Transforming Agriculture Through Innovation and Emerging Technologies

Agenda

March 27-28, 2025

CIDCO Exhibition & Convention Centre, Navi Mumbai

Theme: Transforming Agriculture through Innovation & Technology

27^th MARCH 2025

09:00 AM - 10.00 AM27^th MARCH 2025

09:00 AM - 10.00 AM
27^th MARCH 2025

Registration

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM27^th MARCH 2025

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
27^th MARCH 2025

INAUGURATION

Shri Manikrao Kokate, Honourable Minister for Agriculture, Government of Maharashtra*
Shri Ashish Jaiswal, Honourable Minister of State for Agriculture, Government of Maharashtra

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM27^th MARCH 2025

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
27^th MARCH 2025

Vision Talk

Dr. Anil Kakodkar, Ex-Chairman Atomic Energy Commission, & Secretary, Atomic Energy

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM27^th MARCH 2025

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
27^th MARCH 2025

COFFEE BREAK

11:20 AM - 12:05 PM27^th MARCH 2025

11:20 AM - 12:05 PM
27^th MARCH 2025

Govt Policies & Farmers' Aspirations to Shape Agritech Landscape

Dr. Sudhirkumar Goel, Former Additional Chief Secretary, Agriculture and Marketing, Government of Maharashtra Dr. S Ganesan, VP – Agriculture Policies and Outreach, UPL AG Dr. Ashok Dalwai, Chairman, Karnataka Agriculture Price Commission Mr. Rajvir Rathi, Director - Agricultural Affairs & Policy, IM – IBSL Lead – Traits Licensing Business, Bayer CropScience

12:10 PM - 12:55 PM27^th MARCH 2025

12:10 PM - 12:55 PM
27^th MARCH 2025

Nurturing Agri-Tech Startups

Mr. Raj Kumar Srivastava, Former Advisor to Dept of IT & BT and Ex-PCCF Dept of Forest, Govt of Karnataka Ms. Poyni Bhatt, Investment Committee Member - Maharashtra Technology Innovation and Development Fund, Former CEO - SINE IIT Bombay Mr. Siddarth Razdan, Fund Manager, IndiaNivesh Renaissance Fund Dr. Vinod. R. Malkar, Dean - School of Commerce & Management, Sanjivani University

01:00 PM - 01:45 PM27^th MARCH 2025

01:00 PM - 01:45 PM
27^th MARCH 2025

LUNCH BREAK

01:50 PM - 02:35 PM27^th MARCH 2025

01:50 PM - 02:35 PM
27^th MARCH 2025

Tech-Driven Solutions for Climate-Smart Farming

Dr. Shyam Kumar Katta, Humanitarian Laureate & Rural Economist, Director Programs, Heifer International Mr. Vipin Saini, CEO, Biological Agri Solutions Association of India Dr. Bhupendra Bahadur Singh, Scientist E, IITM, CCCR Dr. Satish Raju, CEO - Maharashtra Livestock Development Board, Govt. of Maharashtra

02:40 PM - 03:25 PM27^th MARCH 2025

02:40 PM - 03:25 PM
27^th MARCH 2025

Agri-Fintech & Carbon Financing: Unlocking Investments for Sustainable Farming

Ms. Vidya Soundarajan, CEO, IORA Ecological Trust & Eyekyam Risk Resolutions
Mr. Jaideep Pawar, Founder & CEO, GRAMePay
Mr. Karthikeyan B, Executive Director, Human Ventures
Shri Gaurav Somwanshi, Co-founder & CEO, Emertech Innovation Pvt Ltd

03:25 PM - 03:45 PM27^th MARCH 2025

03:25 PM - 03:45 PM
27^th MARCH 2025

Break

03:45 PM - 04:45 PM27^th MARCH 2025

03:45 PM - 04:45 PM
27^th MARCH 2025

Agri Intelligence: Leveraging AI & Big Data for Sustainable, Future-Ready Farming

Dr. Amey Pangarkar, Marketing and Gen AI Consultant, Aconsultancy
Mr. Ashish Sonkusare, Founder and CEO - eVerse.AI
Ms. Dhanashri Madhani, Founder & CEO, Salaam Kisan
Mr. Sanjay Borkar, CEO & Co-founder, FarmERP

04:50 PM - 05:35 PM27^th MARCH 2025

04:50 PM - 05:35 PM
27^th MARCH 2025

Smart Farms & Autonomous Technologies: IoT & Drone for Sustainable Growth

Case Study - Presentations

Mr. Sachin Kelkar, Head - APJ Developer and Partner Program Head, Intel India
Mr. Abhishek Burman, Founder & CEO, General Aeronautics Mr. Amandeep Panwar, CEO, Bharath Rohan Mr. Mallesh T M, Founder and CEO, cultYvate

05:40 PM - 07:00 PM27^th MARCH 2025

05:40 PM - 07:00 PM
27^th MARCH 2025

CEO Conclave

Leadership Address: "Maharashtra's Vision for - Industrial Growth" by Dr. P. Anbalagan IAS, Principal Secretary (Industries), Govt. of Maharashtra

Keynote: Mr. Prakash Jayaram, Partner, Technology Consulting, E&Y

CEO Panel Discussions

Mr. Rajendra Barwale, Chairman, Mahyco
Dr. T R Kesavan, Group President, TAFE
Ms. Komal Shah Bhukhanwala, Director - R&D and IP, SML Limited
Mr. Vikas Bhatt, Managing Director - NABVENTURES Ltd. and General Manager - NABARD

07: 15 PM Onwards27^th MARCH 2025

07: 15 PM Onwards
27^th MARCH 2025

Networking Dinner

28^th MARCH 2025

10:00 AM - 10:25 AM28^th MARCH 2025

10:00 AM - 10:25 AM
28^th MARCH 2025

Keynote - Catalyzing Agri-Tech Innovation

The Role of Research and Startups in Transforming Indian Agriculture

Dr. Jitendra Kumar, Managing Director, BIRAC Govt of India

10:25 AM - 10:55 AM28^th MARCH 2025

10:25 AM - 10:55 AM
28^th MARCH 2025

Keynote - Agri-Innovation for a Billion

Scaling Disruptive Technologies to Feed the Future

Mr. Deepak Pareek, Founder, HnyB Tech-Incubations Pvt. Ltd & Agriculture Economist

10:55 AM - 11: 40 AM28^th MARCH 2025

10:55 AM - 11: 40 AM
28^th MARCH 2025

Harnessing Technology for Sustainable Water Conservation

Prof. Parmeshwar D. Udmale, Asst. Professor, Centre for Technology Alternatives for Rural Areas, IIT Bombay
Mr. Abhijit Joshi, Sr VP, Jain Irrigation
Mr. Puran Singh Rajput, Co-Founder & COO, EF Polymer Private Limited

11:40 AM - 12:00 Noon28^th MARCH 2025

11:40 AM - 12:00 Noon
28^th MARCH 2025

COFFEE BREAK

12:00 Noon - 12:45 PM28^th MARCH 2025

12:00 Noon - 12:45 PM
28^th MARCH 2025

Optimizing Agri-Supply Chains: Leveraging Technology for Efficiency & Resilience

Dr. T.R Kesavan, Group President, TAFE
Dr. Mangesh Gondaval IAS, Managing Director, Maharashtra Agro Industry Development Corporation (MAIDC)
Mr. Abhay Dandwate, Chief Risk Officer & Head Strategy, National Bulk Handling Corporation Pvt. Ltd. (NBHC)
Dr. Sushmita Nande, Faculty- Operations & Supply Chain Management, Advisory ISCEA-APA & Global Mentor, International Supply Chain Education Alliance

12:50 PM - 01:35 PM28^th MARCH 2025

12:50 PM - 01:35 PM
28^th MARCH 2025

Innovations in Plant Nutrition & Plant Protection

Prof. C D Mayee, Former Chairman, Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB), ICAR
Dr. P. K Chakrabarty, Chief Scientific Advisor, Dhanuka Agritech Ltd
Dr. Wricha Tyagi, Principal Scientist, ICRISAT
Mr. Prashant Hegde, CEO - Agri, PI Industries Ltd
Dr. Rahul Mirchandani, Chairman and Managing Director, Aries Agro Ltd & President – IMMA (Indian Micro-Fertilizers Manufacturers Association)

**Please note that the agenda is tentative and may be subject to confirmations

Agenda

March 27-28, 2025

CIDCO Exhibition & Convention Centre, Navi Mumbai

27th MARCH 2025

Registration

INAUGURATION

Vision Talk

COFFEE BREAK

Govt Policies & Farmers' Aspirations to Shape Agritech Landscape

Nurturing Agri-Tech Startups

LUNCH BREAK

Tech-Driven Solutions for Climate-Smart Farming

Agri-Fintech & Carbon Financing: Unlocking Investments for Sustainable Farming

Break

Agri Intelligence: Leveraging AI & Big Data for Sustainable, Future-Ready Farming

Smart Farms & Autonomous Technologies: IoT & Drone for Sustainable Growth

CEO Conclave

Networking Dinner

28th MARCH 2025

Keynote - Catalyzing Agri-Tech Innovation

Keynote - Agri-Innovation for a Billion

Harnessing Technology for Sustainable Water Conservation

COFFEE BREAK

Optimizing Agri-Supply Chains: Leveraging Technology for Efficiency & Resilience

Innovations in Plant Nutrition & Plant Protection

27^th MARCH 2025

28^th MARCH 2025