National AgTech Forum

Overview

The National AgTech Forum is a collaborative event series offered by AgLaunch, AgStart and NCBiotech. These monthly events will feature a panel of experts sharing information and differing perspectives on key topics relevant to the ag tech industry.

Agenda

Robotics in Agriculture (Video)

January's event will be hosted by AgStart, featuring two robotics start-up founders, for a discussion on how robotics is revolutionizing agricultural production and will play a central role in the industry's future.

Speakers

Moderator: Leanna Sweha
Program Director
AgStart

Charlie Andersen
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Burro

(slide deck)

Kyle Cobb
Co-founder and Chief Financial Officer
Advanced Farm

(slide deck)

Regional Annual Sponsors

Regional Supporting Sponsor

Alexandria LaunchLabs - AgTech

More Information

Program Timing (ET):

3:45 p.m. Login to Zoom Webinar lobby

4:00 p.m. Event Program

5:15 p.m. Q&A with Speaker(s)

2021 Series dates:

February 17
March 17

Suggest Topic/Speaker

Have Questions or Topic Suggestions?

For questions or more information, contact:
Michelle VonCannon
Events and Engagement Manager, Economic Development and Statewide Operations 919-549-8858 | michelle_voncannon@ncbiotech.org

January 13, 2021 4:00pm - January 13, 2021 5:30pm

Virtual
Starts at 4 p.m. EST

Virtual events are free, but registration is required

Ag Tech

Have Questions or Topic Suggestions?

For questions or more information, contact:
Michelle VonCannon
Events and Engagement Manager, Economic Development and Statewide Operations 919-549-8858 | michelle_voncannon@ncbiotech.org

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NC Plant Sciences Initiative Startup Program helps ideas become viable products, services

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