A New Paradigm for Trait Development: Technology, Diversity, and Scale
Schedule
Mon Jan 12 2026 at 04:00 pm to 06:10 pm
UTC-08:00Location
Town and Country Resort | San Diego, CA
About this Event
As genomics, phenotyping, and data science accelerate trait discovery in soybean and corn, the challenge has shifted from speed to translating discovery into scalable, field-ready innovation.
The Traits Company addresses this gap with a technology-agnostic, product-centric approach to plant genetics. Rather than focusing on a single platform, we identify and advance genetic solutions that deliver measurable agronomic value by integrating target discovery, molecular validation, and field-forward development.
Through a strategic partnership with GDMβs global breeding and commercial network, The Traits Company gains deep access to genetic diversity and applies a true Field-to-Field innovation model, from early discovery to multi-environment validation. This collaboration enables rapid feedback between genetics, breeding, and real-world performance.
This session brings together leaders from academia, industry, and research to examine the opportunities, technologies, and challenges shaping this next phase of scaled agricultural innovation.
Agenda
π: 04:00 PM - 04:20 PM
The Traits Company: A Start-up with an Advantage
Host: Fayaz Khazi
π: 04:20 PM - 04:40 PM
Collaboration as a Catalyst for Innovation
Host: Blake Meyers
π: 04:40 PM - 05:00 PM
New Tools of the Trait in Soybean
Host: Robert Stupar
π: 05:00 PM - 05:20 PM
Evolutionary AI and Scalable Traits for Global Agriculture
Host: Ross Hendron
π: 05:20 PM - 05:40 PM
Listening at Scale: Plant Genomes As a Language of Adaptation
Host: Todd Michael
π: 05:40 PM - 06:00 PM
What We Learnedβand What Comes Next for Scaled Trait Development
Host: Tengfang Huang
Where is it happening?
Town and Country Resort, 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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