Helga van Leur is a well-known meteorologist and climate expert, with a background in Agricultural Sciences at Wageningen University. She translates complex climate developments into clear, relevant insights.
In her session, she will give a fresh perspective on how climate change in Europe is evolving – what has changed in the past years and what we can expect in the coming years. She connects this directly to the impact on agriculture and what this means in practice.
You can expect a clear, fact-based story that helps you understand what’s coming and how to respond.
Henk Smith is a fruit grower at Nieuw Slagmaat, the Netherlands and one of the pioneers of kiwi cultivation in Northern Europe.
His story shows how climate change can also create opportunities. By introducing kiwi growing in the Netherlands, he turned a non-obvious idea into a successful business. In his session, he shares his journey – why he started, what challenges he faced, and what made it work.
You can expect an honest and inspiring story about entrepreneurship, innovation and adapting to change.
β’ Date & start time: June 9th, 2026, 17:30
β’ Participation: Invitation only
β’ Location: Nhow Hotel Amsterdam, at the top floor, offering panoramic views over the city of Amsterdam
β’ Easily accessible by car and public transport
β’ Parking available at Amsterdam RAI
β’ Real-time translation tool available
Climate change is increasingly shaping the future of food production. Changing climate conditions, environmental pressure and economic uncertainty affect the way growers and industry partners operate today β and how they will need to operate tomorrow.
With Breeding Partnership 2026, Enza Zaden brings together a select group of key growers and partners to explore these developments together. The event focuses on understanding future challenges, sharing perspectives, and discussing sustainable strategies that help build resilient and future proof production systems.
The evening is designed as an interactive forum, combining inspiration, dialogue and informal networking in a trusted setting.
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2023 - Sept 18th
Hoogtij, Amsterdam
Innovation, technology and Big Data: new possibilities to build sustainable and profitable businesses on the path for a brighter future.
2022 - April 4th
Hoogtil, Amsterdam
Exploring demanding Farm to Fork challenges together, to create a more sustainable future.