The Future of AgTech & Ag BioTech, RTP - A Conversation with the Community

Description

Join leadership from various stakeholders in an interactive conversation about the growing AgTech cluster here in RTP. Hear from investors, corporate partners, entrepreneurs and more about what they are currently doing to grow the cluster and what they would like to see more of in the future to make this area one of the preeminent AgTech clusters in the world. Occurring immediately following the CED Life Sciences Conference (the largest life science conference in the Southeast) this will be your opportunity to join your peers and help shape the future of our region.

Discussion participants:

• Mohan Tavorath, Principal, Data Sciences, International Farming Corporation

• Shane Hand, Global Agribusiness at EY- updating the investment landscape for AgTech

• Chris Chung, CEO Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina- The competitive landscape for recruiting to North Carolina

• Joerg Bauer, Head of Scouting and Insight, BASF

• Mike Elder, Head of Business Relations RBD, Novozymes North America

• Corey Huck, Global Head Biologics, Syngenta

• Doug Eisner, CEO of AgroSpheres

• Fayaz Khazi, CEO of Elo Life Sciences

• James Kremer, Research & Business Development at Agbiome

• John Rabby, Chairman of the Board NC Biotech Center & Commercial Director, AgBiome Innovations