GreenTech Stage
Tuesday 12 March
*Programme subjects may change
11:45 – 12:00 | Ground floor
Start & scale-up challenge winner
We kick-off with introducing the winner of the start & scale-up challenge: Quantified Sensor Technology! This is a wireless sensor manufacturer for Hort- and Agricultural markets and stood out among 8 notable entries, earning the opportunity to showcase their innovative and sustainable solutions for the Latin American horticulture market at GreenTech Americas.
Paul Kengen, Advisor & Investor, Quantified Sensor Technology
Traducción al español disponible
12:00-12:30 | Ground floor
Liquid nutrition in greenhouses
- Basis
- Importance of nutrition
- Effect on protected agriculture
Gabriel Campillo, Technical Sales Coordinator, Agrichem / DQ Horti Soluciones
12:15 - 12:45 Top floor
Third place winner of the Exhibitors' Contest
How to choose a trader to export my product?
- Important points to choose my trader
Rafael Vergara, Operations Manager, Cosechos (PRODUCE NATION)
Tania Romero, Commercial, Cosechos (PRODUCE NATION)
12:40 - 13:10 | Ground floor
Las tecnologías del aire para una agricultura sustentable
• El ozono, alternativa sostenible para la desinfección de cultivos
• Controla y previene plagas y enfermedades; favoreciendo la salud, calidad y comercialización de los frutos
Oscar Tafoya, MC, International Food Control – Inoovaozono
12:50 - 13:20 | Top floor
Efficient Use of Water and Fertilizer in Modern Greenhouse Systems
- There is great concern in much of the world due to the decreasing availability of water resources for food production
- We know that this resource is limited and current work in food production is focused on making the best and most efficient use of this resource while also making the application of nutrients to the crop more efficient
13:20 - 13:50 | Ground floor
Phormium thermal screens with AI
Phormium provides the materials, equipment, mechanisms and knowledge for LET’S GROW to integrate advanced AI technology tools to the operating system in crop management, decision making and sustainability. Leverages these technologies to improve productivity and reduce risks, maximizing yields per M2
Jaime Gómez, Consultant Mexico, Phormium
13:30 - 14:00 | Top floor
Differentiated biostimulants: Innovation and Technology for the Agriculture of the Future
- Differentiated biostimulation from innovation
- Beneficial elements, an area of opportunity that brings value to the producer
- In the face of climate change, aTIUM® technology is an excellent option.
14:50 – 15:20 | Ground floor
New Growing Systems® Hydroponic Systems
The NGS® system is a pure recirculating hydroponic system. It is based on the circulation of a nutrient solution inside polyethylene bands. It is composed of a series of intercommunicating layers that create a circuit at different levels, generating small cascades that oxygenate the plant's roots.
Guillermo Baquero, Business Development, New Growing System
15:00 - 15:30 | Top floor
Thermal Fogging and Fogging Equipment (Spanish translation available)
- Use of Thermal Fogging and Fogging Equipment
- Recommended techniques and pesticides
15:30 - 16:00 | Ground floor
Enhance Crop Growth with AI-Powered Solutions
- Adapting to ever-changing weather conditions often presents a challenge for effective irrigation management
- Capabilities of AI-driven autonomous irrigation systems in revolutionizing day-to-day irrigation practices for growers
- Learn how Source Control, the latest AI innovation from Source.ag, helps growers across the world to ensure robust plant growth and maximize yields by automating irrigation strategies
Ernst van Bruggen, CTO and co-founder from Source.ag
15:40 - 16:10 | Top floor
Hydroxyl Radical Technology to extend shelf life and kill pathogens
- Disinfects air and surfaces 24/7
- Destroys 99.9% of bacteria, viruses, mold, mildew, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
- 100% safe for people, animals, plants, facilities, and process equipment
Rubén González, Commercial Director, Comercializadora Desico
Héctor Manuel Cadena, General Manager, Comercializadora Desico
16:20 - 16:50 | Top floor
Considerations to obtain an optimal nutrient solution; efficient and cost-effective
- Protected horticulture
- Most suitable products to elaborate nutritive solutions
- Hydroponics
- How to elaborate optimal, efficient, and profitable nutrient solutions? Learn about the operation of GREENHOW perfect solution GPS (specialized software to elaborate quickly and efficiently the best nutrient solutions)
16:40 - 17:10 | Ground floor
VB's commercial offering in Mexico and efficient water usage
- VB's sustainable installations in Mexico
- Importance of heating
- Efficient water use and drainage collection
- UV treatment for drainage collection
- Rainwater harvesting and its use
Edgar Lopez, Business Developer, VB & Tebarex
17:10 - 17:40 | Ground floor
A.I. to enhance the skills of growers, not replace them
- Simplifies technology adoption and establishes a culture of continuous improvement in the team
- Multiply worker productivity with AI and digital tools.
- Real-life examples of how growers capture efficiencies with A.I.: improved incentives, more plants per grower, and lower cost per kilo
Julian Ortiz, Co-Founder, Adaviv
Wednesday 13 March
*Programme subjects may change
12:00 – 12:30 | Ground floor
Characteristics and use of Soluble Fertilizers
- To know the characteristics of fertilizers, their quality and safety, as well as their and safety of fertilizers, as well as their correct use in irrigation in irrigation heads, becomes a fundamental part of crop nutrition to achieve nutrition in the crop to achieve the expected yields. expected yields.
Carlos Moreno, Commercial Manager Zone AOT, SQM Mexico Commercial
12:15 - 12:45 | Top floor
Second Place Winner Exhibitor Contest
PRIVA
12:40 - 13:10 | Ground floor
Considerations to obtain an optimal nutrient solution; efficient and cost-effective
- Protected horticulture
- Most suitable products to elaborate nutritive solutions
- Hydroponics
- How to elaborate optimal, efficient, and profitable nutrient solutions? Learn about the operation of GREENHOW perfect solution GPS (specialized software to elaborate quickly and efficiently the best nutrient solutions)
12:50 - 13:20 | Top floor
4 common grower problems solved with digital agronomy
- This presentation discusses how digital agronomy tackles four common challenges for protected cropping growers:
- Early detection of plant stress and environmental change
- Avoiding climate conditions that increase risk of pest/disease outbreaks
- Efficient deployment of resources
- Lack of visibility of multiple farm site performance
- The presentation includes real-world examples and best practice recommendations
13:20 - 13:50 | Ground floor
Efficient Use of Water and Fertilizer in Modern Greenhouse Systems
- There is great concern in much of the world due to the decreasing availability of water resources for food production
- We know that this resource is limited and current work in food production is focused on making the best and most efficient use of this resource while also making the application of nutrients to the crop more efficient
13:30 - 14:00 | Top floor
First Place Winner Exhibitor Contest
Zantingh
14:50 - 15:20 | Ground floor
Hydroxyl Radical Technology to extend shelf life and kill pathogens
- Disinfects air and surfaces 24/7
- Destroys 99.9% of bacteria, viruses, mold, mildew, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
- 100% safe for people, animals, plants, facilities, and process equipment
Rubén González, Commercial Director, Comercializadora Desico
Héctor Manuel Cadena, General Manager, Comercializadora Desico Desico
15:00 - 15:30 | Top floor
VB's commercial offering in Mexico and efficient water usage
- VB's sustainable installations in Mexico
- Importance of heating
- Efficient water use and drainage collection
- UV treatment for drainage collection
- Rainwater harvesting and its use
15:30 - 16:00 | Ground floor
Herlindo Martinez, Sr. Sales Representative, Protected Agriculture, Enza Zaden
15:40 - 16:10 | Top floor
Impact of disinfection in the greenhouse
- Basis in the process
- Importance of disinfection
- Effect on protected agriculture
16:10 - 16:40 | Ground floor
Maximizing Grower Success: Improve Your Business Results with AI
- Leason about the developments in data-driven crop management and how AI can play a significant role in improving business results for growers
- Understand how their AI solutions can help growers worldwide to start, run and expand successful farming businesses
Joris van der Els, COO, Source.ag
16:20 - 16:50 | Top floor
Affordable AI for cultivation and production: technology that empowers humans
- Practical lessons from LATAM crops: how AI-driven changes can yield big benefits
16:40 - 17:10 | Ground floor
Thermal Fogging and Fogging Equipment
- Use of Thermal Fogging and Fogging Equipment
- Recommended techniques and pesticides
17:00 - 17:30 | Top floor
The Impact of Microbiology in Agriculture
The importance of understanding how microorganisms impact the economics of agriculture
Elena Lombardero, CEO, International Foods Control
17:20 - 17:50 | Ground floor
Bionutrition: Green Approach for a Sustainable Future
- Perspectives on the challenges in nutrition
- New revolution in fertilizer technology
- Innovative products with a biological perspective for efficiency in agricultural production
Nallely Solano, National Technical Business Development Leader, DUCOR