TFI Market & Logistics Conference
TFI Market & Logistics Conference
TFI Market & Logistics Conference
November 18, 2024 - November 20, 2024 | Tampa, Florida
TFI Market & Logistics Conference: Fertilizer Market Outlook, Logistics, & Industry Trends – is an educational conference focused on all factors impacting the fertilizer supply chain – including supply, demand, transportation, logistics, and trends. The conference draws attendees from a diverse set of disciplines including market intelligence/analysis, supply chain management, transportation logistics and fertilizer technology innovators to share and collaborate on industry trends.
CONFERENCE FEES
Members: $850
Non-members: $3500
Payment Options
Credit Cards: We accept Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. Please provide your credit card number, expiration date, and credit card billing address. All credit card transactions are processed in U.S. dollars and subject to the current U.S. exchange rate.
International Attendees: For international attendees wishing to pay by another payment method, please contact Valerie Sutton at [email protected]. Please note: The Fertilizer Institute is not responsible for foreign check or wire transaction processing fees not included in the actual transfer. Attendees will be required to pay the fee if the check is not drawn on a U.S. bank or if a wire transaction processing fee is not included in the actual transfer.
Cancellations
Cancellations must be received via email to Valerie Sutton, [email protected] by September 19, 2024, for a refund of the registration fee (less 25% administrative fee). No telephone cancellations are accepted. After September 19, 2024, all registrations will be non-refundable. No-show attendees will not be refunded. Substitutions may be made by contacting TFI’s conference department or onsite. Refunds for payments made by check will be processed within two weeks following the conference.
Registration List
Registrations are not official until payment is received. A list of all registered delegates will be provided to registered and paid attendees only. Please note that your name, company, address, and email will appear exactly as you have indicated on your registration form. A final list of registered delegates will be available on the conference mobile app. No additional list of attendees will be provided during or after the conference.
Terms & Conditions
The TFI Registration Terms and Conditions apply to all registrants and your participation in the TFI Event (both in-person and virtual), regardless of whether your registration is submitted by you or your proxy. By registering, you accept these terms and conditions.
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Schedule
Registration
Location: Oasis Foyer
Economics Committee Meeting-by Invitation Only
Location: Conch
Transportation Committee Meeting-by Invitation Only
Location: Sunset
Opening Reception
Location: Courtyard
Registration
Location: Oasis Foyer
Breakfast
Location: Oasis Foyer
Opening Session with Keynote Speaker: Ag Outlook - Fantastic Future or Troubled Waters Ahead?
Speakers:
Andrew McCreaLocation: Oasis I
U.S. Agricultural Economic Update
Speakers:
Nate KauffmanEconomic conditions in agriculture have weakened in recent months alongside an ongoing decline in commodity prices. Lower farm sector liquidity has spurred higher financing needs and credit conditions have also shown signs of tightening. And yet, delinquency rates on farm loans remain near all-time lows, and farm real estate values have been firm. Financial pressure in agriculture has been limited but could intensify in the year ahead.
Location: Oasis I
Coffee & Networking
Location: Oasis Foyer
How Will Low Carbon Ammonia Impact Agriculture, Maritime, and Energy Markets?
Speakers:
Murali SrinivasanLow carbon ammonia could transform the market for anhydrous ammonia. Panelists will discuss how it is produced and how it can be a clean source of fuel for shipping and other potential applications. We will also discuss some of the challenges facing this exciting development for clean fuels and fertilizer.
Location: Oasis I
Federal Maritime Commission: Our Nation's Ports: A Washington Perspective
Speakers:
Mark BragancaThe Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) regulates ocean born transportation and is focused on addressing costs and complications surrounding port delays and charges. Through its regulations and complete proceedings, the FMC actively promotes fairness for America’s importers and exporters. The FMC saw a significant increase in its regulatory authorities when Congress passed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act in 2022.
Location: Oasis I
Lunch & Networking
Location: Channelside
Political, Energy and Renewables Outlook
Speakers:
Neil ChatterjeeWith election results hopefully finalized, now it is time to understand how a new White House and Congress will approach the policies that impact fertilizer companies. Few are better positioned to give the insider’s view on policy decision making than Neil Chatterjee. Neil served as Commissioner and Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), advancing several policies ensuring that FERC regulations and actions reflect changes in today’s energy landscape. Prior to his time at FERC, Neil worked for eight years as a senior advisor to Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) were he played an integral role in the passage of major energy, highway, and agriculture legislation.
Location: Oasis I
Fertilizer, Innovation and the Grower: 4R Advocate Panel
Growing a crop has never been easy, but the last five years have been particularly volatile. Growers adopted new practices and products to manage risk, but which of those practices and products were temporary solutions and which ones are here to stay? Two 4R advocates, Georgia cotton and peanut grower, Mason Roberts and Illinois corn and soybean grower Grant Strom discuss the future of fertilizer on their operations.
Location: Oasis I
Coffee & Networking
Location: Oasis Foyer
Freight's Future - Railways, Waterways, & Highways
Disruption continues to be the story when it comes to freight transportation, with strikes, low water levels, and natural disasters requiring logistics professionals across fertilizer to think two, three, and four steps ahead to keep production and products moving. We will hear from leaders across rail, trucking, and inland waterway transportation about what they are doing to keep their own operations moving, what actions policymakers are taking, and what the future looks like for collaboration between fertilizer companies and transportation providers.
Location: Oasis I
Shifting Trade Landscape
Politics, policies, war, energy market dynamics and freight disruptions (just to name a few), have all significantly impacted the fertilizer trade landscape over the last several years. TFI members discuss how their businesses have changed in the wake of a rapidly changing global market and what they’re doing to insulate themselves from additional fluctuations.
Location: Oasis I
Afternoon Reception
Location: Courtyard
Registration & Exhibits
Location: Oasis Foyer
Location: Oasis Foyer
Breakfast
Location: Oasis Foyer
Emerging trends in fertilizers and related markets: The Specialty Fertilizer Market
Speakers:
Juan Von GernetLocation: Oasis I
Coffee and Networking
Location: Oasis Foyer
Natural Gas Outlook
Speakers:
Leticia GonzalesAfter hovering near historic lows for much of the year, natural gas prices are poised to rise this winter. Weather, of course, is key to how much they may rise, but there are other factors to consider. Natural Gas Intelligence's Leticia Gonzales, managing director of North American Natural Gas Pricing, will discuss recent natural gas price behavior and explore the impacts production trends, storage, LNG and power demand could have on the natural gas market this winter and beyond.
Location: Oasis I
Travel
The Westin Tampa Waterside
725 S Harbour Island Blvd
Tampa, Florida 33602
The discounted hotel room rate is $239. The final day for this discount will be November 4, 2024.
How should I book?
Your reservation link will be provided in your confirmation email after you register for the conference.
Speakers
Sponsorship
Are you looking for opportunities to market your corporate brand in front of fertilizer industry professionals? Choose one of the options in our sponsorship prospectus or we can create a custom sponsorship package that meets your business needs.
DOWNLOAD THE SPONSORSHIP PROSPECTUS
Have questions or want to discuss more? Email Bella Shain at [email protected]
November 18 – November 20
Sponsors
Join Our Community
No matter where you are along the supply chain, there’s a place for you in TFI. When it comes to addressing tough challenges, we are acres ahead, and we’re proud to partner with fertilizer producers, wholesalers, retailers and the businesses that serve them. By leveraging the power of a unified industry voice, we rise above the noise and ensure that you are heard.
