The agrifood sector is now ground zero for macroeconomic and environmental disruption. Executives today face a relentless barrage of challenges: unprecedented climate volatility disrupting established growing regions, geopolitical tensions reshaping global trade routes, and the escalating burden of soaring energy and fertilizer prices pushing inflationary pressures to unprecedented highs, squeezing already tight margins.
This isn’t just about efficiency; it’s about existential resilience.
Leaders must not only master sophisticated digital tools and navigate volatile global markets but also champion genuine sustainability amidst complex and often confusing ESG demands to secure their license to operate.
Against this backdrop, INSEAD’s Future Food & Ag (FFA) Leadership Program returns this October, building on insights from its inaugural year, to help executives not merely survive this era, but to strategically lead through it.
The program addresses concrete challenges facing senior executives: how to implement sustainable practices without compromising margins, how to attract and retain talent in a traditional industry, and how to leverage digital transformation while maintaining operational stability.
Shaping the future of agrifood
The program is designed not only to respond to today’s challenges but to anticipate tomorrow’s shifts. Participants will explore key trends shaping the next decade. At its core, FFA equips leaders to stay ahead of disruption, drive meaningful change, and cultivate the next generation of talent.
This year’s program will also feature prominent guest speakers offering insider perspectives on the most urgent issues and breakthrough innovations shaping the industry.
What You’ll Gain
The FFA Leadership Program is not just about learning — it’s about transformation. Participants leave with:
- Strategic Foresight
Unique insights into how current global agrifoodtech trends will translate into tomorrow’s agtech opportunities — helping you stay ahead of disruption. - Leadership Tools & Frameworks
Practical, battle-tested tools to refine your thesis for emerging markets, shape sustainable strategies, and lead transitions within your organization. - Peer Learning & Value chain Cross-Pollination
A rare opportunity to exchange ideas with industry leaders across the food value chain, challenge your assumptions, and evolve your leadership approach through global perspectives. - High-Value Networking
Strengthened relationships with peers and potential strategic partners across the value chain — opening doors to co-investments, pilots, or collaborations with portfolio companies.
The 2024 cohort left with tangible results — from launching new ESG frameworks to initiating international partnerships: “What made FFA truly remarkable was the diverse group of colleagues I had the pleasure of engaging with,” shared a participant from KERNEL Holding. “These interactions sparked deep and fascinating discussions about real-world case studies.”
“150% inspired! A breath of fresh air and a renewed thirst for knowledge — truly unforgettable.” – FFA Participant, 2024
The 2025 Curriculum: Profit. People. Planet.
Held at INSEAD’s historic Fontainebleau campus, the three-day program is structured around three critical pillars. Each pillar blends academic rigor with real-world case studies, peer learning, and practical tools.
Participants will explore topics such as:
- Adapting business strategies to global agricultural market trends
- Enhancing decision-making and competitiveness through digital tools and AI
- Building high-performing teams and fostering collaborative workplace cultures
- Developing future leaders through effective talent and succession planning
- Creating actionable strategies for sustainable agrifood transformation
- Understanding supply chain design and environmental impact management
Sessions are led by renowned INSEAD faculty and industry experts, with curated discussions, peer workshops, and case studies.
Who Should Attend
The program is specifically designed for:
- Senior executives and decision-makers in agrifood companies
- Agricultural innovation leaders and entrepreneurs
- Investment professionals focused on the agrifood sector
- Sustainability and strategy directors in food and agriculture
Investment in Your Future
The program fee of €9,000 includes:
- Online kickoff webinar and three days of intensive in-person learning at the INSEAD Fontainebleau campus
- Optional fourth day to engage with the French agrifood community — generously organized by Syngenta
- Access to all case study materials and program resources
- Participation in curated networking events and peer learning sessions
- INSEAD certificate upon completion and access to the global alumni network
- Meals provided throughout the in-person program.
Join the 2025 Cohort
Applications are now open for the October 13–15, 2025 session. Places are limited to ensure an immersive and collaborative environment.
Visit www.ffaleadership.com or contact admin@ffaleadership.com for more information.
“It was a privilege to attend the inaugural Future Food & Ag Leadership Programme at INSEAD. The team skillfully choreographed an inspiring course that confirmed how excited and motivated I still am about the responsibility of efficient and sustainable food production.” William England, SALIC, 2024 FFA graduate.
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