Member Event: Agri-tech innovation unlocked

This one day conference will demonstrate new technologies, products and business models that can be successfully applied in the agri-tech and biotech sectors. It will provide attendees with new tools and approaches to unlock their business potential and growth through innovation.

The agri-tech sector is considered to be one of the world’s fastest-growing markets. The UK Government has identified agri-tech as one of ‘eight great technologies’ that will propel the UK to future growth and receive a funding boost. The entire agri-food supply chain, from agriculture to final retailing and catering, is estimated to contribute £96 billion or 7% of GVA.

Cost:Conference places from £30 and exhibition spaces £150. Register and book your standHERE.

Venue:KingsGate Conference Centre, Peterborough, PE1 4YT

Agri-tech innovation unlocked offers: • Innovation solutions to address industry challenges in agriculture and food manufacturing • Expert industry speakers who will provide the latest developments in the agri and biotech sectors and give practical examples of innovation • Adapt’s successful approach to facilitating innovation and business growth • Investment and grant funding opportunities • Direct access to Adapt’s network of research and technology organisations, innovators and potential customers • Debate how businesses can benefit from the £100bn bioeconomy market. • Opportunity to set new industry standards with innovative and sustainable products and influence government policy • Cross-sector collaboration linking food, water, energy and land management to address food security issues now and in the future • Networking with businesses, investors, funding bodies and local enterprise partnerships • Exhibition of companies, research and technology organisations developing products, materials, and technologies for agri-tech and bio-tech sectors.

Who should attend? Businesses operating in the food and drink, agriculture, biotech, and manufacturing sectors; investors and analysts looking for new technologies and investment opportunities; local enterprise partnerships and economic development teams.

The conference is organised as part of InCrops project and will showcase the impact of this ERDF funded project on stimulating innovation among businesses.

Please get in touch atadapt.events@uea.ac.ukor call Julia O’Rourke on 01603 591765 if you have any questions about this event.