AgTech Summit 2024 | University of Illinois Research Park | 4 March 2024 | Illinois Conference Center, 111 St Marys Rd, Champaign, IL 61820, USA
Venue
Illinois Conference Center
Illinois Conference Center, 111 St Marys Rd, Champaign, IL 61820, USA
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| Event Date |
Mon Mar 4 CST (9 months ago)
In your timezone (EST): Mon Mar 4 1:00am - Mon Mar 4 1:00am |
| Location |
Illinois Conference Center
111 St Marys Rd, Champaign, IL 61820, USA |
| Region | Americas |
Details
Join us to explore how technology solutions are addressing some of the most significant challenges facing agriculture today – and learn about what is on the horizon. One of the premier event hubs in the nation, Champaign-Urbana is uniquely positioned to bring together entrepreneurs, investors, academics, and industry for learning, networking and advancing this sector.
This interactive conference offers participants the opportunity to learn and share knowledge about the current state of agtech and looking into the future through dynamic panels, inspiring keynote presentations, and networking opportunities. This event is free thanks to our generous sponsors.
Speakers
2024 Speakers
MODERATORS:
Jim Goss
VP of TAG Farms, The Atkins Group
John Reid
Research Professor, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Nicole Bateman
President, Economic Development Corporation of Decatur & Macon County
Stephen Wald
Director of External Communications and Government Relations, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Elhan Ersoz
Clinical Assistant Professor, UIUC Crop Sciences
SPEAKERS:
Laura Appenzeller
Executive Director, University of Illinois Research Park
Deborah Frank Feinen
Mayor, City of Champaign
Diane Wolfe Marlin
Mayor, City of Urbana
Dan Seals
CEO, Intersect Illinois
Justin McMenamy
VP of Disruptive Products, Precision Planting
Dave Knippenberg
Director of Data Platforms, Elanco
Jared Fry
Director of Modeling & Simulation, Mondelez
Dominic Walkes
Director of Technical Product Management, CNH
Sam Eathington
Chief Technology and Digital Officer, Corteva Agriscience
Kim Kidwell
Associate Chancellor for Strategic Partnerships and Initiatives, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Jonathan Coppess
Associate Professor, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Greg Webb
Vice President, State Government Relations, ADM
Aleksi Knepp
Legislative Assistant, United States House of Representatives, Office of Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski
Michael Tai
CEO, Boston Bioprocess
James Glueck
Senior Vice President, Advanced Bioproducts, Corn Refiners Association
Beth Conerty
Regional Innovation Officer, iFAB Tech Hub
Eric Lee
Director, Business Development – Fermentation and Bioindustry, Primient
Bruno Jactel
CEO, Hypercell
Gerald Wilson
Director of Entrepreneurship, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Gastón Suardiaz
Global Strategy Lead, GDM
Moderator: Germán Bollero
Dean, UIUC College of Agricultural, Consumer, & Environmental Sciences
Andrew Leakey
Director, UIUC Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation
Dennis Beard
Managing Partner, Serra Ventures
AgTech Hackathon Winner Presentation
Kaiyu Guan
Founder, HabiTerre
Sumeeta Salvador
Senior Associate, Corporate Development in Food & Agriculture, S2G Ventures
Alexey Rostapshov
Head of Labs and Sustainability Solutions, John Deere
Charlie Foresman
Ecosystems Impact Lead, Bayer
Sarah Hastings
Co-Owner, Hastings CCI Equipment
Eric Miller
Co-owner, Roots Run Deep Farm
Eric Rund
Owner, Rund Farms
Sponsors & Partners
2024 Sponsors
• Intersect Illinois
• John Deere
• Bayer
• Corteva
• Agco
• Brandt
• GDM
• Great Lakes Region