Innovation in Regulatory Complexity: Accelerating Discovery & Partnerships for New Chemistry

23 Sep 2025
Auditorium
Main Stage
  • Lack of alignment and fragmented lobbying across Europe with regulatory delays are slowing the progress of biologicals and New Genomic Techniques (NGTs), hindering the adoption of innovative solutions that could replace traditional chemistry. What would it take to present a unified industry voice to regulators and policymakers in Europe?
  • How can companies navigate innovation bottlenecks when faced with regulatory uncertainty and delays? How could cross-industry collaboration, involving agribusinesses, start-ups, and associations, help move the needle faster and overcome these challenges?
  • Which real-world case studies demonstrate the successful deployment of new crop chemistry to address disease or productivity challenges—and what can we learn from them?
  • What strategies are companies using to keep innovation moving forward and bring products to market faster?
Chairperson
Mary McCarthy
Mary McCarthy, Partner - SOFINNOVA PARTNERS
Speakers
Jennifer Lewis
Jennifer Lewis, Executive Director - IBMA
Christina Coen
Christina Coen, Chief Transformation Officer - UPL
Mark Waltham
Mark Waltham, CEO - CERTIS BELCHIM
Anthony Klemm
Anthony Klemm, CEO - ENKO