Research at the Speed of Business: Emerging Technologies and Value Chains

Featuring the panel discussion

Reimagining the Greenhouse Value Chain with Robotics

About this half-day event:

• Learn how new on-farm technology is changing Ontario's agri-food value chains from U of G researchers and industry representatives
• Hear about how business value can be created from research funded by the OMAFRA - U of G Partnership
• Network and share strategic ideas on enhancing Ontario's research and innovation strengths, opportunities and alliances
• Be inspired by some of Ontario's up-and-coming researchers and innovators

To Register:

• Online (click the green register button above)
• Call 1-877-424-1300 (choose option 4)
• Email ag.info.omafra@ontario.ca
  

Agenda:

8:30 Registration - Coffee & Refreshments

8:45 Opening Remarks

9:00 Panel Discussion: Reimagining the Greenhouse Value Chain with Robotics

Moderator: Erna van Duren, Professor, School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management, University of Guelph

Medhat Moussa, Professor, School of Engineering, University of Guelph

Rita Hansen Sterne, Postdoctoral Fellow, School of Engineering, University of Guelph

Alison Robertson, Executive Director, Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers' Association

Sara Mann, Associate Professor, Leadership & Organizational Management, Department of Management, University of Guelph

Vineland Research and Innovation Centre

10:15 Networking Break - Coffee & Refreshments

10:45 Breakout Sessions: Building Business Opportunities from OMAFRA - U of G Research, Presentations by top Strategic Management students

11:45 Closing Remarks