Season 5: Episode 206
In this episode of North American Ag Spotlight podcast, Chrissy Wozniak sits down with Svitlana Synkovska, a global event management expert with two decades of experience in agribusiness. Svitlana has organized and marketed nearly 50 international events across 12 countries, bringing together key players in commodities trading, biofuels, and more. Now serving as the Portfolio Director for Women in Agribusiness (WIA), she shares her insights into how WIA fosters a thriving community of professional women through networking, career development, and collaboration.

Svitlana discusses the evolution of agribusiness events, highlighting the meticulous planning, market research, and industry relationships required to create impactful conferences. She emphasizes the Women in Agribusiness Summit, which has grown from 200 attendees in 2012 to over 1,100 professionals today, establishing itself as the premier event for women in agribusiness. The upcoming 2025 WIA Summit will focus on key industry topics, including ag commodities markets, U.S. trade policy, extreme weather impacts, consumer trends, and the role of AI in agriculture.

Throughout the conversation, Svitlana offers invaluable career advice for women looking to establish themselves in agribusiness, stressing the importance of networking, building authentic connections, and embracing industry associations. She also explores the biggest disruptors in agriculture today, from global trade shifts to technological innovations like biological pesticides and robotics.

Tune in to hear about the power of community, the future of agribusiness, and how the Women in Agribusiness Summit is shaping the industry. For more information, visit WomenInAg.com and follow them on social media.

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