Speakers
Meet the voices lighting up the stage at this year’s conference.
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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Benji Meltzer
Benji Meltzer
Benji is one of the cofounders of Aerobotics, an agritech company using computer vision to help fruit growers estimate yield and optimise production.
He has an MSc in Neurotechnology with a data science specialisation from Imperial College London.
Benji previously managed supply analytics at Uber across Sub-Saharan Africa.
PRESENTATION
The Power of Data and Technology in Agriculture
Day 1 | 10:15
Gonzalo Salinas
Gonzalo Salinas
Based in Santiago, Chile, Gonzalo focuses on Fresh Produce sector analysis for Raboresearch, Rabobank's global research department since 2021.
Before joining Rabobank, Gonzalo worked in consulting for nine years, providing market information and analysis to various players in the fruit supply chain, including exporters, banks, and agrochemical and packaging companies.
Gonzalo holds a degree in Food Engineering from the University of Santiago de Chile and a master's degree in Agrifood Business Management from the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile.
PRESENTATION
An Update on the Global Blueberry Industry
Day 2 | 08:45
UNITED EXPORTS SPEAKERS
UNITED EXPORTS SPEAKERS
Scott Miller
Scott Miller
SALES PRESIDENT
Introduction to the 2025 OZblu Global Grower Conference and the Mandate from Our Global Customers
Day 1 | 08:00
Bruce Carter
Bruce Carter
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Blueberry Bucks: The Economics of Blueberry Farming
Day 1 | 08:30
Jon Salters
Jon Salters
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
OZblu’s Every Time Mandate – Data & Systems Excellence
Day 1 | 09:15
Rowen Markie
Rowen Markie
SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER
The Importance of Growing Sustainably: Insights from Growers and Customers
Day 1 | 10:55
Chloe Middleton
Chloe Middleton
MARKETING DIRECTOR
Standing Out to Win: Building a Brand in a Crowded Retail Market
Day 1 | 11:25
Warren Lupke
Warren Lupke
SALES DIRECTOR (EUROPE & AFRICA)
Our Greatest Customer Wins from the Past Year
Day 1 | 13:15
Duncan Forbes
Duncan Forbes
SALES DIRECTOR (UK & IRELAND)
Our Greatest Customer Wins from the Past Year
Day 1 | 13:15
Jessica Silver
Jessica Silver
SENIOR SALES MANAGER
Our Greatest Customer Wins from the Past Year
Day 1 | 13:15
Mark Pidgeon
Mark Pidgeon
SALES DIRECTOR (FAR EAST, CHINA & MIDDLE EAST)
Our Greatest Customer Wins from the Past Year
Day 1 | 13:15
Roger Horak
Roger Horak
FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR
Achieving 52-Week Supply Globally: Honing our Varietal Strategy
Day 1 | 14:30
Jorge Pacheco
Jorge Pacheco
PRODUCTION DIRECTOR (AMERICAS)
The OZblu Passport: Learnings across International Growing Regions
Day 1 | 15:45
Nikos Genalis
Nikos Genalis
PRODUCTION DIRECTOR (EUROPE AND NORTH AFRICA)
The OZblu Passport: Learnings across International Growing Regions
Day 1 | 15:45
Rika Collins
Rika Collins
PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE MANAGER
Our Greatest Achievements in Quality Production & Management
Day 2 | 10:00
Hannes Laubscher
Hannes Laubscher
GLOBAL TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Our Greatest Achievements in Quality Production & Management Part 1: Critical Data-Driven Discoveries across our Farms
Day 2 | 10:00
David Stoffberg
David Stoffberg
AGRONOMY PROJECT MANAGER
Our Greatest Achievements in Quality Production & Management Part 1: Critical Data-Driven Discoveries across our Farms
Day 2 | 10:00
Juan Steyn
Juan Steyn
AGRONOMIST
Our Greatest Achievements in Quality Production & Management Part 1: Critical Data-Driven Discoveries across our Farms
Day 2 | 10:00
Elaine Laubscher
Elaine Laubscher
DIRECTOR OF SALES ENABLEMENT
Our Greatest Achievements in Quality Production & Management Part 2: Breakthroughs in Pre-and Post- Harvest Practices
Day 2 | 11:45
Stephanie Kok
Stephanie Kok
PRODUCT MANAGER
Our Greatest Achievements in Quality Production & Management Part 2: Breakthroughs in Pre-and Post- Harvest Practices
Day 2 | 11:45
Theari Fernhout
Theari Fernhout
DATA ANALYST
Our Greatest Achievements in Quality Production & Management Part 2: Breakthroughs in Pre-and Post- Harvest Practices
Day 2 | 11:45
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