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Newsweek will convene leaders in agricultural technology, sustainability, and climate innovation next week at its AgriTech Event in Davos, Switzerland, bringing together major industry voices to discuss how the future of farming can align with global environmental goals.
The event will take place on Thursday, January 22, at the Hotel Parsenn, coinciding with the broader international gathering in Davos.
The one‑day forum will feature panel discussions led by senior executives and innovators from across the agritech landscape, including global companies such as SAP, PepsiCo, and HCLSoftware, with opening remarks from a Newsweek executive.
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Exploring the Future of Food and Farming
Across four themed conversations, the event will examine how digital tools, sustainability strategies, and new financial frameworks can transform agriculture in a world increasingly constrained by climate pressures.
The panel lineup includes:
- Panel 1: The Digital Soil — Building a Data-Driven Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture
- Panel 2: Higher Yields, Lower Impact — Farming for More with Less
- Panel 3: Financing the Future of Food — Scaling Innovation in a Resource-Constrained World
- Panel 4: The Next Generation of Crop and Climate Challenges in Farming
The discussions will be moderated by Gabriel Snyder, Editorial Director at Newsweek; Matthew Tostevin, Senior Editor at Newsweek; and Daniela Di Gianantonio, Head of Digital Agriculture at the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Leaders in Agritech Take the Stage
The event will gather a diverse group of CEOs, founders, and technology executives who are shaping the future of agriculture through data analytics, biotechnology, soil innovation, and climate‑resilient crop solutions. The speakers include:
- Jim Andrew, Executive Vice President, PepsiCo
- Philipp Herzig, Chief Technology Officer, SAP
- Feroz Sheikh, Chief Information and Digital Officer, Syngenta Group
- Ido Margalit, Co‑Founder & CEO, BetterSeeds
- Jay McEntire, CEO & Co‑Founder, Arva Intelligence
- Ilias Sousis, CEO & Co‑Founder, Wikifarmer
- Hunter Swisher, President & CEO, Phospholutions
- Pasi Vainikka, Co‑Founder & Vice Chair, Solar Foods
- Ross Hendron, CEO & Co‑Founder, Wild Bioscience
- Kalyan Kumar, Chief Product Officer, HCLSoftware
- Cem Ertal, Co‑Founder, Topraq
- Tim Weaver, Chief Strategy Officer, Holganix
- Karmesh Vaswani, EVP & Business Head, Infosys Consumer, Retail & Logistics
Together, these leaders represent companies working on everything from soil restoration and crop genetics to advanced data platforms and sustainable fertilizer solutions.
Global Stakeholders Join the Conversation
The audience will include representatives from major international institutions and corporations, reflecting the broad relevance of agricultural innovation to global climate and food‑security agendas.
Among the organizations attending are the United Nations Global Compact, the United Nations World Food Programme, Google, Swedish technology company Ericsson, the Gates Foundation, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Nestlé, and others.
Their presence underscores the growing recognition that climate‑aligned agriculture is a shared priority across public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
The event is part of Newsweek’s ongoing effort to highlight solutions advancing sustainability and climate resilience across industries. For more details or to register for the AgriTech Event, visit the official Newsweek event page here.
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