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DAy 2: MAking it work. Sessions and discussions
The final program is in active development. Bookmark this page for the most current Programming.
The final program is in active development. Bookmark this page for the most current Programming.
Overview:
Overview:
Day 1 is 100% in the field, with continuously rotating peoplemovers going between the exhibitor locations throughout the research station. To see a list of the committed companies as of this week, view the Who's Demonstrating tab
Day 2 will be curated conversations and panel discussions featuring stakeholder representatives, support industries, government and NGO leaders, and the Exhibitors themselves, discussing topics on how we can facilitate adoption of technology into the Great Lakes Region, with ample time for networking and a closing happy hour/reception.
Admission Fees:
Admission Fees:
Up To September 1: One-day admission (either day): $100, both days: $150
After Sept. 1, $125 one day, $175 both days.
Admission includes all listed meals, receptions, and socials.
Program: Great Lakes Tek Flex, September 10-11
Program: Great Lakes Tek Flex, September 10-11
Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center, Benton Harbor, MI
Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center, Benton Harbor, MI
Thursday, September 10. Machinery field day
Thursday, September 10. Machinery field day
8:00 Arrive, coffee
9:00 Opening remarks
9:30 Field demonstrations running continuously
12:00 Lunch
1:00-4:00 Field demonstrations resume
4:00 Evening reception, local wines, dinner onsite
Friday September 11. Making it work: Discussions, panels, and invited talks. Equipment will be available but may not be demonstrated. (vendor choice)
Friday September 11. Making it work: Discussions, panels, and invited talks. Equipment will be available but may not be demonstrated. (vendor choice)
8:00 arrive, coffee
9:00 Introductions and Kickoff
9:15-11:00 Session 1: Making AgTech work in the Great Lakes
AI and Autonomy’s Future in Specialty Crops
Calculating ROI?
What are Great Lakes Farmers' needs for Technology?
Go-to-market Strategies in the Great Lakes: Managing customer expectations and Tech company needs in a diverse, dispersed market
11:00-12:00 Machinery in the yard/networking time.
12:00 Lunch
Title Sponsor talks
Keynote speaker
1:30-3:30 Bridging the Gaps:
Leveraging Regional resources across state and country lines to facilitate adoption
AgRobotics Working Group: the Ontario Experience
Owning the challenge of sustainability in specialty crops: what comes next?
3:30-5:00 networking/demonstrators/possible additional field time
4:30 Social
6:00 Event concludes
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