Programme
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
08:00 – 09:00 – Guest reception
09:00 – 09:20 – Opening and welcome
09:30 – 10:30 – The new map of sustainable sugar
Global market, demand for sustainable sugar, international buyer perspective, opportunities for the North/Northeast regions, and the role of socio-environmental verification
10:30 – 11:00 – Coffee break
11:00 – 11:45 – The region as a key player in the new opportunity: Regulation, Human Rights, and Evidence for Market Access
Market-oriented dialogue on regulatory requirements, human rights, due diligence, proof of origin, and sustainability evidence. Suggested participants: a buyer, an import/compliance representative, a producer, and a traceability expert. Discussion with mills, associations, and regional entities regarding competitiveness, logistics, certification, and access to premium markets.
11:45 – 12:30 – FoodChain ID: From implementation to results
Discussion on the role of new renewable fuel technologies—such as second-generation ethanol, biomethane, and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)—and the economic opportunities they present for Brazil.
12:25 – 14:00 – Lunch for all participants
14:00 – 15:00 – Regenerative agriculture, climate, and nature in sugarcane
Session led by ProTerra. Topics include soil carbon, biodiversity, product carbon footprint, Scope 3 data, indicators, traceability, and substantiating sustainability claims to strengthen market confidence. 14:20 – 15:00 – Regenerative Agriculture in Sugarcane: Soil as a New Strategic Asset. This panel discusses how regenerative agriculture practices are strengthening the sugar-energy sector—boosting productivity, restoring degraded soils, and generating environmental and economic value through the bioeconomy and carbon credits.
15:00 – 16:00 – Executive Roundtable: Priorities and Roadmap for Upcoming Harvests
A concluding roundtable featuring ASR, FoodChain ID, ProTerra, Sindaçúcar, mills, associations, and/or institutional representatives. The session aims to define three to five priorities per country, identify the leaders or organizations best positioned for each initiative, and outline a proposed roadmap of next steps for future harvests.
16:00 – 16:30 – Closing and Next Steps
Summary of agreed-upon priorities, presentation of the continuity roadmap, acknowledgments, and an invitation to post-event meetings and follow-up initiatives.
16:30 – 17:00 – Closing Coffee Break and Networking
