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Mayra Delfino, Founder and CEOCONACREDI Agro began as an annual summit in 2018 but soon recognized that addressing the sector's complexity required more than a single event. It evolved into an ecosystem of education, research, networking and professional development that keeps knowledge moving through the credit community year-round.
During the pandemic, it shifted to virtual events and live sessions, broadening its pool of specialists and enabling continuous learning. From São Paulo, CONACREDI Agro subsequently expanded through smaller events across Goiás, Minas Gerais, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Paraná and Rio Grande do Sul.
“We help our clients grow by building relationships every day, connecting people and creating value far beyond our events,” says Mayra Delfino, founder and CEO.
A Summit for Knowledge and Industry Dialogue
CONACREDI Agro’s annual summit in November brings together approximately 1,200 participants for two days of focused discussions. Specialists in law, credit & collection, risk, commodities, climate and insurance help professionals address daily challenges. Rather than simply presenting information, the summit enables participants to benchmark practices, exchange perspectives, and assess market dynamics.
Conversations outside formal sessions are equally valuable, with participants exchanging ideas, practical solutions and perspectives. A single insight from a specialist or peer can help organizations avoid costly mistakes and save millions of reais or dollars by strengthening credit decisions.
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We help our clients grow by building relationships every day, connecting people and creating value far beyond our events.
CONACREDI Agro's knowledge ecosystem extends beyond the summit. In 2025, it launched a book featuring 19 authors, each contributing a chapter on their specialization, and an MBA whose first cohort is expected to begin soon. Through annual awards, it also recognizes contributions to agribusiness credit across Brazil and Latin America, with submissions evaluated by a panel of judges.
Connecting the Credit Community Year-Round
CONACREDI Agro's regional roadshows extend its knowledge exchange across Brazil, bringing together professionals facing similar challenges to share local perspectives and discuss market developments.
A long-standing sponsor's experience reflects the benefits of these roadshows. Amid tighter budgets, they reviewed their marketing spend and identified which events to retain. CONACREDI Agro was the only event they chose to retain because of the ROI they associated with networking and access to decision-makers. Rather than scaling back, the sponsor is participating in every 2026 roadshow.
Industry intelligence is another pillar of CONACREDI Agro’s ecosystem. Its National Agribusiness Credit Survey, conducted every two years, examines career profiles, salaries, job titles and workforce demographics across the sector. The findings are shared through an eBook, allowing professionals to benchmark their careers against broader industry trends. A CV database complements the initiative by connecting credit professionals with sector-specific employers.
Year-round engagement continues through a WhatsApp community of over 700 professionals, where members exchange information, seek advice and discuss developments. A weekly newsletter delivers sector updates, while social media shares educational content for professional development.
Looking ahead, CONACREDI Agro is preparing the next generation of sector leaders as experienced professionals approach retirement. It is developing practical short courses and a book offering an introduction to agribusiness credit.
Behind these initiatives is a close-knit team grounded in faith, shared values and a commitment to delivering on its promises. Transparency and honest communication shape relationships with clients, reinforcing the trust through which CONACREDI Agro shares knowledge, develops professionals, and builds connections.
Eight years on, its journey of innovation is just beginning.
Building Better Judgment in Agribusiness Credit
Agribusiness credit teams in Latin America work under conditions that can shift faster than internal policies. Commodity prices move, court-supervised restructurings alter recovery prospects, and regional conditions change the quality of available information. A credit decision depends on legal interpretation, climate exposure or assumptions drawn from another market. The buying problem is no longer access to information alone. It is deciding whether a knowledge platform can turn scattered market signals into judgments that staff can apply.
Annual conferences can help executives compare views, but isolated events leave long gaps between major discussions. Credit teams need a steady flow of relevant material and practical education, supported by contact with peers facing similar lending conditions. Weekly briefings and year-round communities can keep emerging risks visible before they become policy exceptions or portfolio losses. Regional forums add another layer by testing national themes against local lending realities. Regular contact also allows practitioners to revisit earlier assumptions when market conditions change rather than waiting for the next major event.
Depth matters as much as frequency. Agribusiness credit sits across finance, law, commodity markets and insurance, making generic business content of limited value. Buyers should examine whether the platform brings together specialists who understand rural lending and judicial reorganization while also addressing risk protection and market pricing. Strong programming should help credit leaders compare methods, question assumptions and identify tools that fit their own approval process. The aim is not to collect commentary, but to improve how teams interpret exposure before money is committed.
“CONACREDI Agro gives credit professionals a year-round structure for learning, discussion and market comparison.”
Regional relevance presents another test. Brazil alone contains major differences in production cycles and market structure, alongside local business practices that shape borrower behavior. A program concentrated in one commercial center may miss the conditions influencing credit decisions elsewhere. Roadshows and smaller regional sessions can surface issues that would be diluted in a national agenda. They also widen access to peers whose experience is closer to the buyer’s own portfolio. The quality of those exchanges depends on participant relevance, not attendance volume alone. Informal conversations can also expose policy gaps or unfamiliar tools that formal presentations may not address.
Talent development cannot be separated from market knowledge. Experienced credit professionals are approaching retirement, while younger staff must absorb technical judgment that is rarely captured in policy manuals. Buyers should look for platforms that pair executive debate with structured learning. Research and formal education can preserve practical knowledge, while shorter courses give staff a direct route into specific credit problems. Workforce development carries greater value when it reflects the same legal and commercial pressures discussed by senior decision-makers. It also gives employers a clearer way to prepare successors before experienced staff leave critical knowledge gaps behind.
CONACREDI Agro stands out as the premier choice for executives who need more than a single annual gathering. It connects a national congress and regional roadshows with a professional community that remains active throughout the year. Its research and publications provide market reference points, while an MBA and shorter courses support deeper skill development.
Its employment survey and talent network also connect workforce intelligence with recruitment needs. That breadth suits organizations that want market intelligence and professional development delivered through one focused platform.
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Company
CONACREDI Agro
Management
Mayra Delfino, Founder and CEO
Description
CONACREDI Agro is a Brazilian platform dedicated to advancing agribusiness credit through an ecosystem of summits, roadshows, education, research and professional networking. It equips credit and financial professionals with knowledge, industry insights and meaningful connections to navigate an evolving market.
