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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