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Canadian AgRobotics & AI Summit

Join us for Canada’s premier event dedicated to advancing agricultural technology through robotics and artificial intelligence. This one-day summit brings together farmers, innovators, robotics engineers, investors, researchers and industry leaders to explore the future of AgTech.

Be part of the conversation that’s shaping the future of agriculture.

Location:

Event Centre at TheGroveWFD

Category:

Agriculture

8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. |  Registration & Networking

  • Registration
  • Networking Coffee
  • Tradeshow Booths Open

8:30 a.m. Welcome Remarks

  • Western Fair District – Reg Ash
  • Chuck Baresich, Haggerty AgRobotics
  • Joe Dales, RHA Ventures/AgriFood Innovation Advocate

8:45 a.m. Keynote Presentation:  Where Are We? A Farmer’s Perspective on Robotics & Automation.

  • Keynote: Jim Beretta, Host of the Robot Industry Podcast

9:15 a.m. Session 1: The Farmer’s Perspective on Today’s Robotics & Automation

  • Moderator: Chuck Baresich, Haggerty AgRobotics

9:45. a.m. Panel 1: Robotics & AI Entrepreneurs - From Idea to Field

  • Moderator:
  • Jana Tian, Founder, Upside Robotics
  • Nipun Sharma, Founder, Appetronix
  • Remi Schmaltz, CEO, Brilliant Harvest

10:45 a.m. Networking & Tradeshow Break

11:15 a.m. Session Two - AgRobotics Evaluation and Research

Moderator:  Chuck Baresich, Haggerty AgRobotics

  • Dr. Lynn M. Sosnoskie, Cornell University
  • Dr. Dan Brainard, Michigan State University
  • Dr. Mary Ruth MacDonald, University of Guelph

12:15 p.m. Networking Lunch & Tradeshow

12:15 p.m. Keynote Speaker

1:15 p.m. Panel 2: Research & Resources to Support the Robotics Industry

  • Moderator: Nevin McDougall, Chair, ARIO
  • Jacqueline Keena, CEO, EMILI
  • Sergio Paulo, Director, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
  • TBD, Canadian Agri-food Automation and Intelligence Network

2:00 p.m. Panel 3 Investor Insights - Funding the Next Generation of Agtech

  • Moderator: Joe Dales, RHA Ventures
  • Graeme Millen, VP Strategic Finance and Business Development, FCC
  • John Cassidy, Managing Director, SVG Thrive
  • Lisa Ashton, Director Agriculture and Nature Policy Lead, Royal Bank
  • Collin Phillip, CEO, Verdex Capital

3:00 p.m. Networking Coffee Break & Tradeshow

3:30 p.m. Innovation Showcase: AgRobotics & AI Company Investment Pitch Competition

  • Cameron Waite, Founder, Real Life Robotics
  • Steve Spanjers, CoFounder, Harvest Technologies Corp.
  • Matt Stevens, Founder, Finite Farms
  • Konrad Konnerth, Founder Konnexio
  • Kate Withers, CoFounder, SAIWA AI

5:00 p.m. Closing Remarks

  • Chuck Baresich & Ashley Casselman
  • 5:00 PM Networking Reception at The Grove Lounge
  • Drinks and appetizers
  • Informal discussions and partnerships

Tradeshow & Exhibitor Information

Open: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

  • Robotics & AI companies
  • Equipment manufacturers
  • Research institutions
  • Funding organizations
  • Service providers and ecosystem partners

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