

Agriculture Track: Showcasing high-impact investment opportunities in Agricultural Value Chains - PART 1
Thursday, November 13, 2025 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM · 2 hr. (Africa/Abidjan)
Ciela Resort - Ballroom 1
13th November
Agriculture
Information
This session will offer a strategic overview of the agricultural potential in the Lobito area. It will feature a dynamic format alternating between:
- Presentation of most promising value chains: Experts will share key data, highlight main stakeholders, analyse market trends, profitability outlooks, and identify critical success factors for agricultural value chains with significant investment and development opportunities.
- Voices from the field: Leaders and companies actively engaged in these promising value chains will share their practical experiences and insights from the ground.
- Panel Discussions: Interactive discussions with experts and industry representatives will explore the opportunities and challenges facing investment in the promising value chains.
Speakers

Lana Zutelija
Team Leader, Environment & Climate, Rural Development, TradeEU Delegation to Zambia and COMESA
Massimo PERA
Senior Agribusiness OfficerFood and Agriculture Organization of the U.N./FAO
Mtendere Mphatso
Chief Technical AdvisorFood and Agriculture Organisation, United NationsHM
Helen Mwanza
Global Enterprise AdvisorSelf Help Africa
Renier Jansen van Vuuren
Technical DirectorImpuls Africa
Peter de Wet
Nutritionist/CEOFarmfeed Ltd
Richard Bennett
CEOSunbird BioenergyLY
Lubasi Yuyi
CEOPremiercon starch companyCW
Conor Walisko
Managing DirectorLeopard Investment Co Ltd
Mutale Mulenga
Operations & Business Development Dir.Stockyard Limited