Unlocking innovation and research opportunities in agriculture

Join us for an interactive and inspiring workshop to explore insights, innovations, and opportunities in New Zealand’s agricultural sector.

This workshop is tailored for researchers and academics keen to understand how their work can deliver value to the agri-sector. Gain actionable insights into the industry’s challenges, trends, and opportunities while connecting with like-minded peers and experts.

Led by Simon Yarrow, a seasoned expert in agritech innovation with extensive experience working across the sector. Simon has been at the forefront of Callaghan Innovation’s AgriTech Activator for the past five years, empowering agritech ventures to succeed.

• Discover pathways to funding and resources for your agricultural research and initiatives.
• Get up-to-date insights on the challenges and opportunities shaping the agri-sector.
• Learn from groundbreaking research and case studies like Ngapouri Research Farm and Engender, which revolutionized the global breeding industry by commercializing photonics for semen sexing.
• Find out how research, technology, and innovation can create unexpected solutions for agriculture.
• Make valuable connections that can help you uncover opportunities to collaborate with others to tackle pressing challenges and forge new partnership.

Event Details

• Wednesday, 11 December 2024
• 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
• Engineering Building, Design Studios Space (through LEECH Space), Rooms 402E-320 and 402E-322

Morning tea and lunch provided. Spaces are limited, so register early!

About Simon

Simon Yarrow deep expertise in commercialising technology across a wide range of industries. With hands-on experience in establishing and growing technology businesses, Simon has experience in sectors such as biocontrol and bioactives, genetics and diagnostics, automation and IoT, SaaS and digital technologies, and nutrition and formulation technologies.

Simon’s diverse career includes roles in research organisations, start-ups, government, cooperatives, and corporates, both in New Zealand and internationally.

Simon is passionate about finding new opportunities to translate innovative ideas into tangible outcomes and has been instrumental in delivering value to New Zealand’s agricultural and agritech ecosystems.

Host or Publisher UniServices