Networking Roundtables

18 Mar 2026
Auditorium
Networking Roundtables

Join one of the roundtable discussions, each hosted by an expert in their chosen topic, designed to spark collaboration and creative problem-solving around the most pressing challenges facing the industry. Network with new contacts, exchange solutions, and leave with fresh ideas to advance your work. View all 20+ roundtables →

From GenAI Hype to Execution: Lessons from Past Tech Waves
Sachi Desai, Vice President of AI Go-To-Market and Partnerships – BAYER CROP SCIENCE
Advancing Gene Editing Innovation Through Purposeful Partnerships
Nandini Krishnamurthy, Biotechnology Portfolio Leader – CORTEVA AGRISCIENCE
Developing Future Soil Health Business Models
Jason Gabriel, Managing Director, Ventures – SYNGENTA GROUP
AI in Agriculture: Successes, Setbacks, and Shared Lessons
Kimberly Sampson, AgroStart Digital Innovation Manager – BASF
Scope 3 Starts in the Field: Turning Upstream Data into Defensible Reporting
Siva Avvaru, Managing Director, Strategic Partnerships – CORVIAN
Biotech & Crop Protection: Unlocking Innovation Through Strategic Partnerships
Beth Lorsbach, Group Executive for Portfolio Solutions – NUFARM
From Point Solutions to Complete Workflows: Building Grower-Ready Systems
Brett McMickell, Chief Technology Officer – KUBOTA NORTH AMERICA
Turning Data Fatigue into Decision Intelligence in AgTech
Sarah Heimlich, Senior Product Manager, Blue River Technologies – JOHN DEERE
Linking Farmers to Food Manufacturers with AI and Geospatial Intelligence
Andrew Wilcox, Associate Director, Procurement – UNILEVER
Integrating Change Management in Agriculture
Jess Newman, Senior Director, Agriculture & Sustainability – MCCAIN
From Vision to Validation: Positioning Agri-Tech Startups for Seed & Series A Success
Alice Brooks, Partner – KHOSLA VENTURES
Agriculture as the Testbed for Physical Intelligence
Clay Mitchell, Farmer, Co-Founder & Managing Director – FALL LINE CAPITAL