SILICON VALLEY FORUM PRESENTS

SEEDS OF OUR FUTURE 2019

August 20-23, 2019 | SILICON VALLEY, CA

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About the Program

Silicon Valley Forum’s Seeds of Our Future Immersion Program invites global AgTech innovators on an intensive four-day journey through Silicon Valley, Salinas, and Napa Valley. An increasing global population and dwindling resources are some of the biggest challenges we face, and innovation in agricultural technology is key for sustaining and improving the way our farmers seed, grow and harvest their products. Join us this August for an immersive 4-day program of interactive discussions, where you will:

Learn about cutting edge innovation in agricultural technology
Hear from agtech-facing startups: their challenges and successes
Engage with Venture Capitalists to understand how they see the future of investing
Talk to farmers who have partnered with technology companies (on location in Salinas and Napa)
Meet potential partners, investors, and customers

About the Seeds of Our Future: Since the inaugural event in 2016, the Seeds of Our Future has brought together tech innovators, startups, investors, farmers, universities, governments, and industry experts to connect on topics such as automated farms, food safety and traceability, controlled environments, UAVs, and much more. California is home to the world’s most productive seats of both technology and agriculture, and this program examines the ways in which we can bridge the two and build a better future.

When and Where

The Seeds of Our Future Immersion Program will be held August 20-23, 2019, and will tour through a variety of locations in Silicon Valley, Salinas, and Napa Valley. You’ll have the opportunity to tour working farms and agricultural centers, and visit innovative companies and startups working in biotech, agtech, drones and UAV, big data/IoT, and much more.

How to Choose Your Ticket

We have two options to attend Seeds of Our Future 2019:

Conference Only – August 20, 2019 @ the San Jose Environmental Innovation Center. Come join the group of global agtech corporates, innovators, investors, and government officials leading the conversations, exploring solutions, and working on exciting innovations in the agtech sector. Before the delegates hit the road for an exciting, hands on journey through California’s agricultural heartland, spend the day sharing your insights into global agriculture challenges, forge meaningful partnerships to take your solutions from the laboratory to the field and food systems, and get up to speed on current innovations in agtech and sustainability. Limited amount of tickets available!

Complete Program – Full access to all four days of the program, including bus tours to Salinas and Napa Valley. This ticket type is ideal for industry leaders involved in agtech, clean and greentech, digital infrastructure, and more.

Past Highlights: The Seeds of Our Future AgTech Program

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Speakers

more to be announced

Past Immersion Program Speakers

Deborah Magid Dir. Software Strategy, IBM Venture Capital Group

Deborah Magid represents IBM’s $25 B software business in the company’s Venture Capital Group. Her expertise spans several industries, and she brings insight from the venture community to the development of IBM’s growth strategies.