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Conference Programme

Please note: This programme is not yet finalised. Please check this page regularly for updates and newly confirmed speakers as we near the date of the event.

Sunday 7 September

13:30 Badge collection opens – Lobby, Hyatt Regency, Cartagena

17:00 ‘Bienvenida Caribeña’ Drinks Reception – El Baluarte San Francisco Javier, Cartagena

Begin your WEO Cartagena experience in unforgettable style at El Baluarte San Francisco Javier, set atop the city’s historic walls. Enjoy Caribbean charm with refreshing drinks as you soak in panoramic views of the city and coastline.

Dress code: Smart casual.

19:00 Free evening

Monday 8 September

08:00 Badge collection opens – Regency Foyer, Hyatt Regency, Cartagena 

09:00 Official conference opening – Regency Ballroom, Hyatt Regency, Cartagena

09:15 Conference Session | Global Leadership Insights

Jorge Bedoya, President, Colombian Agricultural Society, Colombia

Egg Producer Leadership Panel
Alberto Romo, PROAN, Mexico
Elwyn Griffiths, Griffiths Family Farms, UK
Marcus Rust, Rose Acre Farms, United States

10:15 Coffee – Regency Foyer & Terrace, Hyatt Regency, Cartagena

11:00 Conference Session | Geopolitics & Global Trends

Dr. Alberto Trejos, Professor of Economics, INCAE Business School, & Former Minister of Foreign Trade, Costa Rica

12:00 Lunch – Kokaú Restaurant, Hyatt Regency, Cartagena

14:00 Conference Session | Golden Egg Award for Marketing Excellence Showcase

Members from around the world will showcase the marketing and innovation developments that are driving egg consumption in their region, competing for the coveted Golden Egg Award for Marketing Excellence.

16:00 Conference sessions end

17:00 ‘Encanto de Colombia’ Drinks Reception – La Serrezuela, Cartagena

Taking place at the stunning La Serrezuela, a historic venue in the heart of Cartagena, this setting offers a unique blend of colonial architecture and modern elegance. With a vibrant atmosphere that celebrates the spirit of Cartagena, this is the perfect place to connect with fellow attendees over drinks and canapés.

19:00 Free evening

Tuesday 9 September

08:00 Badge collection opens – Regency Foyer, Hyatt Regency, Cartagena

09:00 Conference Session | Avian Influenza Part 1 – Regency Ballroom, Hyatt Regency, Cartagena

Journey to AI Vaccination: Stories from around the World
Ben Dellaert, Chair, WEO AI Global Expert Group, & Director, AVINED, Netherlands 
Diana Sarita Nieto, Technical Director, FENAVI, Colombia
Dr. Abongile Balarane, CEO, SAPA, South Africa
Dr. Daxin Peng, Professor, College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, China

10:15 Coffee – Regency Foyer & Terrace, Hyatt Regency, Cartagena

11:00 Conference Session | Avian Influenza Part 2

Part 1 continued

12:00 Lunch – Kokaú Restaurant, Hyatt Regency, Cartagena

14:00 Conference Session

15:00 Coffee – Regency Foyer & Terrace, Hyatt Regency, Cartagena

15:45 Conference Session

16:30 Conference sessions end

Wednesday 10 September

08:30 Badge collection opens – Regency Foyer, Hyatt Regency, Cartagena 

09:00 Conference Session | Vision 365: Strategies for Growing Egg Consumption – Regency Ballroom, Hyatt Regency, Cartagena

Egg Consumption Global Overview: Trends, Drivers, and Growth Opportunities
Peter van Horne, WEO Economic Analyst, Netherlands

Gonzalo Moreno, President, FENAVI, Colombia

Javier Prida, President, CAPIA, Argentina

10:30 Coffee – Regency Foyer & Terrace, Hyatt Regency, Cartagena

11:15 Conference Session

12:00 Lunch – Kokaú Restaurant, Hyatt Regency, Cartagena

14:00 Conference Session

15:15 Conference sessions end

17:30 ‘La Gran Fiesta Finale’ – Casa 1537, Cartagena

Promising to be an exciting finale to WEO Cartagena! Enjoy a delightful buffet-style dinner, inspired by the ‘taste of Colombia’, and celebrate the country’s iconic carnival culture with live entertainment, dancing and a vibrant atmosphere. The festivities of the final night are the perfect opportunity to celebrate and reflect on the past few days.

Dress code: Smart casual.

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