Editorial Deep Dive // Genetics Symposium: The Future of Predictive Breeding

17 Mar 2026
Breakout Room
Breakout Sessions

In Collaboration with:

Paine Schwartz Partners

NEW: World Agri‑Tech and Paine Schwartz Partners present the inaugural Genetics Symposium, an exploration of how predictive breeding, gene editing and AI are reshaping the future of crop innovation and the markets they serve.

Leaders from across genetics, biotechnology, and plant science will examine how vast datasets, advanced modelling, and next‑generation tools are transforming trait prediction and development across both broadacre and specialty crops.

With perspectives from major global platforms and emerging innovators, the discussion will highlight key breakthroughs as well as the gaps and barriers that must be addressed to unlock greater speed, precision, and commercial impact.

Designed as an open, interactive session, the Symposium will blend expert insight with audience participation to map the technologies, strategies, and partnerships defining the next chapter of predictive breeding and gene-editing.

Host
Steve Padgette
Steve Padgette, Managing Director – Technology - PAINE SCHWARTZ PARTNERS
Alexander Corbacho
Alexander Corbacho, Partner - PAINE SCHWARTZ PARTNERS
Speakers
Sam Eathington
Sam Eathington, CTO - CORTEVA AGRISCIENCE
Scott Komar
Scott Komar, Senior Vice President of Global R&D - DRISCOLL'S
Brad Zamft
Brad Zamft, CEO & Co-Founder - HERITABLE AGRICULTURE
Tom Adams
Tom Adams, CEO - PAIRWISE