Maximising crop yields with an effective use of silage, mulch and greenhouse films to feed the growing global population
The 13th edition of AMI's Agricultural Film conference will take place on 8th to 10th November 2021 at the World Trade Center Barcelona, Spain.
Following our well-received global virtual conference which attracted over 250 attendees, representing the majority of leading agricultural film extruders worldwide, AMI is delighted to bring you this unique event which focuses in specifically on agricultural challenges in the EMEA region.
This three-day conference will bring together
agricultural and horticultural cover specifiers, raw material and film
manufacturers, professional researchers and educational institutions,
cooperatives, growers, distributors, machinery manufacturers, agronomists and
associations including public and private bodies involved in agriculture to provide a
forum and a networking platform with professionals active in this challenging
industry and global food supply in general.
Why attend
- Learn about trends in the global agricultural film market and see the big picture
- Discover ways to increase efficiency and sustainability of your agricultural and farming business
- Hear about key technological developments in silage, mulch and greenhouse films
- Understand opportunities for film waste reduction through effective recycling and biodegradable technologies
- Explore different approaches to sustainability from material innovations to end-of-life choices
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Testimonials
"Good opportunity to meet and hear the latest thoughts both technical and political in plastics"
Dr. Gary Ogden, Technical Manager, Wells Plastics
"A nice overview of the entire market covering different aspects, products and materials"
Mr. Paolo Prestileo, Team Leader, Sojitz Europe
Sponsored By:
Contact us
For further information on attending, exhibiting or sponsoring the conference please contact the Conference Organiser:
Jessica Jones
E/ jessica.jones@ami.international
T/+44 (0)117 314 8111
Book your place online
By booking online, you create an account with us. Your AMI account makes registering to attend our future conferences and reviewing your bookings, quick and easy. You will receive a booking confirmation by email with further details, including venue and accommodation information.
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Delegate prices
All prices include our full three-day conference, attendance to our drinks reception, conference lunches and refreshment breaks, and the conference pack.
We reward our early-booking delegates with the best discounts:
Save €300 until 26th March 2021 - use discount code PPC1106
Save €200 between 27th March 2021 and 10th September 2021 - use discount code EBC1106
Full price: €1395* (from 11th September 2021)
* may be subject to VAT
Group discounts
Bookings of 2 or more delegates made together may be eligible for a group discount. Please contact the Conference Organiser for more details.
Exhibition packages
Includes one exhibition space in the networking area, and entry for one company representative, where you can promote your products and services to the targeted audience.
Early booking discount
Save €250 until 26th March 2021 - use discount code EXC1106
Full price: €2250* (from 27th May 2021)
*may be subject to VAT
Book with confidence
As the COVID-19 situation is changing daily, we
want you to feel totally confident about booking your place at Agricultural Film.
- If AMI needs to reschedule this event, we will roll over your
booking to the new dates.
- If AMI are unable to run this event in the next 12 months, you will
be able to use your registration against any AMI event within the next 12
months or get credit to use towards another AMI product.
We understand you many be unable to commit at
this time, please save the date of this conference and book your place when
circumstances change. Add the event to your calendar here.
Networking Dinner
Relax with your new business contacts at the networking dinner. Hosted at a
local restaurant, the networking dinner gives you over 3+ extra hours of
networking to cement your business relationships.
Cost per person: €95*
*may be subject to VAT
Contact us
For further information on attending, exhibiting or sponsoring the conference please contact the Conference Organiser:
Jessica Jones
E/ jessica.jones@ami.international
T/ +44 (0)117 314 8111
Speaking Opportunities
Presenting a paper is an excellent opportunity to showcase your
knowledge and your company's experience. As a speaker, you would also
receive free admission to the conference and networking
receptions. Papers are invited on all aspects of the agricultural film industry. Examples could cover:
- European and global market trends and figures
- Regional differences in requirements for agricultural and horticultural films
- Growers’ expectations of films in terms of durability, pesticide and UV/weather resistance, and other aspects of performance
- Current
European agricultural trends including the use of plastic films in vineyard
management;
climate control and pest issues
- Biodegradable films; European standard EN 17033; biomaterials development in agricultural film and the use of renewables
- Sustainabilty of films and crop production
- Achieving economies of scale in agricultural production
- Technical development in additives including environmentally friendly additives
- Added value or improved technology films (improved properties, additional functionality)
- Innovations in multi-layer films
- Benefits of using high-performance barrier films
- Films in fumigation / soil sterilisation
- Photoselective films and the effects on plants, pests and pollinators
- Crop yield improvements with customised films
- Accelerated weathering testing (UV ageing) of films
- Smart materials and coverings
- Recycling and lifecycle of agricultural films – end of life considerations and other waste management options - collection, washing, sorting
- Demand for recycled materials to use in the
production of agricultural film
- Related agricultural plastic products that
present a collection challenge: e.g. irrigation systems, tree tubes, twines, flower rods
- Producer responsibility
- Advances in greenhouse longevity
- New practical product applications in greenhouse, mulch and silage films
- Mulch film – extending the growing season, successes and challenges
- Silage stretch film and silage preservation – new film structures for material reduction and sustainability improvement; mould reduction; improvements in silage quality, extended storage
- Water conservation using agricultural films
- Overcoming reductions in available arable land due to urbanisation
- Climate control in extreme conditions
- Materials research and development – use of ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH)
- New manufacturing technologies and opportunities
- Regulation of agricultural films in Europe
- What you need to know before importing films into Europe
- Growing case studies from the Mediterranean and Middle East
- Seasonal
rotation of extrusion machinery to optimise capital expenditure
- Precision
agriculture techniques including new apps and drones
- Using
shade nets for pest control where certain insecticides are banned
- Competition
from alternate materials being used in agriculture– how can plastics
compete?
Speakers have a 30 minute slot including 5 minutes for questions. If you would like to give a paper at this conference, please send a title, short summary and speaker details to:
Jessica Jones
Email: jessica.jones@ami.international
Tel: +44 117 314 8111
Exhibition
Running
in conjunction with the conference, the exhibition is an integral part of the
event, providing the ideal setting to promote your company and its products to
the international audience. As an exhibitor, a profile
of your company is included in the official conference proceedings distributed
to all attending delegates and sold after the conference to interested parties.
The exhibition package
includes an exhibition space in the registration
area and coffee break foyer, located directly outside the conference room and entry for one representative from your company. Exhibitors may either use
tables provided by the hotel or bring their own stand or display.
Please note that only a
limited number of spaces are available, and these are allocated on
a first come-first served basis.
Pricing
Includes one exhibition space in the networking area, and entry for one company representative, where you can promote your products and services to the targeted audience.
Early booking discount
Save €250 until 12th May 2021 - use discount code EXC1106
Full price: €2250* (from 13th May 2021)
Please note: Exhibitions cannot be booked online.
Please email the Organiser at jessica.jones@ami.international for details on securing your
exhibition space.
*may be subject to VAT
Contact us
For further information,
please contact the Conference Organiser:
Jessica Jones
E/ jessica.jones@ami.international
T/ +44 (0)117 314 8111
Sponsorship Opportunities
AMI
events are more than just arenas for listening and networking. They also
represent highly-targeted opportunities to enhance your image and to promote
your products and services to an international audience. Make a lasting impact on AMI's senior management audiences and become an
official sponsor at the Agricultural Film 2021 conference! From coffee breaks to
headline sponsorship, we have options to suit all budgets.
Download a full list of available packages
Why sponsor
-
Generate new sales leads
- Network with key decision makers
- Launch new products and services
- Showcase your products
- Convert prospect clients into sales
- Promote and reaffirm your brand awareness
We
are on hand to help find you the most suitable package, or tailor them to fit
your needs.
Sponsored By:
Contact us
For further information, please contact the Conference Organiser:
Jessica Jones
E/ jessica.jones@ami.international
T/ +44 (0)117 314 8111
Media Supporters
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Film and Sheet Extrusion Magazine
The global magazine for producers of plastic film and sheet. It covers developments in polymers, additives, extruders and ancillary equipment. It also analyses relevant trends in the packaging, construction and agricultural markets.
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Plastics Recycling World Magazine
A brand new magazine specifically written for companies involved in the conversion of plastics waste to recycled polymers. It focuses on technologies for shredding, separation, washing, sorting, filtering, compounding, pelletising and inspection, as well as developments in additives for performance enhancement.
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Travel and Accommodation
Venue and Closer2Event accommodation
The conference hotel is the Grand Marina, situated adjacent to the conference centre. However, other hotels are within easy walking distance. We have teamed up with Closer2Event to help you book your stay for Agricultural Film 2021.
Please note Closer2Event is the only appointed accommodation representative for this event, do not accept calls or emails from any other company claiming to be a hotel or accommodation provider for Agricultural Film 2021.
Venue Information
World Trade Center Barcelona
1ª planta Edif. Este
Moll de Barcelona
08039 Barcelona
Spain
T/+34 935 08 80 00
- We welcome bookings online and via emailed registration form
- Please select the ‘Book your Place’ button on the menu to the left for further details
Yes, you can book online. Please select the ‘Book Your Place’ button on the menu to the left for further details
Included in your pass:
- Attendance at all conference sessions
- Access to networking receptions
- Lunch and refreshment breaks on both days
- A delegate pack
- When you book your pass online you can pay via MasterCard or Visa
- You can also pay via Bank Transfer when you submit a registration form
Please see the ‘Book Your Place’ tab in the left-hand menu
We will give you a full refund, less an administrative charge if we receive your cancellation prior to the cancellation date. Thereafter we regret that no refunds can be made.
Please note that refunds will not be given on exhibition upgrades, sponsorship packages or networking dinner places.
Yes, delegates may be substituted at any time, with no charge.
Bookings of 2 or more delegates made together may be eligible for a group discount. Further details are available from the AMI conference team.
Yes, the conference presentations are available for purchase after the conference, in pdf format. Please contact the AMI conference team for more details.
- All attendees are responsible for booking their own accommodation for the conference
- A limited amount of discounted rooms have been reserved at the conference hotel for attendees
- Please select the ‘Travel and Accommodation’ button from the menu on the left for further details
Unfortunately AMI cannot take responsibility for such problems. We recommend that you ensure that your travel plans leave you enough spare time to cope with weather delays or industrial action and that your travel insurance policy will recompense you for any financial loss that you suffer as a result of being unable to travel for other reasons. Remember that if you cannot attend an event then you can always send a colleague in your place at no charge.
It is entirely possible that you may need a valid visa to enter a country where AMI is holding an event. This is especially the case for individuals attending our events and holding non-European passports. We recommend that at the time of booking you check the visa requirements with the embassy of the host country in your home location.
We are unable to give refunds to delegates who cannot attend conferences because they fail the visa requirements of the country concerned.
AMI always does its utmost to avoid changes in advertised conference programmes. However it is a fact of life that from time to time amendments have to be made as a result of changes to speakers’ circumstances or corporate change. Remember that you can always check with our conference staff on the latest status of any conference programme.
AMI welcomes presentation offers for our conferences!
Within each conference heading you will find a section on ‘Speaking Opportunities, which tells you what to do if you want to submit a presentation proposal.