEA La Gaulardière

Mathieu Toulemonde

Pour une Agriculture du Vivant (PADV)

GRANDE HALLE STAGE 2

Putting Nature on the Balance Sheet

Understanding the true value of nature is becoming crucial. This conference will explore how companies can integrate natural assets into their financial reporting, reflecting the true cost and value of environmental resources.

Alexandre Capelli

Nicolas Loz de Coetgourhant

The Landbanking Group GmbH

MAGASIN ELECTRIQUE STAGE 2

The Importance of Pollinators to Increase Crop Yield

Pollinators play a vital role in facilitating plant reproduction, sustaining biodiversity, and supporting agricultural productivity. This session discusses regenerative agricultural practices aligned with pollinator protection.

Marie Charlotte Anstett

CNRS Université de Bourgogne

Thierry Dufresne

French Observatory of Apidology (OFA)

PANGAIA, BEE:WILD

Rébecca Perraud

Chambre d'Agriculture de Côte-d'Or

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