Innovation Synergy Series: Bridging Minds and Markets

La Trobe invites you to our new Innovation Synergy Series: Bridging Minds and Markets, a speaker series, where we’re bringing the best industry leaders and La Trobe University’s leading academics to discuss hot topics. We’re bridging the gap between the industry market and the world’s best minds.

The first Innovation Synergy session will be uncovering all things agricultural technology (AgTech) and agricultural business (AgBusiness). Learn more about the intersection of technology and business in agriculture, and the capabilities required to lead in this transformative field and shape the future of farming and food production in Australia.

Attendees will gain insights into cutting-edge AgTech and AgBusiness innovations such as precision agriculture, IoT, robotics, and AI, and learn how these technologies seamlessly integrate into business strategies to enhance productivity, sustainability, and profitability.

La Trobe University’s research initiatives and collaborative projects are driving this transformation.

Details

Date: Tuesday 6 August, 4pm to 5pm
Venue: Digital Innovation Hub (L2, Jenny Graves Building, Melbourne Campus). Map Ref: 8G
Format: In-person

Speakers

Prof David Fleming-Muñoz, Agriculture & Resource Economics, La Trobe Business School
Topic: Evaluating Innovation Impact: Data-Driven Insights from Agri-food Domestic and Export Markets

Dr Melissa Palviainen, Regulatory Affairs Manager, BASF
Topic: It takes a city
What does it take to bring a new agchem molecule to farmers? What does it cost? How long does it take? Who is involved? This presentation will provide an insight to the resources involved - including people, skill sets, time, and money, and generate further appreciation of the value of agchem molecules, and challenges faced for R&D and bringing new molecules to market.

More speakers to be confirmed.

This free in-person event is an invaluable opportunity for you to connect, collaborate and explore the future of agriculture with fellow innovators, professionals, academics and researchers.

Find out how La Trobe University and its partners are at the forefront of agricultural innovation, and how we can be part of your exciting journey.

Further information

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