Taking place between 24th and 28th June in Durban, South Africa, SAI Platform’s 2024 Annual Event will span over five days:
| 24th June | General Assembly |
| 25th June | Field Visits in KwaZulu-Natal region |
| 26th June | Conference |
| 27th June | Community Meetings |
| 28th June | Field Visits in the Western Cape and George |
This year’s theme: Building climate change resilience through regenerative agriculture invites SAI Platform members to develop a broader understanding of agriculture in this region and consider the commonalities, challenges and opportunities across the wider African continent and southern hemisphere.
Taking an holistic landscape approach, SAI Platform’s Annual Event 2024 will address the significant changes that are underway to build climate change resilience in South Africa and how these pivotal learning points can be applied to other geographies, supply chains and SAI Platform’s activities and industry solutions.
Over the five days, members will have the opportunity to visit farms and talk to farmers, policymakers and academics who are part of an ongoing effort to implement sustainable and regenerative agriculture practices that contribute to food security, as well as economic and social development across South African supply chains. There will be a strong focus on how to build productive, profitable and resilient farms and the importance of long-term collaborative partnerships.
Now more than ever it is critical to ensure you have a seat at the table with leading companies who are collectively tackling the major environmental, financial and social obstacles facing agricultural supply chains and rural communities around the world.
#SAIPlatform2024 provides a unique forum and networking opportunity with global sustainability and food industry leaders working in the food and drink industry.
Why Attend SAI Platform’s Annual Event 2024?
The SAI Platform Annual Event is a global event and networking opportunity that engages all stakeholders from across the agri-food sector. It provides an unrivalled opportunity for new and established members to come together to discuss the opportunities and issues facing our industry, to form new collaborative partnerships and to get out into the field and see regenerative agriculture in practice.
Meet and network with SAI Platform members and industry experts from across sustainability, finance, procurement and supply chain teams across 5 days.
Gain knowledge, insights and practical implementation guidance on sustainable sourcing solutions to empower your business to achieve targets and deliver significant progress on your sustainable sourcing strategies and sustainability goals.
See first-hand the implementation of sustainable and regenerative agriculture practices in different farming systems of South Africa with a range of field visits.
Stay informed and up to date on climate resilience and adaptation from practical case studies presented by farmers and companies that have proactively taken action to stay ahead of climate commitments.
Learn from thought-leaders and innovators including farmers, agronomists, economists, government officials, NGOs, academia, and solution providers on panel discussions, interactive breakout sessions, and Q&As.
Share challenges and find innovative solutions when it comes to integrating practical sustainability initiatives into your supply chain.
Get inspired for action by sharing experiences and success stories of sustainability initiatives.