Back by popular demand: Identity Preserved International Summit returning in 2025

Global leaders in identity preserved (IP) agriculture will convene once again for the Identity Preserved International Summit, Feb. 18-20, 2025, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Registration and sponsorship information is now available at usipsummit.com. 

Building on the success of the inaugural Summit in 2023, this event will unite oilseed and grains buyers and food manufacturers, growers, processors and exporters for three days of discussion, networking and collaboration. The 2023 event, hosted by the Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance (SSGA), included more than 50 foreign buyers as well as growers, processors and exporters of U.S. Identity Preserved field crops. 

“It’s definitely worth attending,” said Gaurav Agrawal, a 2023 event attendee from Nepal. “The event is an eye-opener for various identity preserved products from the U.S. and an excellent platform for U.S. IP products, buyers and sellers.” 

Agrawal credits the education and connections he made at the 2023 Summit as a major reason for his decision to introduce U.S. identity preserved soy in his food manufacturing business in Nepal. Earlier in 2024, the first commercial sale of identity preserved soybeans from the U.S. to South Asia arrived via container at the dry port of Birgunj, Nepal. Agrawal processed the soybeans into soy food products and delivered samples to several other retailers within days of its arrival. 

“The demand for traceable, premium agricultural products continues to expand,” says Bob Sinner, chair of SSGA. “The Identity Preserved International Summit provides a vital platform to connect stakeholders across the entire supply chain to discuss key issues important to our customers’ businesses.” 

The Summit will include presentations and panel sessions from industry leaders exploring topics in identity preserved agriculture, such as electronic documentation, quality assurance, supply, crop conditions and more. The agenda is being regularly updated here. The event will also include a trade show, networking opportunities and tours. 

Hawaii’s central location for guests from the U.S., Japan, Korea, Taiwan and countries throughout Southeast Asia provides an ideal location for the event. The state’s top agricultural commodities are seed crops, including corn and soybean seeds, giving guests a unique tour opportunity to see the development of new varieties firsthand. 

Those interested in attending the Identity Preserved International Summit in 2025 can register now at usipsummit.com. International attendees may be eligible for complimentary registration. 

Businesses interested in sponsoring and/or exhibiting at this one-of-a-kind conference can view options at this link