AgTech Summit 2024

Thursday, December 12 | 9:00am - 1:30pm

Morning Sessions:
DeVos Place
303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids

Startup Showcase:
Doug Meijer Medical Innovation Building
109 Michigan St NW, Grand Rapids

Connecting Agriculture and Innovation.

Join us at the AgTech Summit, a half-day event hosted by the MSU Research Foundation and MSU Technologies, bringing together specialty agriculture experts, venture capital leaders and agriculture innovators to celebrate achievements and explore solutions to Michigan's agricultural challenges.

Morning Sessions:  Held at DeVos Place as part of the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable, and Farm Market EXPO, these sessions will promote learning and collaboration.

Startup Showcase:  Taking place at the Doug Meijer Medical Innovation Building, this is an opportunity to connect with the Michigan AgTech ecosystem! Early-stage startups are invited to present their technology and help shape the future of food, farming, and environmental stewardship.

Who Should Attend: AgTech innovators, startups, corporate representatives, investors, researchers, policymakers, and students.

Agenda

  • Discover how technology, sustainable practices, and entrepreneurship are reshaping the industry. Gain insights into challenges and opportunities, and learn how collaboration drives advancement.

    FACILITATOR:

    MSU Research Foundation

    LOCATION:

    Grand Gallery Overlook Meeting Rooms EF (3rd Level), DeVos Place

  • Engage in peer discussions on emerging technologies, sustainable practices, and the next wave of agricultural advancements.

    FACILITATORS

    Brad Fingland, MSU Research Foundation
    Joe Affholter, MSU Technologies

    LOCATION

    Grand Gallery Overlook Meeting Rooms EF (3rd Level), DeVos Place

  • AgTech startups will present their ideas and solutions to the attending investors, experts, and ecosystem partners.

    STARTUP FOUNDERS:

    Daniel Hodges, Meknology
    Terra Osman, Farmish

    LOCATION:

    7th Floor, Doug Meijer Medical Innovation Building

  • After absorbing all the great content at the Great Lakes Expo and learning about the agriculture technologies and solutions, take this opportunity to network and share insights with fellow innovators.

    LOCATION:

    7th Floor, Doug Meijer Medical Innovation Building

  • The Bridge is a 20,000-square-foot incubator in downtown Grand Rapids, offering collaborative workspaces and startup services through the MSU Research Foundation. Tours available on request.

    LOCATION

    4th Floor, Doug Meijer Medical Innovation Building

Speakers & Innovators

  • Joe Affholter

    MSU Technologies

    LinkedIn

  • Andrew Dickow

    Greenwich Capital Group

    LinkedIn

  • Brad Fingland

    MSU Research Foundation

    LinkedIn

  • Matt Henry

    EarthMetrics

    LinkedIn

  • Daniel Hodges

    Meknology
    (Startup Showcase)

    LinkedIn

  • Julia Miller

    Michigan State University

    LinkedIn

  • Terra Osman

    Farmish
    (Startup Showcase)

    LinkedIn

  • David Skole

    IORA

    LinkedIn

  • John Verboncoer

    Michigan State University

    LinkedIn

*AgTech Summit Advising Team Members

What participants say about our summits…

  • "It exceeded my expectations. We networked, hired a new team member, and began collaborations with MSU professors."

    Ilan S Rubinfeld, MD
    Chief Analytics Cfficer, Henry Ford Health; Chief Medical Officer, Henry Ford Innovations

  • "The summit connects companies with researchers and helped identify community partners for undergraduate capstone projects, fostering innovation."

    Dirk J. L. Colbry
    Senior Specialist in Curriculum Development, MSU College of Engineering

  • "There’s a real need for technologies and talent to break down data silos. The summit brought together leaders, experts, and young talent to tackle challenges collaboratively."

    Mohammad Ghassemi
    Assistant Professor, MSU College of Engineering; Founder of Ghamut

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