Saturday, September 26, 2026
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
WELCOME RECEPTION

Join us we kickstart Soymeal Summit with a Welcome Reception at the Princess Seetah Bint Abdulaziz Ballroom, Sofitel Hotel, Riyadh.

Welcome remarks by:

Andrew Moore
Sunday, September 27, 2026
8:55 AM - 9:00 AM
HEALTH AND SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT
9:00 AM - 9:20 AM
WELCOMING REMARKS

Why are we here: buying soybean meal on value, not price and introducing U.S. Soy quality and sustainability “gold standard.”

Kevin Roepke
9:40 AM - 10:00 AM
A USDA-USSEC PARNTERSHIP FOR THE REGION

The U.S. government’s commitment to reliable, high-quality agricultural trade with the region.

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
U.S. SOY: LEADING WITH QUALITY

U.S. Soybean farmer shares their sustainability story and the practices used on their farm. 

Andrew Moore
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
FIRESIDE CHAT: THE PEOPLE BEHIND U.S. SOY

A conversation with U.S. soybean farmer leaders on sustainability, consistency, reliability and building trusted long-term partnerships.

Andrew Moore Kevin Roepke Robert Petter
11:00 AM - 11:25 AM
GROUP PHOTO & REFRESHMENT BREAK
11:40 AM - 12:05 PM
KEY NOTE: AI IN POULTRY

Data-Driven Soybean Meal Optimization: Using AI to Maximize FCR & Profitability in Modern Poultry Operations

Ali Solangi
12:05 PM - 12:30 PM
DATA DRIVEN ANALYTICS IN FEED: GOLD STANDARD
Roman Burdakov
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
THE FUTURE OF FEED PANEL
Kevin Roepke Ali Solangi Roman Burdakov
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
NETWORKING LUNCH
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM
WELCOME BACK
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM
US CRUSH EXPANSION
Gordon Denny
2:50 PM - 3:10 PM
PURCHASING US MEAL IN BULK

How bulk vessel procurement works – contracts, basis, scheduling and quality assurance.

Alvaro Antonio Cordero
3:10 PM - 3:30 PM
PURCHASING MEAL IN CONTAINERS

Containerized supply for smaller lots and flexible delivery – access, terms and logistics.

Diaa Ghaly
3:30 PM - 3:50 PM
FREIGHT OUTLOOK AND DYNAMICS

Understanding freight, logistics and supply chain reliability.

Jay O'Neil
3:50 PM - 5:00 PM
REGIONAL SUPPLY CHAIN REALITIES

Navigating import barriers, tariffs, and logistics.

Kevin Roepke Gordon Denny Jay O'Neil Alvaro Antonio Cordero Diaa Ghaly
5:00 PM - 5:15 PM
PREVIEW OF DAY 2 AND END OF DAY 1
5:15 PM
END OF DAY 1
Monday, September 28, 2026
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM
WELCOME BACK AND HOUSEKEEPING
Deeba Giannoulis
9:05 AM - 10:00 AM
HUMAN CAPITAL: THE SOY EXCELLENCE CENTERS

Creating value for the region’s animal protein supply chain by advancing the human capital.

Dr. P. E. Vijay Anand Khurram Shahbaz Mousa Wakileh Hussien Tarek Shokhba Eranga Kurukulaarachchi
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
ADVANCES IN FEED TECHNOLOGY TO MAXIMIZE THE VALUE OF U.S. SOYBEAN MEAL
Dirk Maier
10:20 AM - 10:40 AM
REGIONAL FEED PANEL: WHAT WILL ANIMAL AGRICULTURE LOOK LIKE IN MENASA IN 2035?

Water scarcity, energy security, trade dynamics, technology and changing consumer expectations are redefining how animal protein will be produced. Join regional leaders as they explore the challenges and opportunities that will share the industry's next decade.

Deeba Giannoulis Omar Al-Yagoub Dr Zafar Ul Islam Siddiqui Lhoussaine Oubouyahia Shehab Ghoniem Salem
10:40 AM - 11:00 AM
REFRESHMENT BREAK AND THEN HEAD TO BREAKOUT SESSION
Monday, September 28, 2026
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
SBM VALUE VALUE
Matthew Clark
11:20 AM - 11:40 AM
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF AME AND AMEn IN POULTRY FEED FORMULATION: NAVIGATING THE ONGOING DEBATE
Reza Abdollahi
11:40 AM - 12:00 PM
THE ROLE OF SOYBEAN MEAL QUALITY IN SUPPORTING GUT HELATH AND POULTRY PERFORMANCE
Gonzalo G. Mateos
12:00 PM - 12:20 PM
STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE PROTEIN DIGESTIBILITY – FROM THEIR ACCESSIBILITY TO THEIR DEGRADATION INTO AMINO ACIDS
Reza Abdollahi
12:20 PM - 12:40 PM
MEETING MODERN POULTRY NUTRIENT REQUIREMENTS: MAXIMIXING THE VALUE OF U.S. SOYBEAN MEAL BEYOND NASEM 2026
Gonzalo G. Mateos
12:40 PM - 1:15 PM
QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION
Farah Ahmed Matthew Clark Gonzalo G. Mateos Reza Abdollahi
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
REGIONAL POULTRY PANEL
Farah Ahmed Asanka Nanayakkara Dr. Baraa Al Baroudi Ibrahim El Idrissi Dr. Abdul Basit Basit
Monday, September 28, 2026
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
FORMULATING AQUACULTURE FEEDS WITH LOW LEVELS OF FISH MEAL
Dominique Bureau
11:40 AM - 12:00 PM
THE TILAPIA TOOLKIT: OPTIMIZING PERFORMANCE THROUGH BREED, FEED AND FEEDING FOR BETTER PROFIT
Dr. Kabir Chowdhury
12:00 PM - 12:20 PM
FACTORS AFFECTING THE NUTRITIVE VALUE OF SOYBEAN MEAL TO AQUACULTURE SPECIES
Dominique Bureau
12:40 PM - 1:00 PM
AQUACULTURE GROWTH AND TRENDS IN OMAN
 
12:40 PM - 1:15 PM
QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION
Dominique Bureau Dr. Kabir Chowdhury Rachid Ganga
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
REGIONAL AQUACULTURE PANEL
Dr. Kabir Chowdhury Mohamed Fathi Osman Mohammad Jabir Al-Sahli Walid Znati Rachid Ganga
Monday, September 28, 2026
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
SMART STRATEGIES TO REDUCE FEEDING COSTS IN LIVESTOCK FARMS
Mohamed Bakr
11:20 AM - 11:40 AM
PROCESSING SOYBEANS FOR ENHANCED DAIRY NUTRIENT UTILIZATION
Dirk Maier
11:40 AM - 12:00 PM
PROTEIN NUTRITION IN DAIRY CATTLE DIETS – THE IMPORTANCE OF SOYBEAN MEAL
Erkan Şen, DVM, Ph.D.
12:00 PM - 12:20 PM
SOYBEAN ROASTING AND OTHER ALTERNATIVES FOR PROCESSING WHOLE SOYBEANS
Dirk Maier
12:20 PM - 12:40 PM
TMR FORMULATION OF HIGH PRODUCING DAIRY COWS
Erkan Şen, DVM, Ph.D.
12:40 PM - 1:15 PM
QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION
Dirk Maier Erkan Şen, DVM, Ph.D.
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
REGIONAL DAIRY PANEL
Mohamed Bakr Khurram Shahbaz Khadija Birouk Sohail Sarwar
Monday, September 28, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
NETWORKING LUNCH
 
3:15 PM - 3:35 PM
EFFECT OF COMMODITY PRICES ON FEED SPECIFICATIONS
Matthew Clark
3:35 PM - 3:50 PM
CREDIT CRUNCH: OPTIMIZING TRADE FINANCE WITH USDA’S GSM-102
Robert Pearl
3:50 PM - 4:10 PM
WHAT SMART SOYMEAL BUYERS ARE REQUESTING IN 2026 – SUSTAINABILITY 
Deeba Giannoulis
4:10 PM - 4:25 PM
CLOSING REMARKS
Robert Petter
4:25 PM - 4:30 PM
REFLECTION & VOTE OF THANKS