The founders and CEOs from six ag tech companies will present a series of TedTalk-style presentations to kick off the educational program at the third annual Organic Grower Summit in Monterey, CA.
Sponsored by Western Growers, the two and a half hour long educational intensive, Real Talk with Ag Tech Disruption Leaders, is divided into two sessions. The first session features three ag tech pioneers sharing their thoughts on the increasing use of precision and automated technology.
The second part of the session includes founders of three companies in supply chain efficiency and food waste management exploring new technologies in an effort to boost sustainability. Each session will include a panel discussion and end with an audience Q & A.
The featured presenters include:
- Christine Mosley, CEO/Founder, Full Harvest
- Sebastien Boyer, CEO/Co-Founder, Farm Wise
- Aidan Mouat, CEO/Co-Founder, Hazel Technologies
- Diane Wu, CEO/Co-Founder, Trace Genomics
- Kaben Smallwood, CEO/Co-Founder, Symbiotic Aquaponics
- James Rogers, CEO/Founder, Apeel Sciences
Clockwise from top left: Christine Mosley, Sebastien Boyer, Aidan Mouat, James Rogers, Kaben Smallwood, Diane Wu.
“Western Growers is extremely proud to be working with the Organic Grower Summit to bring forward a stellar group of companies who are changing the landscape for organic fresh produce production and supply chains,” said Hank Giclas, senior vice president of science and technology at Western Growers. “These TED style talks by the founders and CEO’s of these companies followed by an engaging panel discussion will showcase these progressive companies and their technology in a power packed educational session that can’t be missed.”
The third annual OGS is designed to provide information vital to organic farmers and ranchers, as well as an overview of the challenges and opportunities in the production of organic products. The two-day event will be held December 4-5 in Monterey, CA.
In addition to the announcement of Real Talk with Ag Tech Disruption Leaders, the third annual OGS will feature a trio of keynote presenters, as well as a series of educational sessions which will touch on areas including:
- What’s Next in Organic Plant Health?
- The Growing Hemp Marketplace
- Organic Cannabis on the Horizon
- Strategies to Reduce Risk through Organic Soil Health Practices
- Organic Farming in the Era of FSMA
- Organic Sales Data Dive
For more information:
Kelli Runge
Organic Produce Network
Ph: +1 (831) 884-5092
kelli@organicproducenetwork.com
www.organicproducenetwork.com