Keynote
Thursday, March 21
08:45 AM - 09:15 AM
Live in Everett
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This presentation explores the transformative journey of IoT technology in agriculture, from its inception in cutting-edge research to its current pivotal role in optimizing crop yields. It delves into the ways in which IoT innovations at Syngenta Company have revolutionized farming practices and showcases the potential for sustainable and efficient agriculture in the digital era. The integration of IoT solutions has empowered farmers to make data-driven decisions, thereby enhancing productivity and contributing to global food security.
Feroz Sheikh has founded and led multiple technology-driven ventures, raised VC funding and taken them to successful M&A. He has also worked philanthropically, making education accessible to 200 million children in India using digital technologies.
His current focus is on driving digital transformation across agriculture globally as the CIO and CDO at Syngenta, one of the world’s leading agriculture companies with an ambition to help safely feed the world while taking care of the planet and improving the sustainability, quality and safety of agriculture with world-class science and innovative crop solutions.