Conference Programme
Sunday 7 September
13:30 Badge collection opens – Lobby, Hyatt Regency, Cartagena
16:45 Depart for Reception
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
Tim Yoo, Marketing and Sales Director, Ganong Bio, South Korea
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 | Entrepreneurship & Innovation: Leading Egg Businesses into the Future
Producer Perspective: The Shape of the Future Egg Industry
Ricardo Faria, Granja Faria, Brazil
The World of Hard Boiled Coloured Eggs
Alexandra Furthner-Poringer, “INNVIERTLERLANDEI” Johann Poringer, Austria
15:15 Conference sessions end
16:45 Depart for Reception
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
Global HPAI Overview
Ben Dellaert, Chair, WEO AI Global Expert Group, & Director, AVINED, Netherlands
Vaccination Strategies and Insights for the Control of HPAI in China
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
Journey to AI Vaccination: Stories from around the World
Diana Sarita Nieto, Technical Director, FENAVI, Colombia
Dr. Abongile Balarane, CEO, SAPA, South Africa
Chad Gregory, President & CEO, United Egg Producers, United States
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 | Egg Marketing Excellence Showcase
Celebrating Food & Health Content Creators with the Galliova Awards
Dr. Abongile Balarane, CEO, SAPA, South Africa
Golden Egg Award Presentations
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.
16:30 Conference sessions end
Wednesday 10 September
08:30 Badge collection opens – Regency Foyer, Hyatt Regency, Cartagena
09:00 Conference Session | Global Egg Industry Outlook 2035 – Regency Ballroom, Hyatt Regency, Cartagena
Nan-Dirk Mulder, Senior Global Specialist Animal Protein, Rabobank, Netherlands
10:00 Coffee – Regency Foyer & Terrace, Hyatt Regency, Cartagena
10:45 Conference Session | Vision 365: Strategies for Growing Egg Consumption
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
11:40 WEO Annual General Assembly (AGM)
12:00 Lunch – Kokaú Restaurant, Hyatt Regency, Cartagena
14:00 Conference Session | The Red Pill or Blue Pill: Navigating the Dichotomy in Artificial Intelligence
Sharon Gai, Artificial Intelligence Expert, Author & Keynote Speaker, United States
15:00 Award presentation and conference closing
15:15 Conference sessions end
17:30 Depart for Party
18:00 ‘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.