Middle East and Africa Summit 2022

The Intersection of Agriculture, Food, and Technology

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The application of technologyincluding artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and a range of smart-bio innovationshas the potential to transform the global food system radically, making it more resilient, sustainable, and equitable. Innovators and entrepreneurs are developing new ways to tackle the most pressing social and sustainability challenges of our time, including leveraging big data and AI to prevent food loss and waste, measuring carbon sequestration, responsibly using farm inputs, using robots to alleviate labor shortages, and identifying the most drought-resistant crops. Panelists will explore cutting-edge food AgriTech innovations, investment opportunities, and challenges to scaling, while taking into consideration the needs of farmers, consumers, policymakers, and businesses.  

    Moderator

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    Holly Freishtat

    Director, Feeding Change, Milken Institute

    Speakers

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    Emily Church

    Senior Director, Center for Strategic Philanthropy, Milken Institute
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    Irving Fain

    CEO and Founder, Bowery Farming
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    Shan Kadavil

    Founder, FreshToHome