Dr. David Hughes: Known as “Dr. Food,” Hughes is an emeritus professor at Imperial College London. He sheds light on global agri-food industry developments and has been instrumental in highlighting the role of digital tools in transforming agriculture.
Prof. Raj Khosla: At Colorado State University, Khosla’s work in precision agriculture, particularly in variable-rate technology and soil sensing, has set the stage for data-driven farm management, optimizing inputs and boosting yields.
Dr. Jess Lowenberg-DeBoer: Operating out of Harper Adams University, Lowenberg-DeBoer specializes in the economics of precision agriculture. He investigates the financial implications and potential returns of adopting digital agricultural solutions.
Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy: Former director of the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Ramaswamy has always emphasized the significance of digital technology in addressing global food security challenges.
Dr. Laura Dunham: Based at the University of St. Thomas, Dunham’s research on entrepreneurial strategies intersects with agtech innovations, providing insights into successful ventures in digital agriculture.
Prof. David Lamb: Working at the University of New England, Australia, Lamb is a figurehead in precision agronomy and agri-technology, delving into how remote sensing and data can refine on-farm decision-making.
Dr. Ranveer Chandra: As the Chief Scientist of Azure Global at Microsoft, Chandra is behind the “FarmBeats” project, which seeks to apply AI and IoT solutions to agriculture, making farming data-driven and efficient.
Dr. Sara Menker: Founder and CEO of Gro Intelligence, Menker’s venture focuses on bridging data gaps in the agricultural sector. Gro Intelligence processes vast amounts of agricultural data, providing actionable insights for stakeholders.
Prof. Bruno Basso: Operating out of Michigan State University, Basso’s work revolves around modeling and remote sensing in agriculture. His research has contributed to the development of digital tools that predict and optimize crop performance.
Dr. Caleb Harper: At MIT Media Lab, Harper led the OpenAg initiative, which pushes the boundaries of digital agriculture, exploring controlled environment agriculture and creating platforms for open-source agricultural research.
