Full Conference Agenda

Organo-Mineral Fertilizers (OMF) offer a unique solution to the environmental sustainability and nutrient use efficiency (NUE) challenges of today. OMF combine the rapid nutrient delivery of mineral fertilizers with the long-term soil health building benefits of organic matter. This presentation explores the formulation, manufacturing, and characterization of Organo-Mineral Fertilizers.

Discover how measurement uncertainty can unlock hidden value in your operations. Learn how improved measurement confidence reduces costs, exposes hidden gains in material and energy balances, enhances equipment efficiency, and drives profitability. This session reveals why managing uncertainty in your instruments is a powerful lever for smarter decisions and stronger financial performance.

2025 fertilizer markets saw continued volatility as global trends and events shaped the market.  Wars, input supply issues, economic tools, etc. all helped shaped the market as we saw it.  2026 will no doubt continue to see volatility as tight supplies, global turmoil, and high demand continue to pressure buyers.  Josh will walk through what he and his StoneX team is watching for moving forward.

This session shows how structured failure investigation—supported by metallurgy, advanced NDT, and process data—uncovers the root causes of equipment degradation in fertilizer manufacturing. Real case studies illustrate how these insights improve inspection strategies, material choices, and operating practices. The presentation also demonstrates how digital integrity tools like AiOM™ turn failure data into continuous monitoring and proactive asset-reliability decisions.

Near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy offers a fast, non-destructive, and accurate way to assess fertilizer composition. It enables real-time optimization, reduces waste, and supports precision agriculture for higher yields and sustainability.

Discover how digitalization drives sustainable fertilizer production by connecting recipe design to plant operations. Learn how integrated recipe management, process simulation, and OT/IT analytics reduce emissions, improve efficiency, and enable safer, cleaner, and more profitable ammonia, urea, and nitric acid lines—while supporting decarbonization and linking sustainability to business value.

As the bioproducts industry continues to grow, many producers face familiar challenges—especially when it comes to shipping, distribution, and the complexities of handling liquid formulations. But what if there were a more efficient, cost-effective way to deliver your product to market? For over 60 years, the fertilizer industry has relied on compaction and granulation to transform materials into stable, transportable, value-added solids. Now, this proven technology offers a powerful alternative for bioproduct producers seeking improved logistics, reduced handling costs, and enhanced product performance.

Sustainable ammonia production should focus not only on minimizing CO2 emissions, but also on reducing its water footprint. It is essential to assess the water quality and quantity required by the ammonia plants, while evaluating the effluents generated as well. Alessio Liati’s speech will address the water impact associated with blue ammonia, providing an overview of the treatments needed for the different water streams.

Managing aging equipment is a growing challenge in fertilizer plants, especially when demanding process conditions can impact safety and equipment reliability. Brian Macejko will introduce the principles of Fitness-For-Service (FFS) assessments, using API 579-1/ASME FFS-1, to evaluate equipment condition, safely extend service life, and support mechanical integrity decisions. This session will also offer insights into the upcoming changes to the API 579-1/ASME FFS-1 standard and discuss how these changes relate to the fertilizer