Navigating M&A and Exit Strategies in a Volatile Ag Market

17 Mar 2026
Breakout Room
Breakout Sessions

Hosted by:

Cooley

In a market defined by rapid consolidation and shifting valuations, this session offers a candid look into the strategic interest from major ag players and what it really takes to navigate M&A and successful exits in today’s agriculture landscape. Led by Erin Kirchner - who played a role in John Deere’s acquisition of Sentera - this discussion brings together dealmakers, investors, and bankers who have recently completed high‑impact exits to share the decisions, deal dynamics, and lessons that shaped their journeys. Attendees will gain practical insight into how to position their companies for acquisition, what strategic buyers are prioritizing, and how to chart a path toward long‑term value creation in an evolving agtech ecosystem.

Host
Erin Kirchner
Erin Kirchner, Partner - COOLEY