Agribusiness Seminar

The information below is based on the program offered in 2009, and does not reflect potential changes to faculty and course content for the 2010 course.

As the global media draws attention to soaring food prices, food security concerns, and resurging protectionism, your organization faces critical industry challenges. Harvard Business School (HBS) Executive Education's pioneering Agribusiness Seminar addresses these challenges, and offers a unique opportunity for you and other senior decision makers to explore key strategic issues. You will return better prepared to position your organization for future success.

What You Can Expect
Setting the right short-term path and long-range direction for your organization is more critical than ever. This leadership development seminar helps you to do so by combining a structured learning environment with the networking opportunities of an industry forum, yielding valuable insights for guiding your organization's future.

Your Course of Study
You and your peers will analyze key issues such as the durability of higher food prices; the impact of rising energy prices and shifting consumer preferences on supply and distribution chains; scientific and technical innovations; environmental concerns; and promising new frontiers for production in Africa, Brazil, and China.

Who Is Right for the Program
Participants will include thought leaders and key decision makers in the global agribusiness industry.

Dates and Fees
January 10–13, 2010
Fee:$7,500

Other Locations
Agribusiness Seminar also is offered in India from May 2010.

The program fee covers tuition, books, case materials, accommodations, and most meals.

Programs, dates, fees, and faculty are subject to change.

In accordance with Harvard University policy, Harvard Business School does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex or sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, veteran status, or disability in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities.