Smart use of technology for control today and direction for tomorrow
How do you respond to changing markets, labour shortages and sustainability pressure? At AgriTech Global 2025, you will discover how companies around the world are using technology to make their operations smarter, more efficient and futureproof. From autonomous systems and data-driven decision-making to new business models and strategic collaborations. You will hear from CEOs, researchers and innovation leaders about what is working right now and where the opportunities lie. The programme offers space for depth, reflection and meaningful encounters. As a member of the NXTGEN network, you receive a 30 percent discount on your ticket.
Program
AgriTech Global 2025 takes place on Wednesday 29 October from 8:00 to 18:30 and offers a full day of relevant topics, hands-on experience and global perspectives. Think artificial intelligence, biologicals, digitalisation, energy, market access and controlled environments. You will hear from CEOs, strategists and scientists from across the world.
Key highlights:
Keynotes from
Hans Hoogeveen (FAO), Amani Abou-Zeid (African Union), Xavier Forneris (World Bank Group)
Panel discussions on
AI and AgriTech with EIT Digital, FBK and Agrivi
Controlled environments with Priva, Clim-Eat and Skytree
Scaling smart agriculture with VDL, Lely, Ridder and 30MHz (moderated by Suzanne Verboon, NXTGEN)
Farm of the Future with Pieter de Wolf (WUR)
Co-creation, public-private collaboration and frontier markets
Interviews and presentations on
Biologicals by Syngenta
Cyber(in)security in the food supply chain
Digitalisation, energy and the African market
Climate and agriculture partnerships
Also included
Ample networking opportunities during breakfast, lunch and the closing reception. The final round robin session features pitches from disruptive AgriTech startups.
Speakers
Hans Hoogeveen – Independent Chairperson, Council of the Food and Agriculture Organization, United Nations (FAO)
Frederik Vossenaar – Executive Advisor, Dutch Greenhouse Delta
Xavier Forneris – Global FDI Specialist, World Bank Group
André van Troost – CEO, Lely
Chidi Blyden – Founder & CEO, Culturally Bound, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for African Affairs
Dhanush Dinesh – Founder, Executive Director, Chief Climate Catalyst, Clim-Eat
Chris Gloninger – Meteorologist, Senior Climate Scientist, Woods Hole Group, Inc., Skytop Contributor
Camille Hanna – VP, Carbon Solutions Sales Global, Skytree
Pieter de Wolf – Program Manager, “Farm of the Future”, Wageningen University and Research
Stephan von Rundstedt – Managing Owner, CEO, RoBoTec PTC GmbH
Friederike von Rundstedt – Managing Owner, CDO, RoBoTec PTC GmbH
Hein Kruyt – CFO, Solynta
Raffaele Giaffreda – Chief Innovation Scientist, Fondazione Bruno Kessler – FBK, European Project Coordinator, AgrifoodTEF
N. MacDonell Ulsch – Founder & Chief Analyst, Gray Zone Research & Intelligence, Skytop Contributing Author
Hans Peters – CEO, Priva
Matthew Pickard – Head of Biologicals and Seedcare Europe, Syngenta
Osvald Bjelland – Founder and Chairman, Origination, Editor, Hope for Life on Our Planet
Dr Elsa A. Murano – Director, Norman E. Borlaug Institute for International Agriculture, Texas A&M University
Dr Ali Furkan Kamanli – Associate Professor, Sakarya University of Applied Sciences, Founder, Agrovech
Suzanne Verboon, MSc – Program Manager for Agriculture, Water and Food, FME, Program Manager, NXTGEN Hightech
Harrie Schonewille – Managing Director, VDL ETG Projects / VDL CropTeq Robotics
Joep Van Den Bosch – General Manager China, Ridder
Jeroen van Zwieten – Founder, Sobolt, Co-Owner, 30MHz
Arne Cartridge – Special Advisor, Global Initiatives, Yara International, Chair, Varda Foundation
Debora Koyama – Chief of Staff to CEO, Strategy & Transformation, Unilever
Georgia Papadopoulou – Ecosystem Lead Greece, EIT Digital
Matija Zulj – CEO & Founder, AGRIVI
Amani Abou-Zeid – International Development Expert, former Commissioner for Energy, Digitalisation and Infrastructure, African Union Commission
These speakers will share their vision on innovation, technology and strategy in AgriTech worldwide.
What will you gain from attending?
You gain access to an international network of innovators, strategists and investors in AgriTech. You learn from pioneers who are already applying high-tech solutions, discover market opportunities and gain insights into how technology contributes to resilient food systems. Skytop also provides curated networking moments for in-depth conversations and strategic connections.
Whether you develop, apply or integrate technology in the chain, you will return with fresh ideas, valuable contacts and concrete insights to help align your business with changing markets and future demand.
Who should attend?
Anyone working at the intersection of agriculture, technology and strategy. From precision agriculture scale-ups to companies tackling challenges around climate, labour or food security. Also relevant for research institutes, policymakers and investors wanting to stay ahead in the AgriTech market.
A venue with character, made for meaningful conversations
AgriTech Global 2025 will be held at the Rode Hoed in the heart of Amsterdam. This historic venue along the Keizersgracht combines a distinctive atmosphere with modern facilities. Its monumental hall provides an intimate setting for in-depth dialogue and thought-provoking sessions. The central location makes it easily accessible for both international guests and professionals from across the Netherlands. A place that invites reflection, connection and renewal—perfectly in line with the character of this event.
The NXTGEN Hightech vision meets the global conversation
AgriTech Global explores how technology is shaping the future of agriculture and food. That is exactly where the NXTGEN Hightech programme comes in. Within the Handsfree Agrifood ecosystem, hundreds of partners are working on practical innovations that address labour shortages, enable data-driven work and make technology more widely applicable across the chain. Topics such as AI and automation, digitalisation, certification and human capital are all present throughout the programme. This international stage reinforces the global relevance of the Dutch approach and shows how the NXTGEN ecosystem is contributing what the sector needs right now.
Costs for coference
AgriTech Global is an exclusive event featuring high-level speakers, a curated programme and targeted networking opportunities. The full participation fee is 1.295 USD.
Members of the NXTGEN network can register at the reduced rate of 905 USD. This includes access to all sessions, breakfast, lunch, drinks and networking opportunities.
Would you like to make use of the 30 percent discount? Please contact Suzanne Verboon to receive your personal registration link.
More information and registration
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