Programme

Evening

18:00 – 18:40

Registration & Drinks Reception

Please be advised that registered delegates will need to arrive before 18:40 in order to take their seats in good time. Canapes will be served in addition to both non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks.

18:40 – 18:45

Welcoming Remarks

Dil Peeling, Director of Public Affairs, Compassion in World Farming

18:45 – 20:10

Keynote Speeches

18:45 – 19:00

View from the European Commission

Despina Spanou, Principal Advisor, Directorate General for Health and Consumers, European Commission

19:00 – 19:20

How can we achieve sustainable livestock farming in developing countries?

Modibo Traoré, Assistant Director-General, Agriculture and Consumer Protection Dept, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

19:20 – 19:40

Managing the transition towards sustainable food systems

Olivier De Schutter, UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food, United Nations

19:40 – 19:50

Supporting food security and sustainable farming in developing countries

Jean-Pierre Halkin, Head of Unit DEVCO/C1, EuropeAid, European Commission

19:50 – 20:05

Towards a greener agriculture

Jeremy Wates, Secretary General, European Environmental Bureau

20:05 – 20:20

A vision for the future of farming

Philip Lymbery, Chief Executive, Compassion in World Farming

20:20 – 20:50

Panel Discussion & Q&A

20:50 – 21:00

Closing Remarks from the Chair

21:00 – 22:00

Event Close & Drinks Reception

Guests are invited to network and discuss over drinks the issues covered during the event.