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Registration Closes Friday, May 25
Why Should You Attend the Conference?

• Seal the Deal by Networking and Partnering with Rural and Agribusiness Professionals, which we will facilitate through our Speed Networking lunch session, participatory sessions and Online Community
• Gain Insights from our 70+ World Class Speakers who want to share their market knowledge and recent experiences with you!  Check out our speaker line-up
• Capture Knowledge to Maximize Return on Investment in Rural and Agricultural Markets, related to food quality and safety, traceability, sustainable sourcing, supply chain development, value chain strengthening, as well as innovative ways of attracting and investing capital. See our detailed agenda
• Position Yourself at the Forefront of the Industry by contributing to debates on what are reasonable roles and expectations for the public and private sectors, how to establish productive partnerships and stimulate investment without damaging markets, which will all feed into the Conference Publication.  

>>Register today before time runs out!


Launching Online Conference Community

AZMJ is excited to offer Cracking the Nut participants immediate benefits with the launch of our Online Conference Community! Once you are registered, you will have immediate access to the online community to learn and engage in discussions at the forefront of the industry and network with thought leaders well before and after the Conference! Participants will benefit from: 

• Advanced networking with presenters and other participants, via the Attendee Directory (which includes photos and bios).
• Discussion groups based on your specific interests to engage and pose questions and comments before, during and after the Conference.  The presenters will be able to interact with you before the Conference and adjust their presentations accordingly.
• Personalized conference calendar for you to select and indicate the breakout sessions you want to attend and to schedule meetings with other participants, which can all be exported directly to your Outlook, iPhone or Blackberry Calendar.
• Social media integration with LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook, which will keep you up-to-date on other contacts attending the conference, set up meetings and update your status in “real time.”
• Access to conference materials as presenters will be uploading handouts and case studies before the Conference and summary presentations after the Conference.

>>Register and join the online community today!


Detailed Agenda & Speaker Bios Now Available!

At Cracking the Nut 2012, we are excited to bring you 34 sessions and over 70 world-class speakers for two days of robust and dynamic discussions covering the latest cutting edge innovations in market-based rural and agricultural development. To give you a taste of what's in store for this global event, we've developed detailed session descriptions to help you select sessions and develop a conference schedule tailored to your specific interests!

>>Check out the detailed agenda and speaker biographies and reserve your spot at the conference today!


Speakers Announced!

As you know, our call for proposals was designed to identify the best of the best in industry thought leadership. We received a large number of proposals and are excited to announce our first round of speakers, who all have expert insight and want to share their knowledge and experience with you! Here is an initial preview of some of our speakers:

• John Mennel, Deloitte, will host a panel of Fortune 500 food companies on expanding market opportunities
• Laté Lawson-Lartego, CARE, on successful collaboration with Wal-Mart while helping marginalized women become cashew processor business owners
• Enrique Rivas, Chemonics & Ximena Robin Grupo Calleja, on creating an effective partnership with Super Selectos, the largest supermarket chain in El Salvador, by aligning goals and interests
• Alexandra Fiorillo & Saugato Datta, Ideas42, on using behavioral economics to design innovative financial products
• Dr. Robert Stone & Sukhwinder Arora, Oxford Policy Management, on evidence-based policy making in rural and agricultural finance

>>Check out the updated conference agenda and stay tuned for more speakers to be announced!


Beth Keck of Wal-Mart to Give Keynote Address
We are excited to announce that Cracking the Nut 2012's keynote address will be given by Ms. Beth Keck, Head of Agricultural Strategy at Wal-Mart.

Beth Keck led the strategy team that developed Walmart’s global sustainable agriculture platform and goals.  She accelerated sustainability strategies and initiatives in Walmart's 15 international markets accounting for $100 billion in revenues, while driving progress on global goals of zero waste, 100% renewable energy, and selling products that sustain people and the environment.

>>Learn more about our exciting line up of speakers


Bang for your Buck

Save an additional $100 when you register for BOTH the Cracking the Nut Conference and one of our many Agricultural Value Chain Finance Trainings being offered across the globe.

>>Register NOW and save!