Building Successful Supply Chain RelationshipsAdam Smith Conferences would like to thank all the speakers, business partners and delegates for their participation in the 8th Annual Russian Agri-Food Forum We hope this event has made a significant contribution to the building of successful relationships between agribusiness, food & beverage, retail, and other sectors of the food supply chain The comprehensive Forum agenda offered the latest market analysis for all conference participants Plenary discussions, such as “What’s in the food basket? Updates on the main market trends in agribusiness, food and beverage production and food retail”, provided an insight into government policy and key forecasts for Russian agri-food market development Interactive debates, roundtables and panel discussions, involving all conference participants (as well as government representatives, food industry leaders and retailers) were a great opportunity to express opinions and share experiences, and the dialogue was extremely lively throughout the event! Case studies by leading agricultural holdings, such as Razgulay Group and SAHO, as well as some of the largest food and beverage companies (such as PepsiCo, Konfael and Subway) also provided Forum participants with in-depth knowledge on the market leaders’ needs and strategies in the current tough times and beyond Sector-specific sessions on Day 3 offered attendees a unique opportunity for in-depth analysis and interactive discussion on the burning issues of the day for each specific food and beverage segment The 50+ strong speaker faculty was headed up by some of the most influential and knowledgeable figures in the Russian agri-food and retail sectors, including: Victor Semenov, Deputy, Russian State Duma and Founder, Belaya Dacha Group INCREASED NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES As always, the event’s participants provided the greatest value to the Forum, and here are just a few of their opinions: “An opportunity for the leaders to proclaim their success and for the followers – to gain the necessary knowledge and experience” “Very good platform for communication with colleagues” “Great list of participants, a wide range of questions and problems was covered at the conference” “I’ve gained a better understanding of the Russian agricultural sector” “Good opportunity to hear first hand about the real situation in both agribusiness and retail, as well as development trends. This conference provides contacts with the decision makers” “Effective, emotional, creative event” “Good combination and coverage of the most up-to-date topics” “Critical issues and trends of the industry were discussed in great depth” “Comprehensive and constructive exchange of opinions on the most timely issues of the Russian agricultural market” |





