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Tech-Enhanced Biodiversity: Cultivating a Sustainable Food Ecosystem

December 14, 2023
11:30 AM -1:00 PM ET
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Tech-Enhanced Biodiversity: Cultivating a Sustainable Food Ecosystem

December 14, 2023

The role of biodiversity in the food industry is vital, and new technologies present opportunities for growth. Healthy soils, which are necessary for productive agriculture, host a quarter of the planet's biodiversity. Preserving this natural wealth is crucial to the industry’s success.

Our speakers will discuss sustainable practices in promoting biodiversity, and how innovative technologies and data can aid in these efforts.

Join us as we examine the strategies and advancements that help harness the power of biodiversity for a more sustainable and resilient food system.

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Speakers

Ismahane Elouafi
Ismahane Elouafi
CEO,
CGIAR
Ranveer Chandra
Ranveer Chandra
Managing Director, Industry & Networking Research at Microsoft, CTO Agri-Food,
Microsoft
Navtej Bains
Navtej Bains
Vice-President- Operations, Marketing & Procurement,
Westberry Farms
Lenore Newman
Lenore Newman
Director, Food and Agriculture Institute,
University of the Fraser Valley
Julie McGill
Julie McGill
Independent VC & PE Investor,
Advisor and Board Director
Bahram Rashti
Bahram Rashti
CEO and Co-Founder,
UP Vertical Farms
Neda Vaseghi
Neda Vaseghi
CEO,
Microclimates Inc.
Ishaan Kohli
Ishaan Kohli
Founder & CEO,
SkyAcres Agrotechnologies Inc.
Sid Mehta
Sid Mehta
Sr. Director, Ancillary Services,
Simon Fraser University
Zahra Alani
Zahra Alani
Broadcast Meteorologist & Communications Strategist, CityAge Anchor
CityAge

Presented by

Emili

with support from industry partner:

Genome BC

11:30 am

Anchor Welcome & Introduction 

11:35 am

Securing Global Food Systems: Genebanks and Resilient Crops

In 2022, Pakistan suffered a 15% loss in its rice crop due to severe floods, highlighting potential threats to global food systems. This presentation will explore the transformative role of genebanks in providing flood and drought-resistant crops, envisioning a more resilient future for countries facing similar challenges.

  • Ismahane Elouafi, Chief Executive Officer, CGIAR
11:55 am

 The Role of Our Diets in Benefiting People and the Planet 

This presentation dives into the scientific aspects of diet shifts and highlights tangible initiatives that can be implemented in this realm.

  • Sid Mehta, Sr.Director, Ancillary Services, Simon Fraser University
12:15 pm

Fireside chat: Data Tech's Agricultural Revolution: Navigating Unstructured Biodiversity Data

Join us to explore the agricultural data revolution and its real-world impact on farmers in this session about biodiversity insights and decision-making through technology.

A conversation between:

  • Ranveer Chandra, Managing Director, Industry & Networking Research at Microsoft & CTO Agri-Food
  • Navtej Bains, VP of sales, operations and marketing, Westberry Farms
  • Moderator: Julie McGill, Independent VC & PE Investor, Advisor and Board Director
12:35 pm

Finding Balance: Adopting Multiple Approaches to Achieve Food Sustainability

To secure our food future and biodiversity, we require diverse agricultural methods adaptable to various climates. Explore how technologies (such as AI, vertical farming, and precision agriculture) can address climate challenges for sustainable food security and affordability.

Panelists:

  • Bahram Rashti, CEO and Co-Founder, UP Vertical Farms 
  • Neda Vaseghi, CEO, Microclimates Inc.
  • Ishaan Kohli, Founder & CEO, SkyAcres Agrotechnologies Inc.
  • Moderator: Lenore Newman, Director, Food and Agriculture Institute
1:00 pm

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