Agriculture faces endless challenges. But there are also endless solutions out there!
At this year’s ECIF Conference, we will be taking you on a journey through time, land and space to discover what some of those innovative solutions are and how they are making a difference in the sector.
We will also be considering how innovation grows from being an idea to an actual product or service, and how they are made accessible to end-users.
Be inspired by speakers who will share how they are innovating to tackle agriculture’s most pressing issues.
Meet early-career individuals from other areas of agriculture and horticulture, and meet agricultural researchers from the University of Reading.
Who is this event for?
We welcome early-career individuals from a variety of backgrounds including research, agronomy, engineering, consultancy, farming and tech development.
Whether you’ve recently graduated, are at the beginning of your professional career, are embarking on graduate/further education studies, or are new to agriculture, come and learn about agricultural innovations.
Why should I attend?
- Farmers – see how you can shape the tech of tomorrow for your needs
- Researchers – understand the journey of your research into commercial reality on-farm
- Consultants & agronomists – ensure your clients are the cutting edge of new tech
- Tech developers & engineers – take a challenge-led approach to designing solutions
Event Agenda:
11:30 - 11:50 - Arrival and Registration
11:50 - 13:00 - Optional tour of Controlled Environment Facilities (CEL)* and introduction to other areas of research
13:00 - 14:00 - Lunch & Networking
14:00 - 14:20 - Crop breeding through time
14:20 - 14:40 - From agriculture to fashion: biomaterials on the rise
14:40 - 15:00 - Innovating from space with satellite technology
15:00 - 15:20 - Networking Break
15:20 - 15:40 - Micro-helpers: designing biocontrol solutions
15:40 - 16:00 - Panel discussion
16:00 - Event Close
The event is kindly hosted by University of Reading.
