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What makes Cultivating Tomorrow different?
The fertilizer industry is transforming how it feeds the world. IFA’s 2nd Cultivating Tomorrow Conference (CTC) brings together leaders in sustainability, innovation, corporate strategy, policy, and communications to turn ambition into action.
Across startup showcases, case-driven sessions, and peer exchange, CTC focuses on practical solutions that can be piloted, scaled, and embedded, strengthening business performance, market credibility, and stakeholder trust.
Join 200 attendees from 30 countries in Budapest, June 3-4, 2026, including CSOs, CIOs, strategy leaders, R&D heads, startups, and senior public affairs, marketing, and communications executives shaping the future of fertilizer.
Agenda at a glance
IFA
Internal Meetings
Cultivating Tomorrow Conference
Sustainability Masterclass
Why you should attend
Develop and grow meaningful partnerships while being inspired with new implementable ideas.
Explore how sustainability, innovation, and strategy come together to shape the future of fertilizer production and use, across technology, markets, policy frameworks, and public trust. CTC 2026 offers a forward-looking program focused on topics like plant biostimulants, efficiency-enhancing fertilizers, advanced climate action, circular economy, workplace safety, water security, and soil health, with a strong emphasis on solutions that can move from concept to implementation.
A unique blend of innovation, sustainability, and strategy
CTC 2026 is the only event focused exclusively on fertilizer and plant nutrition, connecting technology, markets, policy, and public trust.
Solution-driven, actionable insights
Explore implementable solutions designed to move from concept to real-world impact.
Global innovators and bold ideas
Hear pioneering startups, including the Integrated Cultivate Challenge, and industry leaders share practical solutions shaping the future of fertilizer production and use.
Engage, network, collaborate
Join case-driven discussions, connect with peers, strategists, policymakers, and entrepreneurs, and co-create partnerships that accelerate adoption and impact.
Sponsors
Gold
Cultivate Challenge:
Connecting Industry and Accelerating Innovation
The Cultivating Tomorrow conference is both the stage, and the launchpad for IFA’s global startup competition. Connect with the 12 finalists selected from 150+ applicants in the inaugural challenge who will present their grand final pitches in Budapest.
Also be the first to hear which top startups have been selected for the second edition of the program.
Fees per delegate
*If you are a startup, please reach out to us to receive your relevant discount code, whether you are a non-member or a member startup. If you are an early stage startup (pre-seed or seed) and require additional financial support towards your registration fee, please email innovation@fertilizer.org before completing your registration to make a request.
Companies
1000 € for members
1500 € for non-members
Startups*
500 € for members
1000 € for non-members
Sustainability Masterclass
1200 €
The registration fee covers the event only and does not include travel, accommodation, or personal expenses. It is payable in Euros (€) via bank transfer or credit card (Visa, Mastercard, and Amex accepted).
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Cancellations must be made in writing by April 22, 2026:
85% refund (15% cancellation fee). No refunds after this date.
The fee remains due for cancellations after the deadline. Refunds will be processed after the event, minus bank charges.
One accompanying person (spouse or child) can attend without a fee but must be registered.
By registering, delegates accept the payment terms.
DELEGATES BENEFIT FROM:
Event Access: Attend sessions, breaks, lunches, and the reception
Interaction with Speakers: Engage with speakers during presentations
Event Platform Access: Use the Attendee Hub and App
Networking: Connect with attendees through the Attendee Hub and App
Social Media: Share your experience using the event hashtag
Professional Connections: Access a list of event attendees
Event Materials: Download presentations
Event Photos: Download photos taken during the event.
Conference Venue &
Accommodation
Kimpton Bem Budapest Hotel
Bem Jozsef Ter 3
1027 Budapest, Hungary
Tel +36 1 883 9880
Special room rates have been negotiated by IFA at the Kimpton Bem Budapest Hotel. Single 249 Euros / Double 264 Euros.
These rates are available to delegates who make a reservation through the link provided and are subject to specific terms for guarantee and cancellation.
Hotel reservations must be made before April 22, 2026. After this date, reservations cannot be guaranteed.
Above stated rate is valid per night and include the buffet breakfast, include 5% VAT. City taxes are excluded.
CONDITIONS
Check-in time 3PM. Check-out time 11AM. Early check in and late check out are subject to reconfirmation.
PAYMENT
The full stay (including applicable taxes) will be charged upon reservation.
CANCELLATION POLICY
In case of any cancellation from the time of the reservation, the hotel will charge the full stay (including applicable taxes).
Practical information
Airport transfers
Budaptes Ferenc Liszt international airport is located approximately 25 km from the conference venue (40 minutes by car depending on traffic). Taxis are readily available
Passport & Visas
A valid passport is required to enter Hungary (minimum validity of 6 months at the time of departure).
Delegates are invited to check here and consult the nearest consulate in their country for visa requirements applicable to them.
If a letter of invitation is needed, please provide your passport details during registration or contact the IFA Conference Service as soon as possible.
Travel to Budapest
Temperature in April: min 15°C / 26°C
For further information on Budapest, you may wish to visit: budapestinfo.hu