SLUSH side event – Harvest or Die: The AgriTech Revolution

SLUSH side event

Food production is on the cusp of revolution - Farming 4.0: The world will need 50% more food by 2050, while there is a dire need in the production chain to consume significantly fewer resources than today​.

It is estimated that achieving a systemic transformation of the global food system will require $500 billion investments annually between now and 2050. The market for digital innovations in sustainable food production is experiencing significant growth, driven by the need to develop more efficient farming and ensure a resilient food supply chain. The adoption of digital technologies in sustainable food production is attracting significant contributions from major investors who recognize the potential in bringing farming into the future and integrating digital technologies into traditional farming practices. This is supported by the demand for innovative and sustainable agricultural practices that increase yields, reduce costs and resource input, and provide a more resilient food supply chain.

Join us for an exciting and insightful networking event where the forefront of agricultural technology meets the investment community. “Harvest or Die: The AgriTech Revolution” is a premier gathering designed to showcase groundbreaking startups that are revolutionizing the way we produce food sustainably. This event aims to foster connections between innovative entrepreneurs and forward-thinking investors who are passionate about driving the future of agriculture. 

• Welcome words by moderator Sam Hardy-Linna, from Smart AG at AGCO Corporation 
• Opening remarks by Ms. Sari Essayah, Minister of Agriculture and Member of Finnish Parliament
• Get to know the top Agritech startups in the BioBoosters Accelerator 2024 cohort
• Inspiration from keynote speakers
  • Andrew Sunderman, General Manager at PTx Trimble: Smart Farming: How Technology is Revolutionizing Food Production?
  • Alexandra Russomagno, Senior Manager at AGCO Ventures: From Seed to Scale: Funding the Next Generation of Agritech Startups
• Break and networking: An opportunity for attendees to connect, exchange ideas, and explore potential collaborations. 
• Fireside panel: The future of sustainable food production
  • Industry leaders, startups and investors will discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the Agritech sector. Topics include investment strategies, market dynamics, and the role of digital technologies in transforming agriculture.
    • Mikko Lehikoinen, CEO, Valtra Inc.
    • Matti Härkönen, Partner, Innovestor  
    • Philipp Overath, CEO, Ant Robotics  
    • Dmitry Dementiev, CEO, GeoPard Agriculture
    • Minna Lappalainen, Director, Jamk Bioeconomy Institute & BioBoosters Business Accelerator 
• Sam’s shark tank with the startups in the BioBoosters Accelerator 2024 cohort   
• Networking continues with Finnish-style buffet lunch 
• Closing remarks

Organizers

• Valtra Inc. is a pioneer in developing and tailoring easy-to-use tractor solutions for a wide range of applications.
• AGCO Corporation is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural equipment.
• BioBoosters Business Accelerator is connecting dots and creating new business from bioeconomy and smart agriculture - We provide the platform for bringing together the startups, corporations, investors and developers working with smart and sustainable food and agribusiness, and speeding up validation and adoption of smart technology in agriculture and bioeconomy.
• Innovestor is a Finnish investment manager focusing on venture capital, real estate, and energy storage. In addition, we offer corporate venturing services. The firm currently manages six VC funds with total capital of over €250 million. Consisting of over 100 growth companies across multiple sectors of technology and life science & health, it represents one of the largest private venture-backed portfolios in the Nordics. Our mission is to make Good Money.
• Jamk University of Applied Sciences is a creative reinvented institute of higher education. We develop and strengthen learning, competence, and competitiveness together with partners and cooperation networks in Finland and around the world.
• Finnish Future Farm is an international smart agriculture co-creation environment and competence cluster.