Linking Farmers to Food Manufacturers with AI and Geospatial Intelligence

18 Mar 2026

AI-powered geospatial tools are redefining how downstream buyers understand, engage with, and support the farmers and value chain stakeholders who supply their raw materials. As satellite analytics, UAV imagery, and IoT sensors make field-level conditions visible in real time, manufacturers can move from reactive procurement to proactive partnership - aligning incentives, improving forecasting, verifying sustainability, and strengthening resilience across the value chain. This roundtable will explore how these technologies create tighter, more transparent connections between origination and offtake, enabling programs and ecosystems where data flows freely and value flows fairly.

Hosted by:
Unilever

Host
Andrew Wilcox
Andrew Wilcox, Associate Director, Procurement - UNILEVER