February 22, 2022

 

Alltech ONE Conference (ONE) returns in May to Lexington, Kentucky, US
 

The Alltech ONE Conference (ONE) will return to Lexington, Kentucky,the United States, for a collaborative exploration of the challenges and opportunities in the agri-food industry and beyond.

 

Alltech announced that its 38th annual flagship event will be held on May 22-24 both in person and virtually on a first-class platform, with live-streaming and on-demand presentations available.

 

Reflecting the most relevant topics impacting the agri-food industry, the key themes of the discussions held at ONE will include science, sustainability and storytelling.

 

"The opportunities are abundant for the global agri-food sector to shape the future of our planet," said Dr. Mark Lyons, president and chief executive officer of Alltech. "We can deliver nutrition for all, while fueling economic vitality and replenishing our Earth's resources. The potential for impact is profound, but it requires a higher level of commitment and collaboration from every one of us.

 

"ONE is much more than a gathering; it is an invitation to step forward and share in a vision of promise for our ONE planet."

 

ONE attendees will derive inspiration from keynote speakers who have unleashed the power of innovation and courageous leadership for positive impact.

 

Mick Ebeling, founder and CEO of Not Impossible Labs and author of "Not Impossible: The Art and Joy of Doing What Couldn't Be Done," will take the ONE mainstage in person, and his presentation will also be live-streamed for those joining virtually.

 

Ebeling was recently named by Fortune Magazine as one of the Top 50 World's Greatest Leaders. He is a recipient of the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian of the Year Award and is listed as one of the world's most influential creative people by The Creativity 50s.

 

Presenting virtually is Paul Polman, who has been described by the Financial Times as "a standout CEO of the past decade". As CEO of Unilever (2009-2019), he stopped reporting quarterly earnings to focus on a long-term strategy that would successfully double revenues while reducing the company's environmental impact by half.  

 

Prior to joining Unilever, Polman served as chief financial officer and vice president for the Americas at Nestlé and as president for Western Europe at Procter & Gamble. He was a member of the UN Secretary General's High-Level Panel, which developed the Sustainable Development Goals and which he continues to champion, working with global organisations to push the 2030 development agenda. 

 

Polman serves as the chair of IMAGINE — a social venture dedicated to systems change — and of the Saïd Business School. He is vice-chair of the UN Global Compact and is a B Team leader and honorary chair of the International Chamber of Commerce, which he led for two years. 

 

While the world-class keynote speakers at ONE will offer universally valuable insights, the subject- and species-specific tracks will explore emerging opportunities in aquaculture, beef, crop science, dairy, pig, poultry, equine, health and wellness, business, and brewing and distilling.

 

Confirmed speakers are currently listed on the ONE website, with more to be added.

  

Virtual attendees of ONE will have access to live-streamed keynotes and pre-recorded track presentations that can be viewed on-demand.

 

For in-person attendees, the ONE experience will extend into downtown Lexington with special events, dinners and tours.  

 

To learn more about the Alltech ONE Conference, including how to register, visit one.alltech.com.

 

- Alltech