Conference on Sustainability Standards in the Banana Sector of Ecuador (Fruit Logistica 2023)

10/02/2023

We are pleased to invite you to the Conference "Sustainability standards in the banana sector of Ecuador" on 10 February 2023 in the premises of the Federation of German Wholesale, Foreign Trade and Services (BGA).

Under the auspices of the Government of the Republic of Ecuador, high-profile speakers will reflect on the progress made by the banana sector in the country in the field of sustainability from an economic, social and environmental standpoint.

Date: 10 February 2023

Time: 14:30 - 17:30 (CET)

Place: Bundesverband Großhandel, Außenhandel, Dienstleistungen, Am Weidendamm 1A, 10117 Berlin, Germany

Please confirm your attendace by email to [email protected]


AGENDA

14:30 - 15:00 Registration and Networking

15:00 - 15:05 Welcome Speech by HE Dr. Diego Morejón-Pazmiño, Ambassador of Ecuador in Germany

15:05 - 15:10 Speech by Ms. Ana Maria Gallardo Cornejo, Vice-Minister of Export and Investment Promotion  of Ecuador

15:10 - 15:20 Presentation by Mr. Bernardo Manzano Día, Minister of Agriculture of Ecuador

15:20 - 15:30 Presentation by Mr. Patricio Donoso Chiriboga, Minister of Labour of Ecuador

15:30 - 15:40 Presentation by Mr. Victor Prada, Secretary of the World Banana Forum, FAO

15:40 - 15:50 Q&A

15:50 - 16:00 Presentation by a representative from Fenacle

16:00 - 16:10 Presentation by a representative from retailers (TBC)

16:10 - 16:20 Q&A

16:20 - 16:30 Break-out sessiom

16:40 - 16:50 Closing remarkes by HE Dr. Diego Morejón-Pazmiño, Ambassador of Ecuador in Germany

16:50 - 17:30 Drinks & Networking

Confirmed Speakers

  • Mr. Bernardo Manzano Diaz, Minister of Agriculture of Ecuador
  • Mr. Patricio Dionisio, Minister of Labour of Ecuador
  • Ms. Ana Maria Gallardo Cornejo, Vice-Minister of Export and Investment Promotion in Ecuador
  • HE  Dr Diego Morejón-Pazmiño, Ambassador of Ecuador in Germany
  • Mr. Victor Prada, Secreaty of the World Banana Forum, FAO