This high-level panel will explore the rapidly evolving landscape of research, development, and innovation (R&D&I) in the agri-food sector worldwide. As global food systems face increasing challenges, from the climate crisis to transformative investment paradigms, new models of public-private collaboration, institutional innovation, and data-driven decision-making are redefining the path from ideation to impact. Featuring insights from leading experts in agricultural science and development policy, the session will examine emerging trends in R&D funding, the dynamics of agri-food value chains, and the role of evidence and governance in shaping future innovation. The discussion will offer forward-looking perspectives on how to build resilient, inclusive, and technology-enabled food systems in the years ahead.
Panelists:
- Dr. Philip Pardey – Director of the GEMS Informatics Center for the College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS), a joint venture led by CFANS and Research Computing (Minnesota Supercomputing Institute and USpatial).
- Dr. Hernán Muñoz – Statistical Leader of the ASTI program in the statistics division (ESS) at FAO, and data expert for the Committee on World Food Security.
- Dr. Rubén Echeverría – Senior Advisor for agricultural development at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
- Moderated by: Dr. Eugenia Saini – Executive Secretary of FONTAGRO
: April 29, 2025
: 10:00 AM (EST, Washington D.C.)
: Free registration here: https://forms.office.com/r/aKKXqt58E1
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