MIDWEST AGTECH PROGRAM
FOCUSED ON MIDWEST AG
The conversation and programming will be centered around midwest agriculture
NETWORK WITH AGTECH PLAYERS
Attendees will range from AgTech Investors to Startup Founders to Corporate Ag - a great way to get involved in the Midwest AgTech Ecosystem
TOPICS RELEVANT TO STARTUPS, INVESTORS, & FARMERS
Programming was designed for AgTech enthusiasts across the industry
2022 AGENDA
COMBINE SHOWCASE
Featuring five startups in the Combine Incubator, the companies will rapid-pitch their startup. The startups presenting represent some of the leading startups in AgTech.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Janette Barnard is the 2022 Keynote Speaker.
Janette built her career at the intersection of animal agriculture and technology. She leads ruminants investments for Merck Animal Health Ventures and writes Prime Future, a weekly newsletter for innovators in livestock, meat, and dairy. Her background is in founding & scaling startups, animal health, and animal protein.
AG SUSTANABILITY PANEL
A common topic in the AgTech industry is sustainability. This panel will feature founders and users of startups in this space to facilitate a conversation that will be beneficial to attendees.
Sustainability Panelist includes:
Mark Young, LandTrust
Ankit Chandra, Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute
Mitchell Hora, Continuum Ag
INVESTING IN AGTECH PANEL
As interest in investing in AgTech has developed, new investment funds and angel investors have gained popularity in the AgTech space. This panel will feature experts in AgTech Investing.
Investing in AgTech Panelist:
Tim Weelborg, Homegrown Capital
Liz Keehner, Next Level Ventures
Colin Hurd, Ag Startup Engine
2022 AGTECH CONNECT SPONSORS
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