On October 24, 2024, the Department of Agribusiness Management and Entrepreneurship of the University of the Philippines Los Baños held the two-day 4th Global Agribusiness Management and Entrepreneurship (GAME) Conference in Pasay City. The event brought together around 130 participants from government, industry, and academic institutions in the Philippines and abroad.
Photo courtesy of GAME 2024: The Now, the New, the Next
With the theme “The Now, the New, and the Next in Global Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship”, the conference focused on the challenges and opportunities in agribusiness and entrepreneurship in a post-pandemic world. It served as a platform for stakeholders to share knowledge, discuss innovations, and identify areas for collaboration.
The program was divided into three main focus areas:
- The Now: Discussions addressed current trends such as organic farming, urban agriculture, digital marketing, and traceability systems.
- The New: Participants explored emerging practices, including high-value agricultural products, alternative proteins, value chain sustainability, and circular economy approaches.
- The Next: The sessions covered future technologies such as SMART farming, robotics, drones, artificial intelligence, and blockchain applications in agriculture.
Participants took part in presentations, panel discussions, and networking activities, aimed at recalibrating the agribusiness and MSME sectors for a rapidly changing global environment. The conference emphasized the importance of building resilience and leveraging innovation to navigate these shifts effectively.
Photo courtesy of GAME 2024: The Now, the New, the Next
The Foundation for a Sustainable Society, Inc. (FSSI) supported the event, and Carmela Porras, FSSI Project Officer, attended as a delegate. The event concluded on October 25, 2024, with actionable strategies presented to help stakeholders adapt and thrive in the evolving agribusiness landscape.
