70th Anniversary of Danis - Soy&More Event

Please register for the event by filling out the form below. 

12:00 - 13:15 : Welcoming & Lunch
 

13:15 - 13:30 : Kick-off
 

13:30 - 14:20 : Protein Diversification in Future European Agriculture
 

Joris Relaes
Administrator-general ILVO

Joris Relaes holds a master’s degree in bio-engineering with a focus on agricultural economics from KU Leuven. He serves as an advisor to several Flemish and Federal Ministers of Agriculture. Since 2014, he has held the position of Administrator-General at ILVO, the Flanders Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food. Additionally, since 2013, he has served as a lecturer at KU Leuven on Agricultural Policy. Joris Relaes also holds the position of President at the Centre for Agrarian History in Flanders.

14:20 - 15:10 : Sustainable Livestock Production: Challenges and Opportunities
 

Gert Van Duinkerken
Manager Wageningen Livestock Research.

Gert van Duinkerken leads Wageningen Livestock Research. Furthermore, he coordinates the Feed4Foodure program, a public-private partnership that focuses on sustainable animal nutrition. Previously, he headed the Animal Nutrition Department at this institute and held positions as chairman of the Animal Nutrition Committee at the EAAP (European Association of Animal Production). He was also a member of EAAP’s scientific committee.

15:10 - 15:50 : Coffee Break
 

15:50 - 16:40 : Importance of the Quality of Soy in Feed for Young Animals 
 

Marco De Mik
Senior Consultant Swine at Schothorst Feed Research

Marco De Mik, with expertise in veterinary medicine and animal nutrition, began his career as a swine nutritionist at Agruniek before joining Cargill Animal Nutrition. At Cargill, he specialized in premix formulation, international swine feed formulation, and high-quality piglet diets. For over six years, Marco has been instrumental at SFR, supporting global clients by utilizing the SFR ingredient database, formulating feeds, offering nutritional recommendations, and providing training. In 2022, Marco accepted a prestigious residency at the European College of Veterinary Comparative Nutrition.

16:40 - 17:30 : The Future of the Pig Industry in Europe vs Worldwide & the Contribution of Genetics
 

Jürgen Kramer
Regional Director at PIC EMEAR

Over the past 35 years Jürgen has been an unwavering force at PIC, contributing across diverse domains of regional and global significance. His tenure as the Regional Director of PIC EMEAR (Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Russia) spans nine impactful years. He has lent his expertise to the global PIC Management Group for over a decade, shaping strategic decisions and driving innovation.

17:30 - 22:00 : Dinner & Networking

Please register using the form above.