Programme
The programme includes panel discussions and interactive breakout sessions designed for different parts of the rice value chain.
Opportunities and challenges for sustainable rice production in Asia and beyond
Practical approaches to low-carbon farming and market access
The role of digital tools, finance, and partnerships in scaling impact
Policy advocacy pathways to align food security, farmer livelihoods, and climate goals
Agenda
Day 1: 17 Nov 2025 | Global commitments and drivers
08:00 – 08:30 | Registration & welcome coffee
08:30 – 09:00 | Opening ceremony
09:00 – 09:45
Opening remarks
Prof. Dr. Ir. Rachmat Pambudy, M.S.
Minister of National Development Planning, Republic of Indonesia
Peter Feilberg
Executive Director, Preferred by Nature
09:45 – 10:30 | Coffee break and group photo
10:30 – 12:00
Plenary session I
Moderator: TBD
Key note 1: Dr. Yvonne Pinto
Why Sustainable Rice Matters Globally: Feeding the World and Shaping Sustainable Future
Panelist 1: Ms. Yann Sreyyat
Role of farmer organisations in scaling up sustainable rice practices
Panelist 2: TBD
Role of millers, traders, and brands in scaling sustainability
Panelist 3: TBD
Policies and partnerships to enhance sustainable rice
Panelist 4: Tobias Breunig
Climate perspective: making rice climate resilient
12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch and exhibition
13:00 – 14:30
Plenary session II
Moderator: Sanjay Sethi
Key note 2: Alan Johnson
Drivers for Change – Mobilizing Markets, Carbon Finance, Donors, and Governments to Accelerate Rice Sustainability
Panelist 1: Dr. Sidi Rana Menggala
Opportunities for the rice sector to benefit from methane reduction projects, carbon credits, and climate-smart practices
Panelist 2: Anoushka Harris
How buyer commitments and consumer demand shape sustainable rice markets
Panelist 3: TBD
Vietnam’s 1-Million Hectare Rice Program
Panelist 4: Arjumand Nizami
The Role of Price Premiums in Scaling Climate-Smart Rice Farming
14:30 – 15:00 | Networking and coffee break
15:00 – 16:00
Breakout session I
Parallel tracks:
Farm and Field practices:
Best practice in Nutrient and Water Management for Climate Resilience (AWD and DSR)
Speakers: Saito Kazuki, Jardinero Benedict
Farm and Field practices:
Farmer-to-Farmer Learning – Demonstrating community-based models for scaling best practices through peer networks, cooperatives, and producer organizations.
Speaker: John Ereng
Supply chain and market perspectives:
Regional dialogues (Asia, Africa, Latin America) – linking farmers to global markets
Speakers: Ariel Zorrilla, Aadarsh Mohandas
Supply chain and market perspectives:
Farm and Field practices: Inclusive rice systems: empowering women and youth
Speaker: Dalali Venge
Regulatory and finance insights:
How Market regulations may affect the rice sector globally
Speaker: David Headly
16:00 – 17:00
Breakout session II
Parallel tracks:
Supply chain and market perspectives:
Overview of the global market trend for rice
Speaker: Jop Blom
Supply chain and market perspectives:
How to create market demand for low carbon rice?
Speaker: TBD
Regulatory and finance insights:
Large scale rice farming in Americas
Speaker: TBD
Regulatory and finance insights:
Perspectives From China: Trade, Value Chains, and Sustainable Rice
Speaker: TBD
Farm and Field practices:
Building Sustainable Rice Landscapes: Integrated Approaches
Speaker: TBD
17:00 – 18:00 | Networking break and exhibition
18:00 – 20:00 | Gala dinner
Day 2: 18 Nov 2025 | Standards, Finance & Innovation
08:00 – 09:00 | Welcome coffee and exhibition
09:00 – 10:00
Plenary Session III
Key note 3: TBD
Commitment to scaling up Sustainable Rice Production, Consumption and Marketing in Indonesia
10:00 – 10:30 | Networking and coffee break
10:30 – 12:00
Plenary session IV
Moderator: Wyn Ellis
Panelist 1: Jens Soth
Leading the global standard for sustainable rice cultivation, ensuring credibility through verified practices
Panelist 2: TBD
How EU due diligence requirements and upcoming regulations affecting rice imports
Alternative : The role of certfication bodies in ensuring credible oversight
Panelist 3: TBD
Perspective of how governments embed credibility into national frameworks
12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch and exhibition
13:00 – 14:00
Breakout session III
Regulatory and finance insights:
Environmental funds to support in scaling up sustainable rice practices
Speaker: Ajit Radakrishnan
Farm and Field practices:
Role of Regenerative Agriculture in Sustainaible Rice Production
Speakers: Jeremie de Charentenay
Regulatory and finance insights:
Standard, Assurance & Regulation – Coexistence between national and global standards
Speaker: TBD
Farm and Field practices:
Community-based Monitoring Reporting Verification for carbon and biodiversity
Speaker: TBD
Supply chain and market perspectives:
Robust traceability Systems for Verifying Sustainability and Carbon Claims
Speaker: TBD
14:00 – 14:30 | Networking and coffee break
14:30 – 16:00
Plenary session V
Moderator: TBD
Key note 4: Beau Damen
Financing the Future of Rice: Mobilizing Capital for Climate-Smart Cultivation
Panelist 1: TBD
Large scale investments in sustainable rice
Panelist 2: TBD
Financing sustainable rice transformation through innovative projects
Panelist 3: John Ereng
Financing models for smallholders through formal and informal financial institutions
16:00 – 17:30
Plenary session VI
Moderator: TBD
Key note 5: Dr. Gerlie Tatlonghari
Global technology and innovation: tech providers, start-ups, research
Panelist 1: Mr. Pranav Sethaputra
Japan Innovative Crop Protection Solutions for Sustainable Rice Farming
Panelist 2: TBD
AI-driven platform giving farmers credit scoring, advisory, and traceability tools tailored for rice farmers
Panelist 3: TBD
Biodegradables from rice straw
Panelist 4: TBD
Innovation irrigation techniques
17:30 – 18:00
Closing remarks
Peter Feilberg
Executive Director, Preferred by Nature
Breakout sessions for real-world action
You’ll have the chance to take part in interactive breakout sessions, designed for practical learning. These sessions are your space to connect with experts and peers, exchange experiences, and leave with knowledge you can apply directly in your own work.
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