THRIVE Summit returns again this year, March 25
When and where is it on?
Wednesday March 25, 2020, Santa Clara University
How many years has it been going?
4th Annual
What was the inspiration to start it?
“Advancing the future of agriculture and food through innovation.” The Innovation Summit includes an Innovation Showcase featuring THRIVE Top 50 startups, THRIVE Accelerator companies and alumni as well as panels and fireside chats covering topics such as climate positive agriculture, next gen proteins, blockchain, indoor/vertical farming, integrated supply chain, biotechnology, and automated agriculture.
What exciting things can people look forward to?
The THRIVE Innovation Summit is held annually in Silicon Valley and each year attracts 250+ agribusiness leaders, investors, agtech and foodtech startups, and California and Midwest growers. The summit is a unique opportunity to meet and hear from our THRIVE Top 50 AgTech and **NEW THIS YEAR** our THRIVE Top 50 FoodTech, fifty companies shaping the future of the agriculture supply chain as well as leaders of Fortune 500 food and agriculture corporations implementing these disruptive technologies. Keynote Speaker, Panel guests, and fireside chat information coming soon.
What opportunities are on offer for those attending?
Meeting the THRIVE Top 50 AgTech and Top 50 FoodTech CEOs at the THRIVE Innovation Showcase, personally network with global industry leaders, and learn about latest industry trends.
Who will be speaking?
Boaz Bachar, CEO & Co-Founder FieldIn
Cathy Burns, CEO PMA
Aidan Connolly, CEO Cainthus
Rob Dongoski, Partner, Global Agribusiness Leader EY
Vonnie Estes, VP of Technology PMA
Neal Gutterson, SVP & CTO Corteva Agriscience
Sid Gorham, CEO & President Granular
John Hartnett, CEO & Founder SVG Ventures
Stephen Kaniewski, President & CEO Valmont Industries
Daniel Koppel, CEO Prospera
Arama Kukutai, Managing Partner Finistere Ventures
Susan Lucas-Conwell, EVP CSIRO US
John O’Farrell, General Partner Andreessen Horowitz
Sherry Phillips, SVP Forbes Live
Ervin Tu, Managing Partner Softbank
Joe Weber, SVP Smithfield
Mike Wilbur, CEO Cavallo Ventures
What tips would you give to people attending to get the most out of it?
Download the Whova App- Find the THRIVE Innovation Summit Event- log in and receive insights about the speakers, presentations, network and schedule one-on-one meetings, and live polling opportunities.
How can people book tickets / when does it usually sell out?
Purchase tickets on the THRIVE Website
Anything else you’d like to add / we should have asked?
We are honoring Neal Gutterson, CTO of Corteva with a THRIVE Lifetime Achievement Award for all of his dedication a d service to the industry.
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