Food and Agriculture
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Speakers
| Summit | Date | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Aerospace and Defense | Sep 3 - 5 | Aerospace/Defense |
| Global Consumer and Retail | Sep 9 - 12 | Consumer Retail |
| Russia Investment | Sep 23 - 25 | Financial Services/Exchanges |
| Washington | Oct 21 - 24 | Country Summits |
| Middle East Investment | Oct 28 - 30 | Financial Services/Exchanges |
| Global Commodities | Nov 4 - 7 | Financial Services/Exchanges |
| Global Investment Outlook | Nov 18 - 21 | Financial Services/Exchanges |
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