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Everybody’s here. In just half a day I’ve expanded my

network considerably. It’s a very efficient use of my time.

Managing Partner, DCVC BIO

Building Agri-Food Systems Fit for the Global Consumer

INNOVATION SUMMITLondon, October 16-17, 2018

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UNDERSTORY

WHO WILL YOU MEET?

Now in its 6th year, the World Agri-Tech Innovation

Summit in London connects over 400 international

agri-tech innovators with partners, buyers and investors,

matching advanced technology solutions with commercial

demand. Global industry leaders uncover the most

exciting innovations in agricultural technology, and discuss

urgent market drivers for integration and adoption.

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100% Focused

on Innovation

Attracting visionary leaders

from every part of the

agri-food value chain

Access to

Investment

More investors and

accelerators in the audience

than at any other

Agri-Tech event

Open Dialogue

with Global

Agribusinesses

Essential insight into corporate

innovation strategy

and opportunities

for collaboration

Global in Scope

Attracting speakers

and delegations from

around the world

The Most

Exciting Agri-Tech

Start-Ups

A series of technology

pitching sessions

showcase new and

innovative solutionsA Chance to

Educate the Market

Case studies, panel debates

and roundtable workshops

maximise interactivity

Critical

Intelligence on

Agri-Tech Trends

From gene editing and

soil health to AI, robotics

and the IoT

The Best

Networking

in Agri-Tech

An extensive 1:1 meeting

system ensures every

delegate meets their

target clients

It’s an event with an incredible return on

investment, it saves about half a year of flying

around different parts of the world. Everyone is

here, we can meet everyone and talk to everyone

in those two days so it’s a very valuable place to

be for investors, corporates and especially for

new start-ups that don’t have this network yet.

EU Commercial Lead,

THE CLIMATE CORPORATION

Visit www.worldagritechinnovation.com/speakers for updatesINNOVATION SUMMITLondon, October 16-17, 2018

Confirmed Speakers include:

Klaus LutzPresidentBAYWA, GERMANY

Don MarvinPresident & CEOCONCENTRIC, USA & CANADA

Archana SrivatsanStrategic Investments, IndiaTHE BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION, UK

Barney KayHead of AgricultureTESCO, UK

Carl VauseCEOSOFT ROBOTICS, USA

Katrin BurtManaging DirectorSYNGENTA VENTURES, UK

Karen CoveyCSR ManagerGs FRESH, UK

Jonathan GillCo-DeveloperHANDSFREE HECTARE, UK

Ignacio MartinezGeneral PartnerFLAGSHIP PIONEERING, USA

Mark GildersleeveVP, Head of Business Solutions Watson Content & IoT PlatformIBM THE WEATHER COMPANY, USA

Sachin ShendeCo-Founder & CEOKISANHUB, UK

Simon BlackmoreHead of EngineeringHARPER ADAMS UNIVERSITY, UK

Ben BelldegrunManaging PartnerPONTIFAX AGTECH, USA

Michael WardHead, Patent Practice GroupMORRISON & FOERSTER, USA

Kirk HaneyCEO & Managing PartnerRADICLE GROWTH, USA

Michael SternHead of Climate Corporation & Digital Farming, Crop Science DivisionBAYER, USA

Chris RhodesDirector, Global Fuse Business DevelopmentAGCO CORPORATION, USA

Adam AndersManaging PartnerANTERRA CAPITAL, NETHERLANDS

Andy ZiolkowskiManaging DirectorCULTIVIAN SANDBOX, USA

Niccolo ManzoniFounding PartnerFIVE SEASONS VENTURES, FRANCE

John ChrosniakVice PresidentCORTEVA, USA

Abe HughesGeneral ManagerTRIMBLE, USA

Gilad GershonCEOTROPIC BIOSCIENCES, UK

Stefan FürnsinnSenior Vice President Digital FarmingYARA, AUSTRIA


PRE-SUMMIT MONDAY OCTOBER 15World Agri-Tech Pitch Day with Tesco’s Agri-T-Jam: Connecting Entrepreneurs to Tesco’s Supply Chain & Partners

DAY ONE TUESDAY OCTOBER 16

Removing Obstacles to Farmers’

Investment in Smart Farming

09:15

SPEAKER: Klaus Lutz, President, BAYWA, GERMANY

Can We Create A Vision for Accelerating

Agri-Food Tech Innovation in Europe?

09:30

• Europe is a pivotal player in global food production, home to world-class research institutions and leading agriculture companies. What transformation is needed for it to remain competitive and deliver sustainable, efficient farming systems to feed the future global customer?• What is working today and how can we foster innovation and collaboration? • How do we channel investment in innovation vs defending old technologies and what is the role of private sector finance and investment?

SESSION CHAIR: Adam Anders, Managing Partner, ANTERRA CAPITAL, NETHERLANDS

SPEAKERS: Adrian Percy, Ag Technology Ambassador, Crop Science Division, BAYER, GERMANY John Chrosniak, Vice President, CORTEVA, USA

Digital Tools & Technologies for

Controlling Supply Chain Performance

from Seed to Table

10:15

• How are retailers, food companies and commodity groups harnessing digital solutions to gain greater visibility and control over their supply chains? • What investments are we seeing and what are the main drivers for each of these players? • What does greater corporate oversight of the supply chain mean at the farm level? How will this ultimately benefit growers?

SPEAKERS: Mark Gildersleeve, VP, Head of Business Solutions Watson Content & IoT Platform, IBM THE WEATHER COMPANY, USA Barney Kay, Head of Agriculture, TESCO, UK Dionys Forster, Sourcing Specialist, NESTLE, SWITZERLAND Vidyanath Gururajan, Director of Innovation, BRANSTON, UK Kim Wagner, President and chief operating officer, CIBO TECHNOLOGIES, USA

Networking Coffee Break11:00

Beyond Pesticides: Microbes,

New Chemistry & Integrated Platforms

11:30

• As regulations tighten on conventional pesticides and herbicides, what alternatives are being developed? Could agriculture be free of chemical residues in 10 years’ time?• Bio-informatics and AI are accelerating the development of new chemistry-based crop protection solutions. Is the ag-chem space finally ready for innovation? How do these synthetic solutions differ from traditional chemicals?• Market access and adoption remain the barriers to entry for smaller companies. Should they partner with larger players or with other SME’s to create transformative integrated solutions? How do these systems scale in a global marketplace? What do start-ups need to know now to engineer collaboration opportunities into a future strategy?

SESSION CHAIR: Ignacio Martinez, General Partner, FLAGSHIP PIONEERING, USA

SPEAKERS: Shawn Semones, EVP of R&D and Chief Technology Officer, CONCENTRIC, USA & CANADA

Summit Agenda:

Alexander Wiegelmann, Vice President M&A/Head of Transactions, KWS, GERMANY

Early Stage Technology Innovators Pitch Seven-Minute Snapshots of their Solutions

PRESENTING COMPANIES INCLUDE:Alexis Comar, CEO, HIPHEN, FRANCEFatma Kaplin, CEO, PHERONYM, USA

DRAGON PANEL:Andy Ziolkowski, Managing Director, CULTIVIAN SANDBOX, USA

Technology Showcase 12:15

Networking Lunch13:15

An extended opportunity to learn and share best practice, each roundtable discussion is hosted by an industry expert and will focus on a specific theme within agtech. Dig deeper into the issues raised during the summit and network with speakers and delegates who share common interests. All delegates will be invited to join two separate discussions during this session.

Networking Round Tables 14:15


What Does a Sustainable Business Model

in Agri-Tech Look Like?

16:00

SPEAKER: Don Marvin, President & CEO, CONCENTRIC, USA & CANADA

Democratisation of Gene Editing and

Collaborative Approaches to Bringing

Solutions to Market

16:15

• What can gene editing technology do for traditional (non-GMO) plant breeding? What crops are being targeted and why?

• The recent ECJ ruling that gene edited plants should be regulated under the same rules as GMO is in stark contrast to the USDA’s position. What does this ruling

mean for the future of the gene editing industry in Europe? Which global markets are set to benefit?

• With no current route to market for gene edited plants, what will the supply chain look like? Will SME’s or Big Agribusiness take the lead in developing and bringing gene edited crops to market? And how are VCs approaching the investment opportunity?

SESSION CHAIR:

Kirsten Stead, Managing Partner, DCVC BIO, USA

SPEAKERS: Gilad Gershon, CEO, TROPIC BIOSCIENCES, UK Haven Baker, Chief Business Officer, PAIRWISE PLANTS, USA Michael Ward, Patent Practice Group & Co-Chair, Intellectual Property Practice Group, MORRISON & FOERSTER, USA

Growth Finance: How is AgTech being

Scaled Up Into International Markets?

17:00

Investor Panel: Building a Financing

Foundation for AgTech

17:15

• Agtech is finally starting to mature but challenges remain around technology adoption onto farms. How are VCs and strategic investors tackling this?

• Historically 95% of agtech exits happen via M&A. What will the exit strategy look like in an increasingly consolidated market?

• Increased VC and M&A activity in 2017 attracted growth investors to support market scaling. Is this trend set to continue? Will we see more appetite for direct investment from large institutional groups and growth investors?

SPEAKERS: Niccolo Manzoni, Founding Partner, FIVE SEASONS VENTURES, FRANCE Katrin Burt, Managing Director, SYNGENTA VENTURES, UK Kirk Haney, CEO & Managing Partner, RADICLE GROWTH, USA

Ben Belldegrun, Managing Partner, PONTIFAX AGTECH, USA

Networking Drinks Reception18:00

DAY TWO WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 17

• Ukraine has some of the largest farming systems in the world, however the penetration of cutting edge technology within the CIS region has been low. What is the state of the agtech space in this region today?

• What are the regional needs from farmers and the agtech sector? What are the pain points today?

• What is the vision from governments and multilateral institutions? How can global partnerships and collaboration support this industry?

Agtech in Ukraine:

Country Partner Breakfast Briefing

08:00

Smart Farming:

The Future of Precision Agriculture

09:15

• What end-to-end approaches are being developed from sensors to the cloud? How can data driven insights better complement the farm and make technology available at low cost for greater on farm adoption?

• How will agribusinesses compete, collaborate with or complement big tech companies such as IBM, Microsoft and Amazon as they move into agriculture? What leaps forward can be achieved from greater cross-industry collaboration?

• Service providers have begun to bundle smart digital farming insights to deliver products and services. What solutions are agribusinesses looking to acquire? How are they exploring opportunities with start-ups?

SESSION CHAIR:

Adam Anders, Managing Partner, ANTERRA CAPITAL, NETHERLANDS

SPEAKERS:

Michael Stern, Head of Digital Farming, Crop Science Division, BAYER, GERMANY

Stefan Fürnsinn, Senior Vice President Digital Farming, YARA, AUSTRIA

Abe Hughes, General Manager, TRIMBLE, USA

Ryan Bond, Vice President of Strategic Marketing & Innovation, KOCH AGRONOMIC SERVICES, USA

Early Stage Technology Innovators Pitch Seven-Minute Snapshots of their Solutions

DRAGON PANEL:

Guy Hudson, Executive Director, SPARKLABS CULTIV8, AUSTRALIA

Technology Showcase 10:00


Tackling the Adoption Barrier:

What Value is Digital Ag Bringing to the

Farm and Supply Chain Today?

11.30

What business models are working to bring solutions to farmers and growers? What technologies are working today and what is not? How are farmers, research institutes and agronomists accelerating the process of adoption at the farm level?

SPEAKERS:

Sachin Shende, Co-Founder & CEO, KISANHUB, UK

Tina Barsby, CEO, NIAB, UK

Karen Covey, CSR Manager, Gs FRESH, UK

Robotics & AI: How Automated

Could the Farm Become?

12:15

• How will robotics, AI and autonomous systems transform farm work in fields and orchards? What are the challenges for robotics in agriculture?

• What are the real opportunities in robotics and automation and how can we make these disruptive for the industry? How automated can the farm become?

• Does chemical production need to change along with the delivery systems? Could robots replace people and the need for herbicides altogether?

SESSION CHAIR:

Simon Blackmore, Head of Engineering, HARPER ADAMS UNIVERSITY, UK

SPEAKERS:

Chris Rhodes, Director, Global Fuse Business Development, AGCO CORPORATION, USA

Jonathan Gill, Co-Developer, HANDS FREE HECTARE, UK

Carl Vause, CEO, SOFT ROBOTICS, USA

Rain Irshad, Autonomous Systems Group Leader, RAL SPACE, UK

James Brown, Finance Director Commercial Director, POLLYBELL ORGANIC, UK

How Are Innovations in FinTech Unlocking

Opportunities in Agtech?

13:00

How is the convergence of agtech and fintech and innovation in crop insurance tackling issues of pricing transparency, supply chain finance for commodities and de-risking on farm tech adoption? What are the leapfrog opportunities that come from digitalisation?

SPEAKERS:

Vitaly Buzu, CEO, INTTERRA, RUSSIA

Networking Lunch13:15

14:15 INTERACTIVE BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Join your choice of three specialist breakout sessions: Animal Health, Blockchain or Vertical Farming. Running in parallel, each session addresses the most significant developments and challenges within the industry, with case studies.

Targeting Innovation and Investment in Animal Health, Feed and Nutrition

• What constitutes real innovation in the animal health world? What challenges need solving?

• How are gut health and the microbiome driving new approaches? What innovations will move producers away from antibiotics?

• What alternative protein and feed supplements are having most success?

• What value does precision monitoring bring to the livestock sector?

• Which subsectors in animal health are attracting the most attention? What are the challenges in finding venture capital investments in animal health?

SPEAKERS:

Maarten Goosens, Co-Founder & Principal, ANTERRA CAPITAL, NETHERLANDS

Marc de Beer, Senior Advisor, One Health Strategy, ELANCO, USA

Viggo Halseth, CTO, NUTRECO, NORWAY

Yasir Khokha, CEO, CONNECTERRA, NETHERLANDS

Jochem Bossenbroek, CEO, BUNYAVAX, NETHERLANDS

Blockchain: Tracking & Tracing from Farm to Table

• Regulation and market pressures are driving the need for transparency across the supply chain. How can blockchain technology save time and create value for agribusinesses?

• What are retailers learning from blockchain and where does it add value to their operations?

• How could mass-scale integration of blockchain impact export opportunities to countries requiring high quality, welfare and environmental standards?

• How can blockchain unlock meaningful value for NGOs and their partners in the supply chain?

• Could blockchain help enforce IP rights and attribute value to products and data?

SPEAKERS:

Guy Hudson, Executive Director, SPARKLABS CULTIV8, AUSTRALIA

Gary B. Rodrigue, BLOCKCHAIN WW IBM Food Trust™ Leader, IBM, USA

Is the Future of Farming Indoors? Hyper-Efficient Horticultural Production to Nourish the Cities of Tomorrow

• Indoor and Vertical farming offer locally supplied nutritious food for urban populations, but who can afford it?

• How are produce buyers thinking about this sector and what opportunities or shortfalls do they see?

• How are advances in robotics, crop technologies and LED lighting shaping indoor food production? What’s on the horizon?

• What business models and technology systems will attract reliable capital into the sector for it to grow?

• Europe is a leader in horticultural greenhouse production. What lessons can be shared with entrepreneurs pioneering new technology platforms and systems in this sector?

SPEAKERS:

W.N. Wang, Director, Chief Technology Advisor, YESHEALTH IFARM, TAIWAN

Steve Dring, Co-Founder, GROWING UNDERGROUND, UK

Marc Oshima, Business Development Director, AEROFARMS, USA

Close of Summit16:00

Technology Showcase A highlight of the World Agri-Tech programme, early-to-mid stage agri-tech companies

showcase their solutions to our audience of global agribusinesses, technology integrators

and VC investors. Each company has 7 minutes to present the highlights of their technology

and business model before taking questions from the panel of investors and the audience.

TechHubThis focused meeting area showcases the most exciting agri-tech start-ups on the

market. Investors and potential partners can engage with early-stage companies,

discover new and disruptive solutions, and meet some of the most innovative

entrepreneurs at the summit.

Meet this year’s crop of exciting start-up innovators, including:

Meet the Innovators

The World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit presents an excellent opportunity

to connect with new and seasoned entrepreneurs in the Ag space.

Director of Business Development, DUPONT PIONEER

Association Partners Media PartnersGrowth Partners

The best gathering of senior executives

from across the equipment, service and

agrochemical providers worldwide.

Head of Product Development, Industrial & Energy,

CAMBRIDGE CONSULTANTS


1-1 MeetingsWe make it easy for delegates to connect

before, during and after the summit through

the 1-1 meeting tool, breakout workshops

and evening networking drinks.

A dedicated meetings hub onsite and the

support of our informed team at the event mean

you will never miss a potential new contact.

1-1

3 Ways to RegisterBy Phone: +44 (0)1273 789 989

By Email: [email protected]

Online: www.worldagritechinnovation.com/register

Your Summit Registration Includes:

✓ Supported networking and guaranteed introductions

✓ Access to all sessions at the two-day summit

✓ Delegate pack including full attendee list

✓ Your choice of two roundtable discussion groups

✓ Personal login for the 1:1 meeting system online

✓ Presentations available online after the summit

✓ Networking drinks on the first evening of the summit

✓ All refreshments, breakfast and lunch

VenueThe Tower Hotel, St Katharine’s Way, London E1W 1LD

www.worldagritechinnovation.com/venue

Rethink Agri-Food Innovation Week, London, October 16-19, 2018 is anchored by two major summits:

At Future Food-Tech, global food brands, VCs and

start-ups explore innovative ideas for nutrition and

health, next generation proteins and technologies

to address food waste, safety and distribution.

Extend your market insight and networking

opportunities across the entire agri-food supply

chain with a two-summit pass.

World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit

(October 16-17):

Full Price: £1,795 +VAT

Two-Summit Pass: World Agri-Tech & Future

Food-Tech (October 16-19):

Full Price: £2,795 +VAT


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