IIM-A to host Food and Agribusiness Summit – 21st edition of Amaethon 2024 on Dec 21 & 22

NE EDUCATION BUREAU
AHMEDABAD, DEC 20

The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) to host the 21st-edition of Amaethon, its flagship food and agribusiness summit, on December 21-22, 2024, at IIMA Campus.

The theme for the summit is “Circular Solutions in Food and Agriculture,” Amaethon 2024 promises two days of enriching dialogue, hands-on learning, and vibrant cultural experiences.

For over two decades, Amaethon has been a hub for innovation, networking, and leadership in the food and agribusiness space. This year’s Amaethon is designed to appeal to a diverse audience of students, industry professionals, policymakers, academia, and local residents alike. The event will bring together accomplished speakers for interactive workshops and insightful panel discussions such as:

Compelling workshops and talks by leading experts who are shaping the future of agriculture:

  • Decoding Agricultural Land Prices – Professor Prashant Das (IIMA) and Mr. Naman Srivastava (Landeed)
  • Understand what drives land prices and master cutting-edge valuation tools; Commodity Trading and Risk Management in Agriculture – Mr. Avinash Mohan (Chief Risk & Surveillance Officer, NCDEX)
  • Learn how to navigate risks in the fast-paced world of commodity trading Grassroots Entrepreneurship: Leveraging Local Knowledge – Padma Shri Professor Anil Kumar Gupta (Founder, Honey Bee Network)
  • Get inspired to harness indigenous resources for impactful entrepreneurship: Future Trends in Agri-Business – Shri Ram Kaundinya (Partner, Klorofil Biologics)

Explore innovations and trends that are shaping the future of agri-business & Engaging Panel Discussions with distinguished speakers on topics:

  • Women in Indian Agri-Business: Addressing Opportunities and Challenges
  • Seeds of Change: Tech-Driven Innovation in Food and Agriculture
  • Sustainability in Food and Agri-Business

Vibrant Food Fest

For the first time, Amaethon 2024 is also going to host a vibrant Food Fest that celebrates Ahmedabad’s love for good food. This Food Fest is open to the public and will be a gastronomic delight for those who love food and culture. The highlights of the Food Fest include:

  • Mini Satvik Food Festival: Curated by Padma Shri Prof. Anil Kumar Gupta, this exclusive showcase features traditional, healthy, and eco-friendly dishes
  • Fusion Food Stalls: Unique recipes blending local flavours with global cuisines
  • Live Cooking Competitions: Live cook-offs between creative food innovators

For more details, drop a mail to: amaethon@iima.ac.in

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